An acoustic insulator hinders or blocks the passage of sound.
An acoustic insulator is a material that has the ability to block or hinder the passage of sound . Acoustic insulators, in this way, can prevent sounds from leaving an environment and exterior sounds from entering said environment.
It should be noted that an insulator is something that manages to insulate : that is, it manages to keep an element out of the way or prevent the passage of electricity, heat or something else. Acoustic , for its part, can be linked to the branch of physics focused on the generation, propagation and reception of sounds .
Use of acoustic insulators
In other words, an acoustic insulator provides protection against the entry of sounds and, in turn, prevents sounds generated inside the environment from leaving. That is why certain spaces are protected with acoustic insulators to enable the development of different tasks.
Let's take the case of a radio station . For its normal functioning, it is essential that announcers and journalists work in an environment where noise from the street cannot enter (otherwise, said noise would reach the microphones and be transmitted by the radio). The place from which the programs are generated and broadcast, therefore, has to be covered with an acoustic insulator.
In a similar sense, a recording studio or a rehearsal room must have acoustic insulation so that the music generated inside does not reach the outside, causing discomfort to those near the place.
Using acoustic insulators is essential in radio studios.
Different materials
Rubber , glass wool and rock wool are some of the most used acoustic insulators. It is common for panels to be manufactured with these materials to cover walls and ceilings.
In the same way, we cannot ignore the use of other acoustic insulators that are considered to be very advantageous:
- Texfon , which is the result of the union of polyester fabric felt and bituminous protection . In its favor it is that it is easy and quick to install and is resistant, waterproof and very stable. It is especially recommended for the ground.
- Celenit . This acoustic insulator is a panel that has cement agglomerate and fir wood fibers. It has an elegant appearance and is identified by being very natural.
- The PKB2 two-layer sheet, which is 18 millimeters and is the result of the union of textile fibers and bituminous material. It can be installed on the ceiling, floor or walls.
Plasterboard, an acoustic and thermal insulator
Another product that acts as a great thermal and acoustic insulator is plasterboard (also known as drywall or durlock ), which is made up of plasterboard and provides several benefits:
- It installs quickly and easily with little to no mess.
- It has a very economical price.
- It can be placed both on the ceiling and on the walls.
- It is very versatile and resistant.
- Allows maximum personalization.