Acoustic Desk Screens & Sound Absorbing Office Dividers
Acoustic desk screens and office dividers combine visual separation with sound-absorbing materials to help manage open-plan workspaces.
Available as desk-mounted and floor-standing designs, acoustic screens can be used between workstations or around defined areas to add privacy and introduce additional absorptive material into the office.
They can help control reflected sound and reduce visual distraction, but they should not be confused with soundproof partitions or enclosed acoustic booths.
What Is an Acoustic Office Screen?
An acoustic office screen is a divider incorporating sound-absorbing material.
Depending on the product, it may be:
- Mounted to a desk
- Mounted between bench workstations
- Floor standing
- Freestanding
- Upholstered in fabric
- Manufactured from acoustic PET or other absorptive materials
The screen performs two related but different functions: visual separation and sound absorption.
The extent of each depends on the screen's dimensions, position, construction and acoustic performance.
How Do Acoustic Desk Screens Work?
Sound generated in an office travels through the room and reflects from hard surfaces such as walls, floors, ceilings, glazing and furniture.
Sound-absorbing materials can reduce some of this reflected sound energy rather than allowing all of it to continue reflecting around the space.
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