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Are looking to soundproof a room? The first step is understanding what sound absorption means,
and that sound absorption is very different from sound blocking. Sound absorption products
do not block sound from entering and exiting a space
the quality of sound within a room.
Sound absorption also reduces the sound pressure levels in a treated space,
producing a quieter environment both inside and outside.
Sound absorption involves the use of materials to absorb sound waves and
prevent them from causing distortion, such as echoes or reverberation.
A big, empty room offers virtually no sound absorption, since there's
nothing to stop the sound waves from reflecting off the bare walls.
Add carpet, upholstered furniture, heavy drapes, and acoustic panels,
and you'll definitely notice a huge improvement.
What an acoustic material is made of, combined with it's thickness,
determines how effective it will be at absorbing sound.
The more fibrous the material, the better it will absorb.
Low frequencies cannot be absorbed, but luckily these are naturally less bothersome.
Mid and high frequencies are easier to control with sound absorption treatment.
Many sound absorption products are available on the market today, like
wall hangings, wall tiles, foam, and even custom art sound panels.
Each material is usually NRC rated.
The NRC is a rating of how well a material absorbs sound.
NRCs range from 0 to 1.
The 0 represents 100% reflection,
meaning none of the sound is absorbed.
One, on the other hand, represents 100% absorption,
meaning all of the sound is absorbed.
An important thing to keep in mind when comparing NRCs,
is the fact that this rating is an average,
This means that two materials with the same rating might not perform the same.
To learn more about Audimute sound absorption products, give us a call, or visit AudimuteSoundproofing.com