SoundPly | LR Series Micro-Perforated Acoustic Panels

LR Series

Micro-Perforated Acoustic Panels

The Latest Iteration of the Next Generation.

The LR Series is the newest addition to the revolutionary class of SoundPly acoustic panels, engineered to provide maximum acoustic effectiveness throughout the full range of sound pressure levels.

Leveraging several of the groundbreaking technologies developed for the RF Series of SoundPly panels, the LR Series provides near anechoic-grade sound absorption at a price point unheard-of for micro-perforated acoustic panels.

DISPENSING WITH CONVENTION.

Unlike traditional acoustic panels used in ceiling and wall systems, the LR Series does not require an enclosed plenum/cavity space behind it to absorb sound, allowing for new ways to integrate the panels into an environment.

SoundPly LR panels come in either 1” or 2” thicknesses and are available with micro-perforations on one or two sides. Since LR panels can be freely suspended and provide excellent absorption on both sides, they are ideal for use in open office solutions such as baffles, beams, grids, clouds, or open-reveal planks.

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BEYOND ACOUSTICS.

Like the other SoundPly panel series, LR panels can be provided with a single primer coat, or painted in the full spectrum of colors and sheens.

Among all the surface treatment options, the most popular for SoundPly panels is wood veneer. Hundreds of real wood and reconstituted veneer species are available in stock, and can be finished in a variety of custom stains and topcoats.

LR SERIES TECHNOLOGIES

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The LR Series panels feature MicroPerfection® technology, resulting in the most advanced, effective micro-perforations ever integrated into an acoustic panel. Achieving maximum acoustic performance required engineering a process to precisely manufacture a new type of micro-perforation—one that’s smaller, cleaner, and three times deeper than any currently produced.

A key component of MicroPerfection technology is the panel’s percentage of effective micro-perforations. Over 99.97% of the micro-perforations on SoundPly panels are open and functional— a distinct advantage over the 35-38% of open micro-perforations on other manufacturer’s acoustic panels.

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Dynamic Sound Control is one of the most significant benefits of the LR Series’ highly effective use of porous and resonant sound absorption. Most types of sound absorbing materials, including porous materials, experience a reduction in absorptive capacity in response to an increasing sound pressure level (SPL). Resonant absorption does the opposite.

An increase of SPL causes the principle form of acoustic energy conversion to shift from thermal viscous friction —occurring inside the passages of each micro-perforation— to a more effective and sound wave disrupting process called vortex shedding, which occurs at the outlets of each micro-perforation.

As sound levels rise, the diminishing effectiveness of porous absorption is offset by the improved efficiency of the resonate absorption. By providing more uniform absorption across the full spectrum of decibel levels, Dynamic Sound Control helps prevent environments from sounding too “dead” at low sounds levels, while supplying excellent absorption at high sound levels, when it’s needed most.

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The advanced SPCore technology is responsible for the LR Series panels being 5x stronger, 60% lighter, and over 2x more dimensionally stable than other acoustic panels. The face and back of every LR panel consists of a fiberglass-reinforced sandwich of durable, dimensionally static composite layers. 

A combination of pressure and heat fuse the outer layers to the inner core’s structural components, resulting in a uniformly sealed, torsionally rigid, monocoque structure.

SOUNDPLY PRODUCT COMPARISON

RF Series Acoustic Panels RF Series Acoustic Panels RF Series Acoustic Panels RF Series Acoustic Panels RF Series Acoustic Panels RF Series Acoustic Panels RF Series Acoustic Panels RF Series Acoustic Panels
Panel Type Acoustic Acoustic Acoustic Acoustic Acoustic Acoustic Acoustic Acoustic
Thickness ¾” (19mm) 1” (25mm) 1½” (38mm) 2″ (51mm) ¾” (19mm) 1” (25mm) 1½” (38mm) 2″ (51mm)
Acoustics
NRC ASTM-C423, type F-6 mounting .70 .80 .85 .95 .70 .90 .95 1.00
CAC ASTM-E1414 n/a 39 39+ 39+ 43 46 46+ 46+
STC ASTM-E336 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 37 37+ 37+
Structure
Linear Expansion ASTM-D1037 +/-0.4% +/-0.4% +/-0.4% +/-0.4% +/-0.4% +/-0.4% +/-0.4% +/- 0.4%
Span Strength Deflection over 2440mm 13mm 13mm 13mm 13mm 13mm 3mm 2mm 2mm
Max. Panel Size 5’x12′ 5’x12′ 5’x12′ 5’x12′ 5’x12′ 5’x12′ 5’x12′ 5’x12′
Puncture Resistance Compared to similar products Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
Moisture Resistance Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Average Average Average Average
Health
Low VOC CDPH-1350 Compliant No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Antifungal ASTM-D3273 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent n/a n/a n/a n/a
Fire Class ASTM-E84 A A A A A A A A
Usage
RF Series Acoustic Panels Acoustic Ceiling Panels Good Good Good Good Good Excellent Good Good
RF Series Acoustic Panels Acoustic Baffles n/a n/a Good Excellent n/a n/a Good Excellent
RF Series Acoustic Panels Acoustic Wall Panels Good Good Excellent Excellent Good Excellent Excellent Excellent
RF Series Acoustic Panels Acoustic Planks Good Good Excellent Excellent Good Excellent Excellent Excellent
RF Series Acoustic Panels Acoustic Clouds Good Good Excellent Excellent Good Excellent Excellent Excellent

LR SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

CORE

Recomposed High Density Rock Fiber

FACE OPTIONS

• 715+ Wood Species/Slice/Grade combinations
• Custom Paint Colors in a variety of sheens

FINISH OPTIONS

• Custom Stains for Wood Veneers
• Clear or Tinted Catalyzed Lacquer
• Clear or Tinted Ulti-Matte™ Flat Varnish

FIRE PERFORMANCE

Class A Fire Rating [ASTM-E84]

ANTIMICROBIAL

Excellent. Tested an average of 10/10 for resistance to mold growth [ASTM-D3273]

Perforations

Surface Diameter: 0.5mm
Passage Diameter: 0.5mm
Passage Depth: 2.0mm
Pattern: Square Diamond

LEED CREDITS

MRc4 Recycled Content – 21% Pre-consumer
BDCv4 EQ Acoustic Performance
Material Ingredient Disclosure – Option 1

LR M19 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

MAXIMUM SIZE

60”x144” (1525mm x 3360mm) Lengths over 120″ are subject to material availability.

THICKNESS

3/4” (19mm) 

WEIGHT

1.4 lbs/ft² (6.84 kg/m²)

CAC

n/a

0.70NRC

Absorption Coefficient

Frequency (Hz)

ASTM C423 Test
F-6 Mounting Method

Mounted directly to the wall using 6mm thick hardware (no supplimental acoustic insulation or in-wall cavity space was utilized).

LR M25 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

MAXIMUM SIZE

60”x144” (1525mm x 3360mm) Lengths over 120″ are subject to material availability.

THICKNESS

1” (25mm)

WEIGHT

1.8 lbs/ft² (8.79 kg/m²)

CAC

39 [ASTM-E1414]

0.80NRC

Absorption Coefficient

Frequency (Hz)

ASTM C423 Test
F-6 Mounting Method

Mounted directly to the wall using 6mm thick hardware (no supplimental acoustic insulation or in-wall cavity space was utilized).

LR M38 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

MAXIMUM SIZE

60”x144” (1525mm x 3360mm) Lengths over 120″ are subject to material availability.

THICKNESS

1½” (38mm)

WEIGHT

2.2 lbs/ft² (10.74 kg/m²)

CAC

39+ [ASTM-E1414]

0.85NRC

Absorption Coefficient

Frequency (Hz)

ASTM C423 Test
F-6 Mounting Method

Mounted directly to the wall using 6mm thick hardware (no supplimental acoustic insulation or in-wall cavity space was utilized).

LR M51 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

MAXIMUM SIZE

60”x144” (1525mm x 3360mm) Lengths over 120″ are subject to material availability.

THICKNESS

2” (51mm)

WEIGHT

2.6 lbs/ft² (12.69 kg/m²)

CAC

39+ [ASTM-E1414]

0.95NRC

Absorption Coefficient

Frequency (Hz)

ASTM C423 Test
F-6 Mounting Method

Mounted directly to the wall using 6mm thick hardware (no supplimental acoustic insulation or in-wall cavity space was utilized).