Sound Proofing or Acoustic Treatment

✔ Comfort & well-being

In rooms with hard surfaces, sound reflection off walls, floors and ceilings amplify the slightest whispers, increasing the noise floor. Long reverberation times in larger rooms can lead to as much as a 50% loss in intelligibility. This impacts the ability for people to concentrate, think clearly and be comfortable. Studies have also shown that poor room acoustics have a near direct co-relation with a persons heart rate and suggest that excessive room noise levels have a negative affect on cardiovascular health.

✔ More enjoyable listening

Poor room acoustics can have a significantly negative impact on the performance of your sound system. Based on client feedback, listening room acoustical issues can often be corrected with as little as 2 panels (depending on room size and surface materials).

✔ To hear & be heard clearly

Conference rooms can often be unnecessarily stressfull environments due to poor room acoustics that negatively impact upon speech clarity. Based on feedback from customers, meeting room acoustical issues can sometimes be solved by installing as few as 3 panels.

✗ R3B, Acoustic Art & Basotect are not suitable for soundproofing applications.

Soundproofing and acoustic treatment. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they actually refer to two different methods of managing sound in a space. Soundproofing is the process of reducing the amount of sound that enters or leaves a room. This is typically achieved by adding mass or dense insulation to walls, floors, and ceilings to prevent sound waves from passing through. Soundproofing is essential for minimising outside noise, such as traffic or construction sounds, and creating a more peaceful and private environment.

On the other hand, acoustic treatment focuses on improving the quality of sound within a room by reducing echoes, reverberation, and unwanted sound reflections. This is commonly done using sound-absorbing materials such as acoustic panels, diffusers, and bass traps. Acoustic treatment is essential for creating a more controlled and balanced listening environment for music production, recording studios, home theaters, and conference rooms.

While both soundproofing and acoustic treatment serve different purposes, they can also complement each other to create the ideal acoustic environment. For example, soundproofing can help reduce the amount of noise entering a room, while acoustic treatment can improve the sound quality within the space.

understanding the difference between soundproofing and acoustic treatment is essential for achieving the desired sound control and quality in any given space. Whether you are looking to block outside noise or improve the acoustics within a room, both methods play a crucial role in creating a more enjoyable and efficient listening experience.