Autex Horizon^™ Acoustic Insulation

Autex Horizon^™ Acoustic Insulation is the latest addition to the Autex Quietspace range. This acoustic installation is suspended from the ceiling using highly sophisticated channels, clips and suspension wire. Autex Horizon^™ is a stylish and simple, stylish addition to any setting that adds to the aesthetic and is high-performing acoustic insulation. With 5 geometric shapes, smooth lines and edges, clean hidden fixings, Horizon^™ allow an easy beautiful feature for any space. Ideal for commercial, retail, office or studio settings, Autex Horizon^™ is perfect for controlling sound reverberation and echo.

Benefits of Autex Horizon^™

• Highly customisable, perfect for any branding and visual requirements.
• Made from 100% polyester fibre without chemical binders.
• Made using a minimum of 45% post-consumer recycled materials.
• Safe and non-toxic.
• UV stabilised to avoid fading.
• Can conceal ceiling surface.
• Suitable for small or large areas.
• Can be installed on walls or ceiling.
• Delivers excellent acoustic performance
• Highly durable.

Specifications: 

Horizon Circle, 1.2m (d), 2 Units Per Pack
Horizon Hexagon, 2 Units Per Pack
Horizon Rectangle, 2.4m x 1.2m, 1 Unit Per Pack
Horizon Square, 1.2m x 1.2m, 2 Units Per Pack
Horizon Triangle, 4 Units Per Pack

Horizon™ is decorative acoustic insulation that is used that is installed on ceiling or walls. There are 18 colours and 5 styles to choose from to create your own custom design. Horizon™ is suitable for most surfaces and is perfect in commercial settings such as offices, theatres, libraries, retail and hospitality sectors. Author Horizon™ can be suspended from any height, which means not only can it conceal the ceiling, it also doesn’t rely on a clear space.

Customising the Amount of Sound Absorption

Libraries, for example, should be as quiet as possible, so a larger proportion of surfaces is lined with acoustic panels. Total sound absorption in restaurants, on the other hand, is not at all desirable. Customers do want to be able to hold a decent conversation at their table without straining to hear what their friends and family are saying over a whole lot of other noise.  But some background noise is essential to facilitate a live atmosphere; this is the “buzz” that is often associated with a popular café or restaurant. This also gives customers the freedom to talk without being overheard by other diners or waiting staff.

Sound Waves and Reverberation

Sound waves travel through the air in a straight line. When they hit different materials, some of them are reflected, some is absorbed and some are transmitted through the material. What happens to the sound waves depends on the properties of the material. As a general rule, soft and dense materials tend to absorb sound, thin materials transmit sound and hard surfaces reflect sound. If then, you are in a room which is lined with hard surfaces, a noise that is produced will literally “bounce” around the room until it eventually dissipates. Having several sources of sound in this room, for example, several conversations going at once combined with a few chairs scraping the floor creates what can be described as nothing less than acoustic chaos.