SCALE

Dependent On The Offcuts

There is a minimal difference in the scale of these panels as they all provide an uneven surface for sound absorption. It depends on the thickness and width of the batten offcuts. For my archetype, the offcuts have a 30mm x 30mm footprint; hence they are relatively small. (As shown on the left of FIGURE 26)

EFFICIENCY

However, in terms of efficiency, as the most time spent on fabricating these panels would be the assembly, larger offcuts are preferred.

ARRAY

Multiple panels are usually required to provide effective sound control. To reduce excessive reverberation or control specific frequency ranges, more panels may be necessary to achieve the desired acoustic result.

Placement

Ideally, acoustic panels should cover a significant portion of the wall surface to absorb sound reflections effectively. By considering the height of the listeners, the panels should be mounted at the corresponding height to address the reflections that impact the listenersí experience directly.