Many people find the world of acoustical treatments to be confusing and overwhelming. Here on the Mandi Acoustic Sound Advice Blog, we will concentrate on presenting solutions to typical acoustical problems and discuss relevant topics on the subject.
. The posts here will be related general sound and noise control topics like blocking sound, absorbing sound, or diffusing sound. We will also provide information on how acoustical materials can be used or applied to specific applications.
Silence is forever becoming a rarity in the modern day. Odds are, you can hear something now. Whether that would be cars passing by, a merge of conversations or people clicking a mouse (yes, that is what I’m hearing right this second). So what would it be like without any sound? […] Read More »
Solutions
Soundproofing should be a forefront consideration of any architect or building contractor. Noise pollution and its effects are a huge problem for millions of people and buildings, whether it is a distraction to students in education, or an accounts manager in their office environment. […] Read More »
Solutions
First of all, let’s clear the common misconception that soundproof / sound absorption products are the same. The main purpose of soundproofing products is to prevent noise transmission from one side of an object to another, by adding mass and using absorbing materials to prevent the soundwaves from passing through. Soundproof ceiling products such as our Acoustic Board is to isolate the sound. To isolate the sound, you are effectively blocking the sound from passing through. […] Read More »
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When thinking of the acoustical design of structures, sound absorption is often thought about less and less understood than soundproofing. However sound absorption is incredibly important, just as much as soundproofing. Without the use of sound absorption methods, structures and buildings can become much more uncomfortable places. […] Read More »
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How acoustics can impact learning
Learning is a complex activity that supremely tests students’ motivation and physical condition. Learning can be broken up into four main categories, visual, auditory, read & write and kinaesthetic. However, all learning styles require a free flowing conversation between the students and lecturer. Recently recognised that the design of the facility and its acoustics can have a dramatic impact towards learning. […] Read More »
Guides
The issues that residential buildings face are from impact and airborne sound travelling throughout the structure. Residential buildings include; apartment blocks, student accommodation, care homes and hotels, from single dwellings to multi-story occupancy.[…] Read More »
Guides
When looking at how noise affects parts of a building, it is important to take into account the two types of noise, Airborne and impact noise. These are two distinct types of noise and both have to be dealt with in different ways when solving noise problems. As such, it is vital to know the difference, as using the wrong solution could mean that time, money and resources can be unnecessarily spent. […] Read More »
Solutions
Many people just associate soundproofing with confidential meeting rooms or questioning rooms in police stations. However soundproofing is used in many structures worldwide and can provide benefits to any kind of environment, being used widely in residences, commercial businesses, public service providers and schools and even in the leisure and entertainment industry. […] Read More »
Solutions
When attempting to soundproof your room, the first thing you need to do, is find out where the sound is coming from, and what type of noise is it. (For more information on types of noise, check out our article “Airborne vs Impact soundproofing” here). Once this has been complete, you’re already 50% there, as if you buy some wall boards, because you can hear noise from above… well, that isn’t going to work. […] Read More »
FAQs
1. “Acoustic Panels Are Ugly”
At times, people try and avoid the use of acoustic panels, as they fear they’re ugly. However, Acoustic panelling is anything but. Panels can be fully customised and unique to the customer. They can be printed on a variety of fabrics, colours and shapes. Here at Mandi Acoustics, we believe that the use of Acoustic Panels can in fact make a room look more decorative and appealing whilst absorbing airborne noise. […] Read More »
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