Ceiling Clouds for Noise Reduction

What are Acoustic Ceiling Clouds? 

Ceiling clouds for noise reduction, also known as a sound cloud or acoustic cloud, are a type of acoustic treatment used to improve the sound quality in a room. It is a suspended panel typically made of sound-absorbing materials, such as fibreglass or acoustic foam, and is hung from the ceiling to reduce sound reflections and echoes in a space.

The panel is often rectangular or hexagonal and can vary in size depending on the room’s specific needs. They are typically used in spaces where speech intelligibility is important, such as conference rooms, lecture halls, and recording studios.

Acoustic ceiling clouds absorb sound waves that otherwise bounce off hard surfaces, such as walls, floors, and ceilings. This helps reduce the room’s overall noise level and improve speech clarity.

Ceiling clouds are intended to delineate space and reduce reflected sound in large and open climates. Stylish lines and soft shapes suspend horizontally from the ceiling, absorbing sound across their entire surface for unrivalled acoustic performance.

Ceiling clouds provide a modern appearance while reducing noise and reverberation in most environments, including residential and commercial spaces. Clouds have outstanding architectural design flexibility and visual interest, exceptional sound absorption, and superior aesthetics.

How is a Ceiling Cloud Different? 

Acoustic ceiling clouds differ from other sound-dampening products in a few key ways. First, they are specifically designed to be suspended from the ceiling, whereas other products may be mounted on walls or floors. This allows acoustic ceiling clouds to target sound reflections that are typically the most problematic in large spaces.

Second, acoustic ceiling clouds are typically made from materials with a high noise reduction coefficient (NRC), which is very effective at absorbing sound waves. This differs from other products that may block or reflect sound rather than absorb it.

Finally, acoustic ceiling clouds are often designed with aesthetics in mind. They can be made in various shapes, sizes, and colors to blend in with the surrounding decor rather than looking like a purely functional soundproofing solution. This can be particularly important in spaces where appearance is considered, such as restaurants, hotels, or event venues.

Key Features

• Superior soundproofing solution for areas with limited wall space
• Dual sound absorption
• Define spaces & accentuate a feature area
• Mix and match sizes and shapes
• Custom configurations available
• Suspend individually or in groups

Pros of Acoustic Ceiling Clouds

An acoustic ceiling cloud has numerous advantages, a few of them are as follows: 

• Easy to Install

Acoustic ceiling clouds are extremely simple and enhance your commercial space’s overall appearance. They are easy to install. They usually come with eye hooks that can easily hang from any ceiling. It is not too much of a burden because they are lightweight.

• Highly durable

The clouds do not experience a lot of wear and tear once installed. Unless something unusual occurs, there is no reason why these couldn’t last for years and years.

They do not lose effectiveness over time; most people only replace them if they want a different design or colour.

• Marvelous Sound Absorption

The sweet spot for many acoustic ceiling clouds is around an NRC of .95. This will help stop any echoes and reverberations. This helps with anything from basic speech to having more precise sounds from musical instruments.

Some people use these solely for an office, while they also come in handy for a music studio or practice area.

• Options Galore

Acoustic ceiling clouds enhance your commercial space’s overall look and appearance, whether a restaurant area or a music auditorium. 

How does it stack up against other soundproofing options for the Ceiling? 

Acoustic clouds are hung parallel and offset from the ceiling as they can absorb sound waves at two different points because of the ceiling. Sound absorption happens when sound travels toward the ceiling and bounces back to the floor. This dual-absorption ceiling cloud dampens noise and diminishes echo.

Finding a better value is not easy as they are affordable, simple to install, and come in various styles. If there is a disadvantage to them, some people do not want to give up too much ceiling space if they are already in a tight spot. 

Schedule a Consultation With Altispace to Make Your Commercial Space Elegant! 

Altispace is a dynamic company headquartered in Southwestern Ontario and a popular manufacturer of acoustic ceiling clouds. High-quality materials are used to create these cloud ceiling panels. Because they are manufactured using effective engineering and manufacturing techniques, their cost-effective acoustic ceiling items can increase your creative space with your unique ideas.

Our customizable product line gives you the flexibility to create your unique design concepts quickly and efficiently, enhancing the aesthetics and performance of your cloud space. 

The best part is that their acoustic devices allow you to quickly and effectively develop original design concepts while improving your cloud space’s appearance and functionality.

Our Services 

• Broad product range for the cloud space in your project
• Flexibility in design and customization for unique design concepts
• Cost-effective products due to efficient engineering and manufacturing processes
• Made using lightweight panel construction
• Made in North America

So what are you waiting for? Contact us today!

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