Classrooms | Lecture Halls
Controlling Acoustics in Classrooms
Background noise and reverberation in classrooms can be effectively controlled with acoustic treatments that provide predictable results.
ACOUSTICAL GOAL
Reduce disturbing noise levels so that students can understand their instructors and peers clearly.
DESIGN OPTIONS
Fabric finishes for typical settings, or wood finishes for spaces such as prestigious lecture halls.
PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES
Sound absorbing and impact-resistant panels to reduce noise levels in rooms. Special ceiling tiles to control noise between spaces.
Wood Finishes
Acoustical absorbers from the Acoustical Wood Collection control echo and reverberation, reducing ambient noise levels in rooms for more conducive learning environments.
Select from the four absorptive patterns below, or learn more about the Acoustical Wood Collection of absorbers, diffusers, and reflectors.
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Alto
Linear-grooved patterns -
Picado
Micro-perforated patterns -
Sereno
Symmetrical hole patterns -
TAD Revealed
Acoustically-randomized
Technical Information about Reverberation
T60, or Reverberation Time, is the number of seconds it takes for sound to decay 60 decibels.
Classrooms have one of the lowest T60 targets. The quieter the room, the easier it is for educators to speak and teach and students to hear and learn. The table at the right lists some commonly accepted T60 times for different types of rooms.
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T60, or Reverberation Time, is the number of seconds it takes for sound to decay 60 decibels. Classrooms have one of the lowest T60 targets. The quieter the room, the easier it is for educators to speak and teach and students to hear and learn. The table at the right lists some commonly accepted T60 times for different types of rooms. |
Room Type | Optimal T60 (seconds) |
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| Classrooms | 0.6-0.7 | |
| Band Rooms | 0.9-1.1 | |
| Movie Theaters | 0.9-1.2 | |
| Choral Rooms | 1.2-1.6 | |
| Multi-Purpose Rooms | 1.6-1.8 | |
| Concert Halls | 1.7-2.2 |
Fabric Finishes
Acoustical absorbers control echoes and reverberation in classrooms for better learning environments.
For areas that are in close proximity to students, include requirements for impact-resistance.
HARDSIDE
Sound Absorber
Cost-effective absorber, efficient in 1" thicknesses for speech frequencies. Flush-mountable on gypsum-board ceilings and walls.
HIGH IMPACT HARDSIDE
Sound & Impact Absorber
Resists medium impacts and increases absorption in all frequencies. Often used in classrooms, cafeterias, and hallways.
HARDSIDE CLOUD
Sound Absorber
Horizontally suspended panels that achieve excellent absorption in a cloud configuration.
ACOUSTIGRAPHIX®
Special Finish
Your artwork, corporate logo, picture or message on acoustically transparent fabric. Compatible with any of these panels.
What about noise between classrooms?
CAUSE
Classroom Ceilings
Normal acoustical ceiling tiles (ACT) are made for sound absorption, not noise control between rooms. When walls don't extend to the deck, sound can easily pass to adjacent spaces.
SOLUTION
QuietTile Noise Control Ceiling Tile
QuietTile transforms your specified ACT into the highest-rated CAC ceiling tiles in the industry. Select your preferred model and style of ACT, made into multi-layered tiles that fit into standard lay-in ceiling grids.
CAC - Ceiling Attenuation Class
Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC) measures how much sound passes through a ceiling in one room, over a partition, and through the ceiling on the other side.