Acoustic Ceiling & Overhead Treatment
Acoustic Ceilings andSuspended Baffles
The Whisper Walls® direct-fix stretch-fabric system is Ace Acoustics' principal solution for overhead reverberation control, providing tested sound absorption together with a refined architectural fabric finish across ceiling areas in commercial, education, performance and other architectural interiors.
Where room geometry, services coordination or design intent call for a suspended treatment, Whisper Clouds/Rafts and Whisper Baffle Systems provide complementary solutions, specified alongside the direct-fix system to suit the acoustic requirements of the individual project.
Product Overview
Acoustic Treatment Above the Occupied Space
Ceiling-level acoustic treatment provides additional absorptive surface area without relying solely on available wall space. Ace Acoustics can develop ceiling solutions around the geometry, services and architectural requirements of the room.
Principal Ceiling Treatment
Direct-Fix Stretch-Fabric Acoustic Ceiling Systems
Ace Acoustics' principal ceiling treatment is the site-fabricated Whisper Walls® system, engineered on-site to the ceiling soffit rather than supplied as a fixed-format product. The retention track is fixed to the suitable ceiling soffit, the acoustic core is installed within the framed treatment area, and the fabric facing is tensioned into the track across the finished surface, forming a continuous, fully coordinated fabric-faced acoustic ceiling built around the geometry and services of the space.
Whisper Clouds / Acoustic Rafts
Horizontally suspended overhead elements, positioned below the soffit or finished ceiling to introduce targeted absorption where a suspended, rather than direct-fix, treatment is required, while retaining clear access around ceiling services.
Whisper Baffle Acoustic Systems
Vertically suspended baffle systems specified where a project calls for distributed overhead absorption across the ceiling plane, maintaining visual openness and unobstructed access to services above.
Design & Service Coordination
Coordinated with Ceiling Services & Room Geometry
Ceiling layouts are developed around the requirements of the individual space, with acoustic treatment coordinated with lighting, sprinklers, ventilation and other ceiling services where required.
Services & Access Coordination
Acoustic treatment is coordinated with lighting, sprinklers, ventilation and other M&E services, alongside access requirements for maintenance of the ceiling void.
Ceiling Geometry & Bespoke Layouts
Layouts are developed to suit ceiling geometry, including curved, faceted and other bespoke architectural arrangements as specified for the project.
Acoustic Performance
Performance Coordinated Against the Project Criteria
Acoustic performance depends on the selected ceiling or baffle configuration, treatment depth, extent of coverage and installation arrangement. Where an acoustic consultant has established a minimum absorption or reverberation requirement, the system and treatment area can be coordinated against the stated project criteria.
Relevant tested performance data is available for applicable system configurations during specification.
Fire Performance
Fire Performance
Fire-performance requirements are considered against the particular ceiling or baffle system specified for the project. Relevant classification and test documentation can be provided for applicable tested configurations during specification.
Sector Applications
Acoustic Ceiling & Baffle Treatments Across Architectural Interiors
Commercial, Office & Financial
Acoustic ceiling and suspended baffle treatment can be integrated in offices, boardrooms and reception areas to support reverberation control across open-plan and enclosed spaces.
Education
Classrooms, halls, libraries and high-volume education spaces such as sports halls can benefit from ceiling or suspended baffle treatment coordinated with the acoustic requirements of the space.
Hospitality & Dining
Restaurants, bars and hotel interiors can use ceiling-level or suspended acoustic treatment to manage reverberation while preserving the visual design of the space.
Theatre, Performing Arts & Places of Worship
Performance and congregational spaces can incorporate suspended baffle or acoustic ceiling systems coordinated with the architectural and acoustic requirements of the interior.
Studios & Broadcast
Recording, broadcast and production environments can use ceiling-level acoustic treatment as part of the wider acoustic build-up of the space.
Healthcare
Where appropriate, ceiling and suspended acoustic treatment can be coordinated with the clinical and acoustic requirements of healthcare interiors.
Related Solutions
Related Acoustic Solutions
Ace Acoustics provides a wider range of acoustic solutions alongside acoustic ceilings and suspended baffles — explore related systems below.
Stretch Fabric Acoustic Wall Systems
Site-fabricated stretch-fabric acoustic wall systems, Ace Acoustics' principal wall treatment.
Learn MoreTimber Fin & Slatted Acoustic Panels
Acoustic treatment coordinated behind or alongside timber fin and slatted architectural finishes.
Learn MoreTechnical Specifications
Specification data, testing standards and technical documentation for acoustic systems.
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Discuss Your Acoustic Ceiling Requirements
Tell us about the room, ceiling arrangement, approximate dimensions, services and acoustic requirements. Ace Acoustics can advise on a suitable ceiling or suspended acoustic treatment for the project.