Reducing noise for better restaurant sound acoustics

Restaurants and bars are known for their acoustic design challenges. Typically these premises utilize hard, reflective surfaces on floors, walls and ceilings for ease of cleaning and maintenance, which results in high levels of reverberation, and a harsh, unpleasant acoustic feel if not treated correctly.

As such, acoustic materials should be incorporated into the architectural design of the building to ensure comfort for users and staff by absorbing the noise of users along with that generated by the kitchen and other day-to-day operational noise.

Megasorber’s FM range of acoustic absorption panels is well suited to the restaurant and bar environment.  The lightweight design gives architects and designers the freedom to tailor the look of the finish while still being easy to install.  Whether it is a direct fix to roof panels, installation between purlins, a ceiling grid style, or even a design that features timber battens or similar, the installation and finishing options are varied.  The lightweight nature of Megasorber’s FM range means the panels can also be installed underneath tables and chairs to increase the absorption within the restaurant.

Megasorber’s water-repellent Soundmesh® G8 means that the panels are easy to keep clean – with various colours available, the design possibilities are endless!

2. Acoustic backings for perforated/slotted panels and timber or aluminium battens.

• Megasorber PN is a thin acoustic board that can be easily inserted or thatched onto the back of timber or aluminium battens. The acoustic performance is NRC up to 0.80 when combined with an air gap.
• Furthermore, Megasorber Wavebreaker is a patented product that provides superior acoustic performance with NRC up to 1.0.

Typically such applications would utilize a 50mm or 25mm panel. However, this will be impacted by the coverage area available and any other design elements that either reduce or increase reverberation.