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Common acoustic mistakes in exam rooms

The errors we see most often in exam rooms, and how to avoid them.

2 minute read · Updated Nov 2026

Most disappointing results in exam rooms come from a few predictable mistakes.

  1. Relying on panels for privacy when the wall stops at the ceiling grid
  2. Unwipeable fabric in treatment rooms
  3. Buying by the panel instead of by the absorption the room needs.
  4. Confusing absorption with soundproofing.

Avoid all of these by starting with the panel count and the placement guide.