Sabine's Law

Sabine's Law describes how sound energy diminishes as it travels through a space. It states that the amount of sound absorbed by a surface is proportional to the surface's absorption coefficient and its area. Essentially, the more absorptive and extensive the surface (like curtains or carpets), the less echo and reverberation you'll hear. This principle helps architects and acousticians design spaces with clear sound quality—such as theaters or recording studios—by controlling how sound is absorbed or reflected within the environment.