Mela Mute™ Acoustic Foam Wave Baffles

Mela Mute Wave Baffles are well suited to rooms with tall ceilings. Each Mela Mute Wave Baffle absorbs 12.70 sabins when baffles hang 16" apart. A sabin is a unit of sound absorption. For full test data, check out our Wave Baffle spec sheet.

How many baffles you need depends on your application, room size, how much echo you have, and how far apart you hang them. Try our acoustic calculator for an estimate with traditional 16" spacing, or call us at 1-800-679-8511 to work out a plan together.

Wave Baffles hang on edge from the corkscrew hangers that come with them. Screw one hanger into each of two opposite edges. Place each one at least 3" in from the edge and centered along the thickness. Use light downward pressure until only the eyelet shows. Loop your light-duty cable through each eyelet and close the loop with a cable clamp. Then anchor the cable to the roof deck or ceiling structure. See our Wave Baffle install guide for every step.

The pattern, thickness, and hanging hardware are different. Wave Baffles have a curved profile, are 2" thick, and use corkscrew hangers that come in the box. Egg Crate Baffles are 3" thick and have grommets already installed. Both are 24" x 48" (8 sq ft). Egg Crate Baffles absorb more at 125 Hz and 250 Hz (4.17 and 6.50 sabins versus 1.00 and 5.40 for Wave Baffles). Wave Baffles absorb more at higher frequencies, reaching 24.00 sabins at 4000 Hz.

Yes, Mela Mute Wave Baffles are Class A fire rated. Under ASTM E84, the foam scores a flame spread of 10 and a smoke developed rating of 50.

Wave Baffles are 24" x 48" (8 sq ft) and 2" thick. Colors are White and Light Grey. You can also request Black with a custom quote.

Yes, you can hang a Wave Baffle in either orientation. Choose which edge to mount the corkscrew hangers on based on the look you want.

If a corkscrew hanger goes in crooked or comes through the side of the foam, do not reuse that hole. Start a new hole, and make sure it sits symmetrical with the opposite edge.

Yes, Mela Mute Wave Baffles can be painted with latex paint. Light Grey is the lowest priced option and the best color to paint. Painting them in the field may affect the Class A fire rating. For large orders, we can custom paint them to maintain that rating. Reach out for a quote.

Mela Mute Wave Baffles are Class A fire rated, open cell melamine foam.

Yes, Mela Mute Wave Baffles are lightweight. Each baffle weighs about 1.5 lbs.