Have a sound-sensitive project like a music hall, museum, university, library, or office?

In addition to Nortek Air Solutions’ Coplanar Silencer®, Nortek also offers a Passive Noise Control (PNC) cone for added sound reduction.

Nortek Passive Noise Control (PNC) Cone

  • Nortek Air Solutions’ proprietary PNC cone is installed at the inlet of each fan cube to absorb a portion of the fan inlet sound.
  • It can help achieve up to 12dB in sound reduction.
  • In the 63Hz, 125Hz, and 250Hz octave bands, it can achieve up to 5dB in sound reduction.

Create a Better Environment

Because the human ear can perceive a change in decibels of 3dB or more, this technology can make an appreciable difference for building occupants’ comfort.

Nortek PNC Product Feature


Factory-Installed or Install in Field-Assembled Knockdown Units

  • PNC is available for 16”, 18”, 20”, and 22” fans and comes factory-installed.
  • For knockdown units that will be field-assembled or retrofit projects, PNC is easy to install: each cone can simply be bolted to the fan and then sealed with caulk to prevent air bypass.

Compatible with Backdraft Damper – Improve Acoustical Performance

PNC is also compatible with Nortek Air Solutions’ backdraft damper, which not only helps idled fans achieve near-zero system impact but can also improve acoustical performance.

PNC Key Benefits

Passive Noise Control

View Case Study: Kleinhans Music Hall

Contact DMR to learn more about Nortek solutions for passive noise control for added sound attenuation.