Acoustic Ceiling Baffles

The Sch! range includes four ceiling baffle designs. Shade Type A offers several footprints and heights, Type B uses a 600mm square footprint, and Type C provides larger square options. Hatch Type D includes square and rectangular formats.

These dimensions describe the baffle itself, excluding the suspension drop. Open your preferred product and use Choose Options to confirm the available size and colour before ordering.

Hard floors, glazing and exposed ceilings can leave sound reflecting around a room after someone speaks. Suspended acoustic baffles introduce absorbing surfaces overhead while keeping walls and floor space available for other uses.

• Meeting rooms: help soften lingering reflections around conversations and video calls.
• Open-plan offices: add room treatment above shared work areas without placing more furniture between desks.
• Training and learning spaces: consider overhead absorption where speech needs to be heard clearly.
• Reception and breakout areas: combine a decorative ceiling feature with treatment for reflected sound.

The improvement depends on the whole room and the installed treatment. Baffles do not remove every source of workplace noise.

Separate three measurements when planning: the baffle's footprint, the height of the baffle itself and the distance it hangs below the ceiling. A 300mm-high product does not mean the complete installation drops only 300mm.

Measure the finished ceiling height and identify the lowest point of the proposed installation. Check headroom, nearby doors and furniture, then coordinate the layout with lights, ventilation and other ceiling services.

For several baffles, draw the full arrangement to scale. Allow for the gaps between units as well as the dimensions of each individual product.

The right quantity depends on room volume, surface finishes, occupancy, existing absorption and the sound problem you want to address. There is no universal spacing or number of baffles per square metre that suits every installation.

Mark the occupied areas on a ceiling plan, including meeting tables, desk groups and shared seating. Record ceiling obstructions and the areas available for suspension. This provides a useful starting point for discussing a layout and obtaining a quotation.

Where a project has a defined acoustic target, use a room-specific assessment to establish the treatment required.

Sch! baffle listings specify 12mm PET felt made using 100% recycled materials. Neutral finishes include Raven Black, Graphite Charcoal, Pebble Light Grey and Oatmeal Beige. Brighter choices include Buttercup Yellow, Poppy Red, Plum Purple, Lime Green, Cobalt Blue and Sky Light Blue.

Published product information lists an NRC of 0.85. NRC describes sound absorption under test conditions; it does not mean an installed room will be 85% quieter. Shape, quantity, positioning and mounting all affect the result.

Use the individual product specification for warranty and performance details. For a formal project specification, request the applicable acoustic test and fire-classification documentation.

The Sch! baffle listings specify hanging wires. Check the full fixing requirements for the chosen model and supporting ceiling: included suspension components do not establish that every ceiling construction is suitable.

AOS can quote for professional installation alongside product supply. Provide the ceiling height and construction, proposed positions, access details and any restrictions on working hours so the installation scope can be assessed.

Coordinate suspended features with lighting, ventilation, sprinklers, detectors and maintenance access. Installation should follow the manufacturer's instructions and use fixings appropriate to the supporting structure.

Some rooms have suitable wall space as well as an accessible ceiling. Combining baffles with wall-mounted absorption can help distribute treatment around the space instead of relying on one small area.

Explore complementary acoustic wall panels and tiles, or return to the full acoustic panels and baffles range.

The Sch! acoustic product guide also covers hanging panels and desktop and floor-standing screens for a coordinated workplace scheme.

Sch! ceiling baffle listings include made-to-order products. Confirm the design, size, colour and quantity before purchase, then check the chosen item's delivery estimate and applicable order terms.

If installation is part of a wider refurbishment, share your preferred completion date when requesting a quotation. Product delivery and fitting need to be scheduled together; a general stock indicator should not replace the item's stated lead time.

For multiple rooms, list the products and quantities by room so delivery, installation and any colour changes can be coordinated.