Get the acoustics right in every space
Getting the acoustics right is easy with TOTAL ACOUSTICS ceilings, providing the ideal combination of sound absorption and sound blocking in one ceiling panel. With three levels of sound absorption and high sound-blocking performance, Total Acoustics makes it easy to choose the right ceiling for every space, every time.
Best: NRC 0.80+ and CAC 35+
Better: NRC 0.70-0.75 and CAC 35+
Good: NRC 0.60-0.65 and CAC 35+
To make your choice even simpler – request a complimentary Custom Acoustical Report for your project needs. Our TechLine experts can help you get the right sound control for your design and your budget.
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TOTAL ACOUSTICS = NRC 0.80+ AND CAC 35+
High traffic spaces or multipurpose spaces where maximum sound absorption and sound blocking are needed to help keep noise levels down and prevent disruption to adjacent spaces.
CALLA Sound Absorption (NRC) Up to 0.85 Sound Blocking (CAC) 35 Articulation Class (AC) 170 Light Reflectance 85% Recycled Content 76% 
ULTIMA High NRC Sound Absorption (NRC) Up to 0.80 Sound Blocking (CAC) 35 Articulation Class (AC) 170 Light Reflectance 87% Recycled Content 89% 
LYRA PB High CAC Sound Absorption (NRC) 0.95 Sound Blocking (CAC) Up to 44 Articulation Class (AC) 200 Light Reflectance 88% Recycled Content 60% 
CALLA HEALTH ZONE Sound Absorption (NRC) 0.80 Sound Blocking (CAC) 38 Articulation Class (AC) 170 Light Reflectance 85% 
WOODWORKS Grille Tegular Sound Absorption (NRC) 0.85 Sound Blocking (CAC) 35 * with Infill Panel #2820BK 
ACOUSTIBUILT Seamless Acoustical Ceiling System Sound Absorption (NRC) 0.80 Sound Blocking (CAC) 46 Articulation Class (AC) 170 NRC Rating E-400 Mounting 0.80 Light Reflectance 87% * Acoustics performance for these ceilings is determined by the product, perforation, and infill panel.
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TOTAL ACOUSTICS = NRC 0.70-0.75 AND CAC 35+
Spaces where strong sound absorption and sound blocking are needed for all-around acoustical performance.
ULTIMA Lay-In and Tegular Sound Absorption (NRC) Up to 0.75 Sound Blocking (CAC) Up to 40 Light Reflectance Up to 88% Recycled Content 87% 
ULTIMA HEALTH ZONE Sound Absorption (NRC) Up to 0.80 Sound Blocking (CAC) Up to 38 Light Reflectance 86% Recycled Content 76% 
SCHOOL ZONE FINE FISSURED Sound Absorption (NRC) 0.70 Sound Blocking (CAC) Up to 40 Light Reflectance 82% Recycled Content Up to 56% 
SCHOOL ZONE FINE FISSURED AIRASSURE Sound Absorption (NRC) 0.70 Sound Blocking (CAC) Up to 45 Articulation Class (AC) 170 Light Reflectance 82% 
CIRRUS Sound Absorption (NRC) Up to 0.70 Sound Blocking (CAC) Up to 40 Light Reflectance Up to 86% Recycled Content 86% 
METALWORKS Tegular Sound Absorption (NRC) 0.70 Sound Blocking (CAC) 37 Light Reflectance Up to 77 Recycled Content 25% * with Infill Panel #1713 & M2 - Microperforated * Acoustics performance for these ceilings is determined by the product, perforation, and infill panel.
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TOTAL ACOUSTICS = NRC 0.60-0.65 AND CAC 35+
Spaces where less sound absorption is required but sound blocking is needed to maintain privacy between adjacent areas.
CANYON Sound Absorption (NRC) 0.65 Sound Blocking (CAC) 35 Light Reflectance 80% Recycled Content 44% 
CIRRUS SECOND LOOK Sound Absorption (NRC) 0.65 Sound Blocking (CAC) 35 Light Reflectance 85% Recycled Content 71% 
MESA Sound Absorption (NRC) 0.60 Sound Blocking (CAC) Up to 38 Light Reflectance 85% Recycled Content Up to 56% 
GEORGIAN Sound Absorption (NRC) Up to 0.65 Sound Blocking (CAC) Up to 35 Light Reflectance 86% Recycled Content Up to 56% 
WOODWORKS Channeled Tegular Sound Absorption (NRC) 0.65 Sound Blocking (CAC) 42 * with Infill Panel #1713 
CIRRUS Profile Sound Absorption (NRC) 0.65 Sound Blocking (CAC) 35 Light Reflectance 85% Recycled Content 77% * Acoustics performance for these ceilings is determined by the product, perforation, and infill panel.
Videos
TOTAL ACOUSTICS - Sound Blocking (CAC) Matters
Watch as Julian Treasure describes the benefits of a TOTAL ACOUSTICS ceiling system for effective speech privacy performance.
Acoustics Video Library
Passionate About Sound - Bell Box
Watch as Julian Treasure demonstrates the amazing power of TOTAL ACOUSTICS ceilings using the Armstrong bell box.
Bring Down the Noise - What is NRC?
How do you measure sound absorption?
Passionate About Sound: Education
Watch as Julian Treasure describes the effects of acoustics in education and learning environments and how Armstrong TOTAL ACOUSTICS ceiling panels can help.
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