Sound Absorption with Modern Style: Audimute’s Metal Acoustical Panels (12 Pack - 1' x 2' Panels with 12 Hanging Clips)
Audimute metal acoustical panels blend cutting-edge looks and high-performance sound absorption. The durable, black powder-coated steel frame and silver mesh front give each metal acoustic panel an assertive, modern feel. They’re the perfect design element for contemporary offices, restaurants, bars … anywhere you need acoustic performance with flair.
Inside, our exclusive eco-C-tex absorption material soaks up sound. Engineered from recycled materials, eco-C-tex provides environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art acoustic control. You’ll get an instant reduction in echo and reverberant noise from every metal acoustical panel.
Each pack includes 12 black powdercoated metal framed acoustical panels faced with metal mesh. Panels measure 1-foot by 2-foot, the perfect size for inspired, artistic installations and sound control where you need it most. Whether you place them individually to fine-tune your acoustics or cover a larger space with a sleek, functional display, Audimute metal acoustical panel technology lets you create your own personal, powerful visual and acoustic design.
Each 12 pack contains:
12 panels: black powdercoat frame, metal mesh facing, dark grey fabric over eco-C-tex
12 panel hanging clips
24 sq ft of hanging acoustical absorption
Acoustic Panel Installation Instructions:
Audimute Panel Clips are an effective and affordable way to hang panels with minimal damage to the wall. Installation is quick and simple. The use of Audimute Panel Clips cuts panel installation time/cost by 50%.
- A single panel clip is approximately 2" wide, 1 3/8" tall, with a 3/8" lift-off. Each panel clip weighs 1 oz.
- We recommend using ONE panel clip for all standard sized vertical panel installations & TWO panel clips for 2'x3 'and 2'x4' horizontal panel installations.
Panel Construction
Audimute Acoustic Panels are the perfect solution for reverberant noise. Adding acoustical panels to the room will reduce reflected sound thereby dampening the echo and reverberation, creating an appropriate acoustic environment. Audimute acoustic sound panels offer excellent acoustic absorption properties. Panels are edge framed from lightweight metal and hand assembled from start to finish. Effective use of eco-C-tex sound absorbing technology will substantially reduce volume levels and improve the acoustics of any space.
Class A Fire Rated
eco-C-tex Absorption Material:
- The GREENEST acoustic material in today's marketplace
- Composed of a blend of recycled cotton and cellulose fibers (the majority of which is post-consumer recycled newspaper!)
- A better alternative to traditional fiberglass & synthetic acoustic panels
- By converting recycled paper into cellulose fibers used in eco-C-tex, the paper is kept out of landfills where it has the potential to pollute the environment. Because eco-C-tex material is completely recyclable, no scrap is produced during production of the product. The eco-C-tex manufacturing process uses 1/10 of the energy than fiberglass insulation, and 1/40 of the energy than foam insulation.
- U.L. Class A Rating per ASTM E-84 flame and smoke standards
- Completely Safe and Non-Toxic
- NRC Rating = 1.00
Fabric:
- Standard — Class A fire-rated (ASTM E-84) Guilford of Maine Anchorage fabrics in 11 color options (contains 80% pre-consumer and 20% post-consumer recycled polyester).
- Custom — Class A fire-rated (ASTM E-84) fabrics (majority contain 100% recycled polyester). 1000+ options available.
- Image — Durable fire-rated (NFPA 701) polyester
Digital Printed Fabric:
- Highest quality digital fabric print
- Easy to handle, install and clean
- NFPA Fire Rated
Acoustical Performance:
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125 Hz
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250 Hz
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500 Hz
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1K Hz
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2K Hz
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4K Hz
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NRC |
| .22 |
.66 |
1.12 |
1.10 |
1.07 |
1.11 |
1.00 |
The NRC rating is an average of how absorptive a material is at six of the most common frequencies (125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 Hz). This industry standard ranges from zero (perfectly reflective) to 1* (perfectly absorptive). It is always expressed as a decimal rounded to the nearest 5%.
Dimensions and Weight:
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Standard Sizes
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Thickness |
Weight
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| 1'x2' |
2" |
3 lbs.
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2' x 2'
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2" |
5.5 lbs.
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2' x 3'
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2" |
8 lbs.
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2' x 4'
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2" |
9 lbs.
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Triangle - 24" x 24" x 34"
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2" |
3 lbs.
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Bass Trap - 2' x 2'
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4" |
8.5 lbs.
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*Custom shapes and sizes can be made to specific customer requirements. Maximum fabric size available up to 60" x 96". Shapes and sizes can be mixed and matched to create the desired décor.
Digital Printing Information:
The facing of the panel is 100% polyester. Choose from our stock images or supply your own logo, photo or image (high resolution approximately 300DPI required). The quality of the print will depend on the quality of the image supplied. The image is wrapped around the panel and fixed to the back to create a nice finish. Please provide your files in the form of CD-ROM (jpeg, tiff or psd file) along with a hard print of the design or section of the design.
Reproduction Suitability:
Not all images are appropriate for large format digital printing. Please consider the following when choosing photographs: Photographs should be sized proportionately to the finished dimensions of the panel. If your dimensions are wider than they are tall, then your photograph should have the same proportion. Images should be cropped if needed. Photographs should be in focus. Our graphics department will review all artwork submitted for reproduction to determine if it is appropriate in quality, clarity and size for the project.
Legal Considerations:
You must have legal rights for use on any images submitted for reproduction. All custom sales are final.
Installation and Care:
The surface of the panel can be dusted or lightly vacuumed like drapery to remove surface dust. You may also use a lint brush or roller for light dusting. (Mounting hardware is available at an additional charge)
Delivery Times:
Orders typically ship within one week from date of order depending on order size.
Recommended coverage of your space varies, based on your room size, room construction, sound source and more.
It's always best to call an Audimute acoustical expert (866-505-MUTE) before purchasing Acoustic Panels to ensure you will achieve your desired results.When purchasing Acoustic Panels for your space,
we typically recommend around 25% coverage to maximize the effectiveness of the absorption product. Applications like
vocal booths or studios may require more than 25% coverage - more general applications (with lower decibel levels or higher frequency noise) may achieve satisfactory results with less than 25% coverage. Again, please give us a call to determine the ideal level of absorption for your space!
Calculation to figure out how many panels you'll need:(Room Length x Room Width x % desired coverage)/ Acoustic Panel sq. ft.
Example: 10'x10' Room - (10x10x.25)/8 = 3.125 = Need (3) 2x4 Panels
10'x10' Room - (10x10x.25)/4 = 6.25 = Need (6) 2x2 Panels
This will give you the number of Acoustic Panels you'll need to achieve your desired results based on the degree of coverage you choose. Play around with the coverage to see how you can achieve the best results while staying within your budget.
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GO GREEN with Audimute - the smarter sound control solution! Not only do Audimute Panels offer outstanding acoustic performance, but they also
feature eco-C-tex, the GREENEST sound absorption technology in today's marketplace! eco-C-tex blends natural cotton and renewable cellulose fibers (the majority of which is post-consumer recycled newspaper!) in a process that produces ZERO landfill waste and requires 1/10 of the energy to produce compared to traditional fiberglass.
So why choose man-made fiberglass, dubbed as the next asbestos by many? Exposure to airborne fiberglass particles or direct contact with the product can cause skin, eye, nose and throat irritation and itching. Coughing is also a reaction to inhaled fibers. What’s more, fiberglass is considered to be a probable carcinogen by National Institutes of Health.
Fiberglass product packages display cancer warning labels unlike cotton panels that do not require this warning. These labels are required by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) based on determinations made by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP).
Be good to yourself and your environment! Choose Audimute Panels, the natural and safe acoustic solution - a better alternative to fiberglass and foam.Audimute Acoustic Panels vs. Owens Corning 703 Fiberglass Paneling & Foam Panels
(Notice that Audimute panels have an impressive "Noise Reduction Coefficient - NRC" of 1.00!)
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2" Material |
125 Hz |
250 Hz |
500 Hz |
1K Hz |
2K Hz |
4K Hz |
NRC |
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Audimute Panels - 2" |
0.39 |
0.63 |
1.18 |
1.11 |
1.06 |
1.09 |
1.00 |
Auralex Studiofoam Metro Foam Panels- 2"
|
0.13
|
0.23
|
0.68
|
0.93 |
0.91 |
0.89
|
0.70 |
Auralex Studiofoam Pyramids Foam Panels - 2"
|
0.13
|
0.18
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0.57
|
0.96
|
1.03
|
0.98
|
0.70
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Auralex Studiofoam Wedges Foam Panels - 2"
|
0.11
|
0.30 |
0.91
|
1.05 |
0.99
|
1.00
|
0.80
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Sonex Classic Acoustical Foam Panels - 2"
|
0.17 |
0.33
|
0.85 |
1.03
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1.08
|
1.06 |
0.80
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Soft Sound Foam Panels - 2"
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0.32
|
0.75
|
1.2
|
1.1 |
0.9
|
0.63
|
0.99
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Owens-Corning 703 Fiberglass Paneling - 2"
|
0.17 |
0.86 |
1.14 |
1.07 |
1.02 |
0.98 |
1.00 |
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Auralex SonoSuede Fiberglass Paneling - 2" |
.59 |
0.76 |
0.91 |
0.85 |
0.80 |
0.76 |
0.85 |
1" Material
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Owens-Corning 703 Fiberglass Paneling - 1 "
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0.11
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0.28
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0.68
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0.90 |
0.93 |
0.96
|
0.70
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1" SonicPrint Panels
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0.19 |
0.46 |
0.93 |
1.02
|
0.99
|
1.05 |
0.85
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Eco-Tech Acoustical Panel
|
0.07 |
0.22
|
0.60 |
0.88
|
1.01 |
1.10
|
0.70
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Compare Audimute Natural Acoustic Solutions to Foam Panels
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Audimute Natural Acoustic Panels: |
Fiberglass Paneling: |
- Naturally made from recyclables, no harmful man-made fibers
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- Safe for all applications, Non-irritating alternative to fiberglass
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- Difficult to handle, May irritate skin upon contact
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- Extremely high Noise Reduction Coefficient that makes it more effective than fiberglass in controlling air borne sound transmission
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- Lower Noise Reduction Coefficient, less effective than natural solution
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- Helps reduce landfill waste, consumes less energy
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- Consumes more energy to manufacture
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How do I know how much sound this
product will absorb?
NRC ratings are one of the best ways
to compare similar sound absorption products and determine which are
most effective in absorbing sound at various frequencies.
The
higher the NRC rating, the more effective the product.
Audimute Acoustic Panels have been
tested and received an impressive 1.00 NRC, which means they can absorb
up to 100% of the echoes and reverberation when installed correctly.
The chart below is pulled from the product's official Sound Lab Report
and shows the ratings of Audimute Acoustic Panels at each of the
most common frequencies. To determine the overall NRC of Audimute Acoustic Panels, the NRC values at each tested frequency are
averaged.
125 Hz
| 250 Hz
| 500 | 1000
| 2000
| 4000
| Avg. NRC
|
.22 NRC
| .66 NRC
| 1.12 NRC
| 1.10 NRC
| 1.07 NRC
| 1.11 NRC
| 1.00 NRC
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As
you can see in the chart above (and on the official Sound Lab Report
below),
Audimute Acoustic Panels work extremely well in the mid
to high frequency range, but not so well in the low frequency range.
Based on these results, we typically recommend
absorption products for mid and high frequency applications, such as
those dealing with noise from pianos, flutes, voices, etc.
How are NRC ratings determined?
Only
products that have been tested in a controlled lab setting receive an
NRC rating. The process of determining a product's NRC involves testing
its performance across some of the most common frequencies, then
averaging the sum of these individual ratings to determine the product's
overall NRC. In general,
an NRC of 0 means a product is perfectly
reflective, whereas an NRC of 1 means the product is perfectly
absorptive. Another way to look at these ratings is as a
percentage. For example, if a product has an overall NRC of 1.00 (such
as Audimute Acoustic Panels), the product is estimated to absorb
up to 100% of the mid and high frequencies in a room.
NRC Depends on Proper Use &
Installation
It's important to remember that the NRC
of sound absorption products is
determined based on proper use and installation. If a product has not
been installed following our recommended installation method, it may not
be as effective.
Please feel free to give us a
call at 866-505-MUTE if you have any questions regarding the
installation requirements of a specific Audimute product.
Below is the
official sound lab
report for Audimute Acoustic Panels.
Audimute Acoustic Panels were independently tested by Riverbank
Acoustical Lab.
Customer Reviews
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Metal Wall Panels : easy to install, look neat, and work great. -Jason
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