The prime reason behind noises, and reflections in
the room or an enclosed space are the reflective surfaces. These surfaces could
be walls, objects placed in the room or any other feature. The noise and sound
disturbance may vary from one room to another or from one building to another.
Although acoustic treatments will vary for one room to another, these solutions
follow the same principles. It is often seen that acoustics are thought about
at a much later stage and this is not a good idea. The use and design of acoustic
wall panels needs to be discussed right from the start between the architect
and the acoustic expert, so as to get the best results.
The seating arrangement also leaves an impact on the
acoustics in auditorium or recording studios. The quality of sound is also
influenced by the season and the number of occupants in the hall or room.
Audience in heavy woolens in winters will make for higher sound absorptions as
compared to the summers. The acoustic experts need to take in to consideration
these and the other matters. Therefore, planning has to start right from the
first stage, when the construction is going on.
The use of acoustical
foam panels or home theater wall panels needs to be decided. The quality of these
panels and tiles too will influence the acoustics. Any neglect at the early
stage will lead to many issues and complaints later on. Dealing with acoustics
at the altar stage will only get complex, more time consuming and will need
more efforts. Therefore, focus on the right aspects right from the start. Every
room is different and one should not follow the one –size fits all policy. Get non-technical
audience as well as professional acoustic experts to study the sound quality in
a room.