Dainik Bhaskar Press Complex Indore
Dainik Bhaskar Press Complex – Indore
High-Performance 3-Layer Soundproofing with Felt Acoustic Panels by MMTPL
Project Overview
Client:
Dainik Bhaskar (Press Complex)
Location:
Indore, India
Scope:
3-layer soundproofing and acoustic treatment for press complex interiors.
Objective:
Provide comprehensive sound isolation for office and press operations while enhancing interior acoustics with premium felt panel finishes.
Acoustic Challenges
1
Printing Press Noise: Continuous machinery operations generating low-frequency rumble and airborne noise affecting adjacent office spaces.
2
Speech Privacy Requirement: Editorial and office zones required speech confidentiality and reduced cross-room noise.
3
Aesthetic Expectations: Acoustic finishes had to be modern and professional while delivering high NRC performance.
Solutions Implemented by MMTPL
Layer 1: SoundBlanket® MLV (Mass Loaded Vinyl)
Thickness:
4 mm (STC 34)
Function:
Primary dense barrier to block airborne noise from machinery floors.
Installation:
Applied within wall assemblies and ceiling partitions.
2: BassBloc® (Vibration & Low-Frequency Control)
Thickness:
20 mm (NRC 0.85)
Function:
Isolated structure-borne vibrations transmitted through the press hall structure.
Benefit:
Controlled deep-frequency hum typical of industrial press machinery.
3: Felt Acoustic Panels (Echsorbix®)
Thickness:
18 mm PET felt panels
NRC:
0.90, providing superior speech clarity and echo control.
Design:
Solid-colour felt finishes installed across office walls, blending modern aesthetics with acoustic function.
Execution
Wall System:
Installed a composite 3-layer wall system combining MLV, BassBloc®, and felt panels.
Ceiling Treatments:
Integrated acoustic ceiling treatments for full enclosure soundproofing.
Spaces Covered:
Treated meeting rooms, editorial spaces, and adjacent press hall walls for optimum performance.
Results
STC Performance:
Achieved STC 55+ composite walls suitable for industrial-grade isolation.
Noise Reduction:
Significant drop in press floor noise intrusion into offices.
Internal Acoustics:
Felt panels improved speech intelligibility and reduced reverberation time to <0.6 seconds in workspaces.
Professional Finish:
PET felt panels added a clean, contemporary office look.
Materials Summary
SoundBlanket® MLV (4 mm)
STC 34 barrier layer.
BassBloc® (20 mm)
Low-frequency control, NRC 0.85.
Felt Acoustic Panels (18 mm)
NRC 0.50 decorative absorbers.
System Performance
Composite 3-layer build meeting industrial + office acoustic needs.
Significance of the Project
This project demonstrates MMTPL’s expertise in integrating multi-layered soundproofing (STC + NRC performance) to transform high-noise industrial facilities into functional, comfortable office environments