Acoustic Panels for Music & Recording Rooms: Wood Wool Treatment

Music rooms, rehearsal spaces and project studios need controlled reverberation without the dead, lifeless sound of over-damping. Wood wool acoustic panels (WWCB) are a practical, robust treatment that absorbs mid and high frequencies while staying durable enough for daily use.

Why wood wool suits music and recording rooms

• Balanced absorption. WWCB absorbs mid and high frequencies, reducing flutter echo and harshness. Sonablock achieves αw 0.70 to 0.85 depending on mounting and fibre size. For broadband control, combine panels with an air gap and, where needed, dedicated bass trapping.
• Air-gap tuning. Mounting panels with a 25 to 50 mm air gap behind significantly increases low-frequency absorption, useful for taming room modes in small rooms.
• Fire safety. Rehearsal rooms in schools and public buildings have strict fire rules. Sonablock is Class B-s1,d0 to EN 13501-1.
• Durable and stable. The cement-bonded board does not sag or shed fibres like some soft treatments, a long-life solution for busy rooms.

Design guidance

A common approach: treat first-reflection points and the ceiling with WWCB for primary absorption, leave some hard surface for liveliness, and use an air gap behind panels for low-frequency control. Sonablock's natural and painted finishes (White, Light Grey, Dark Grey, Black plus custom RAL) let you match a studio scheme. WWCB is an acoustic absorber, not a soundproofing layer; for isolation between rooms, combine it with mass and decoupling in the construction.

Specifying Sonablock

Available in 15 mm and 25 mm, sizes up to 2400 × 600 mm, three fibre textures and five colours, with CE marking, EPD and PEFC certification. We supply the full documentation pack and samples on request.

Plan your project

Use the Sonablock project calculator to size your room, explore the Sonablock range, or contact us for samples, documentation and project pricing.