Many hoteliers wonder if acoustic conditioning is really necessary for restaurants, bars and cafes. The answer is that it is essential to achieve the pleasant environments that customers demand.
In the world of hospitality, ambient noise can be a silent enemy. Many restaurants face the challenge of managing high levels of background noise that affect the quality of their customers’ experience. This problem usually arises because of reverberation, the phenomenon in which sound reflects off hard surfaces such as walls, ceilings, and floors. The consequence is a noisy environment where conversations become incomprehensible and diners tend to raise their voices, generating even more noise. The solution: acoustic conditioning for restaurants, bars and cafes.
First of all, in a hospitality establishment we must differentiate two types of sounds: direct sound, which comes directly from the acoustic source, and reflected sound, which comes from the rebound of sound from walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, etc. It is the latter that causes reverberation and must be controlled to achieve adequate acoustic comfort.
Restaurants are particularly susceptible to this acoustic problem due to the variety of noise sources: the bustle of conversations, the movement of chairs and tables, and the operation of machines, among others. All these sounds can become chaos if you do not have suitable acoustic materials that absorb the sound instead of reflecting it.
Incorporating acoustic panels or wood acoustic panels, strategically installed on ceilings and walls, can transform the environment. These panels significantly reduce reverberation, allowing conversations to be kept at a comfortable volume and avoiding annoying echo that amplifies ambient noise. Thus, fatigue and stress are reduced in both clients and employees, promoting a more pleasant, healthy and productive workspace.
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