Acoustic Panels for Commercial Interiors

Sound absorbing Acoustic Panels are commonly installed in ‘noisy’ commercial interior spaces to absorb reverberation, or unwanted sound. The main purpose these panels is to remove reflected sound waves that would otherwise cause communication and sound quality problems. The resulting benefit for room occupants is the provision of a more pleasant working or listening environment.

Acoustic Panels can be installed on available space on walls or on ceilings. If specified, manufactured and installed correctly, their effectiveness at absorbing sound is now well established. However, it is equally important to ensure that Acoustic Wall Panels or Acoustic Ceiling Panels “fit in” with existing interior colour schemes and decor.  This can be particularly important when panels are to be installed in an existing space. To be effective, it’s usual to cover 30 – 40% of an interior; either blank, reflective walls or ceiling surfaces. Therefore, the choice of surface colour or pattern on the panels can have a significant effect on the interior decor of a space. Commercial interior spaces such as open-plan offices or meeting rooms usually require a more “serious” approach to decor in comparison to, for example, public spaces like restaurants and entertainment facilities.

The images show that Acoustic Wall Panels and Acoustic Ceiling Panels can be used in an unobtrusive way in existing commercial interior spaces. In both instances shown, large areas of otherwise reflective surface have been covered with sound absorbing panels without interfering with services (such as lighting) and enabling the acoustic panels to blend in with the look and feel of these workspaces, without overwhelming them.

Australian acoustic panel manufacturer Sontext Pty Ltd supplied Serenity Fabric Acoustic Celling Panels for both projects. In both cases, Sontext was able to assist the clients with a choice of suitable acoustic facing fabrics from the huge range available on the market. Sontext also supplies ART Panels, through its ability to print commercial company logos onto the face of fabric faced panels. Please visit the Sontext website for further information., or to contact Sontext specialists.

Fabric Acoustic Panels In Offices

Fabric Acoustic Panels in Offices

Unwanted Noise in the workspace can creative an unproductive work environment

Unwanted noise and sound disturbances in the workplace can cause stress, lack of concentration and tiredness. Background noise and reflected sound in offices, workshops and even boardrooms can result in poor communication and speech quality. Privacy due to reflected sound can also be a problem in workstation environments such as call centres, classrooms, and computer rooms.

Acoustic Panels offer a simple solution to help overcome such noise problems. Installing fabric-faced, sound absorbing panels to cover hard, reflective surfaces around workstations will not only minimise reflected sound, but also provide a degree of privacy for each operator.  Sontext is able to customise Acoustic panels fabric  dimensions, thicknesses and colours to those of back panels, and side dividers on existing workstations.

The Benefits Acoustic Panels

•         Minimize Unwanted Sound: By absorbing background noise, acoustic panels can improve the work environment for building occupants.

•         Enhance Decor: Acoustic Panels like Sontext Serenity are faced with sound absorbing fabric on all edges as well as the panel face. Therefore the panels can be mounted with exposed edges, or as stand alone framed partitioning. The colours and patterns available is huge, and Sontext can assist with your choice to match an existing interior, or new interior design.

•         A Comfortable Work Environment: Using acoustic panels can help reduce stress caused by excessive noise in any public space or workplace.

•         Enhance Productivity: Boost the productivity and concentration among workers.

Sontext Serenity Acoustic Panels can be installed in large format panels on interior walls and floors. However they can also be customised to fit existing partitioning and workstations in a variety of colours and patterns to provide an aesthetically pleasing interior solution to noise problems.

Timber Ceiling Panels for Interior Sound Quality and Deluxe Finish

No one likes unwanted noise, usually caused by reverberation in building interiors, as it can cause problems for people who live or work in such an environment. A source of annoyance, it can even make communication difficult. When it comes to public spaces such as classrooms, auditoriums, and conference rooms, all these types of activities may be compromised by bad sound quality.

Be it home or workplace, wood has always been a popular material to  line wall or ceilings. It not only gives beauty and natural ambiance to an environment, if the panels are perforated, timber can also offer improved speech and music quality. Owing to its unique characteristics, it can be used to line walls wall panels, flooring, as well as ceiling panels in a space. Installing Sontext Murano timber ceiling panels in a space can minimize "echo" sound effects and enhance overall speech quality. Generally, acoustic wood panels are beneficial for school halls, sports halls, gymnasiums, lecture theatres churches, retail, offices.

Perforated Timber or Wood Panels

Timber ceiling panels are available in perforated patterns, wood veneer, and paint laminate, you have an unlimited choice to choose the best-suited solution to reduce noise. The wood panels are available in various slotted or perforated patterns, which help in delivering different kinds of acoustic performances. Since panels with different patterns have different sound absorbing characteristics, it is important to make the right choice, for which you can also consult an acoustic specializing professional.

•         Perforated aound absorbing timber panels are quite easy to install and very attractive visually. Reducing unwanted sound is a key benefit of these panels that ensures high acoustic performance.
•          Panels can be faced with natural timber veneer or hard wearing decorative laminates, and finished to provide the desired decorative effect for any space.
•          These timber is a naturally robust material, and highly impact-resistant.

Sontext Murano wood panels are designed and tested to perform in noisy environments. Murano Timber Wood Panels provide  robustness or add sophistication any interior decor. Timber panels can provide a classic look and feel along with sturdiness.

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The Types of Acoustic Panels And Its Uses

Acoustic panels provide effective sound absorption solutions for offices, auditoriums, schools and an array of different spaces. Noise coming from sound bouncing of hard surfaces is common in a variety of spaces. This can make hearing and understanding speech very difficult. Another result of exposure to noise in closed spaces is increased stress. There are a number of options that are available that are classified as different types of sound panels for walls. If you choose either fabric or timber acoustic panels the main aim remains to absorb sound and reduce noise. This can further make it hard for people to hear conversations or contribute to a lack of concentration and comfort levels. The same is true for different spaces such as gyms and basketball courts. Following is a detailed look at the types of acoustic panels that can cater to an array of different preferences:

1. Fabric Acoustic Panels: These sound panels for walls provide a customisation acoustic solution for various types of rooms or spaces. Apart from serving to reduce the noise and improve the listening environment, they also have a visual appeal that fits perfectly in any setting. Sontext provides a multitude of fabric acoustic panels for walls as well as ceilings to ensure proper room acoustics.

2. Timber Acoustic Panels: Apart from fabric acoustic panels timber acoustic panels provide an effective noise absorbing solution for different environments. They have a more potent visual appeal and express an architectural and a natural look. They are available in a variety of different patterns and wood veneers which provide different sound absorbing characteristics

3. Acoustic Art Panels: A new addition into Sontext’s existing range of products. It gives an option unique and customised interior designs with effective noise control solutions. They provide an extensive design flexibility without compromising on the sound quality in internal spaces. They add a visual dimension with the help of art and promotional pieces.

Therefore there are a number of acoustic panels that cater to a variety of different environments and preferences. Sontext provides high quality acoustic solutions for environments such as auditoriums, gyms and restaurants etc. From ceilings to wall panels Sontext has the entire range of acoustic solutions that take care of unnecessary reverberations and reflections and promote a noise-free environment. It effectively promotes healthy communication without any hindrances that is essential in all environments.

Acoustic Clouds and Baffles

Sonofonic acoustic clouds are a very effective way of reducing noise in large areas,

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Here Sonofonic Clouds and baffles are installed in the new Melbourne Airport. From the entrance in arrivals to the departure lounge you ate in a quieter environment because of Sonofonic Acoustic Clouds.

Available in a range of standard colours or RAL colour range, you can design and create your own artistic design.The standard shapes are available on the website

Sontext High Performance Acoustic Baffles

Noise pollution is a problem shared by all modern cities. Motor vehicles, industrial machines, planes, trains, construction works, music performance etc, all contribute to noise pollution. However, the real problem is that in cities we all live quite close together, and one person's noise problem may be another's pleasure. Not all sound is "noise" and many interior spaces in residential and commercial properties suffer from reverberation, or echo, which can cause pleasant sounds (like music, speech, etc) to be distorted. Reverberation problems can occur when sound waves are reflected off hard surfaces such as glass or concrete materials. Background noise does not have to be loud to cause irritation. Continuous exposure can even cause loss of productivity in the workplace, or hearing loss, besides producing stress. Sound absorbing panels are designed to minimise reverberation problems in interior spaces.

Acoustic Panels can be used to absorb background noise in conventional interior spaces such as offices, classrooms, halls, and most occupied public spaces, by easily attaching the panels to existing wall and ceiling linings like brick or plaster.. However, some building interiors, like workshops and machine shops for example, are not constructed with wall linings, so acoustic panels may need to be installed to the roof or the structural members. Spaces with these types of functions also have particular sound problems, such as heavy machinery, running motors, etc, that require very high performance sound absorbers. 
Sontext has experience in successfully treating noise problems in industrial applications with its range of Serenity Acoustic Baffles Ceiling Panels. 

Sontext is a well-known manufacturer and supplier of acoustic panels for most interior sound problems. Acoustic Baffles Ceiling are designed to be vertically suspended from roof supporting framework via wire hangers. Serenity Acoustic Baffles can be manufactured in various dimensions -  thickness, length and width - to help absorb sound over a range of frequencies. Sontext Acoustic Baffles Ceiling and Wall Panels are manufactures with the same robust, stylish,fabric facings as the rest of the Serenity Panel range. Sontext is based in Australia and and has been serving its clients for two decades. The company's acoustic products are also available in over twenty countries through specialists and distributors.

The Sontext range includes Serenity and Sonofonic sound absorbing Acoustic Wall and ceiling Panels, Decorative Art Panels, Acoustic Baffles Ceiling or Wall Panels, and also includes Murano Wood Ceiling and Wall Panels. Sontext specialists can assist designers and specifiers to  choose appropriate sound absorption products for virtually any application. The company takes pride in its ability to manufacture and supply high-end acoustic panels.

To find out more, feel free to contact Sontext at +61 (03) 9432 2733 or send an email to sales@sontext.com.au, or visit the Sontext website at www.sontext.com.au.

Acoustic Panels Control Reverberation

Acoustics is the science of sound. Acoustic Panels are designed to absorb unwanted sound (what we call noise), in interior spaces. These panels are commonly installed on walls and ceilings to minimise background noise and control reverberation in building interiors. A more descriptive name for these is Sound Absorbing Panels.  

Sontext Serenity Acoustic Panels

Minimising background noise and reverberation is particularly important in spaces that are designed for communication or performance, such as public spaces like auditoriums, concert halls, theatres, and entertainment venues of all kinds. Many kinds of commercial and educational spaces also require the benefits acoustic panels can supply - like boardrooms, recording studios, classrooms and halls. All these spaces involve a 'performance' of some kind - a speaker, music, possibly a public address system, and an audience of listeners. Sound waves reflecting off hard surfaces like masonry, glass and furniture, can cause "echo (reverberation), that in turn cases problems with speech clarity and even listening pleasure. Acoustic Panels provide a simple solution to this problem. They can be easily retrofitted to existing walls and ceilings in most interiors, or incorporated into new designs. The panel area required to overcome a background noise problem will vary according to the intended use of a space. Specialist manufacturers like Sontext can assist in this regard. Sontext can also help in choosing the style, color or pattern of the finished panels to blend with the overall aesthetics of the space.

Acoustic panels

Sontext has available a huge range of decorative fabrics and finishes. They can also help with custom sizes and finishes, such as acoustic printed Art Panels. Sontext also manufactures and supplies Murano Timber Panels - a range of perforated, slotted or grooved wall and ceiling panels that not only act efficiently to minimise reverberation, but also add a touch of luxury to interiors, with a range of beautiful veneers, laminates and lacquered finishes.

The Benefits of Installing a Sound Absorbing Acoustic Ceiling

A sound absorbing acoustic ceiling is designed to minimise reflected sound waves, commonly known as reverberation. Unwanted background noise, including reverberation can be a problem in multi-use interior spaces, particularly where communication is important. Noise can effect the occupants of workplace environments like offices, meeting rooms, and workshops in several negative ways; It can lead to irritation, poor or misunderstood communication, and general lack of productivity. This problem of course is not limited to the workplace. Students in classrooms, audiences in theatres, etc, can all suffer when an interior space suffers from poor acoustics. 

 Fine fibre acoustic insulation is capable of absorbing sound waves over a wide range of  frequencies. Absorption at these frequencies can be measured is sound laboratories. Specialist manufacturers like Sontext have made use of these acoustic absorbers by incorporating them into a range of decorative, sound absorbing panels, called Acoustic Panels, that can be installed on walls or ceilings to minimise reverberation as described earlier. Sontext Serenity sound absorbing acoustic ceiling panels can be installed into new interiors, or very easily retrofitted into an existing ceiling grid.

Multiple advantages

A Sontext sound absorbing acoustic ceiling system provides numerous benefits, such as:

• Absorption of background noise and reverberation.
• Available in a wide range of finished colours, patterns dimensions.
• Very easy to install to new or existing ceilings.
• Panels can be customised if required.
• Available as timber panels or fabric faced panels
• Panels have been tested, so performance is measured and  predictable over a range of frequencies.

Sontext is an experienced manufacturer of sound absorbing acoustic ceiling systems. For assistance with your project or sound problem, cal or visit the Sontext website.

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Acoustic Wood Panels in Australia for a Stylish Performance

Reduce echo and unwanted noise

Halls, auditoriums  and theatres  are specifically designed with good acoustics in mind. Special attention is given to the clarity of speech, music, and quality of the sound communicated to an audience. However, sometimes the design is inadequate for the activities in such spaces. Some spaces may even be used for purposes for which they were not designed at all - older,multi-purpose school halls are a good example. In either case, an outstanding stage performance, or speech, can suffer if the acoustics of the hall or auditorium are not appropriate. Acoustics can be a lot worse when multiple sound sources are happening, such as at a conference or a discussion group venue. 
However, with modern high performance acoustic panels like Sontext's Murano wood panels, performance spaces can be effectively acoustically treated, so that an audience can hear and appreciate voices, instruments, etc, with clarity. 
Sontext Murano wood panels Australia
are available with surface finishes such as rich natural wood veneers, decorative laminates, as well as gloss and matte paint finishes
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Acoustic Wood Panels

Wood Panels in general may impart a stylish, beautiful finish to a space, but they cannot act as effective sound absorbers unless the panels are perforated to allow sound to pass through into an absorbing medium installed behind. Sontext achieves this by manufacturing Murano acoustic wood panels with perforations, grooves or slots machined onto the face in numerous decorative patterns. These perforations can be micro-sized - small enough to be almost invisible  from a distance - yet still provide excellent sound absorption. Sontext Murano Ceiling wood panels Australia are an ideal way to reduce echo, dampen noise and maximise performance and speech quality.

Design Versatility and Sound Clarity with Baffle Ceilings and Clouds

Large open interior spaces such as workshops, concert halls, gymnasiums, auditoriums and halls often do not have conventional ceilings installed. In fact structures with these types of usage are often with the building services and the underside of the roof exposed. Reverberation, (or echo) can be a resulting problem, particularly public announcements, PA systems,or machinery are in use in the space. Minimising reverberation in spaces with this type of problem can be achieved by installing suspended acoustic baffles or clouds.

Features of Baffle Ceilings and Clouds

Known for their design flexibility and excellent acoustical control, clouds and baffles can be vertically "hung" from the roof structure in regular or random patterns. They are available in fabric or painted facings, and  come in various shapes, forms, colors, materials and thicknesses. These panels can be customized, are visually appealing, are lightweight and therefore are easy to install.  Clouds and Baffles are usually manufactured as double-sided sound-absorbing panels, so are very efficient at absorbing sound waves. The key benefit of minimising reverberation is large spaces this way, is that sound quality is vastly improved, for speakers, performers and audiences. Vertically- hanging Acoustic baffle ceilings  are installed using wire hangers and corkscrew anchors.

Sound Absorbing Acoustic Clouds

Clouds can be random in shape, and differ from Baffles in that they are suspended horizontally, rather than vertically, to the roof. Clouds can also be a great way to create a unique and creative appearance. Acoustic sound absorbing Baffles and Clouds can increase speech clarity and comprehension, resulting in less less vocal effort for presenters and increased listening comfort for audiences. Sontext manufactures and supplies Serenity Acoustic Baffle Ceilings and Clouds throughout Australia and internationally. Please contact Sontext for further information on the Serenity range of Acoustic Panels.   

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Interior Sound Problems and Solutions

Control of unwanted background sound (usually called noise) is more critical in some interiors than others. For example, some spaces like cafes, restaurants, and even offices can benefit from a background activity "buzz". On the other hand recording studios, libraries, and concert halls and similar functions require very critical specifications for noise levels.  etc. Multi-use venues like sports and school halls have requirements somewhere in between. Sound absorbing acoustic panels have a role to play in all these applications. They provide a solution to excess background noise and reverberation. They can even be retrofitted to existing buildings where the usage of an interior space may have changes, or the installation of hard surfaces like masonry, glass etc, may have increased an interior noise problem. Sontext has experience in supplying acoustic panels, acoustic baffles and clouds to address all these types of sound problems. These products are specified by architects and interior designers to treat noise, by installing them on ceilings and walls.

Types Of Acoustic Panels Available

 acoustic panels are available in several types, but by far they most common are fabric faced panels, or perforated timber panels. The sound absorbing insulation component behind the decorative face of both these panels types can be varied in thickness to absorb the sound waves across various frequency ranges. Sontext has the experience to assist in choosing the most appropriate acoustic panel type for any project. They can advise on the surface area to be covered, the thickness of the insulation and the type of finish to be considered. The Sontext range includes Murano acoustic wood panels, Sonofonic clouds or baffles and Serenity fabric acoustic panels. The Serenity range now includes Art Panels, which allow the customer to include a printed facing of their choice, such as a company logo, or image.

The Function Of The Space is Critical

As mentioned above, the end use of the space usually dictates the amount of sound absorption required. Thicker the panels for example, absorb sound at different frequencies to thinner panels. The final result needs to match the intended function for each particular space. 
Aesthetics are of course also important. Murano wood panels, for example, will impart a more formal, natural look. Murano Wood Panels are available in grooved, slotted or perforated patterns, and each of the patterns have different characteristics for sound absorption. Serenity Fabric Acoustic Panel's made with fabric facings, impart a more colorful feel with the huge range of designer patterns and colours available.

The  Sontext range of Acoustic Clouds and Baffles provide the flexible alternative for interiors like gyms, multi-use halls, and similar spaces where conventional ceilings are not installed.

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