ACOUSTIC ANALYSIS

Caruso Acoustic technical team implements accurate acoustic analysis, aimed at identifying the objectives to be reached in terms of reducing reverberation time.

ACOUSTIC BALANCE A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

In environments where several people perform individual or group activities, it is essential to ensure the right acoustic comfort for more effective work or learning. Many studies have shown how a harmonious environment that meets acoustic comfort standards helps reduce stress, while improving listening, teaching and learning and even increasing customer loyalty.

Legislative Decree 626/1994 on workplace safety confirms the importance that acoustics also plays in terms of safety.

During the design phase of a building or its rooms, it is vital to take into account the materials that could create a comfortable acoustic environment and convey a sense of well-being to users. The UNI11690 standard provides useful indications and strategies that can be applied to tackle the issue of noise in existing or planned workplaces. In existing buildings, an in-depth acoustic analysis should be carried out, and measurements taken to determine reverberation time, in order to develop solutions to achieve optimal acoustic parameters for the activity carried out there.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMFORT AND ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE

In indoor areas such as conference halls, theatres, restaurants, offices, etc., where environmental noise levels need to be kept low and sound signals sharply defined, it is essential to guarantee an appropriate level of acoustic comfort. The materials chosen to achieve this must seek to guarantee optimal reverberation times for the purpose of the environment. 

CARUSO MEANS QUALITY

Caruso Acoustic products have been tested in reverberation chamber according to ISO 354, subdivided by type of application (wall, suspended horizontal, on stand, etc.), confirming the high acoustic absorption capacity.

Data sheets and certificates are available on request.

The Caruso Acoustic finished products meet the strictest standards of fire safety and are certified in class B-s2, d0 according to European standard UNI EN 13501-1, both with Stratocell® Whisper® and with Basotect® melamine resin by Basf®. This latest version has also successfully passed fire tests according to the USA ASTM standard E84-15b.

These products comply with the ANSI-BIFMA M7.1 standard certifying the low emission of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in the air and fulfil the LEED “low emitting materials” credit, thus contributing to a healthier environment.
Compatible with the Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM for Furnishings) in the version with Stratocell® Whisper® material.

Coating fabric certified OEKO-TEX® standard 100.

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