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The acoustic goal in a Media Center (nonteaching) is to control overall loudness and reverberance and to create a low ambient noise level that encourages people to behave quietly. This can be accomplished with a sound absorptive ceiling, sound absorption on the upper walls, and a carpeted floor.
| Ceiling | Most of the ceiling (75% - 100%) should be constructed using a sound absorptive material with a moderate Noise Reduction Coefficient of NRC 0.65 – 0.80. This permits some use of other materials such as painted gypsum board to form soffits, coffers, etc. for visual interest. Consider RPG’s linear, slotted Topakustik wood planks or tiles, which mount using a standard 15/16” T-bar ceiling grid. If another acoustically transparent material is used such as perforated metal, open grid or wood slats, the roof deck should be an Acoustic Metal Deck or a standard metal deck should be treated with Spray-On or Plenum Liner. |
| Walls | If the ceiling is 12’ or lower, wall treatment is not necessary. However, high ceilings require upper wall treatment as well. Approximately 1/3 of the upper wall area should be treated with RPG Absorber Panels (fabric-covered, 2” thick). |
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