GIK Acoustics Alpha Series Absorber Diffusor Combination acoustic panels and bass traps

GIK Acoustics 2D (b) Alpha Panels 2Dimensional scattering

4A Alpha Panel Diffusor / Absorber

Starting at £72.75 each

Effective to 100Hz

Size	Price per panel	Panels per box	Price per box Exc VAT	Price per box Inc VAT
595mm x 595mm	£72.75	2	£145.50	£174.60
595mm x 1205mm	£130.00	2	£260.00	£312.00
295mm x 1205mm	£72.75	2	£145.50	£174.60

For better results and best shipping rates, the 4A Alpha Panel is packaged in pairs. If you wish to order a different quantity, please contact us.

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Categories: Bass Traps, Alpha Series, Combination Absorption/Diffusion Tags: absorption, acoustic panel, bass trap, diffuser, diffusion, freestanding, reversible, scattering

Product Description

Overview

Achieve an even decay time from low to high frequencies while providing the necessary absorption to flatten the frequency response

Our Alpha Series panels are made with rigid fiberglass absorption material wrapped in your choice of fabric, and finished with an attractive plate which has a mathematical sequence of slots for either one-dimensional scattering/diffusion or two-dimensional scattering/diffusion

Panel core made from 100% recycled materials, environmentally friendly, no formaldehyde or urea formaldehyde

SPECS

Absorption/Diffusion

Effective absorption to 100Hz.

Diffusion upwards starting at 1,000Hz

Core

Rigid rockwool provides twice the low end absorption over similar foam-based products.

Design

Thin face plate has mathematical sequence of slots for spatial diffusion, but also allows low frequency waves to pass through to the rockwool panel for low end absorption.

Weight

Square (595mm x 595mm) = 4.8kgs

Rectangle (595mm x 1205mm) = 9kgs

NRC

1.05 (versus foam products where NRC = 0.4)

Construction

100mm stury wood frame with rigid rockwool core

employs ECOSE® technology absorption material.

Quality hand-made construction and craftsmanship

Standard Sizes

Square 595mm x 595mm

Rectangle 595mm x 1205mm

Suggested Placement

The 4A Alpha Panel can be used on the front or back walls and rear sidewalls to keep the reverberation better mixed and the room lively.

It can be utilized on the rear sidewalls or behind dipole speakers to round off sharp reflections.

Anywhere in a tracking room or other large spaces, helping spread out the energy evenly across the whole room.

Add freestanding supports on rectangular (595mm x 1205mm) Alpha Panel and position the Alpha plate outward for diffusion or turn the fabric side outward for broadband absorption. Also allows for flexible placement in early reflection points or straddling corners as a bass trap.

Plates

Pattern

1D option

Uses a mathematical sequence in a column that extends the length of the panel. The vertical slats of the 1D allow sound energy to be scattered in a horizontal plane.

2D options

2D (a) has a pattern of dots and dashes
2D (b) has a pattern of dashes

Uses a sequence of columns and rows with variable spacing that provides horizontal and vertical scattering of sound. Additional £17.50 each for Square panels and £27.50 each for Rectangle panels

FINISHES AND FABRICS

Semi-reflective plates available in Beech wood veneer, black wood veneer, white wood veneer, Elm wood veneer, or Walnut wood veneer

GIK Acoustics bass traps and acoustic panels are available in 9 standard Camira Cara fabric options at no additional charge. Upgrade the finish to any Camira Cara colour for an additional £4.00 per panel or choose Camira Lucia fabric for an additional £10.00 per panel.

9 STANDARD CAMIRA CARA COLOURS

VIT Brilliant White

Black

(Exclusive GIK Off-White

Austen

Pitlochry Red

Merrick Gray

Glass

Walten

Tummel

Additional Options:

Choose any Camira Cara fabric for additional £4.00 per panel (+ VAT)

Camira Cara Fabrics

EJ197 Lossie

EJ196 Denny

EJ195 Maree

EJ194 Lerwick

EJ193 Beltane

EJ192 Lomond

EJ191 Shetland

EJ190 Hillswick

EJ189 Ronay

EJ188 Easdale

EJ187 Lora

EJ186 Fair Isle

EJ185 Staffa

EJ172 Chaucer

EJ169 Clan

EJ154 Adriatic

EJ125 Galilee

EJ105 Dolphin

EJ104 Lead

EJ033 Spray

EJ016 Portland

EJ175 Inverness

EJ180 Cluanie

Choose any Camira Lucia fabric for additional £10.00 per panel (+ VAT)

To view the full line of Camira Cara and Camira Lucia fabrics click HERE.

Camira Lucia Fabrics

YB011-Montserrat

YB156-Madura

YB089-Scuba

YB004-Martinique

YB019-Paseo

YB038-Tequila

YB046-Sombrero

YB047-Windjammer

YB070-Buru

YB086-Rum

YB087-Lobster

YB088-Solano

YB090-Tarot

YB094-Slip

YB095-Steel

YB096-Apple

YB102-Bridgetown

YB105-Belize

YB165-Adobo

YB302-Sandstorm

YB026-Costa

YB097-Bluebell

YB100-Ocean

YB107-Oyster

YB108-Blizzard

YB301-Campeche

YB157-Marianna

YB106-Calypso

YB168-Tortuga

YB009-Havana

YB093-Aruba

Each Square (595mm x 595mm) panel comes with a sawtooth hanger for easy wall mounting.

Each Rectangle (595mm x 1205mm) panel comes with two sawtooth hangers for easy wall mounting.

You have your choice of orientation. The Alpha Series and Impression Series panel can be hung vertically or horizontally or in a combination of patterns. The choice is yours.

OPTIONAL freestanding supports available on rectangular (595mm x 1205mm) Alpha and Impression Series Panels. When freestanding, the Alpha Series and Impression Series Panel can change the acoustics of a room by simply turning the panel to face front or back. Position the Alpha Series and Impression Series plate outward for diffusion or turn the backside outward for absorption. Also allows for flexible placement in early reflection points or straddling corners as a bass trap.

Downloads:
Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories (RAL) 4A Alpha Panel A-Mount Test Results.

GIK Acoustics 4A Alpha Panels were tested and certified by the Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories (RAL) Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method ASTM C 423-02/NVLAP 08/P03 GIK Acoustics panels submitted to standard acoustic test method: ASTM “A” testing. For “A” testing the acoustic panels are placed all together flat against a surface and tested. “A” testing is the standardized testing method for the manufacturing industry.

Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories (RAL)^TM has been accredited under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) administers the NVLAP program. NVLAP is comprised of a series of laboratory accreditation programs, which includes specific calibration and/or test standards and related methods and protocols assembled to satisfy the unique needs for accreditation in the fields of testing or calibration. NVLAP accredits public and private laboratories based on evaluation of their technical qualifications and competency to carry out specific calibration or tests.

Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories (RAL)^TM test methods adhere to ASTM standards. Formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM International provides standards that are accepted and used in research and development, product testing, quality systems, and commercial transactions around the globe.

GIK Acoustics Alpha Series 4A Alpha Panel Product Video

This video provides product information for the GIK Acoustics 4A Alpha Panel. Descriptions of size, color options, placement and construction are presented.

Room Acoustics, The Basics: Bass Traps, Acoustic Panels, Diffusion

This video explores the basics of room acoustics. Most of us use existing rooms such as bedrooms, living rooms or basements for a listening space versus high end recording studios that are designed with acoustics in mind. However there are ways to treat average-sized rooms to be utilized as control rooms, home theaters or two-channel listening rooms.

How Diffusion Works

Diffusors are used to treat sound imperfections in rooms such as echoes and are an excellent complement to sound absorption because they do not remove sound energy. In this video we’ll examine How Diffusion Works.

The GIK Difference

There’s a difference between a GIK Acoustics product and all others on the market.

The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office issued utility patent US 9,091,060 for GIK’s unique, proprietary design of its acoustic absorbers. The patent covers the design and construction of GIK Acoustics’ 242 Acoustic Panels, 244 Bass Traps with FlexRange Technology, and Monster Bass Traps with FlexRange Technology.

In addition to our patent, we separate ourselves from other acoustic treatment manufacturers in 6 primary areas.

quality

GIK Acoustics products are beyond simple do-it-yourself panels that are found on the market today. We start with only the highest-quality materials that will not sag or leak over time, then we build every panel by hand employing a unique two-frame system.
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value

Dollar for dollar, GIK Acoustics’ products absorb more sabins (sound) than any other product on the market. We provide our customers the most cost effective solution to make every space sound it’s best.
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Innovation

GIK Acoustics is also proud to have launched creative, unique products such as: the multifunctional PIB (Portable Isolation Booth), the decorative and effective Impression Series, and the striking, precise Gotham N23 5″ Quadratic Diffusor.
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Helpful Support Staff

We start by helping customers determine the best products to treat their space with our free, expert Acoustic Advice. Our well-respected design team has years of experience and are available to provide assistance not only with product selection but product placement within your room.
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Informative

The science behind improving the quality of a room can be overwhelming, and the task of DIY’ing acoustic treatments to be daunting. Our solutions are based on the science of acoustics and one of the key dynamics to our success lies in demystifying sound dynamics and room acoustics.
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Environmental

It’s our commitment to use environmentally safe materials for all our products.We use ECOSE absorption material, eco-friendly wood and we offer customers recycled fabric options as well. Greensafe means GIK Acoustics products are friendlier on air quality, the environment, and your budget.
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