Acoustics explained

What determines the quality of acoustics?

When thinking of acoustics, concert halls and recording studios often come to mind, where the acoustic properties are crucial for an optimal experience. These locations undergo thorough analysis and are precisely designed to meet specific acoustic requirements.

However, the acoustics in environments such as offices, hotels, restaurants, and meeting rooms, where people gather, often receive insufficient attention. Despite possible legal guidelines, the acoustics in these situations are frequently neglected.

This is especially noticeable in restaurants, where the noise levels are so high that guests need to speak loudly to understand each other, leading to an increase in sound pressure.

Reverberation

A common problem is reverberation, which refers to the phenomenon where sound waves bounce back, causing the sound to remain audible for a longer period. This results in reduced speech intelligibility and increased sound pressure, which can lead to stress and fatigue.

A longer reverberation time usually arises from the use of hard materials in spacious environments, such as glass, concrete, stone, and steel. These materials reflect a significant number of sound waves, prolonging the reverberation time.

Fortunately, there are effective solutions! By using soft, absorbing materials in the space, the reverberation time can be reduced. Examples include carpets, curtains, upholstered furniture, special absorbing panels, and other soft objects. These materials absorb sound waves, minimizing reflection.

By paying attention to acoustics, we can create a pleasant and comfortable sound environment, where communication is enhanced, and people feel more at ease.

Akomo

At Akomo.eu, we integrate soft materials into your space through our design lighting and objects. All our products are made from Basotect® absorption foam, which absorbs up to 90% of the sound waves in frequencies related to speech.

Additionally, we understand that every situation and space is unique. Therefore, we provide support in making the right choices. Our services include simple sound calculations, sound measurements, and product advice with delivery. Our goal is to optimize the acoustics in your space.

At Akomo.eu, we do not limit ourselves to our collection of design lamps; we also manufacture a range of other acoustic products based on Basotect® absorption foam.