Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is room acoustics?
Room acoustics describes how sound behaves within a space. Good room acoustics ensure that conversations are clearly audible and that disruptive reverberation is kept to a minimum. This enhances comfort in offices, meeting rooms, restaurants, schools, and other buildings.

What is reverberation?
Reverberation occurs when sound waves are reflected by hard surfaces such as glass, concrete, steel, or tiles. This causes sound to remain audible for longer and makes it more difficult to understand conversations clearly.

How do I know if my space has an acoustic problem?
Typical signals are:

• Difficulty understanding conversations.
• A high noise level when multiple people are talking.
• Echo or reverberation in the space.
• Fatigue or concentration problems.
• Complaints from employees, visitors, or customers about noise.

How can I reduce reverberation?
Reverberation can be reduced by adding sound-absorbing materials to walls, ceilings, or the interior. Acoustic panels, ceiling objects, and acoustic lighting absorb sound waves and prevent excessive reflections.

What is Basotect^®?
Basotect® is a high-quality melamine foam with excellent sound-absorbing properties. The material is lightweight, shape-retaining, fire-safe, and particularly suitable for acoustic applications in offices, restaurants, schools, public buildings, and industrial environments.

Why does Akomo use Basotect^® melamine foam?
Basotect® combines multiple advantages:

• Excellent sound absorption.
• Low weight.
• High fire safety.
• Durability.
• Sleek aesthetic finish.
• Suitable for custom solutions.

As a result, it is one of the most performing materials for room acoustics.

What is acoustic lighting?
Acoustic lighting combines lighting and sound absorption in one product. The fixture provides light while the acoustic material simultaneously absorbs disturbing sound waves and reduces reverberation.

Do acoustic lamps really work?
Yes. Acoustic lighting made from Basotect® melamine foam actively contributes to reducing reverberation and improving speech intelligibility. As a result, one product combines design, lighting, and acoustic performance.

For which spaces are Akomo's solutions suitable?
Our products are applied in:

• Offices and landscape offices
• Meeting rooms
• Restaurants and cafés
• Hotels
• Schools and universities
• Childcare centers
• Sports halls and ice rinks
• Theater and concert halls
• Churches and chapels
• Party rooms and multi-purpose spaces
• Industrial environments

How many acoustic panels do I need?
This depends on the size of the room, the materials present, and the desired acoustic performance. Akomo is happy to assist with simple acoustic calculations and product advice.

Can Akomo conduct an acoustic study?
Yes. Depending on the project, we can provide support with acoustic calculations, measurements, product advice, and guidance in selecting the right solution.

Are custom solutions possible?
Yes. In addition to our standard range, we regularly develop custom products in Basotect® melamine foam. Shapes, sizes, colors, and finishes can be tailored to the architecture and needs of the project.

Are acoustic solutions visibly present in the interior?
Not necessarily. Many of our products are designed as design objects, lighting, or architectural elements that seamlessly integrate into the interior.

Do acoustic solutions help improve productivity?
Better acoustics reduce distracting reverberation and background noise. This allows people to concentrate better, communicate more efficiently, and work more comfortably.

Are the products fire safe?
Basotect® melamine foam is known for its excellent fire safety properties. This makes it particularly suitable for applications in public buildings, schools, offices, and other professional environments.

Does Akomo also supply architects and project furnishers?
Yes. We regularly collaborate with architects, interior designers, study agencies, project fitters, contractors, and end-users to integrate acoustic solutions into both new and existing buildings.

What makes Akomo different from other providers?
Akomo combines:

• Specialized knowledge of room acoustics.
• High-quality products in Basotect® melamine foam.
• Acoustic performance and design.
• Custom options.
• Personal advice and project guidance.

Our goal is always the same: to create spaces where people can communicate, work, learn, and relax better.