Cinema Acoustic Solution for Isola d’Elba

Project Overview

A cinema owner on the picturesque island of Elba reached out to DECIBEL to resolve sound clarity issues during film screenings. Beyond a certain row of seats, dialogue intelligibility was significantly compromised due to poor acoustics. The challenge was to address this without affecting the aesthetics of the space or disrupting its operations for extended periods.

Challenge

Cinemas require acoustics that enhance the immersive experience for every viewer, regardless of their seat. This project presented two challenges:
Improving dialogue clarity for patrons seated beyond the mid-section, where speech frequencies were being lost.
Achieving this while preserving the cinema's design and ensuring minimal disruption to its operation.

Scope of Work

• Detailed acoustic survey to identify problem areas.
• Tailor solutions to address speech frequency clarity without altering the cinema's visual appeal.
• Effective acoustic treatment quickly to minimise operational downtime.

Solution

DECIBEL designed and implemented a precise acoustic treatment plan to resolve the issues.

We installed micro-perforated Wavo Panels, strategically positioned along walls and ceilings where sound waves were most problematic. These panels were tuned specifically to speech frequencies, effectively increasing dialogue clarity for all seating rows.

Wavo Panels were engineered to target reverberation time for critical speech frequencies, ensuring that sound clarity remained consistent throughout the cinema. The panels were customised to complement the cinema’s existing design, maintaining a seamless and professional look.

This comprehensive solution resulted in a dramatic improvement in sound quality, elevating the cinematic experience for all viewers.

Acoustics in Cinemas – Enhancing the Viewer Experience

Acoustics plays a vital role in delivering an immersive cinematic experience. Poor sound clarity can detract from even the most engaging films, particularly in spaces with long reverberation times or inadequate sound diffusion. DECIBEL’s acoustic solutions ensure every word of dialogue and every note of music reaches the audience with pristine clarity.

Create a truly immersive cinematic experience with DECIBEL’s bespoke acoustic solutions. Contact us to transform your venue’s sound environment today.