Acoustic Transparency – What’s the Big Deal?

Mendy Rimler

A closeup of 70-30 Vinyl Mesh showing the mesh weave with a quarter on the material for scale.

Acoustic transparency is a concept that is related to the loss of acoustic fidelity when sound waves pass through a material such as a stage banner. So what’s the big deal?

Many musicians place banners in front of their speakers without considering how the material affects the sound quality including high frequency loss.

A closeup of 70-30 Vinyl Mesh showing the mesh weave with a quarter on the material for scale.
70/30 Vinyl Mesh – Close Up Shot

We make acoustically transparent banners which minimize the loss of sound quality because they are printed on mesh which allows the sound to pass through. The most common mesh we print on is 70/30. This means it is 70 percent fabric and 30 percent open. Most bands find this works well since it offers premium sound quality, minimal blow-back and maintains the integrity of the art.

We also offer 30/70 and 90/10 if your sound engineers prefer it.

A closeup of 30/70 Vinyl Mesh showing the mesh weave with a quarter on the material for scale.
30/70 Mesh
A closeup of 90/10 Vinyl Mesh showing the mesh weave with a quarter on the material for scale.
90/10 Vinyl Mesh 

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Call 1.800.231.4213 if you have any questions, or if you would like to place an order.

We are here to assist you in anyway we can! We take great pride in providing you or your end client with an exceptional product.

Mendy Rimler

Mendy Rimler

As CEO of NorthCoast Banners, Mendy has 15 years of experience in the print industry and has worked with brands large and small across the US to bring their branding to life with quality prints.