how to achieve required

reverberation time

long reverberation time

0,8 - 1,5 sec

Acoustic measures
Sound diffusing materials on walls and in ceiling

Long reverberation time means retaining the

sound in the room for a longer period of time
without creating echoes. In order to achieve this,
the sound needs to be dispersed in the room in
stead of being clustered in a few parts of the
room. This requires for sound diffusing materials,
such as perforated gypsum boards, in the ceiling
and on the walls.
normal reverberation time

0,5 - 0,8 sec

Acoustic measures
Absorbing materials in ceiling

At normal reverberation time, the acoustic

materials should be placed in the ceiling in order
to absorb the required amount of sound.
short reverberation time

0,4 - 0,6 sec

Acoustic measures
Absorbing and diffusing materials in ceiling and on
walls

Short reverberation time requires both absorbing

and diffusing materials. This is due to the fact that
by diffusing the sound, the absorbing properties
of the acoustic materials improve as well. By
placing acoustic materials on the walls, the sound
diffusion is secured. The sound waves can thus
be dispersed and sent towards the ceiling area,
where they are absorbed.
ultrashort reverberation time

0,2 - 0,4 sec

Acoustic measures
Absorbing materials in ceiling and on floor;
diffusing materials on walls

In rooms requiring ultra short reverberation time

it is important to create an environment with
strong diffusion and absorption. All surfaces must
be covered with acoustic materials, as even a
few plane, hard surfaces will create echoes. All
the elements entering into the construction or the
furnishings of the room must contribute positively
to the acoustic environment.