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How do metal ceiling baffles improve sound directionality in offices?
In open-plan offices, uncontrolled reverberation and sound reflections can impair speech clarity and concentration. Metal ceiling baffles address this by shaping the acoustic field. Each vertical baffle acts as an acoustic fin, redirecting sound waves upward into absorptive back-panels and scattering them laterally, rather than allowing direct reflections back to occupants.
PRANCE’s perforated aluminum baffles incorporate an internal acoustic core—such as glass wool—boosting absorption at mid and high frequencies. The geometry and orientation of baffles can be adjusted: parallel arrays channel sound along aisles, while staggered patterns break up noise paths in communal areas. Height variations further tailor performance, creating ‘quiet zones’ around workstations.
Beyond absorption, baffle arrangement influences directionality. Angling panels toward noise sources captures sound before it travels across the room. For meeting rooms or call centers, denser baffle fields concentrate absorption where speech occurs most. The result is a calmer acoustic environment, improved speech intelligibility, and enhanced worker comfort without compromising the openness of the ceiling design.