Primacoustic

Overview

Primacoustic manufactures acoustic treatment products including absorption panels, ceiling tiles, bass traps, and studio accessories for commercial, residential, industrial, and professional audio environments.¹²³ The company focuses on customizable solutions to control reverberation and improve sound quality in spaces such as recording studios, classrooms, and houses of worship.³⁵ It positions itself in the market with a range of Broadway absorption panels, Thundertile ceiling treatments, and related products.³

History

Primacoustic was founded in 2000 as a division of Radial Engineering Ltd.² The company has over 30 years of experience in studio and live sound, with 15 years specifically in acoustics at the time of some profiles.¹ It has grown to support operations in acoustic solutions across multiple sectors while maintaining manufacturing in Canada.¹³

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Primacoustic manufactures its acoustic products in Canada, with facilities in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.¹³ Production is handled in-house as a dedicated acoustics division.²

Notable Products

• Broadway Panels - Fabric-wrapped absorption panels for wall and ceiling mounting to reduce reflections.
• Thundertile - High-performance ceiling tiles for T-bar systems to control room reverberation.
• Recoil Stabilizers - Platforms that decouple speakers from surfaces to minimize vibrations.
• MaxTrap - Corner bass traps combining absorption and diffusion for low-end control.
• FlexiFuser - Broadband diffusers for even sound dispersion in control rooms.

Reputation

Primacoustic is regarded by professionals for reliable, easy-to-install acoustic solutions suitable for studios and commercial spaces.¹³ Enthusiasts appreciate the practical design and affordability of products like Broadway panels and Recoil stabilizers.³ Some note limited current hiring as indicative of steady rather than rapid expansion.⁷