Convoluted panels typically referred to as “egg-box” foam offer high-end absorption at affordable prices, and remain one of the most popular profiles around the world and not just in South Africa. The convoluted profile is made by feeding a sheet of acoustic foam through a rolling process which produces a pair of sheets. In other words, there is no wastage as with some profile cut panels. They are perfect for treating echo or for anyone looking to increase absorption within an area and can be used as a ceiling or wall treatment. They are a perfect value-for-money solution for treating larger areas, or for rooms that require maximum absorption in order to tame sound before it has a chance to be transmitted outwards such as in rehearsal rooms. Convoluted panels are perfect for the budget-conscious and yet are both acoustically-discerning and visually pleasing. Why is Sound Absorption important? Sound absorption is the loss of sound energy when sound waves comes into contact with an absorbent material such as ceilings, walls, floors and other objects, as a result of which, the sound is not reflected back into the space. Sound absorbent materials can be used to create a suitable acoustic environment within a space by reducing the ‘reverberation time’. A long reverberation time can make a room sound loud and noisy and causes speech to sound muffled and muddy. Rooms designed for speech therefore typically have a short reverberation time. Conversely, a longer reverberation time can enhance a music hall by adding richness, depth and warmth to music. What is the application used for? Acoustic treatment for rooms which require an economical and efficient solution to reduce and control reverberation time, echo or resonant modes, thereby improving acoustic comfort and performance. An optimal product for treatments in: acoustic enclosures, vocal booths, dubbing rooms, practice rooms, recording rooms, home cinema and various industrial applications (machine rooms, computer servers, car audio, studios )