Office Pods & Acoustic Booths
Acoustic office pods and modular glass booths for focused work, meetings and phone calls inside open-plan workplaces.
Acoustic Attenuation Metrics and Decibel Reduction Thresholds
Modern agile workplaces, open-plan corporate headquarters, co-working facilities, and university libraries face persistent acoustic distraction. Open workplace background noise routinely reaches 65 to 75 dB(A) from loud telephone calls, video conferences, mechanical ventilation, and office banter. This environmental chatter shatters concentration and compromises confidential client conversations.
Our acoustic pods and soundproof booths are precision-engineered to achieve verified Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings of 32 dB or higher and Noise Isolation Class (NIC) ratings compliant with ISO 23351-1 standards. This acoustic barrier reduces intense 75 dB external office commotion down to an intimate, whisper-quiet 38 to 42 dB interior ambience, ensuring complete privacy during sensitive business discussions:
| Pod Assembly Component | Acoustic Material Specification | Decibel Attenuation Function |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Core Sandwich Panel | Multi-layer damping composite comprising 1.5 mm aerospace aluminium, viscoelastic vibration damping sheets, and 50 mm high-density rockwool (60 kg/m³). | Absorbs mid-to-high frequency airborne voice frequencies (500 Hz to 4,000 Hz) and stops resonance transmission. |
| Interior Sound Absorption Lining | 9 mm to 12 mm thermoformed flame-retardant polyester acoustic felt (NRC ≥ 0.85) wrapped in contract fabric. | Eliminates internal flutter echoes and reverberation, providing crystal-clear speech clarity on microphone headsets. |
| Glazing Barrier System | 10.38 mm (5 mm + 0.38 mm PVB + 5 mm) double-laminated automotive-grade acoustic safety glass. | Reflects structural flanking noise while providing complete visual transparency across open floor plans. |
| Perimeter Sealing Gaskets | Automotive-grade continuous dual-hollow EPDM magnetic compression seals along all door frames. | Hermetically seals acoustic air gaps when the door is latched; prevents acoustic leakage through microscopic frame cracks. |
Silent Ventilation and Negative Pressure Air Exchange Engineering
The single greatest operational hazard in poorly engineered acoustic booths is user suffocation and rapid heat accumulation. When a sealed booth lacks efficient ventilation, CO2 levels spike rapidly within twenty minutes, causing drowsiness, headaches, and fogged glass. Conversely, high-power domestic exhaust fans introduce loud motor hum that destroys the acoustic pod's soundproofing value:
- Ultra-Quiet Cross-Flow Centrifugal Fans: We install industrial brushless DC centrifugal blowers operating on micro-vibration silicone dampeners, generating whisper-quiet running noise strictly below 28 to 30 dB(A)—inaudible above normal room white noise.
- High-Volume Air Displacement: Our ventilation circuit delivers an air renewal volume of 30 m³/h (single-person phone booth) up to 120 m³/h (four-to-six-person conference pod), completely replacing the total internal air volume every 60 to 90 seconds.
- Labyrinth Sound Baffle Ductwork: Air enters and exits through multi-chamber S-curved acoustic labyrinth ducts lined with micro-perforated sound-absorbing foam. Air molecules pass freely while acoustic soundwaves bounce against internal dampeners and lose kinetic energy, completely preventing sound leakage in either direction.
Aerospace Aluminum Structural Frame and Acoustic Laminated Glass
Unlike makeshift timber acoustic cabins that twist and lose their door seals over time, Yiben soundproof pods are manufactured from precision-extruded 6063-T5 aerospace-grade aluminium alloy profiles:
- Rigid Extruded Structural Skeletons: Precision multi-chamber aluminium extrusions provide immense torsional rigidity while minimizing overall dead weight. Pods can be relocated across office floors on heavy-duty levelling castors without warping the frame geometry.
- Zero-Threshold Accessibility: Door thresholds feature ultra-low profile ramps or zero-step drop seals that allow seamless entry for office chairs and comply with ADA wheelchair access guidelines.
- Automated Precision Door Closers: Heavy-duty concealed overhead hydraulic closers ensure the door gently and completely pulls tight against the magnetic perimeter gaskets without loud slamming.
Universal Electrical Integration and Sensor Control Protocols
Every pod arrives completely pre-wired and factory-tested, operating as a self-contained plug-and-play appliance that connects to standard building electrical circuits via a single external power umbilical cord:
- Universal Power and Fast-Charging Modules: Interior work surfaces are equipped with multi-region AC sockets (100V–240V) alongside USB-A and USB-C Power Delivery (PD 65W) fast chargers capable of powering modern laptops directly without external power bricks.
- High-Speed CAT6A Ethernet Connectivity: Pre-terminated RJ45 pass-through ports ensure ultra-fast, low-latency gigabit network connections for secure video conferencing.
- Intelligent Microwave Radar Presence Sensors: High-sensitivity radar sensors instantly activate the 4000K anti-glare LED ceiling luminaire (CRI ≥ 90) and silent air circulation upon user entry. When the occupant departs, the system maintains a 3-minute post-ventilation cycle to refresh the cabin before automatically entering low-power standby mode.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Soundproof Office Pod Procurement
What is the sound reduction level of your office phone booths?
Our acoustic pods achieve a lab-tested sound insulation reduction of 30 to 35 dB(A). Normal conversational speech inside the booth is rendered completely unintelligible to colleagues standing immediately outside in the open office.
How difficult is it to assemble an acoustic pod on-site?
Our modular panel architecture utilizes quick-connect cam-lock and eccentric bolt joinery. Two facilities workers can assemble a single-person phone booth in under 90 minutes using simple hand tools, with zero painting, drilling, or wet construction required.
Can acoustic pods be relocated when our corporate lease expires?
Yes. The modular structure can be disassembled and reassembled repeatedly without damaging joinery or reducing acoustic ratings. Furthermore, single and two-person pods can be fitted with integrated heavy-duty levelling casters, allowing staff to roll the fully assembled booth across flat floor plates to adapt to new workplace layouts.
Are your soundproof pods certified for commercial building fire safety?
Yes. Internal acoustic felt panels meet international fire standards (UL 94 V-0 and EN 13501-1 Class B-s1,d0). Booth ceilings are engineered with integrated knock-out penetrations for standard commercial fire sprinkler heads and smoke alarm integrations.
What custom finish options are available for corporate branding?
We provide over 40 standard exterior powder-coat finishes (including RAL custom colour matching) alongside bespoke architectural timber veneer wraps. Interior acoustic felt can be specified in over 30 vibrant or neutral colour tones to align perfectly with your corporate interior brand identity.