Communication is why we care about acoustics. We need to briefly discuss what enables communication; the brain. The study of how we hear is called psycho-acoustics. Our perceptual system is fascinating. Some of the processing that humans do to a sound stimulus is impossible to replicate.
Have you ever listened to a home video or recording of a party and noticed how hard it is to follow the conversation? Yet at the time of the event, the participants understood each other clearly. When a person is present in a room, they have a much greater ability to listen effectively than when they are listening to an electronic reproduction of a conversation.
Another example is when two people are in physical proximity to each other, they can carry on a conversation in a negative signal environment such as when the noise of a crowd of screaming sports fans can be louder than the sound of a friend talking in the next seat, but a conversation can occur. The conversation may be poor and require some repeating, but it occurs.
How does BASWAphon work?
BASWAphon helps to “filter out” echoes and reflected sound, making conversation clearer even in harsh situations.
The BASWAphon Acoustical Finish System is used to reduce reverberation time making voice, music and other sound much more intelligible. Its design is based on a fine porous surface that appears to be solid, applied onto a mineral wool panel. High frequency sound energy passes through the pores, into the mineral wool, and is converted into heat energy. Low frequency sound energy vibrates the porous surface diaphragmatically, and is converted into heat energy.
Why choose BASWAphon?
The heart of BASWAphon’s appeal is a combination of exceptional absorption with
a strikingly beautiful appearance. BASWAphon Advantages:
New Pre-Sanded Panel. Ensures smoothest possible surface.
New “Trowel Friendly” Top Coat. Guarantees easy installation.
Made in USA. Only seamless acoustical system made in the United States.
Highest sound absorption. Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) as high as 1.00.
The Original. BASWAphon is the original, most specified seamless acoustical finish.
Seamless. Up to 5,000 square feet without a control joint.
Curves, domes or vaults. Can be applied to flat, curved, compound curved, domed or vaulted surfaces.
LEED Contribution Points in 9 Categories. 86% recycled materials, MSDS friendly, no VOC’s, high light reflectance and high R-value.
Tinted to match any color or multiple colors. No adverse affects on acoustical performance.
Not water soluble. Resilience and Frosted Finishes are mold, moisture and mildew resistant.
Humid Environments. Can be used in spas and natatoriums.
Light weight. Approximately 1lb per square foot.
Warranties. Five year warranty available.
Field applied. Installation takes 2 to 3 days; no field measurements, no shop drawings. (See Video)
In stock. Immediate delivery and installation.
Certified Local Installers. Over 90 Local Independent Contractors trained on-site by BASWA acoustic.
No telegraphing seams. New Pre-Sanded Panel ensures smoothest possible surface.
Repairable. Common drywall repair techniques are used to fill in a damaged area.
20 years of installations. No product failures. Finish is easily renewable. Time Tested.
Rigid supporting panel. Pre-Sanded Panel will not separate or compress when adhered to a ceiling surface.
No drywall blocking. Not required for light fixtures, diffusors or terminations.
Access panels. Access Panels up to 8’x 8’ available with BASWAphon Finish on the face.
“Class A” Fire Rated.
Mouldings. Lightweight decorative moldings are easily applied over BASWAphon.
CertifiedTest data is accurate and dependable. Data reflects actual conditions and is supplied by independent third party.
Panel is “randomly spun”. Cannot separate or easily compress when attached to a ceiling surface.
Sealed substrate. No differential pressure or air movement from the finished surface through to the mineral wool panel which would cause discoloration.
Durable and Cleanable. Frosted and Resilience Finishes can be washed, even scrubbed with soft bristled brush to remove stains.
Hear the difference.
The following auralizations are comparisons done for the Kansas State House Restoration.
