Objects That Can Reduce Noise, Here are Examples

Illustration of objects that can dampen sound. (Photo: Pixabay)

YOGYAKARTA - Objects that can dampen the sound are one way to reduce the noise around us. Noisy sounds certainly interfere with anyone's hearing.

The noise can be the noise of noisy neighbors, the roar of vehicles on the highway, and the noise of engine sounds. The source of these sounds can be countered by objects that can absorb sound.

You can also use some objects that can absorb sound so as not to disturb others, for example when you want to set up a music studio at home.

Understanding Sound Waves

Studies on sound have certainly been discussed in the discipline of physics. Sound or sound (sound) is the result of the existence of waves emitted by the sound source.

Quoted from the Encyclopedia Britannica website, sound waves are divided into two, namely transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Sounds with longitudinal wave types are the sounds that humans hear the most. This is because there are many sounds that cannot be heard by humans, for example the sound of a dog or an elephant with a frequency below 20 Heartz.

Quoted from the Sciencing website, longitudinal waves can quickly propagate through the air and bounce off solid objects.

However, a solid object that is jagged and has a cavity, does not include a good sound reflector. This kind of object is a sound-absorbing object.

Examples of Objects that Can Reduce Noise

The noise that occurs can basically be anticipated by building a building that has good acoustics. Settings such as the number of walls, room size, and ceiling height can make a room have good acoustics.

However, renovating buildings certainly costs a lot of money and drains savings. As an alternative, you can install objects that can absorb sound that have a surface.

Still quoted from the Sciencing website, below are objects that can dampen the sound:

The ceiling

Several types of ceilings can also be used as objects that can dampen the sound.

In order to be more effective in dampening the sound, the ceiling should be coated with textured paint.

Room Decoration

Did you know, various room decorations can also dampen the sound and reduce noise.

Some of these items include bamboo mats, thick curtains, or bamboo palm mats. You can use these items as objects that can absorb sound because of the type of material.

Double Window

You can also install double windows to dampen noisy and disturbing sounds.

This double window is generally installed in Dutch or traditional Javanese heritage houses. After the glass window, a window with wooden materials can be installed. This can be an option to reduce noisy sounds from outside.

Carpet

Carpets with soft materials have cavities and jagged edges. You can make this object a functional object that can dampen the sound while beautifying the room.

You can use carpets that have a thickness to absorb the sound better.

To reduce the amount of noise that travels through the floor, you can also place this carpet under the speaker or speaker.

Thick door

The next thing that can absorb sound is a thick door. Using a door with a thick type of wood can dampen the sound from the outside so that it does not enter the room.

You also have to make sure the gap between the door and the door is tightly closed so that there is no sound leakage.

This is a review of objects that can dampen the sound accompanied by examples. Hopefully useful. Visit VOI.id for other interesting information.