Sound-Absorbing Treatment
When sound impinges on the boundary surfaces of a room, part of its energy is absorbed and transmitted, and part is reflected back into the room. Sound levels in a room can be reduced by effective use of sound-absorbing treatment, such as fibrous ceiling boards, curtains, and carpets.
When sound impinges on the boundary surfaces of a room, part of its energy is absorbed and transmitted, and part is reflected back into the room. Sound levels in a room can be reduced by effective use of sound-absorbing treatment, such as fibrous ceiling boards, curtains, and carpets.
Absorption coefficients of common building materials and finishes
RT60 relates to intelligibility. Diffractors reduce pronounced reflection by breaking up the sound wave before reflecting it back. This does not reduce reverberant energy, but does reduce echo spikes that may otherwise exceed -60db of direct, thus lowering RT60 and improving intelligibilty, but not necessarily improving the listening environment for music.
Credit: Calculation of the reverberation time. Available at: http://www.sae.edu/reference_material/pages/Coefficient%20Chart.htm. Accessed September 18, 2014.
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