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CT Alpha Series Corner Bass Trap

Name: CT Alpha Series Corner Bass Trap
SKU: CTA
Availability: InStock

Starting at $319.99

The GIK Acoustics Corner CT Alpha Bass Traps are corner sound absorbers and act as an effective and attractive solution to provide both absorption and diffusion for corner low frequency build up, in order to smooth out low to high frequencies.
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Technical Specs

Overview

Achieve an even decay time from low to high frequencies while providing the necessary absorption to flatten the frequency response by using corner sound absorbers with added diffusion.

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

Core

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

Design

Top and bottom caps available in wood veneer to match plate selection: Blonde, Black, White, Grey Elm (upgrade), or Mahogany (upgrade)

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

Weight

15lbs

NRC

1.05 (versus foam products where NRC = 0.4)

Construction

Class A fire rated – Click HERE for Fire Rating test results

ECOSE® technology absorption material

Quality hand-made construction and craftsmanship

Standard Sizes

23” front face x 16″ x 16″ sides and 45.5” tall

Suggested Placement

Designed to fit in any corner, also known as corner sound absorbers.

Low end sound waves reflect off walls, floors, and ceilings yet collect in corners where the boundaries meet. The amount of bass in one corner can vary from the amount of bass buildup in another due to things like monitor and subwoofer placement as well as room structure.

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 $20 each for Square panels and $30 each for Rectangle panels.

High performance hard fiberglass material effective down to 75Hz

6″ Purebond* wood frame resists warping

Binary Sequence for true random scattering

FINISHES AND FABRICS

Plates available in Blonde Beech veneer, Nordic Gray veneer, Walnut veneer, and black or white veneer.

Blonde Beech

Nordic Gray

Walnut veneer

Black

White

15 STANDARD GIK ACOUSTICS FABRICS

Fabric covered panels are available in our 15 standard, quality GIK Acoustics fabric options at no additional charge.

Purple

Charcoal

Maize

Tan

Beige

Georgia Peach

Black

Pure White

Burgundy

Off-White

Hunter Green

Gray (a.k.a. Light Gray)

Bright Red

Coffee

Bright Blue

9 STOCK GUILFORD OF MAINE COLORS

Upgrade the finish to Guilford of Maine options for a nominal charge per panel.

You may select any of the following 9 stocked Guilford of Maine colors right off the web site for a nominal charge per panel or contact us for a quote on any of the other Guilford of Maine FR701, Anchorage or other fabrics.

Baltic 153

Black 408

Bone 748

Chocolate 793

Coin 794

Deep Burgundy 556

Medium Grey 298

Silver Papier 538

MORE RESOURCES

Fabric selection and why you should never rely solely on the computer image
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All Guilford of Maine FR701 Colors
Order color swatch book with fabric samples
$15.00

Product	Panel Size	Additional charge per panel
Spot Panel	Square (24” x 24”) or Narrow (12” x 48”)	$7.00
242 Acoustic Panel, 244 Bass Trap, Monster Bass Trap	Square (24” x 24”) or Narrow (12” x 48”)	$8.50
242 Acoustic Panel or Spot Panel	Rectangle (24” x 48”)	$15.00
244 Bass Trap or Monster Bass Trap	Rectangle (24” x 48”)	$20.00
Tri-Trap Corner Bass Trap	standard 47”	$20.00
Demi Tri-Trap Corner Bass Trap	standard 23.5”	$15.00
Soffit Bass Trap	standard 46.5”	$30.00
Scopus Tuned Membrane Bass Trap	T100, T70, or T40	$25.00
FreeStand Acoustic Panel or FreeStand Bass Trap	standard 60”	$25.00
Screen Panel	standard 72”	$55.00
Evolution PolyFusor	standard 47”	$15.00

Guilford of Maine FR701 Colors
Order color swatch book with fabric samples
$15.00

GIK Acoustics Corner CT Alpha Bass Trap

The tests were carried out in the large reverberation room at the University of Salford (Manchester England). The room has been designed with hard surfaces and non-parallel walls to give long empty room reverberation times with uniform decays.

Corner CT Alpha Bass Trap Coefficient Results

Salford Test Results Corner CT Alpha Bass Trap

The GIK Acoustics Tri-Trap Corner Bass Trap© and Corner CT Alpha Bass Trap are intended to be freestanding or stacked floor-to-ceiling. However, if you wish to mount a Tri-Trap or Corner CT in a wall-to-wall corner, we recommend using L brackets on the side walls so the bass trap sits atop the bracket like a shelf. Note that you can’t drill into the Tri-Trap or Corner CT frame.

The Tri-Trap and Corner CT can also be mounted in the wall-to-ceiling corners using four L brackets: two placed on the ceiling and two placed on the wall to hold the bass trap into place. See the following examples in composer/producer Mike Plas’s studio. (See the full spotlight on Mike’s studio here.)

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.

Unlike other companies who use inexpensive materials, GIK Acoustics panels are crafted with quality insulation material, fabrics and hardwood plywoods. We start with absorptive insulation material that is intended for room acoustics – not cheap mineral wool whose main purpose is to insulate a ship’s engine room.

We then use carefully selected hardwood plywoods – not cheap imports – to construct our frames. The difference and chief advantage is dimensional stability. Crossbanded layers and balanced construction mean that hardwood plywood won’t shrink, swell or warp as much as lumber. To finish our panels we offer an array of fine fabrics – from our standard 9 options to the full line of Guilford of Maine panel fabrics.

GIK Acoustics products are not only Greensafe, but they carry a Class A fire rating which means we continue to provide our clients with the safest most effective products available. The Class A fire rating means that GIK Acoustics treatments have received the highest rating possible under the ASTM E84, a test used by code officials and regulatory agencies in the acceptance of interior finish materials.

Our team of professional builders handcraft each acoustic panel, bass trap and diffusor to exacting standards ensuring the most attractive, effective and dependable products. The difference is our customers are secure in knowing they receive the very best made-to-order acoustic treatments available.

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.

GIK Acoustics Panels are tested and certified by the Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories (RAL) to provide the most accurate information on the results you can expect when you purchase our products.

Our exceptional cost-to-benefit ratio means our customers do not over-buy or over-treat a room to get results.

Innovation

Over the past 10 years, GIK Acoustics has pioneered a number of acoustic treatments that you can’t find anywhere else. From the Tri-Trap Corner Bass Trap© to our Soffit Bass Trap© to the built in Scatter Plate, GIK continues to innovate.

After a year of research & development, in 2013 we introduced FlexRange Technology – our unique, proprietary system for providing the best in bass trapping and low end absorption.

In 2015 we launched the Alpha Series, a line of acoustic panels and bass traps with a wood face which has a mathematical sequence of slots for one-dimensional scattering / diffusion. The Alpha Series literally changes the face of acoustic panels and bass traps by beautifully combining absorption with diffusion and enhancing any room both aesthetically and acoustically with superior quality, high-performing, and stylish room treatments.

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 Skyline Diffusor.

We are constantly innovating, so look for more solutions and creative treatments from GIK Acoustics.

Helpful Support Staff

Customer satisfaction is our number one priority at GIK Acoustics.

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.

In addition to providing knowledgeable recommendations, GIK Acoustics maintains contact throughout the order process. Our trained Customer Service team ensures quality, timely delivery and reliability. And our staff is available to help with special needs or custom orders.

The GIK Acoustics difference is we assist with everything from product inquiries to custom orders to delivery notifications to satisfaction follow ups. We guarantee it.

Informative

When it comes to improving the sound quality in a room, many find the science to 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. We are firm believers in education and our website is full of Educational Articles and Videos. It’s long been our goal to help customers truly understand how sound behaves in a space and the importance and benefits of proper room treatment.

With our blog Acoustics & Audiogeekery, GIK Acoustics aims to explain what you’re hearing and how to improve your audio. Our blog is a resource and a repository of discussions and techniques in the quest to make better audio. Audio is interesting – whether you’re making music, mixing, or simply listening & enjoying – and manipulating technology to solve problems to improve audio is the essence of “audiogeekery.”

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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