Acoustic Knowledge Base

Acoustic treatment and soundproofing solve completely different problems, and confusing the two leads to disappointment. GIK Acoustics panels improve the sound inside a room — reducing reverberation, room modes, and low-frequency build-up — but true soundproofing requires mass and construction. This article explains the difference clearly and offers practical, budget-friendly suggestions for reducing sound bleed.

Windows are one of the most common acoustic challenges — they can't be moved, and they often sit right where a treatment panel needs to go. This article explains how window glass actually behaves acoustically, how to plan your room layout to minimize the problem, and which GIK Acoustics freestanding products work best when mounting simply isn't an option.

Learn how to hang acoustic panels properly, with best mounting methods and placement tips to improve clarity, reduce reflections, and enhance sound.

Excess noise in restaurants leads to order errors, dissatisfied guests, and potential OSHA violations — yet acoustics is one of the most commonly overlooked aspects of restaurant design. GIK Acoustics has helped restaurants worldwide, including Empire State South and The Imperial pub, reduce ambient noise with discreet, custom-sized acoustic panels that blend seamlessly into the décor.

Sound diffusion is one of the most misunderstood tools in acoustic treatment. This article explains exactly how a properly designed diffuser scatters sound waves across three domains — time, direction, and intensity — and why that makes a room sound larger and more natural. It also debunks common DIY myths like bookshelves and CD cases, and answers the most frequently asked questions about diffuser placement.

Room EQ Wizard is a free tool for measuring your room's acoustic response, and this tutorial walks you through every step — from downloading and installing the software to setting up your microphone, calibrating your soundcard, taking a measurement, and reading the resulting frequency response and waterfall graphs. Once you have your results, GIK Acoustics experts can help you interpret them.

Studio drummer Dylan Wissing — known for his work with Alicia Keys, John Legend, and Drake — demonstrates the real-world impact of adding diffusion and absorption to a drum room. This video walks through the sound of the room untreated, then with Evolution PolyFusors, then with Amplitude™ Acoustic Panels, and finally with a combination of both. A practical, ear-opening listen for anyone treating a recording room.

Acoustics designer James Lindenschmidt joined Gravitas Create for a live Facebook Q&A, fielding questions from the community about studio acoustics setup. Gravitas Create compiled the full session into a report — this article links out to it. A useful resource for anyone with questions about treating a studio or listening room.