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Common acoustic mistakes in conference rooms

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

2 minute read · Updated Nov 2026

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

  1. Only treating the wall behind the screen
  2. Forgetting the glass wall reflection
  3. Leaving a gap over the wall into the ceiling plenum
  4. Buying by the panel instead of by the absorption the room needs.
  5. Confusing absorption with soundproofing.

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