Sound Absorbing Panels
Sound Absorbing Panels are a great noise reduction solution for many environments. They offer immense design flexibility, an attractive aesthetic, and superior performance to many alternatives. These sound dampening panels help to improve the acoustics of any room they’re placed in by reducing echo in the space.
These noise reduction panels include Fabric-Wrapped Acoustical Boards, Perforated Metal Sound Absorbing Panels, and other core materials designed for acoustic sound insulation. O’Neill Engineered Systems represents some of the top sound dampening product manufacturers out there, including Kinetics Noise Control, Tecnifoam, and Sound Seal. Selecting the right noise reduction panelling system can dramatically reduce or even eliminate the amount of echo in a variety of settings.
What are sound absorbing panels?
Sound absorbing panels – often referred to as acoustical boards – are specialized architectural products designed to soak up sound waves and reduce reverberation within a room. Although similar to soundproofing panels, these panels are engineered to improve the internal sound quality of a space by dampening the echo rather than blocking it from moving between rooms.
Our noise reduction panels are constructed with high-density cores – such as fiberglass or mineral wool – and can be wrapped in fabric, vinyl, or steel. The resulting acoustic sound insulation panels can be easily attached to both walls and ceilings, providing a professional aesthetic alongside superior noise reduction.
Versatile Options Available for Size, Shape, & Color
Our fabric-wrapped acoustical boards in particular come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, offering the design versatility that you need for your space. Here are a few specifications regarding your available options:
- Thicknesses from 1 to 4 inches
- Sizes up to 4-feet by 10-feet
- Your choice of fabric from a wide selection of available options
- Additional available features include:
- Antimicrobial and bleach cleanable finishes
- Picture, logo, or artwork printed on special fabric
- Impact resistant facing
- Musically tuned options
Technical Specs for Fabric-Wrapped Acoustical Boards
While we covered some of the options that will be available to you, we also wanted to highlight some of the specifications that are true of every fabric-wrapped acoustical board, regardless of the options you choose. The following list includes details about their composition, fire test data, and acoustical performance:
- 6–7 PCF density fiberglass core comes standard
- Shaped edges are chemically hardened
- Class A per ASTM E 4
- Sound Absorption per ASTM C-423; Type A Mounting
Key Benefits of Using Sound Dampening Panels
- Reduced Echo — By using a sound dampening panel system, you can eliminate the clatter in large, open spaces.
- Increased Privacy — Improving the speech intelligibility within a room prevents sound from carrying unintentionally into hallways or open offices.
- Versatile Design — Our acoustic sound insulation panels range from basic absorbers to highly engineered, musically rated panels and durable, abuse-resistance options.
Where to Use Noise Reduction Panels
Strategic placement of our acoustical boards can significantly improve acoustic comfort in all types of rooms, ultimately enabling increased focus for those inhabiting them. By installing the correct noise reduction panels for a space, you can transform high-traffic areas into acoustically balanced environments. Here are just a few examples:
- Conference rooms
- Offices
- Corporate lobbies
- Training rooms
- Classrooms
- Music rooms
- Auditoriums
- Gymnasiums
- Worship spaces
- Municipal buildings
Popular Sound Absorbing Panel Applications
Our acoustic sound insulation panels are ideal for a number of different applications, including:
- Schools & Places of Worship
- Radio, TV & Post Production
- Restaurants, Hotels & Convention Centers
- Healthcare Facilities
- Commercial Office Spaces
- Security & Law Enforcement Soundproofing
Related Applications
Learn more about noise control applications that O’Neill Engineered Systems offers.
Manufacturing & Industrial Noise Control Products
Noise control problems in industrial & manufacturing sectors are solved with equipment noise isolation via machine noise enclosures, modular in-plant offices or a combination of both.
Schools & Places of Worship
Noise control product design and installation help improve student performance within schools and provide quieter, more peaceful environments for worship spaces.
Product Testing & Development
Acoustically-treated enclosures designed to provide consistent testing environments for precise measurements while providing sound isolation from external environments.
Radio, TV & Post Production Noise Control
Studio soundproofing solutions allow for crisp, clear editing and production in recording studios, control rooms, and editing rooms for radio, TV, music & movie environments.