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
.

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.   

Visit Related Posts:

What are the benefits of fabric acoustic panels How Do Sound Baffles Work? What are Acoustic Cloud Panels?

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.

Related Blogs Search by Tags:

Architects And Interior Designers Are In Great Demand

Acoustic Solutions for Large Spaces

Large volume interior spaces can have potential problems with reverberation, echo effect. This can be especially disadvantageous when the spaces like auditoriums, school halls or sports venues include the use of amplified sound or public address systems. The well-known echo effect can distort speeches, announcements, or performance, potentially causing irritation and reception difficulties for both speaker/performer and audience alike.  The installation of Acoustic Ceiling Panels, or Wall Panels, can help reduce ambient noise, and improve the quality of sound within the room.

Some hard interior surfaces such as masonry, glass, concrete, and even bare flooring can reflect sound waves, which can amplify noise distortion and reverberation. Acoustic Ceiling Panels, such as Sontext Serenity Ceiling and Wall panels can help minimise the distortion effect of reflected sound waves. The benefits these panels are not limited to sound absorption.

The Benefits of Installing Acoustic Ceiling Panels or Wall Panels.

Acoustic Ceiling Panels decrease the echo effect, caused by sound waves reflecting off of hard surfaces like the floors and ceilings. Sontext Serenity Acoustic Ceiling Panels can also improve the aesthetics of any space, because the huge range of sound absorbing facing fabrics on the market allows designers creative freedom to mix, match or change colours and patterns.  Contact Sontext for more information, and assistance in choosing Serenity Acoustic Ceiling Panels and Wall panels for your next project.

Acoustic Wood Panels

Acoustic Fabric Panels Australia

Acoustic Wood Panels for Walls

 Australian wood panels. have long been a material of choice for adding character and beauty to interior walls and ceilings. The natural beauty of timber or wood wall linings or ceiling panels can add a look of sophistication and quality to any space, particularly commercial or public areas like shopping centres, foyers, boardrooms, etc. However, hard wall or ceiling lining materials like plaster, concrete, and even plain timber can reflect sound waves. In interiors where speech, announcements or performance commonly occurs, sound quality these spaces can benefit greatly from installing perforated timber or wood panels. Perforating the face of wood panels allows sound to pass through the surface, rather than reflecting back into the space where it can cause reverberation, or distortion, leading to  inferior sound quality. Sontext manufacture Murano Acoustic Wood Panels with slots, grooves or perforations (holes) in regular decorative patterns for just this purpose. Murano Acoustic wood panels for walls  and ceilings have been tested over a range of frequencies with sound absorbing insulation mounted behind the panels. The results are expressed as a noise reduction rating (called NRC, or noise reduction coefficient), for each pattern, thus providing designers and specifiers with a predictable performance measure.

Sontext offer a large range of finishes and perforation patterns in their range of Murano Wood Panels, including natural Australian and exotic timber veneers, hard wearing laminates and lacquer or painted finishes. Depending on volume, Sontext are also able to provide customised sizes and edge treatments to accommodate existing areas and ceiling grid systems.

The Sontext acoustic panel range includes Serenity fabric-faced panels, Murano wood panels, Sonofonic clouds and Serenity Art Panels. For assistance with internal acoustic problems,  or for more information contact Sontext .