audiomaterial
AudioMaterial is a term used in acoustics and audio engineering to describe any material involved in the generation, propagation, control, or measurement of sound. It encompasses substances used in loudspeakers, studios, theaters, headphones, and consumer electronics to influence sound quality by absorption, reflection, diffusion, or damping.
The acoustic behavior of an AudioMaterial depends on properties such as absorption coefficient across frequency, impedance,
Materials are characterized with standardized tests that quantify how they interact with sound. Normal incidence absorption
Applications span room treatment, loudspeaker enclosures, microphone windshields, headphones, and architectural acoustics. Porous absorbers reduce reverberation
Common categories include porous absorbers (fiberglass, mineral wool, open-cell foam), resonant absorbers (panel and Helmholtz-type), and
Fire retardancy, humidity stability, aging, and compatibility with other materials are practical considerations in AudioMaterial specification