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Echo-Reducing Acoustic Treatment Package for Auditoriums, Theaters and Cinemas
Auditoriums and theaters tend to be large impersonal rooms with elongated walls that are made from highly reflective surfaces such as cinder block, gypsum board, and tile – all of which are perfect incubators for long trailing echoes. Because these types of rooms are typically large and spacious, spoken word from a speaker or sound from an audio-visual or PA system bounces off the hard surfaces, creating a dense series of echoes known as reverberation. The net result is that it becomes difficult and often impossible to discern what is being said and the show-goer ends up being disappointed.
When older auditoriums and theaters were designed, PA systems did not exist. Hard, reflective surfaces such as plaster walls, ceilings and balconies, along with tiled floors and hardwood trims contributed to propagating the sound from the stage so that those seated further back could enjoy the show. In later years, rudimentary sound systems were added without ever considering the negative effects. The direct sound projecting from a loudspeaker reaches the audience member while powerful primary reflections ricochet off the walls, arriving a few milliseconds later. The two sound waves collide, amplifying frequencies that are 'in phase' and canceling out those that are 'out of phase' causing an effect known as comb-filtering. Although some recently constructed auditoriums, cinemas, and theaters have acoustically treated walls and padded seats that absorb sound, there are many older venues that can benefit from remedial upgrades, such as improving the acoustics in the venue by installing an acoustic panel treatment solution. Listed below are several styles of acoustic panels that are ideal for reducing echoes in venues such as auditoriums, cinemas, and theaters:
StratoTile T-Bar Acoustic Panels
The Primacoustic StratoTile is a great looking high-performance ceiling tile made from high-density glass wool for added absorption in the critical voice range. This helps improve intelligibility by attenuating flutter echo and reducing first order reflections. The StratoTile works with the air-space above the panel (called the 'plenum') to absorb all frequencies down to 125Hz, delivering a truly linear performance throughout the voice range.
Cloud Paintables Multi Shape Panels
The Primacoustic Cloud Paintables absorptive acoustic panels include a collection of exciting shapes that can be used as ceiling clouds, baffles, or wall panels to reduce reverberation and improve intelligibility. The unique shapes and sizes open the door for architects, designers, and installers to present clients with creative solutions that are bold, yet architecturally pleasing.
Nimbus Acoustic Ceiling Clouds
The Primacoustic Nimbus is a high-performance ceiling cloud designed to hang from the ceiling and capture ambient energy by absorbing sound as it hits the face of the panel, all while trapping powerful reflections from the ceiling on the back side of the panel. The Nimbus gracefully suspends from the ceiling of any room to provide effective reverberant control for improved intelligibility.
Broadway Acoustic Panels
The Primacoustic Broadway is a range of high-performance fabric covered acoustic panels designed for use in applications where superior acoustic performance is desired and safety is of utmost concern. Broadway acoustic panels look great, are easy to install and safe to use anywhere.
Our audio sales engineers can combine any type or number of acoustic panels to fit your specific application, needs, and budget. Call us today at 1-888-256-4112, and we will design the perfect acoustic treatment panel package for your auditorium, theater, or other large open space.
- Features
Features
- Eliminates powerful primary and secondary reflections
- Lowers reverberant field and eliminates disruptive noise resulting in greater intelligibility
- Enables the PA system to function to its full capacity
- Delivers a more enjoyable event that will keep customers coming back
- Less ambient noise makes the room more comfortable to be in
- Once installed, does not require any servicing or upkeep
- Panel Options
Panel Options
- Primacoustic StratoTile T-Bar Acoustic Panels
- StratoTile 24" x 24"
- StratoTile 24" x 48"
- Primacoustic Cloud Paintables Multi Shape Panels
- Cirrus 36
- Hexus 36
- Altos 36
- Cirrus 48
- Hexus 48
- Altos 48
- Primacoustic Nimbus Acoustic Ceiling Clouds
- Primacoustic Broadway Acoustic Panels
- Control Column
- Scatter Blocks
- Broadband Absorber
- Apex Accent
- Ark Accent
- Element
- Control Cubes
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