Chossing Acoustic Baffles or Sound Baffles in Australia

Acoustic Baffles, or Sound Baffles, are terms used to describe sound absorbing panels that are usually hung vertically from ceilings or overhead structures. When hung this way, both sides of the panels are exposed to minimise the flow of sound waves. For this reason, Acoustic Baffles are potentially far more effective that single – sided panels that are fixed flush to walls or ceilings.

Vertically hung Acoustic Baffles Ceiling will of course take up more overhead space than conventional acoustic ceiling panels, but their extra sound absorbing efficiency makes them ideal for large, noisy open spaces such as workshops, food halls, exhibition halls, and similar open plan areas. They are also particularly useful for ‘masking’ exposed building services such as air conditioning ductwork and sprinkler systems, where suspended ceilings have not been installed.

SONTEXT PTY LTD manufactures and supplies Acoustic Baffles under the company’s own brand name SONOBAFFLES™. Sonobaffles can be custom-made in dimensions to suit design requirements on any project. Finishes include a huge range of fabric colours and patterns.

Sonobaffles Acoustic Baffles function in the same way as conventional wall and fabric acoustic panels, that is, they absorb reverberation and reflected sound waves, resulting in less background noise and clearer speech quality. As a result such a space becomes a more comfortable environment for occupants.

Sonobaffles have been fully tested for sound absorption, so acoustic performance is predictable. Sontext can also provide advice on installation methods and fixing systems.

For further information on Sonobaffles contact SONTEXT PTY LTD.

Website: www.sontext.com.au

E-mail: sales@sontext.com.au
Phone: +61 (0)3 9432 2733

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,

For further information  contact Sontext

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.