19”SoundPROOF Basic Free Standing Cabinet Overview - SoundPROOF Basic 19” Soundproof Cabinets / Acoustic Cabinets or Soundproof Racks are a cost-effective solution to host IT devices in environments like retail stores, offices or hallways and receptions. Noise from active IT equipment in a high-technology workspace or public area can increase stress, decrease productivity and impact profits. However, sometimes locating noisy network equipment near workers or visitors is unavoidable. Cost or space constraints may prohibit building and maintaining a separate room. In situations like these, keeping the sound to a minimum can greatly improve the working environment for optimum comfort, safety and productivity. Foamlined soundproof cabinets can reduce audible hardware noise by 15 dB to the same level as typical office background sounds. The best soundproof cabinets can reduce noise by an incredible 31 dBA— making noisy equipment whisper-quiet. Soundproof cabinets with this superior level of attenuation are lined with heavy-duty, multilayer composite on all inside surfaces.