One of the biggest challenges acoustic panels present, is the large, clunky, sometimes primitive form these functional devices take.

To-date, introducing high performance acoustics into any space is almost certainly going to leave your room looking like a medieval church, with clunky boxes and panels hanging off your walls and corners.

The Decor Panel changes all that!  We’ve designed this panel from the ground up, to deliver a stunning contemporary panel with acoustic performance that is like nothing on the market. 

And today, until launch, we are offering you a special 33% off pre-launch offer to get a hold of these panels at an unbeatable price.

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These premium acoustic treatment panels that inject a combination of diffusion and high end absorption in a panel that is like no other panel on the market.

Designed and tested by our acoustic experts through years of research, Pro-coustix Decor panels are fibre free and are expertly crafted for long lasting effective sound control in any environment.

If you are  looking for  high performance, premium acoustic treatment panels for your lounge, office or commercial space these are the panels you are after.

Pro-coustix Decor  panels feature our high performing melaflex class ‘O’ foam absorption core which brings unrivalled absorption to our diffuser panels. 

We’ve not stopped at anything to design and deliver a panel that  not only looks great but performs like no other on the market.

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Performance

The Decor panel is able to exhibit this exceptional absorption and diffusion by ingeniously incorporating 75mm offset chrome mounts which significantly increase the panels performance by; 

1- Increasing the amount of the absorbing core exposed to incident sound waves. 

Standard diffuser/absorption panels have traditionally been mounted with the back face impaled, suspended off or glued onto walls effectively preventing the back face from absorbing sound waves. The Decor panel’s offset mounting results in the entire back face of the absorber core being exposed to waves bouncing off the back of the wall significantly increasing the amount of absorption of each panel.

2- Introducing an airgap between the panel and the mounting surface

By offsetting the panel away from the wall the performance range of absorption is significantly increased. The quarter wavelength principle means the panel is able to absorb lower mid frequencies that standard panels just aren’t able to deal with. 

3- Incorporating panel resonance to soak up lower mid and bass frequencies

The offset panel and foam assembly is mounted in a manner that allows the entire panel resonate when incident waves hit the panel. The dampening provided by the foam and resonating panel further improve the absorption performance of the panel.

 Design

Pro-coustix Decor panels provide unique sound wave diffusion by breaking up the surface against which the sound waves  incident on the panel are diffused improving  the overall acoustic in your  room.

We’ve tucked the foam into the back of panel making it barely visible from the sides when mounted against your walls. Leaving you with a clean crisp panel that will transform the sound in your room.

Application

Suitable for domestic applications and commercial applications where class D, s2, d0 can be used.

These panels are designed to perform in your home office, home cinemas, music studios, restaurants, churches, lounges, entertainment suites, podcast suites, broadcasting suites, youtube channels.

Made from Euro Class D, s2, d0  fire rated acoustic board and Euro Class C, s3, d0 absorber core.

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Feature walls can be an effective way to enhance retail displays and attract customers. A feature wall is a specific area of a retail space that has been designed to stand out and draw attention to a particular product, collection, or brand. Feature walls can be created using various materials and design techniques, and they can be customized to match the specific needs and branding of a retail space.

One of the key benefits of a feature wall is that it provides a focal point for customers, helping to direct their attention to a particular product or collection. This is particularly important in a retail environment where customers are often overwhelmed with choice and may not know where to start looking. By creating a feature wall, retailers can guide customers towards products they want to promote, increasing the chances of a sale.

When designing a feature wall for a retail display, it’s important to consider the materials and design techniques that will best suit the products being showcased. For example, a clothing retailer may opt for a textured wall featuring different fabrics and textures, while a jewelry retailer may choose a sleek, minimalist design that complements the delicate nature of their products.

In addition to enhancing the visual appeal of a retail space, feature walls can also help to create a sense of brand identity and continuity. By using consistent colors, patterns, and design elements throughout a feature wall, retailers can create a cohesive look that reflects their brand and makes it easier for customers to recognize their products.

Another advantage of feature walls is that they can be easily updated and changed to reflect new products, seasons, or promotions. This allows retailers to keep their displays fresh and relevant, encouraging customers to come back and see what’s new.

Pro-coustix have the expertise and experience in delivering innovative 3D profiles for use in retail store, car show rooms and other sectors where impactful displays are needed. Our products have been featured in  the fast and furious and Straight shooter ( Netflix).

If you are looking for a any profiled sheets or panels made out of our purple or range panels please do not hesitate to contact us.

As more and more people are working from home, creating a productive and comfortable workspace has become increasingly important. One aspect of a home office that can greatly impact productivity is the acoustics of the space. Acoustic treatment is the process of improving the sound quality of a room, and it can greatly enhance the working environment for home workers. In this article, we will explore the basics of acoustic treatment for the home worker.

What is acoustic treatment?

Acoustic treatment is the process of improving the sound quality of a room by reducing unwanted noise and improving the acoustics of the space. This can be achieved through a variety of methods, including soundproofing, sound absorption, and diffusion.

Why is acoustic treatment important for the home worker?

When working from home, there can be many sources of unwanted noise that can distract and disrupt your focus. Traffic noise, noisy neighbors, and even the sound of your own voice bouncing off hard surfaces can all contribute to a distracting work environment. By implementing acoustic treatment in your home office, you can greatly reduce these unwanted noises and create a more peaceful and productive workspace.

Types of acoustic treatment

There are several types of acoustic treatment that can be used to improve the sound quality of a room. The most common methods are sound absorption, soundproofing, and diffusion.

Sound absorption involves using materials that absorb sound waves, such as acoustic panels, curtains, and carpeting. These materials are designed to reduce the amount of sound that bounces off hard surfaces, such as walls and floors, and can greatly improve the acoustics of a room.

Soundproofing involves creating a barrier that prevents sound from entering or leaving a space. This can be achieved through the use of soundproof curtains, acoustic doors and windows, and insulation materials. While soundproofing can be expensive and time-consuming, it can greatly reduce the amount of outside noise that enters your workspace.

Diffusion involves scattering sound waves in a room to create a more even distribution of sound. This can be achieved through the use of diffusers, which are designed to reflect sound in multiple directions, rather than allowing it to bounce off a single surface.

How to implement acoustic treatment in your home office

The first step in implementing acoustic treatment in your home office is to identify the sources of unwanted noise in your space. This could include traffic noise, the sound of your own voice, or the noise of your neighbors. Once you have identified these sources of noise, you can begin to implement acoustic treatment to reduce their impact.

One easy and cost-effective way to improve the acoustics of your home office is to add acoustic panels to your walls. These panels are designed to absorb sound waves and can greatly reduce the amount of sound that bounces off hard surfaces. Acoustic panels come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, so you can choose the ones that best fit your space.

Another way to improve the acoustics of your home office is to add soundproof curtains to your windows. These curtains are designed to block outside noise and can greatly reduce the amount of traffic noise or other outside noise that enters your workspace.

Conclusion

Acoustic treatment is an important aspect of creating a productive and comfortable workspace for the home worker. By implementing sound absorption, soundproofing, and diffusion techniques, you can greatly improve the acoustics of your home office and reduce the impact of unwanted noise. Whether you work from home full-time or part-time, investing in acoustic treatment can greatly enhance your productivity and help you stay focused and motivated throughout the day.

If you’re a podcaster, you know that good audio quality is essential. No matter how great your content is, if your audio quality is poor, your listeners will quickly tune out. One of the key components of good audio quality is proper acoustic treatment. In this article, we’ll explore why acoustic treatment is important for podcasters, and give you some tips on how to do it effectively.

Why is acoustic treatment important for podcasters?

When you record your podcast, your microphone picks up not only your voice, but also any sound reflections in the room. These reflections can cause a range of problems, from a hollow or boxy sound, to echoes and reverb. These issues can be distracting for listeners and make your content less enjoyable to listen to.

Acoustic treatment can help to minimize these sound reflections and improve the overall quality of your audio. By adding sound-absorbing materials to your recording space, you can reduce the amount of sound that bounces around the room and create a more focused and clear sound.

How to do acoustic treatment for podcasting

There are a few key things to keep in mind when setting up acoustic treatment for your podcasting space:

1. Identify the problem areas: Start by identifying the areas of your recording space where sound reflections are most noticeable. This may be a room with hard floors and walls, or an echoey space with high ceilings. You can test the acoustics of your space by clapping your hands and listening for echoes.

2. Choose the right materials: Once you’ve identified the problem areas, you can choose the right materials to address them. Sound-absorbing materials such as acoustic foam, blankets, or rugs can help to reduce sound reflections and improve the overall sound quality.

3. Place the materials strategically: It’s important to place the sound-absorbing materials strategically to get the most benefit. For example, you may want to place foam panels on the walls behind your microphone, or hang blankets or curtains around the recording area to create a makeshift sound booth.

4. Test and adjust: Once you’ve added the acoustic treatment, it’s important to test and adjust to get the best possible sound. You may need to experiment with the placement of the materials or add more or less to achieve the desired effect.

Conclusion

Acoustic treatment is an essential part of creating high-quality audio for podcasters. By addressing the sound reflections in your recording space, you can create a clear, focused sound that will keep your listeners engaged. By following these tips, you can effectively set up acoustic treatment for your podcasting space and take your audio quality to the next level.

Pro-coustix Melaflex Evo acoustic treatment panels are designed to reduce echoes, reverberation and noise in offices and commercial spaces. The special foam that these panels are made from exhibits a true 3D structure creating a very effective sound absorption panel. Melaflex Evo panels are extremely light, and weight less than 200g, which e they can be installed onto ceilings and walls without worrying about the load bearing capacity of these.

If you are looking for an affordable yet effective option to standard fibreglass or suspended ceiling panels, Melaflex Evo panels are your answer.

We are able to supply any volume in 24hrs anywhere in the UK with the capability to produce panels for same day collection or delivery.

If you have been let down by your acoustic panel supplier or are simply looking for an innovative and customer centric supplier for your acoustic panels, we’ve love for you to get in touch! We can help you complete your project on time. 

Why should you choose Optimum acoustics?

Optimum Acoustics specialises in providing high quality acoustic treatment products for offices and learning spaces across the UK. We pride ourselves in our innovative approach to typical acoustic challenges and our ability to rapidly turn ideas into solutions.

How do I know it will work? We offer a free acoustic modelling service for spaces larger than 100m2 to help us determine the optimum amount of acoustic treatment to achieve desired results. Computing the acoustic treatment means you only pay for the treatment you need to achieve your target room reverberation time.

By modelling your space we are able to  give you an indication of how much better your space will sound, helping you justify the investment in improving the acoustics in your space.

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Podcasting has become a popular and accessible medium for anyone with an interest in sharing their thoughts and ideas with the world. Whether you want to build your personal brand, share your expertise on a particular topic, or simply have fun talking with friends, podcasting can be a great way to do it.

The ease with which podcasts can be distributed and consumed means that there is growing demand for new, unique content. So whilst you may not be a subject specialist, simply telling your story can attract listeners. It is said that every one has a story to tell. You would be surprised at how many people would be interested in the story you have to tell, borne out of your own unique experiences.

If this sounds tempting, read on for our top tips on getting started.

1. Develop a concept for your podcast
The first step in becoming a podcaster is to develop a concept for your podcast. This should be something that you are passionate about and knowledgeable in, and that you think will be of interest to others. Some popular podcast niches include: news, politics, technology, health and wellness, personal development, and entertainment.


2. Invest in podcasting equipment
To create high-quality audio for your podcast, you’ll need to invest in some equipment. This includes a good microphone, headphones, and a computer with editing software. The cost of this equipment can vary widely, but you can find good options for under £100. As you gain experience and your podcast becomes more popular, you may want to invest in more advanced equipment.

3. Acoustically treat your space
One area often overlooked by upcoming podcasters is acoustic treatment. Recording audio content in spaces that are not acoustically treated results in content that sounds boxy, bright and reverberant. This degrades the quality of the audio captured and final mix of any podcast you publish. Materials such as acoustic foam panels are a great start to taming the sound in your recording room.


4. Record and edit your episodes
Once you have your equipment and concept, it’s time to start recording and editing your episodes. You can record your podcast in a variety of ways, such as using a digital recorder, your computer’s built-in microphone, or even your smartphone. When you’re finished recording, use editing software to clean up the audio and add any additional elements such as background music or sound effects.


5. Find a hosting platform
Next, you’ll need to find a hosting platform for your podcast. Some popular options include Soundcloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. These platforms allow you to upload your episodes and make them available to listeners. Many hosting platforms also provide analytics to help you track your listenership and engagement.


6. Promote your podcast
Finally, you’ll need to promote your podcast to attract listeners. This can be done through social media, your website, and other online platforms. Additionally, you can reach out to other podcasters in your niche and ask them to feature your podcast on their show.


As you become more experienced with podcasting, you may want to consider monetizing your podcast through sponsorships or merchandise sales. Podcasting can be a fun and rewarding experience, and with a little bit of time and effort, you can create a successful podcast that resonates with listeners.

We supplied our Melaflex Evo panels to the 1st Baldock Scouts group  as they had contacted us with issues in their scout hut which also doubles as an event hire venue.

The space is a rectangular room with a flat plasterboard ceiling. This combined with the concrete walls and vinyl floor meant that the acoustics were not conducive for speech transmission and intelligibility. Leading to a working environment that was unpleasant for scout instructors and not conducive for events.

We used the room dimensions, layout and building materials to simulate the quantity and placement of acoustic treatment panels that would give  the room an  RT60 value less than 1s. This target RT60 time being a figure which allowed improvement of the acoustics in the room whilst remaining affordable. Mounting and placement instructions were provided to ensure that the panels provided maximum absorption and delivered the results that were expected.

Delivery was arranged to meet the clients time and space availability.

Client feedback

“The fitting was completed by three teams using individual towers in approximately 4 hours in total, and I will comment the panels were very easy to attach, and there have been no problems with the adhesive, which worked very well.

I have attached some images of the hall, before and after. I hope these will be of some use to you.

The Scouts have now returned to the hall, and the comments from the leaders are very positive. The sound levels have been noticeably reduced, and the echo is well dampened. General conversation is much easier, and the hall is generally a much more pleasant environment to work in.”

Do you have a space the exhibits a lot of echo and reverberation? Our free virtual acoustic survey and advanced acoustic modelling service will help you improve your room’s ambience increasing productivity and making your space more attractive to potential hire customers.

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Most garden rooms are multi-use spaces with a majority being used as office, multi-media rooms or music practice spaces. However the clean contemporary finish with glass doors, wooden flooring and flat ceilings that these rooms contain don’t lend themselves well to interior acoustics. This creates an unpleasant listening and working environment affecting end user satisfaction and use of the rooms. Often owners of brand spanking new garden rooms come to us seeking help to improve the acoustics in their spaces.

Our expertise in improving interior acoustics puts us in the best place to help you attain the optimum acoustics for your space wheter you are using the room as an office, listening room, home cinema or a chill out lounge.

Our acoustic treatment solutions start from the basic acoustic foam options in dark grey, white, light great and purple to the high end reall wood veneer diffuser panels and fabric covered acosutic panels.

How much acoustic treatment do I need?

Every room is different and the use you are going to put the room to once it is complete will determine how the nature and amount of acoustic treatment you will require. Some rooms e.g. home cinemas, music studios or listening rooms will benefit from a combination of absorption, diffusion and bass traping whilst others used as office space or home gyms will do just fine with absorption.

The type of acoustic treatment you choose will mainly be determined by your budget, the space available and decor you are looking to achieve, maintain or complement.

Broadly speaking acoustic treatment options range from;

• Entry level – Acoustic foam bass traps and panels cut in a variety of profiles.
• Mid level –  Acoustic foam panels combined with fabric covered panels with the fabric covered bass traps giving better performance on the lower mids and lowe frequence is.
• Premium –  Fabric covered panels, fabric covered bass traps and diffuser panels.

Our team is on hand to provide you acoustic treatment advice whatever stage your garden room is at. In our article on home cinema acoustics we advise that engaging our team of acoustic treatment experts at design stage and incorporating our solutions into your build will result in  acoustic treatment that blends with your room, reducing the clunky, industrial look that retrospectively adding acoustic treatment can sometimes create.

If this is something you are interested in please call us on 01442 899 294 or use the form below to get in touch and we will be more than happy to help you get the most out of your garden room.

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The next time you visit your local cinema make it a point to observe and touch the surfaces of the walls of the cinema.

Acoustic treatment plays a great role in making spaces functional and proper application of acoustic design principles will ensure you create a truly immersive space in your home cinema.

Many home cinema enthusiasts keen to bring the big cinema experience home will spend thousands of pounds on the latest projectors, speakers, amplifiers and cables and completely omit the room all this equipment is going to be sat in well apart from ensuring they have the most comfy cinema like seats.

Infact many times home cinemas are built by contractors who may have great design and build skills but have absolutely no idea about how to make spaces acoustically functional for the intended use.

We would always recommend engaging an acoustics expert in advance of your build. However not many people have the luxury of new builds/extensions for their home cinemas, instead resorting to converting an existing room for this purpose.  New build, extension or conversion the importance of interior acoustics is often only realised once the space is in use. Bright reverberant spaces, muddy low ends or excessive bass boom degrade the quality of sound in your home cinema and result in a poor listening experience.

If you are looking to bring the home cinema experience home here a few things you must do!

1- Reduce excessive reflections

The reason why your local cinema has absorbent walls carpets and ceilings is because excessive reflections from hard reflective spaces colours sound and impacts on the sound waves being generated by loud speakers. Home cinema 5.1 and  7.1 systems are designed to reproduce sound in a sequence that  creates an immersive spacial effect to the listeners, with mirco-second delays and effects introduced to create the illusion of space and distance. In rooms that are not adequately treated these precise effects are drowned out by secondary waves reflecting off the surfaces the sound is bouncing off. Creating a listening experience which can be overwhelming and unsatisfactory.

Treating your walls

Introducing absorption is absolutely critical to improving your listening experience. Ideally you should be aiming to completely eliminate flat reflective surfaces with absorption however in many cases the practical multi-use nature of home cinema rooms makes this impractical. Users should aim for as much absorption as their interior decor will allow anywhere above 40% of the reflective spaces.  Acoustic treatment for these vertical reflective surfaces doesn’t have to be thick, 30mm foam panels or 25mm fibreglass panels will more than suffice with 50mm panels strategically placed at primary early reflection points.

Treating your ceiling

For home cinema systems with atmos technology,  ceiling treatment should be omitted as the speakers use the ceiling to create depth in the sound being replicated by the speakers. Ceilings in rooms where non atmos speakers are installed should look to introduce absorption equivalent to about 40% of the ceiling area. Again 30mm panels will suffice complimented by 50mm panels at primary reflection points.

Treating your floors

Avoiding hard wooden or reflective surfaces is recommended but where this i not practical then introducing medium pile rugs will help reduce reflections off the floor.

2- Control that bass

Low end rumble in movies is essential in creating  an immersive cinema experience. The vibrations of the bass as it fills the room can be used to great effect. However small rooms are not particularly suited to low frequencies. The dimensions and characteristics of the room in many cases interact with sound waves creating standing waves. These waves can be more dominant than sound waves being created by your speakers, which can result in;

Muddy low ends when listening to music or rumbles that aren’t as deep as the sound designer and producer intended them to be.

Excessive boom in your room, creating points where the bass is reinforced and others where it is cancelled out. This excessive boom is created by the presence of bass modes which can degrade your listening experience.

Issues with bass propagation to neighbouring spaces and rooms causing unnecessary disturbance to occupants of neighbouring rooms.

Introducing bass traps into your home listening space will help soak up the energy of these low end modes creating a much more accurate and pleasant listening experience.

The choice of bass traps one goes for will depend on among other things budget, space and decor. At the cheaper end of the bass trap spectrum are acoustic foam bass traps and corner kits which work well and have the added advantage of being easy to mount and available in various profiles. The down side of most foam solutions is, colour options are limited and the dark grey foam creates a studio like feel in rooms which is an issue in multi-use spaces.

Fabric covered fibre glass or mineral wool bass traps perform better and are more expensive, however, offer the user a choice of colours of the fabric which can be used to  complement or match existing decor. Bass traps of up 100mm thick will suffice with typical lengths of between 900 and 1200mm.

Placement of bass traps

It is a well know fact that bass energy builds up at points where two or more significant surfaces meet. The significance here being in relation to the wavelength of the bass frequencies. As such bass build up happens in corners and edges of rooms. It is important to install bass traps in or as close as possible to corners first and then work your way along the vertical and horizontal edges of the room.

Quantity of bass traps

Whatever option you choose the idea is to try and get as many bass traps into your corners and edges as are required to improve the low end in your room.

It has been said you can never over bass trap a room and this holds true for most home cinemas especially if your bass traps are concentrated at the points of maximum bass build up i.e. corners and edges.

3- Diffuse your sound

Diffusers are acoustic treatment elements that scatter sound waves that are incident on them. This has the opposite effect of  absorbers in that, instead of absorbing the sound and converting it into heat energy and reduce the overall sound energy in a room. Diffusers on the other hand scatter incident sound waves reducing their significance whilst maintaining the overall sound energy in a room. Diffusers have an acoustic effect of broadening sound out creating an acoustic effect of spaces that are larger than they actually are.

Scatter plates may be combined absorption cores to create a diffuser that absorbs and scatters sound. These diffusers work really well in small spaces where both effects are desirable.

Placement of diffusers

Diffusers work best at their optimum listening distances however in our experience we have found that our diffuserflex panels are best placed in areas where the reflective surface is less than a meter away from the listener. This creates a spread of sound around the listener transforming they listening experience when compared to having absorption or no treatment on these surfaces.

Some diffuser panels can also be straddled across vertical corners, where the air gap between the panel and the corner lowers the frequency at which they start to be effective acting as bass traps.

Quantity of diffuser panels

Once the surfaces closest to the listening position have been identified a run of diffuser panels placed just above listening height or above the height of seating will suffice. If used as bass traps a vertical run from floor to ceiling works well. If used to treat early reflection points it is important to maintain symmetry in the room with panels on the left mirrored on the right.

Aesthetics

A final word on acoustic treatment of home cinemas. It is important to note that a room that is optimally treated is a listening paradise however if done post build or retrospectively this comes at the cost of aesthetics in the room. Acoustic treatment can look clunky and industrial. The user will have  to strike a balance between quality of sound in their home cinema and aesthetics, working to balance the two especially in multi use spaces.

If you are fortunate to be at the stage of embarking on building or converting a space into a home cinema then many solutions can be incorporated into the build. Bass traps, absorption panels and even speakers can be mounted flush with your walls introducing optimum acoustic treatment without intruding on the aesthetics and decor of your room.

If you would like to see how our acoustic treatment can be incorporated into your build project fill out the form below and we will be only too happy to help you.

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