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Sustainable noise reduction in the office


The acoustic conditions in the working environment play a decisive role in everyday office life. Noise not only weakens focus and concentration, but can also cause stress and affect the health of employees. So there is no question that noise in the office need to be limited - an essential prerequisite for a productive and healthy working environment.

In an office, there are many noise sources: from phone calls and conversations between colleagues to the clattering of keyboards and rustling of paper right through to background noises from air conditioning systems or printers. All these noises add up and can lead to a high noise level across the entire space, which tends to have a negative impact on the well-being and performance of all employees.

Studies have shown that high noise pollution levels in the office can lead to a reduction in productivity by up to 66%. In addition, the risk of health problems such as headaches, cardiovascular disorders and mental issues increases. It is therefore crucial to reduce noise in the office in order to provide employees with a healthy and performance-enhancing working environment.

The good news is that there are a whole range of effective solutions for minimizing the noise level in the office. At soniflex, we will help you identify the specific sources of noise and suggest appropriate measures to lower the noise level so that your office offers an attractive working environment for the long term.

Our most popular products for this use case

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soni DESK PARTITION
soni DESK PARTITION helps to improve the acoustics and increases privacy for your employees. In addition the acoustic partition allow you to freshen up the office with the latest trend colors. The core of soni DESK PARTITION is a soft non-woven panel, reinforced on both sides by a layer of compacted polyester non-woven. The visible surfaces are covered with dirt-resistant and decorative felt material of high quality. The rounded upper corners of the partition make for a modern, attractive appearance. Our soni DESK PARTITION score with a very good sound-absorption capacity and can be flexibly deployed at the table to reduce the noise level. The easy-to-assemble acoustic partition blends harmoniously into the office architecture and create pleasant acoustic conditions for concentrated work. Practical tip: Both sides of the partition can be used as pin board. High-quality table brackets soni FIX Clamp (not included in the scope of delivery) make assembly and installation absolutely easy. The table brackets are available as accessory. For more information please see the assembly instructions. 💡 A great idea from a customer: Our Desk partition are also ideal as practical impact protection in the garage - so the paintwork on your car door always remains undamaged when getting in and out. Sample photos here in the testimonial!

Variants from €44.00*
€263.90* €329.90* (20.01% saved)
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soni ROOM DIVIDER
Our soni ROOM DIVIDER is a sound absorber of a very special kind, because in addition to delivering effective sound-conditioning, it provides increased privacy for your employees and allow you to freshen up all types of rooms with the latest trend colors. The core of our soni ROOM DIVIDER is a soft non-woven panel, reinforced on both sides by a layer of compacted polyester non-woven. The visible surfaces are covered with dirt-resistant and decorative felt material of high quality. The rounded upper corners of the acoustic partition make for a modern, attractive appearance. Our soni ROOM DIVIDER score with a very good sound-absorption capacity and can be flexibly deployed wherever you need to reduce the noise level. The easy-to-assemble acoustic partitions blend harmoniously into the office architecture and create pleasant acoustic conditions for concentrated work. Practical tip: Both sides of the partition can be used as pin board. The optional high-quality accessory support feet soni FIX Base (not included in the scope of delivery) made from hard-wearing stainless steel make assembly and installation of the acoustic partition soni ROOM DIVIDER absolutely easy.

Variants from €85.44*
€311.90* €389.90* (20.01% saved)
soni COLOR
Our soni COLOR sound absorber consists of a white polyester non-woven that is laminated with a subtly structured felt material in attractive trend colors. The acoustic panels set lovely color accents and create a pleasantly quiet atmosphere. For a noticeable improvement of the room's acoustics, we recommend lining 30-50 % of the ceiling / wall surfaces with the acoustic panels, preferably evenly distributed for the best result. The material reduces sound reverberation and makes for a more comfortable ambiance. soni COLOR meets the fire safety requirements for the construction sector as set down in the European standard DIN EN ISO 13501. This means you can use soni COLOR acoustic panels as wall and ceiling liners wherever you need to reduce the noise level with materials that meet strict fire safety regulations. soni COLOR can be fixed on smooth and clean surfaces with our soni SPECIAL ADHESIVE. If you do not wish to use glue on the entire surface, we suggest using our soni VELCRO TAPE as an alternative fixation method. Please note: The soni VELCRO tape is only suitable for wall mounting, not for ceiling mounting.

Content: 0.5 m² (€67.80* / 1 m²)

€33.90*
soni HEXAGON
soni HEXAGON is a hexagonal acoustic element for sound absorption and optimizing the acoustic conditions in buildings. It consists of a white polyester non-woven, laminated with a decorative felt layer in modern trend colors. Designed for wall mounting, the geometric noise-absorber shapes are available in two different thicknesses – for customized interior design in line with your concept and ideas. For a significant improvement of the room's acoustics, we recommend lining 30 to 50% of the ceiling/wall surface with sound absorbers, preferably evenly distributed across the room for the best result. By minimizing sound reverberation, soni HEXAGON lowers the overall noise level and improves speech intelligibility, making your office, call center, entrance area or conference room a much more pleasant place to stay.soni HEXAGON fulfills the fire safety standards set down in DIN EN ISO 13501 and DIN 4102 (flame-retardant) for the building sector. This means you can use soni HEXAGON absorbers as an attractive and functional wall decoration wherever you need to lower the noise level with materials that meet strict fire safety regulations.For fastening soni HEXAGON absorbers on smooth and clean surfaces, we recommend our soni SPECIAL ADHESIVE. If you do not wish to use glue on a large surface area, we suggest using our soni VELCRO TAPE as an alternative fixation method. 

Variants from €11.90*
€14.90*
soni COLOR RD
soni COLOR RD is our sound absorber in the dimension 620 x 620 mm for convenient insertion into already existing standard grid ceilings or Odenwald-system ceilings (OWA). It consists of a sound-absorbing white polyester non-woven layer laminated with a thin, marbled felt surface in the latest trend colors. soni COLOR RD acoustic elements considerably reduce the noise level in interior spaces and contribute to improving the acoustic conditions in offices, meeting rooms or doctor’s offices. Also schools, daycare centers and kindergartens will strongly profit from the noise reduction effect of soni COLOR RD. soni COLOR RD meets the fire safety requirements for the construction sector as set down in the DIN EN ISO 13501-1 standard. This means you can use soni COLOR RD acoustic tiles as wall and ceiling liners wherever you need to reduce the noise level with materials that meet strict fire safety regulations.For use as acoustic wall liner, soni COLOR RD tiles can be fixed on smooth and clean surfaces with our soni SPECIAL ADHESIVE. If you do not wish to use glue on the entire surface, we suggest using our soni VELCRO TAPE as an alternative fixation method. Please note: The soni VELCRO tape is only suitable for wall mounting, not for ceiling mounting.

Content: 0.384 m² (€64.84* / 1 m²)

€24.90*
soni COMFORT
soni COMFORT is a very hard-wearing sound absorber made of a white PES non-woven fabric with exceptionally good sound-absorption capacity. In addition, soni COMFORT offers excellent fire-resistance values. soni COMFORT has been tested successfully according to the DIN 4102 fire safety standard and is classified as fire-retardant (B1). Therefore it is the material of choice for all applications requiring both an effective noise reduction and full compliance with fire safety regulations. When used as a ceiling element, soni COMFORT also fulfills the impact-resistance requirements according to DIN 18032-3 and is ideally suited for use in sports facilities and gymnasiums. What is more, soni COMFORT is aging-resistant, free of mineral fibers and physiologically perfectly safe. All this makes soni COMFORT a true all-rounder for effective sound-conditioning measures in a wide variety of room types. For covering entire wall or ceiling surfaces we recommend using soni COMFORT F. While soni COMFORT has plain edges, soni COMFORT F has beveled edges all around (10 x 10 mm), creating a beautiful visual effect when installed edge to edge. Additional advantage: The resulting pattern helps conceal any uneven patches on the ceiling or wall. If necessary, soni COMFORT and soni COMFORT F can be cut to the desired size and shape with a carpet knife or a keyhole saw with a blade suited to cutting soft materials. For fixing the absorber panels on the wall or ceiling we recommend our soni SPECIAL ADHESIVE, our soni VELCRO tape or our soni RING HANGER.

Content: 0.5 m² (€35.80* / 1 m²)

Variants from €18.90*
€17.90*
soni COMFORT SD
Color: white
soni COMFORT SD are square acoustic tiles (620 x 620 mm) for convenient insertion into suspended standard grid ceilings or Odenwald-system ceilings (OWA). soni COMFORT SD acoustic elements are made from a very effective sound-absorbing polyester non-woven. Special thermal compaction provides the face side of the white tiles with a smooth and visually attractive surface texture. soni COMFORT SD acoustic tiles considerably reduce the reverberation in a room and contribute to improving the acoustic conditions in offices, conference rooms, waiting areas and other types of interior spaces. soni COMFORT SD is also an effective noise reduction measure for schools, day-care centers, kindergartens or large halls. The resulting improvements in ambient quality make long stays much more pleasant. soni COMFORT SD meets the fire safety requirements for the construction industry as set down in the European standard DIN EN ISO 13501-1. This means that you can use soni COMFORT SD acoustic panels as ceiling liners wherever you need to reduce the noise level with materials that meet strict fire safety regulations.   Practical tip: If you wish to liven up your ceiling, we recommend using soni COMFORT SD in combination with our grid-ceiling tiles soni COLOR RD or soni COLOR Design in many stylish colors – for a distinctive surface design that turns your ceiling into a true eye-catcher. 

Content: 0.384 m² (€54.43* / 1 m²)

€20.90*
soni CUBE
Our soni CUBE seat cubes are sound absorbers of a special kind, because in addition to effective sound-conditioning of interior spaces, they score with excellent seating comfort. The core of the cubes consists of a highly effective acoustic absorber. The outer shell is made from a dirt-resistant, abrasion-proof and flame-retardant felt material available in the latest trend colors. The product’s very good sound-absorption capacity makes soni CUBE perfect for all rooms where an effective sound-insulation solution with additional practical and aesthetic value is wanted. As it ideally combines noise reduction, seating comfort and even playability, this product is a great furniture item for children's rooms, daycare centers, kindergartens or waiting rooms. But the cubes can also be used as (doubly) functional and decorative furnishing elements for exhibition booths and lounges.soni CUBE can be placed individually, grouped or stacked. If you like, you can insert a metal spiral (available from soniflex) into one of the corners and suspend your soni CUBE from the ceiling using a rope or hook – an easy and effective installation method.

Variants from €59.90*
€159.90*
soni PROTECT
Out soni PROTECT noise absorber is made from an open-cell melamine foam (Basotect®) with outstanding sound-absorption capacity. Use soni PROTECT to significantly improve the acoustic conditions in interior spaces. With soni PROTECT acoustic panels fixed to ceilings and walls, your room will be much less reverberant.  soni PROTECT has been tested successfully according to European as well as German fire safety standards and can therefore be used wherever you need to reduce the noise level with materials that meet strict fire safety regulations. What is more, soni PROTECT is aging-resistant, free of mineral fibers and physiologically perfectly safe. All in all, an absolute classic for optimizing acoustics conditions in buildings. For edge-to-edge installation we recommend using soni PROTECT F. It consists of the same material as soni PROTECT, but has beveled edges all around, which make for very neat joints and an attractive surface design while actually helping conceal any uneven patches in the ceiling or wall surface. Please note: We do not recommend soni PROTECT for use on wall areas that are liable to be hit or touched, as the sound insulation panels are sensitive to mechanical stress. soni PROTECT and soni PROTECT F can easily be cut to the desired size with a carpet knife. For fixing the absorber panels on the wall or ceiling we recommend our soni SPECIAL ADHESIVE. Basotect® is a registered trade mark of BASF SE. 

Content: 0.5 m² (€37.80* / 1 m²)

Variants from €16.90*
€18.90*
soni PROTECT Art
soni PROTECT Art is a highly efficient acoustic panel made of an open-cell melamine foam (Basotect®). The sound absorber soni PROTECT Art convinces with exceptionally good absorption properties and a visually very appealing design. The relief-like surface offers an enlarged absorber area and thus improves the room acoustics enormously.With edge-to-edge installation or combined with our soni PROTECT panels, unique stylish and visually appealing wall motifs can be created. soni PROTECT Art combines a sophisticated look with effective sound reduction.soni PROTECT Art has been tested successfully according to European and German fire safety standards and can therefore be used wherever you need to reduce the noise level with materials that meet strict fire safety regulations.In addition, soni PROTECT Art is highly resistant to ageing, free of mineral fibres and physiologically perfectly safe.

Content: 0.5 m² (€95.00* / 1 m²)

Variants from €40.50*
€47.50*
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soni TRAPEZ
soni TRAPEZ is a trapezoidal sound-insulation element made of open-cell melamine foam (Basotect®) with exceptional sound-absorption properties. Mounted on the ceiling, soni TRAPEZ elements effectively absorb noise and reduce the reverberation level in interior spaces. soni TRAPEZ meets the fire safety standards relevant for the construction industry and has successfully passed the B1 test according to DIN 4102. Hence you can use soni TRAPEZ as a functional and decorative ceiling element wherever you need to reduce the noise level with materials that meet strict fire safety regulations. The trapeze-shaped acoustic baffels are highly resistant to aging, free of mineral fibers and physiologically safe. Especially on ceilings where crane rails, air ducts or lamps make it difficult to install sound-insulation panels across a large area, soni TRAPEZ is suitable thanks to its compact shape and can be easily adapted to any special structural conditions. For direct ceiling fixation of the absorber elements we recommend our soni SPECIAL ADHESIVE. For all cases where the elements cannot or shall not be glued to the surface, our foam spirals can be used as a practical alternative for suspension from the ceiling. Basotect® is a registered trade mark of BASF SE. 

Variants from €31.90*
€42.90* €46.90* (8.53% saved)

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Installation

On request, nearly all our products can be delivered with self-adhesive rear faces, enabling easy, clean and time-saving installation – perfect for retrofit applications in rooms that are already in use.

Noise control

Thanks to their open-cell structure, our noise protection materials absorb sound waves and effectively attenuate bothering noise. A satisfactory result can already be achieved by lining 30 to 50 % of the ceiling and wall surfaces.

Fire protection

Many of our noise-control products are classified as flame-retardant according to DIN 4102 or DIN EN 13501. Please contact your local authorities in advance for information about the required fire protection class.

First step towards noise control: Identify noise sources in the office

To effectively reduce noise in your office, it is important to identify and understand the individual noise sources. An office has many potential sources of noise, and the specific acoustic problems may vary from one room to the next. Here are some of the most common noise sources:

Conversations: In an open-plan office, a conversation between two colleagues may bother or distract other employees. Phone or video calls held close by can also contribute to the background noise that will distract employees from your own work, whether they are aware of it or not.
Office equipment: Printers and copiers often emit loud noises that can prove rather disruptive. Computers (especially keyboard clattering) and air conditioning systems also contribute to excessive overall noise levels in the workplace.
External noise: Sometimes the noise doesn't come from the office itself or from loud equipment, but from the outside: Traffic sounds, noise from construction sites or even from neighboring offices or buildings may contribute to an acoustically overburdened working environment.
Identifying the sources of noise is the first step in developing an effective strategy for noise reduction in the office. Once the noise sources have been identified, targeted measures can be taken to minimize noise and create a more pleasant working ambiance in the office.

Basic strategies for noise reduction

Once the potential sources of noise in the office have been identified, the first targeted noise reduction measures can be implemented to make it easier for employees to focus on their tasks. There are a range of approaches that will produce different results depending on the situation. Here are some general measures that you can use to reduce office noise:

Adapting the office layout: Often a simple redesign of the office layout, such as repositioning some of the desks or using soni ROOM DIVIDER to separate individual workstations, can contribute to reducing noise levels.
Optimum placement of office equipment: Noisy office equipment such as printers or photocopiers should be placed as far away from workstations as possible. Alternatively, an acoustic enclosure can be built around the appliance to dampen the noise of the fan etc.
Rules for communication: Introducing rules for a less noisy office, such as speaking quietly, using earphones during video conferences or holding meetings in separate rooms, can also be helpful.
Use of sound-conditioning materials: The use of noise-control materials can help minimize reverberation and thus improve the acoustic conditions in the room. For this purpose, various products are available, from sound-absorbing wall and ceiling panels to sound-dampening partition walls.
When it comes to measures against excessive noise in the office, the aim is to mitigate the transmission of sound and limit reverberation, which can be achieved in particular through the application of noise-attenuating materials. The use of sound-conditioning products from soniflex, which have been specially developed for the acoustic optimization of offices, can make a significant contribution to noise reduction.
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Sustainably reduce noise in the office: Solutions from soniflex

soniflex offers a range of solutions specifically designed to minimize noise in the office and create a more pleasant working environment. Here are some of our products and how they can help make your office quieter:

Ceiling and wall absorbers: Our soni PROTECT acoustic panels are highly sound-absorbing and can be fixed to ceilings and walls. They significantly lower the reverberation time and create pleasant acoustic conditions in indoor spaces.

soni DESK PARTITION and soni ROOM DIVIDER: These elements will not only minimize noise in the office, but also create more privacy, which increases your employees’ sense of well-being and hence their motivation.
soni CUBE seating cubes: These stylish cubes not only enhance your office space visually and acoustically, but also offer excellent seating comfort and are particularly suitable as sound-absorbing furnishings in waiting or recreation rooms and similar areas.
Our soni PICTURE acoustic pictures, too, have a double function: They enhance the office’s interior design AND effectively reduce the noise level.
With our geometric shapes soni CIRCLE and soni HEXAGON, you can embellish any office wall with an attractive pattern that will at the same time improve the acoustic conditions in the room.
Our sound-absorbing materials will blend harmoniously into your office’s layout and design and create a pleasantly quiet working ambiance where your employees will feel comfortable - thanks to optimized room acoustics and improved speech intelligibility. Noise-control products from soniflex effectively reduce sound levels and create a productive and healthy working environment in the office.

With soniflex, you have an experienced partner at your side who will help you successfully tackle the noise challenges in your office. Contact us today to find out how we can help you reduce the noise level in your office.