Product Description
Listening Room treated with GIK Acoustics
The GIK Acoustics 242 Acoustic Panel is a professionally constructed velocity absorber with a rigid core and is broadband in nature – meaning they deal with the entire frequency range. 242 Acoustic Panels are made with a two-frame system allowing sound to be absorbed from the sides while maintaining a crisp, sharp edge.
The 242 Acoustic Panel has a built-in air gap which not only increases low end absorption, but allows the panel to hang truly flush on the wall using an integrated wire on the back. Other acoustic panels are constructed as mere fabric wrapped over rigid fiberglass or a wooden frame which does not allow the proper space between the absorption materials and the wall and makes it nearly impossible to truly flush-mount.
Composer Rupert Pope’s UK Studio
The 242 Acoustic Panel is ideal when used in combination with other GIK Acoustics products. We recommend mounting GIK Acoustics bass traps in each corner and other low-end trouble spots. The 242 Acoustic Panel can be mounted at the primary and secondary reflection points on the walls and as a cloud on the ceiling. This combination is an effective way to fine-tune a room.
Features:
- employs ECOSE technology
- professionally constructed with a LEED certified wood frame (made in the USA), rigid core, and built-in air gap
- manufactured with Columbia Forest Products
formaldehyde-free technology - optional built-in Scatter Plate for an even balance of absorption, diffusion, and scattering
- easy wall and ceiling installation using wire integrated in the back like a picture frame
- free standing options available with metal stands or boom stand brackets (boom stand not included)
- standard size: 24” x 48” x 3.5”
- weight: 9 lbs (each)
- can be custom sized to fit your specifications
- available in 9 standard GIK Acoustics fabric colors
- additional Guilford of Maine fabric choices available
242 Acoustic Panels used as a cloud on the ceiling
Cross section illustrates how the Scatter Plate is built-in behind the fabric.
WANT TO ADD BUILT-IN SCATTERING / DIFFUSORS TO YOUR PANELS?
Broadband treatments offer great performance with an attractive price and when coupled with diffusion and scattering, can give your room a completely balanced sound throughout, without over-dampening high frequencies.
The GIK Acoustics built-in Scatter Plate option allows even decay time from low to high frequencies while providing the necessary space for absorption to flatten the frequency response. Read more about the new GIK Acoustics Scatter Plate here.
After adding GIK Acoustics 242 Acoustic Panels to your cart, you can then select Scatter Plate from the Diffusion Products menu and have them built into your 242 Acoustic Panels for only $49.00 per panel.
BOOM STAND BRACKETS
Instead of mounting the panel on the wall, we offer our Boom Stand Brackets. Installing these brackets on the panel allows it to attach to any boom stand turning your 242 Acoustic Panel into a gobo or a portable vocal booth. For only $12 each you can add increased flexibility to our acoustic panels. (Boom stand not included.) Click here to add boom stand brackets to your order.
CUSTOM METAL STANDS
Another alternative that adds flexibility to the 242 Acoustic Panels are our Custom Metal Stands. Our metal stands are modern, contemporary and powder coated for greater durability. Complete your GIK Acoustics order with our free standing custom metal stands. Looks great and provides flexibility! Click here to add custom metal stands to your order.
9 STANDARD GIK ACOUSTICS FABRICS
7 STANDARD GUILFORD OF MAINE COLORS
DESIGNER GUILFORD OF MAINE PATTERNS
You may order any of these 10 Guilford of Maine colors right off the web site or contact us for a quote for any of the other Guilford of Maine FR701 colors, or for any Guilford of Maine fabrics.
See all Guilford of Maine FR701 colors here.
Order a color swatch book with fabric samples for $15.00
“Once [the panels] were installed we did a test recording. The drums sounded great! Of course there was still some liveliness from the room but we’re getting a much tighter and more direct sound on the microphones and I love it!”
Scott Underwood, percussionist
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“GIK Acoustics has raised the bar for my studio. Their products will change your life.”
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