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ASI-Products-Brochure-4484329 | Acoustical Surfaces, Inc Acoustical Surfaces, Inc. Soundproofing & Acoustical Products 888888..225577..22664433 wwwwww..aaccoouussttiiccaallssuurrffaacceess..ccoomm Echo Eliminator™ Sound Silencer™ Bonded Acoustical Cotton Panels Porous Expanded Polypropylene (P.E.P.P.) Acoustical Panels cho Eliminator is a high performance acous- Product Features: ound Silencer acoustical wall panels and Product Features: tical material made from recycled cotton. Recycled cotton ceiling tiles are an entirely new kind o f Class A Fire Rated EThis product is ideal for noise control applica - ▶Class A Fire Rated Sacoustical panel. Made from Porous Expanded ▶No fiberglass tions. Echo Eliminator can be used as acoustical ▶Lightweight Polypropylene (P .E.P .P.), these panels are Class ▶Moisture resistant (indoor) wall panels or hanging baffles. A fire rated and have both STC and NRC values. ▶Easy to install (adhesive application) ▶Non-fibrous Common applications are school gyms, class - ▶Impact resistant They are tackable, lightweight, and bacteria ▶Impact resistant rooms, lunch rooms, community centers and and fungi resistant. Sound Silencer panels ▶Durable ▶Non-abrasive surface any application where a high performance are great for gymnasiums, ice rinks, swimming ▶Low cost ▶Both STC & NRC ratings noise control product is needed. pools, clean rooms, laboratories, food prepara - ▶High light reflectance ▶Tackable surface Echo Eliminator may contribute to LEED ® credits, ti on areas and anywhere else where noise ▶ ▶ is Class A fire rated and 100% recyclable. It has High performance acoustical absorption control is important. Panels can be applied Bacteria & fungi resistant ▶ ▶ no VOC's, no formaldehyde and requires no Relocatable (with grommets) directly on wall and ceiling surfaces for attractive Lightweight warning labels. It is also fungi, mold, and ▶ and effective sound control. ▶ mildew resistant . ade Fro M m R n e o t cy t cled Co PAGE 2 dBA Panels™ Fabric Wrapped Panels Diffusor Blocking & Absorbing Panels Fabric Wrapped Acoustical Panels ur dBA panels offer sound blocking and Product Features: abric-Wrapped panels are an aesthetically Product Features: sound absorption with a sculptural look all Class A Fire Rated pleasing solution to your noise problems. High performance in one unit. O ▶No fiberglass FThey work well in offices, schools, meeting ▶Architecturally decorative rooms, music rooms, hotels, auditoriums, record- dBA stands for Diffusor Blocking Absorber. Our ▶Moisture resistant (indoor) ▶Custom engineered & manufactured ing studios, broadcasting studios or any other dBA panels are available in 1" and 2" thickness. ▶Non-fibrous ▶Reduces noise & reverberation Panel sizes are 2' × 2' or 2' × 4'. The dBA panel space where good speech privacy or intelligibility ▶Impact resistant ▶Edge options: square, radius, bevel, is intended for wall or ceiling applications. is important. ▶Water resistant ▶or half bevel edge These panels are easy to install with a variety of These panels have a unique design that is ▶Non-abrasive surface Many fabric choices available aesthetically pleasing and will give any studio installation options available. ▶ ▶Both STC and NRC ratings Custom made to size or home theater that polished, professional look. ▶ ▶Tackable surface Custom Graphics Designer fabrics available The panels come in white or charcoal, but can ▶ ▶Bacteria & fungi resistant Available! be painted to match any décor. ▶Lightweight ▶ PAGE 3 Poly Max™ Wallmate® Polyester Acoustical Panels High Tension Acoustical System oly Max polyester acoustical panels offe r Product Features: hy Wallmate? It’s the only stretch wal l Product Features: an acoustically absorbent panel that No chemical irritants system you don’t have to hire an exclu - Covers any size wall Pis non-allergenic, non-toxic, and contains ▶Class A Fire Rated Wsive contractor for. Wallmate is great for sound ▶No wall preparation no chemical irritants or formaldehyde. These ▶Architecturally decorative control applications. You can create almost any ▶Excellent acoustical control finish panels can be printed on with custom graphics panel size with your choice of fabric. If you get ▶Tackable surface ▶Flexible choice of fabrics to blend in with your décor. tired of the fabric or it gets damaged, simply ▶60% Polyethylene Terephthalate – ▶No lath – no staples – no welting/gimp Common applications are theaters & home replace the fabric. ▶recycled content ▶Do-it-yourself installation or hire an theaters, gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms , Formaldehyde free This unique, user-friendly, hinged track system ▶installer commercial and office buildings, studios and ▶ allows almost anyone to install a professional Removable & replaceable fabric production houses, restaurants, schools and Custom Graphics looking, high tension, stretchable fabric acoustical ▶Whole system is reusable manufacturing facilities. Available! wall system with nearly unlimited panel sizes. ▶ Poly Max colors are dark beige and white, the thickness is 1". Echo Eliminator Acoustical Cotton Substrate Fabric 2-Piece Track System PAGE 4 The Curve System™ Silk Metal™ Diffusors, Absorbers, and Corner Bass Traps Micro-Perforated Acoustical Ceiling & Wall Panels he Curve System of Diffusors, Absorbers, cal issues – diffusing mid–to–high frequen - ilk Metal uses a patented angled micro- Product Features: and Corner Traps simplifies the creation cies and controlling low frequencies. The perforation method rather than traditional Tegular lay-in tiles Curve Diffusor is unique, offering two com - direct 90° punching methods. Silk Metal features Tof natural-sounding, professionally–accurate S ▶Flat lay-in tiles acoustic spaces. plete solutions for the price of one product. an ideal surface to absorb wave energy generated ▶Anodized & custom printing available by sound and electromagnetic waves, and for The core of The Curve System is the innovative ▶Cost-effective diffusor, an improved version of the classic poly - Product Features: heat mitigation. The smooth surface appearance ▶Installs into standard 15⁄16" grid cylindrical designs used in recording, broadcast, No fiberglass or foam – uses safe will fit into any space nicely. Applications include ▶Custom wall panels and film studios since the 1930’s. These have ▶“green” absorbent lining (recycled cotton) restaurants, pro-audio/recording studios, home ▶ proved to minimize flat–surface reflectio n Affordable & easy to install – mounting theaters, practice rooms, ceilings, walls, offices, Excellent NRC rating problems by broadly and evenly scattering ▶cleats and hardware included conference rooms, night clubs, concert halls, ▶Achieves .80 NRC (per ASTM C423) with sound energy. The Curve Diffusor also acts as a No phase or frequency distortion, shopping centers, and many other applications ▶a 4" airspace, no liner needed diaphragmatic mid–bass absorber and includes ▶no high-frequency limitations available. a built–in mass–loaded vinyl (MLV) membrane Professionally attractive, with many fabric, low–bass trap. It solves the two biggest acousti - ▶colors & finish options available PAGE 5 Side A Side B Soundproof Window Soundproof Door Interior/Exterior Soundproof Windows Studio 3D – Soundproof Doors coustical Windows are engineered to be a Product Features: e are proud to offer the market’s firs t Product Features: budget friendly, high performance window. Truly affordable high performance noise affordable soundproof door. Our sound Low cost – high performance AThe Studio 8 Soundproof Window has an STC ▶control window Wcontrol doors are ideal for recording studios, offices, ▶STC ratings up to 56 band rooms, hotels, dorm rooms, conference up to 59. The windows are easy to install, have Performance tested & certified at an ▶Appox. 300 lb. door assembly rooms or any application where a soundproof door quick turnaround times and are available in any ▶affordable price ▶ is required. Our doors come standard in oak wood 2¾" 13 layer door assembly size. Fits any wall thickness by insetting or STC Ratings of 45 to 59 ▶ with satin chrome hardware. Custom finish and Comes pre-hung & assembled offsetting the acoustical window. ▶ Custom engineered & manufactured to hardware options are also available. ▶Adjustable soundproof jambs & seals Typical applications are recording studios, ▶any size Door, frame, trim, handle, hinges, perimeter sound ▶Ready to stain/paint to match your décor television broadcasting, radio stations, post Clear or bronze anodized frame seals, and door bottom are supplied as part of the ▶Best performance wood/metal finished production studios, commercial windows, ▶ Easy installation – no need for a glazing tested assembly. Dead bolt or mortise locks are ▶door assembly available court rooms, corporate offices, music rooms, ▶contractor or special tools available. Heavy duty hinges (4) military, industrial, mechanical rooms and Includes installation instructions & Optional finishes include maple, cherry, birch, or ▶ live performance venues. ▶necessary shop drawings any other wood species. Optional primed meta l Custom glass available – safety glass, finish is available for frame and/or door. Primed ▶ mirror pane, tinted, etc. metal finish is recommended for exterior use. PAGE 6 Echo Barrier® Climate Seal™ Reusable Indoor/Outdoor Noise Barrier/Absorber Acoustic Window Insert cho Barrier temporary fencing is a reusable, Product Features: he Climate Seal Acoustic Window Insert exterior noise levels, while simultaneously outdoor noise barrier. It is designed to fit on Superior acoustic performance is an ideal choice for most
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