Why is Sound Baffling So Important?

Custom printed (or non-printed) sound baffling and sound control is very quickly becoming one of the fastest growing pillars of the IDY Print business portfolio. Why? Because the material selection and fabrication technology has come a very long way in recent years. Gone are the days of boring gray fabric baffles, suspended from an office ceiling. These days, IDY print can custom fabricate any size, shape, texture, colour or design of ceiling or wall baffles to not only dampen sound but elevate your space. Don’t believe us? Check out this custom printed sound baffle for Anthem Entertainment we developed in early 2024. Believe us when we tell you the sky is the limit when pairing design and sound control these days. So why is sound baffling so important? Keeping your acoustics in mind when designing a space will ultimately be the key to a positive, functional environment and branded experience for your customers. Whether you’re designing a restaurant, an event venue, a classroom, a medical office, a commercial office space or even a retail space – your sound control matters and has the potential to alter your customer’s perception of your environment. Control the vibe and the atmosphere and keep your customers feeling safe, engaged and happy. Of course, traditional use cases for offices and medical centres are often focused on goals such as privacy, safety and minimized distractions. Meanwhile restaurants, hotels and event venues need sound baffling and sound control products just as much to prevent echoes, improve sound intelligibility and quality, as well as improving comfort and communication amongst guests. No matter your industry, you probably need to consider some sound control. IDY has the experience, technology and creativity to bring this to life in ways you haven’t imagined (yet). Let’s curate your perfect atmosphere, together.

What We Offer

IDY Print is an industry leader in fully custom printed sound control and sound baffling products. You can completely control your acoustics and ambiance with a range of materials to suit your brand and your sound control goals. We can also provide more traditionally manufactured sound baffling. Whatever suits your style better – we’ve got you covered!

Custom Designs

Printed Sound Baffling

Why Printed or Non-Printed?

To print or not to print (your custom sound baffling), that is the question. Listen, there’s no right or wrong answer. However, if you’re going to make the investment into an office or medical centre renovation, or you’re building your next restaurant or condo development, why NOT consider printed sound baffling? Whether it’s suspended from your ceiling or mounted to your walls, if you’re thinking about sound baffling, do yourself a favour and at least ask us about the custom printed sound baffling we can add to elevate your space!

OF RESTAURANTS ARE TOO LOUD

Has your meal ever been ruined by having to shout across the table at your date in a noisy restaurant? You’re not alone. SoundPrint, a digital application found in 2023 that majority of restaurants had replaced traditional sound baffling with hard surfaces for aesthetic reasons – leading to “loud” or “very loud” sound environments well over 70 decibels. (Fun Fact: 70 decibels is the threshold for safe volume levels to the average human).

OF OFFICE EMPLOYEES FEEL MORE PRODUCTIVE WHEN SOUND DISTRACTIONS ARE MITIGATED

A 2018 study by Udemy on workplace distractions showed that “acoustical comfort”, the overall wellbeing of workers in a sonic, or sound-based environment, is a a crucial aspect of fostering productive teams. Many offices are designed as collaborative spaces, and while great for natural light and movement, there’s a potential detriment to the stressors caused by a lack of sound control. Workers surveyed in the study identified sound as the biggest distractor and even driver of in-office stress levels.

Control your ambiance, atomosphere, vibe and customer experience with printed or non-printed, custom fabricated sound baffling and sound control products. Designed for your unique environment, and intended to elevate your customer’s experience, both visually and audibly. Reach out to IDY Print and start a conversation today.