If you ventured up to the 7th floor at NeoCon last week you would have been obliged to pass through the Snowsound Quiet Zone located in the central 7th floor pass-thru. The display of upholstered panels demonstrates quite aptly-on this, likely the noisiest space in the Merchant Mart-that it's possible to suck sound away and deliver an "architecturally inspired acoustic haven."

Interest piqued, you may have then ventured to Booth 5022 (for a demonstration and a much-needed shot of Italian Espresso!) where you would have found Snowsound's entire menagerie of acoustic damping solutions.

From panels, to fibers, and fiber textiles, the technology remains basically the same-combinations of different densities of polyester and a patented Trevira CS polyester surface-to absorb unwanted vibrations and amplify the sound you want to hear, with an unmistakable clarity.

Snowsound's acoustical solutions have no internal frame or support, lending them to a variety of forms and configurations: "streamlined shapes can be created in many ways, as free-standing or wall and ceiling-mounted to create beautiful customized spaces."

Within the beautiful spaces and compelling simulations found at Snowsound, the one that most piqued my interest was the six-sided steel chamber with drapes for drawing. The now-you-hear-it, now-you-don't effect was quite palpable, as the acoustical textiles covered the steel walls, eliminating echoes and allowing the expression of human vocabulary-as clear as a bell amid the surrounding din.


To find out more, see Snowsound.