
Acoustic Wood Wall Panels
When it comes to wall and ceiling acoustic control, you can’t go wrong with wood panels. Not only do they add a sleek, modern aesthetic to any room, but they also help dampen sound.
Most sound-dampening panels are all function and no form, but these acoustic wood wall panels look good as well. The slatted wood strips are attached to an acoustic felt backing that can bend and fit any surface.
Auralex Studiofoam Wedgies
Auralex Studiofoam Wedgies are 1-foot squares of 2-inch thick Studiofoam that are a quick and economical way to kill uncontrolled echoes and standing waves in your recording space or control room. They reduce the amount of acoustic coloration introduced by these natural acoustic reflections, so your ears and microphone hear acoustic wood wall panels only the sounds coming directly from your source equipment, not a sea of uncontrolled reflected noise.
These acoustic treatment panels are flame-retardant and long-lasting, making them the ideal option for anyone looking to tune their own rooms without the help of an experienced professional. Simply staple them onto the walls and ceilings of your recording space or control room to kill unwanted echoes, allowing your ears and microphone to pick up sound direct from your source equipment.
Available in a box of 24, these acoustic wedges offer a cost-effective solution for spot treating flutter echo problem areas, home listening rooms, iso booths, and more. They also provide a great solution for small reverberation problems and, when spread apart, yield beneficial sound diffusion off of their exposed edges.
Auralex makes a wide range of premium-quality acoustical treatments, helping you optimize any room for world-class sound. Sweetwater has partnered with the experts at Auralex to provide you with everything you need to properly treat your home, project, or pro studio space. Simply fill out the Personalized Room Analysis form, and AMS will email or fax you suggestions for the proper absorption and diffusion products to use in your studio space.
Bubos Art Panels
Bubos Art Acoustic Panels are colorful, decorative panels that add design and aesthetic elements to your room while attenuating sound. They reduce reverb, echo, ringing, and flutter to improve clarity and listening enjoyment. They are available in a wide range of colors and shapes, and may be hung on walls or ceilings. They are a great choice for home theaters, offices, classrooms, and other gathering spaces.
These decorative panels are framed with fabric and have an acoustic core made of stone wool or foam. They have a high NRC rating and are fire retardant. They are also non-toxic and odorless. They can be hanged on walls with adhesive tabs or glue.
They can be used to improve sound in gaming rooms. The noise from games and the interaction of players can cause problems with hearing. To solve this problem, you can use acoustic panels to absorb the sound and create a quieter environment for gamers.
These decorative acoustic panels are designed to fit any space. They have a fabric surface that is easily washable. They can be painted with child-safe paints or even have family handprints on them. The fabric surface allows sound to pass through it, but the egg-crate polyurethane foam or stone wool rigid panels inside absorb and redirect reflected sounds. They are a great option for homes, offices, and restaurants.
ATS Jute Acoustic Panels
If you have a small studio or just want to soundproof your home office, these ATS Jute Acoustic Panels are a good choice. They’re easy to install and provide decent absorption for vocals, especially in the upper mid-range. You’ll need to cover at least 15% of the walls and ceiling with them, however, in order to see a significant reduction in reverberation time.
These panels are made from a solid wood frame and jute, a vegetable-based fabric. They’re available in black, camel, shell, and wine shades, so you can choose one that fits your room’s aesthetic. They also blend in better than egg-crate foam panels. In addition, the jute wraps give them an attractive, artful look that’s more sophisticated than foam panels.
The baffles themselves are constructed from Roxul 60 mineral wool, a rigid insulation material that prevents sagging and slumping inside the frames. The wooden construction ensures that these acoustic wall panels are durable and long-lasting, making them an excellent choice for both residential and commercial applications.
The natural materials in these acoustic sound proofing panels may produce some scent and fiber dust, but this will dissipate over time. You can easily remove this dust by steaming or hanging the panels outside. The fabric is also fire-rated, ensuring that these acoustic sound panels are safe to use in homes and offices.
Pro Studio Acoustic Panels
Unlike many DIY acoustic wall panels that you might find at Home Depot, these are performance tested to guarantee they work. They also provide a much better aesthetic, which is particularly important in a recording acoustic wood wall panels studio where the visual aspect of the room is important to create a professional look and feel.
They are very affordable and come in a pack of 48, which is great if you have an entire room to treat. They are 12 inches square and 2 inches deep, which means they can cover a large area of the wall without being too bulky. They are also fire-resistant, which is an added bonus if you live in a high-rise apartment or need to manage the noise level in a public space like a restaurant or office.
The main benefit of these acoustic foam panels is that they help eliminate standing waves and reduce undesired sound reflection. This results in a more balanced sound that is closer to the source, which will improve your recordings and make them easier to listen to. Additionally, the foam helps to control flutter echoes and reverberation, which can make your recordings sound hollow or tinny. They are a great choice for smaller rooms and can be used to treat walls in recording studios, conference spaces, and more. They are only available in charcoal gray, which isn’t a deal-breaker for most people but may be for some.