Acoustic Treatment for News Channels: Precision Sound in Every Broadcast
The Importance of Sound Control in Newsrooms
In a broadcast environment, clarity is king. Every word must land cleanly - without echo, flutter, or background bleed. From anchor desks to editing booths, news channels demand consistent acoustic performance to ensure that delivery is professional and intelligible, both live and on-air.
That’s why Himalyan Acoustics provides tailored sound proofing and acoustic treatment products for media studios, OB vans, control rooms, and voiceover booths.
Acoustic Challenges in News Channels
- Reflective studio walls cause comb filtering and tonal coloration.
- Multiple live mics create feedback and phasing without absorption.
- HVAC noise and traffic bleed compromise recording quality.
- Cross-room transmission between control and edit areas reduces focus.
- Glass partitions and curved ceilings lead to unpredictable reflections.
These are solved with purpose-built acoustic panels engineered for low-mid frequency absorption, speech clarity, and spatial control.
Our Acoustic Treatment Products for Broadcast Studios.
Anchor Desk & Interview Area.
Comfy Panels.
- NRC: 0.95 across speech range (250–2000 Hz).
- Mount: Direct or air-gapped wall application.
- Use: Back walls, low-level panels, and desk surroundings.
- Finish: Fabric-wrapped; camera-ready surface.
Voiceover & Vocal Booths.
Aphony Fibrette Panels.
- NRC: 1.00+ from 125 Hz upward.
- Use: High-absorption zone for dry voice recording.
- Advantage: Excellent tonal flatness and clarity for vocals.
Studio Side Walls & Ceilings.
Wooden Slat Panels.
- NRC: 0.85, tuned for mid-high balance.
- Aesthetic: Professional wood finish for on-camera appearance.
- Application: Rear wall diffusive/absorptive hybrid design.
Partition Isolation.
Aphony Sound Barriers.
- TL: Up to STC 45, designed for soundproofing partitions.
- Use: Editing room separation, inter-studio doors.
- Composite layering with ISO Board for max isolation.
Editorial Bays & Control Rooms.
Micro Perforated Wood Panels.
- NRC: 0.90, plus passive diffusion.
- Mount: On drywall or over glass fronts.
- Benefit: Balanced reflection control without full deadening.
Key Benefits of Himalyan Acoustics for News Studios.
- Enhanced vocal clarity and recording consistency.
- Reduced mental fatigue for editors and anchors.
- Effective sound proofing between production zones.
- Modular and camera-friendly acoustic panels.
- Fire-rated, non-toxic materials tested under ISO 354, IS 15061, BS 476.
Ideal Application Zones.
- News Anchor Studios.
- Interview Sets.
- Voiceover/Podcast Booths.
- Control Rooms & Editing Bays.
- OB Vans & Mobile Production Units.
Sound Clarity, Delivered Live
For the media, sound isn't just heard - it's trusted. Let Himalyan Acoustics deliver customized Acoustic Panels and Acoustic Treatment Products engineered for live precision, vocal integrity, and broadcast-ready environments.