Acoustics America Company Overview Johns Manville Whispertone® Black Acoustical Board provides excellent sound absorption and reduces sound reverberation. It is a high-performance acoustic board made with inorganic glass fibers and features a black core and black matte facing.
JM Whispertone® Black Acoustical Board is perfect for:
- Commercial movie theaters and auditoriums
- Restaurants and hospitality venues
- Commercial spaces with open/exposed ceilings
JM Black Acoustic Theater Board is dimensionally stable and will not shrink or warp. Sold by the pallet.
| Details and Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | 96" x 48" | |
| Thickness | 1", 2" | |
| Color | Black | |
| Weight | 1" 3 PCF = 8 lbs 1" 6 PCF = 16 lbs | 2" 3 PCF = 16 lbs 2" 6 PCF = 32 lbs |
| Core | Acoustically Rated Fiberglass | |
| Core Density | 3 pounds per cubic foot (3 PCF) | |
| Design | Frameless | |
| Flammability Rating | Class A | |
| Architectural Product Reference | Sound Absorbing Wall Unit | |
| Sound Absorption at Various Frequencies | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency (Hz) | 125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 4000 |
| 1" 3 PCF NRC (.7) | .09 | .24 | .63 | .84 | .95 | 1.01 |
| 1" 6 PCF NRC (.75) | .14 | .24 | .71 | 1 | 1.01 | .96 |
| 2" 3 PCF NRC (.95) | .12 | .67 | 1.01 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.05 |
| 2" 6 PCF NRC (1.05) | .27 | .86 | 1.18 | 1.11 | 1.01 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions View All FAQs
Black acoustic board, also known as Black Theater Board, is a rigid fiberglass sound absorbing panel designed to reduce noise and control reverberation. Unlike fabric-wrapped acoustic panels, these boards are often used when you need the product to be barely visible, such as in:
- Open dark ceilings
- Theater walls
- Industrial interiors
- Behind perforated surfaces
The matte black surface and solid black core help the panel blend into dark environments while still delivering high acoustic performance.
Common uses for Black Theater Board:
- Movie Theaters & Performance Venues
- Reduces echo and enhances sound clarity
- Visually disappears in dark environments
- Restaurants, Bars & Hospitality Spaces
- Improves conversation quality
- Reduces background noise buildup
- Open Offices & Commercial Spaces
- Controls reverberation in large, open layouts
- Creates quieter, more productive office environments
- Industrial Buildings
- Helps manage echo in spaces with high, open ceilings
If you’re unsure of the quantity needed for your space and budget, complete our inquiry form and our customer support team will help you evaluate the most efficient solution.
Need the highest NRC performance available? Choose SelectSound®
- Best for theaters, studios, and environments where sound absorption is the top priority.
Need a balanced, reliable commercial solution? Choose Whispertone®
- Ideal for offices, restaurants, and general commercial spaces needing consistent acoustic control.
Need the best combination of performance, flexibility and value? Choose SoundControl Pro™
- A versatile solution offering strong acoustic performance, multiple density options, and cost-efficiency. SoundControl Pro black theater board is ideal for large-scale and budget-conscious projects.
LTL Freight shipping means your products will be delivered by a large freight truck and cannot be unloaded by hand. Freight trucks will require a loading dock to offload the shipment.
If you do not have a loading dock, liftgates are included with all orders up to 72″ in length. LTL shipping also drops the shipment outside at your curb. The driver does not deliver the pallet to your door and does not take the shipment inside for you.
All orders with product longer than 48” and wider than 24” will be shipped via LTL. To avoid LTL freight shipping charges, select smaller panels or clouds no longer than 48″ in length and no wider than 24″ in width.
Black acoustic board, also known as Black Theater Board, is a rigid fiberglass sound absorbing panel designed to reduce noise and control reverberation. Unlike fabric-wrapped acoustic panels, these boards are often used when you need the product to be barely visible, such as in:
- Open dark ceilings
- Theater walls
- Industrial interiors
- Behind perforated surfaces
The matte black surface and solid black core help the panel blend into dark environments while still delivering high acoustic performance.
Common uses for Black Theater Board:
- Movie Theaters & Performance Venues
- Reduces echo and enhances sound clarity
- Visually disappears in dark environments
- Restaurants, Bars & Hospitality Spaces
- Improves conversation quality
- Reduces background noise buildup
- Open Offices & Commercial Spaces
- Controls reverberation in large, open layouts
- Creates quieter, more productive office environments
- Industrial Buildings
- Helps manage echo in spaces with high, open ceilings
If you’re unsure of the quantity needed for your space and budget, complete our inquiry form and our customer support team will help you evaluate the most efficient solution.
Need the highest NRC performance available? Choose SelectSound®
- Best for theaters, studios, and environments where sound absorption is the top priority.
Need a balanced, reliable commercial solution? Choose Whispertone®
- Ideal for offices, restaurants, and general commercial spaces needing consistent acoustic control.
Need the best combination of performance, flexibility and value? Choose SoundControl Pro™
- A versatile solution offering strong acoustic performance, multiple density options, and cost-efficiency. SoundControl Pro black theater board is ideal for large-scale and budget-conscious projects.
LTL Freight shipping means your products will be delivered by a large freight truck and cannot be unloaded by hand. Freight trucks will require a loading dock to offload the shipment.
If you do not have a loading dock, liftgates are included with all orders up to 72″ in length. LTL shipping also drops the shipment outside at your curb. The driver does not deliver the pallet to your door and does not take the shipment inside for you.
All orders with product longer than 48” and wider than 24” will be shipped via LTL. To avoid LTL freight shipping charges, select smaller panels or clouds no longer than 48″ in length and no wider than 24″ in width.
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