Required Absorption

When attempting to treat your space the most important decision to make is how many square meters of absorption is required. This figure varies depending on size of room and also the intended use of the room. By following the steps provided below you will then have an idea of your required absorption. 

Step One:

What is the intended use of the room/space and what percentage of total coverage is required.

-Mixing: 40-50% + Bass Traps

-Music Recording: 30-40% + Bass Traps

-Home Theatre: 20-40% + Bass Traps

-Rehearsal: 20-30% + Bass Traps

-Podcasting: 20-30%

-Office: 10-20%

-Hall: 10-20%

-Hospitality: 10-20%

-Gym: 10-20%

Step Two:

Measure each walls height and width in the room/space you wish to treat.

Example:

-Wall 1: 6m (w) x 2.4m (h)

-Wall 2: 6m (w) x 2.4m (h)

-Wall 3: 4m (w) x 2.4m (h)

-Wall 4: 4m (w) x 2.4m (h)

Step Three:

Multiply each walls height and width individually.

Example:

-Wall 1: 6m (w) x 2.4m (h) = 14.40m2

-Wall 2: 6m (w) x 2.4m (h) = 14.40m2

-Wall 3: 4m (w) x 2.4m (h) = 9.60m2

-Wall 4: 4m (w) x 2.4m (h) = 9.60m2

Step Four:

Add the individual values together.

​Example:

-Wall 1: 14.40m2

-Wall 2: 14.40m2

-Wall 3: 9.60m2

-Wall 4: 9.60m2

14.40 + 14.40 + 9.60 + 9.60 = 48m2

TOTAL WALL AREA: 48m2​

Step Five:

Multiply the TOTAL WALL AREA by the percentage of the rooms required absorption to find out total square meters of absorption required.

Example: 

48m2 (Total wall area) x 0.30 (30 percent) = 14.40m2 

Total square meters of absorption required = 14.40m2

Step Six:

Divide the total required square meters of absorption (14.40m2) by the square meterage of the acoustic panel size you prefer.

Panel of choice:

ProAbsorb Wall Panel - 1.2m x 0.60m = 0.72m2

Example: 

14.40m2 / 0.72 = 20 Panels  

Acoustic Panels Required: 20

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Low End Frequency Control:

Depending on the intended use off your room/space you may or may not require Bass Traps to absorb low end frequencies. 

When will you require Bass Traps?

-Anytime you're recording or listening to anything that comes with a lot of low frequencies.

​Example: Listening or Recording Music, Drums, Electric Guitars etc. Essential in Mixing Rooms, Recording Rooms, Rehearsal Rooms and Home Theatres etc.

When won't you require Bass Traps?

-Anytime you're recording, listening or wanting to treat a room that doesn't comes with low frequencies.

​Example: Vocal Booths, Podcasting Rooms, Offices, Gyms, Halls, Cafes etc.