ACOUSTIC MATERIAL: are things that have ability to absorb redundant

noise and enhance transmission of sound. They play an important role in determining
the quality of your auditory experience in a number of settings like offices, restaurants,
concert halls, schools, auditoriums, healthcare facilities and gymnasiums.
 Types of Acoustic Materials
Acoustic materials are used in recording studios, the home and in offices to
manipulate, deaden or lessen sound and noise. Noise can be reduced in energy,
absorbed to stop resonance and echoes and reduced in pressure level using these
materials. If you are constructing your own sound studio, acoustic materials are a
necessity to get the best sound recording possible.

Diffusers'
Diffusers are used in areas with flat ceilings or parallel walls to stop or reduce
sound echoes that can occur. Diffusion can be used in conjunction with
absorption to reduce echoes and reflections even more. The cheapest and
simplest type of diffuser is created by placing a few sheets of slightly bent
plywood to a wall at a small angle. Installers then place fiberglass beneath the
plywood to prevent resonating. Professional diffusers have a complex pattern, an
irregular surface and different depths to scatter sound waves.
 Absorbers
Midrange and high frequency absorbers are acoustic materials that absorb any
frequency above 500 hertz. Absorbers, like diffusers, reduce ringing and echoing but
they also reduce the reverberation time of a room. Reduced reverb time equals a
clearer sound and less contribution from the room itself. If there is too much reverb
time, that is echoing and ringing, what sounds right on your system may sound
differently on another system. Rigid fiberglass is one of the major materials for
absorbing midrange and high frequencies.

Bass Traps
Low frequency absorbers are also called bass traps. These acoustic materials reduce the
reverb time in larger spaces like churches, auditoriums and large recording studios. They are
more frequently used in listening rooms and studios to flatten the bass range and lower
modal ringing. Bass traps are also used to reduce standing waves and the acoustic
interference that can occur in a small room. When sound waves bounce off walls, the floor
and the ceiling, they run into other sound waves which lead to different sound peaks
throughout the room. Bass traps prevent this phenomenon. A thicker fiberglass than for the
midrange and high frequency absorbers works well as a bass trap, as do bales of fluffy
fiberglass in the corner of a room.
Acoustic Bass Traps
Bass traps are low-frequency absorbers that reduce the echo in large buildings such as
churches, gymnasiums and auditoriums. They are sometimes used in recording studios
to dull bass sound, prevent acoustic interference and decrease unwanted ringing from
low-pitch instruments. Bass traps prevent sound waves from bouncing off the walls in
a small studio, as this occurrence can create unwanted effects.

Acoustic Diffusers With Fiberglass Insulation

Acoustic diffusers reduce sound echoes normally heard in small rooms with flat
ceilings. Diffusion is a relatively inexpensive method of acoustic noise control, since it
can be made simply by inserting sheets of plywood onto a wall at an angle. In
combination with a layer of fiberglass insulation, the sound barrier prevents
resonance that can interfere with proper instrumental and noise adjustments.
 Acoustic Absorbers
Acoustic absorbers prevent rings and echoes from reverberating in a room. When
acoustic absorbers are properly installed, the sound in the room is audibly clearer.
In addition to installing acoustic absorbers, thick and rigid-edged fiberglass can
further assist in absorbing both mid-range and high frequencies.

High Trap Foam

High trap foam -- extremely dense and tile-shaped -- lessens sound reverberation.
These tile-like foam squares are easy to install, making them an ideal choice for the
amateur studio owner. High trap foam can easily be used in combination with a bass
trap in order to have optimal unwanted sound reduction.
 Sound Absorbers
These sound absorbing acoustical panels and soundproofing materials are used to
eliminate sound reflections to improve speech intelligibility, reduce standing waves
and prevent comb filtering. Typical materials are open cell polyurethane foam, cellular
melamine, fiberglass, fluffy fabrics and other porous materials. A wide variety of
materials can be applied to walls and ceilings depending on your application and
environment. These materials vary in thickness and in shape to achieve different
absorption ratings depending on the specific sound requirements

Acoustical Foam Panels

These acoustical foams are used in a wide variety of applications ranging from
Recording and Broadcast Studios to Commercial and Industrial Facilities. Available in
Polyurethane or in a Class 1 Fire Rated foam. These products can be applied directly to
walls, hung as baffles or used as freestanding absorbers.
Tone Tile White Paintable Acoustical Wall Panels
This panel system is a quick and easy acoustical solution for any space. These uniquely sized
panels can be painted on site to match or complement any color scheme

The Acoustics First Tone Tile™ is a white acoustical wall panel with a soft textured
appearance. Their easily managable sizes provide installers the flexibility to mount
acoustical panels around existing objects. In addition to reducing echo and
reverberation, these acoustical panels are used to create unique designs and patterns.
The glass fiber core is faced with a paintable covering. This allows you to match or
complement existing wall colors by applying a light coat of flat or matte spray paint. To
customize the look even further, many local printing companies now have the
capability to produce an image directly to the face of these panels.
∞ Available from Stock
∞ Quick & Easy acoustical solution
∞ Soft drywall texture appearance
∞ Create unique patterns
∞ Panel size allows for flexible mounting options
∞ Paintable & Printable finish
∞ Print images on panel face at your local printer
∞ Make it an art project and stencil on your own images

Sonora Fabric Wrapped Panels

The Sonora® Series of Glass Fiber Absorbers includes acoustic Panels, Clouds, Ceiling
Tiles, Corner Bass traps and Baffles. In a variety of colors, sizes, shapes and
applications, the Sonora® Series can meet many of your sound control and noise
elimination needs.
Sound Channels® Acoustical Wall Covering
Sound Channels® is a dimensional fabric that offers excellent acoustical properties,
unmatched fade resistance, and more.

CEILING BAFFLES & BANNERS

These Ceiling Tiles absorb noise and block sound transmission. Designed to fit
standard 24" x 24" grid systems or direct mount to wall or ceiling.
 Acoustical Ceiling Tiles available in 5
different patterns plus smooth.

Cloudscape® Baffles and Banners for Ceilings

The Cloudscape® line of sound control Baffles and Banners is used when free-flow of
air is crucial along with noise suppression. Perfect for large areas such as gyms,
auditoriums and outdoor venues.
 StratiQuilt Fiberglass Blankets and Rolls
Quilted fiberglass material combines noise barrier performance and efficient sound
absorption. This lightweight, semi-flexible, easy-to-handle material is a vinyl coated,
grey colored fiberglass facing cloth, quilted to a supporting 2 lb./cu. ft. density
fiberglass. Available in Rolls or Panels.
Sound Diffusers/Diffusors CEILING DIFFUSERS
These devices reduce the intensity of sound by scattering it over an expanded area,
rather than eliminating the sound reflections as an absorber would. Traditional spatial
diffusers, such as the polycylindrical (barrel) shapes also double as low frequency
traps. Temporal diffusers, such as binary arrays and quadratics, scatter sound in a
manner similar to diffraction of light, where the timing of reflections from an uneven
surface of varying depths causes interference which spreads the sound.

Art Diffusors
The Art Diffusor® is the premier patented, two dimensional, binary array sound
diffuser for use in many applications and critical listening environments.
 Traditional Style Diffusers (Noise Barriers)
QuadraPyramid™Diffuser
This diffuser generates a uniform polar response over a broad
frequency range using a pre-rotated pyramidal pattern to create 16
angles of reflection.

Pyramidal Diffuser
This traditional industry workhorse disperses sound uniformly over a broad frequency
range. A quick solution to reduce flutter echo
Pyramidal diffusers quickly and easily eliminate floor to
ceiling standing waves. They reduce flutter echo while
maintaining a warm room sound. Molded in a one-piece
pyramid shape, their offset apex provides four different
angles of reflection.
 Double Duty Diffuser
These Polycylindrical Diffusers do twice the
work. They scatter sound and function as a
bass trap.

Quadratic Diffuser Model Q

A true quadratic residue diffuser designed for uniform broadband scattering

and reducing High-Q reflections. A
 Barriers & Vibration Control
These materials range from dense materials to block the transmission of airborne
sound to devices and compounds used to isolate structures from one another and
reduce impact noise.

Barriers
Sound barrier materials are used to reduce the transmission of airborne sound. The
BlockAid® series of products include the standard one pound per square foot non
reinforced barrier, transparent material when observation or supervision is required,
reinforced vinyl to create a hanging barrier partition.
Composites
Composite materials are manufactured
from combinations of various materials
from open and closed celled foams to
quilted fiberglass and barrier. These
products are used to block and absorb
sound for machine enclosures as well
as blocking airborne sound and impact
noise. Some of these products include
Composite Foams, StratiQuilt Blankets
and Floor Underlayment.
Vibration Control
Vibration control products
are used to absorb vibration
energy and prevent structural
noise transmission. These
include vibration damping
compounds and vibration
pads, isolation hangers, and
resilient clips.