When dealing with sound problems in various industries, there are numerous factors to consider. What kind of noise problem are you facing? What kind of product will be an effective solution to that problem? What common sound issues are other businesses in the same industry facing so that you can be proactive about handling them? […]
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Ceiling Cloud Data SheetCeiling Cloud Spec
The Commercial Acoustics Fabric-Wrapped Ceiling Cloud is a general-purpose solution for reverberation and echo issues. The Acoustic Ceiling Cloud serves as an aesthetic option to decrease reverberation time (RT60) in a space.
We offer fabric wrap finishes or custom art Acoustic Ceiling Clouds. These ceiling-mounted acoustic panels are handmade in the USA and constructed with acoustically transparent fabrics.
Acoustic Ceiling Clouds are similar to our standard Acoustic Panels, but they are hung from the ceiling above with airline wire and RotoFast Anchors. Acoustic Ceiling Clouds are designed with 6-7 pcf fiberglass cores and acoustically-transparent fabric to achieve NRC levels of 1.0 and higher. When properly designed and installed, Acoustic Ceiling Clouds can greatly reduce echo and reverberation in your space.
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GrabAds is a local digital media marketing company that recently built out a new custom workspace. However, the acoustics in the room were not previously addressed when designing the space. The Echo Problem All of the surfaces in the work space were sealed, causing sound to reflect back into the room. This problem created so […]
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Noise complaints are one of the biggest issues for hotel management, and it has become a priority to reduce these sound problems in hopes of increasing guest satisfaction. Continue reading for tips on how to soundproof hotels geared towards professionals. Common Methods for Hotel Soundproofing – Improve Hotel STC Ratings People who regularly travel for […]
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When Quality Distribution Inc. decided to move its headquarters and 250 employees to a newly renovated 45,000-square-foot office space in downtown Tampa, creating the optimal work environment was a priority. A study by Gensler found that only one in four U.S. employees are currently in optimal workplace environments, leaving the rest to struggle with decreased productivity, […]
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Lecture halls are a staple on almost every college campus. These multi-functional rooms are used regularly as classrooms but often play host to additional events such as guest speakers and presentations. When this happens, Acoustical Sound Treatment can be a major issue, and needs to be addressed during project design. Though lecture hall uses may […]
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Factories are one of the loudest working environments due to the excess noise created by running machinery. Keep reading for tips on how to reduce noise in your factory and create a more productive work space. Learn More About Commercial Acoustics’ Sound Testing Solutions Industrial Noise Treatment Options Sound Absorbing Wall Treatments When high-noise machines […]
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Determining the Restaurant Acoustics Speaks Clam Bar in Sarasota, Florida opened 2 months ago, and with the high-end marble finish and tile floor, noted that they were experiencing sound issues. Specifically, they had excessive reverberation in their restaurant that made it difficult for patrons to converse easily. Losing what we call “Speech Intelligibility“. This is […]
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Sound treatment is critical in faith and worship centers, as these locations tend to rely heavily on both speech and music. The centers must be properly outfitted with acoustical equipment to increase speech intelligibility while simultaneously enhancing the quality of musical components. The equal importance of music and speech quality creates a challenge for architects […]
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Noise control, acoustics and sound privacy within educational settings are imperative. During the design process, target STC’s for walls should be discussed and mandated by the architect, but oftentimes topical acoustical treatment for larger spaces is held until after construction is complete. By treating excessive reverberation, you can achieve ideal educational acoustics without requiring after-market […]