Jun 1, 2005 1:04 PM, By the Mix Editors

AURALEX PERSONALIZED,FREE ROOM ANALYSIS
June 2008—For those seeking expert advice on how to tame the wild acoustic space, Auralex (www.auralexelite.com) now offers free advice that includes product recommendations and placement for customers facing the challenges of larger spaces, such as churches and gymnasiums. Personalized Room Analysis and free Large-Room Analysis forms are downloadable as PDFs from Auralex's site (www.auralex.com), or users can call Auralex directly (317/842-2600) to have a copy of either form faxed. Once all sections are filled out and forms are submitted, within two or three business days an Auralex consultant will review the information and formulate suggestions for Auralex products and their suggested placement in the room.

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AURALEX STUDIOFOAM SMARTPAK
September 2007—This versatile studio acoustic solution from Auralex comes in several combinations that start at $179. The 2-inch Studiofoam® SmartPak™ totals 48 square feet with 12 wedge- or pyramid-shaped 2×2-foot panels per pack. The 4-inch Studiofoam SmartPak totals 24 square feet with six 2×2-foot panels packaged together, and the LENRD SmartPak includes four bass traps. All SmartPaks are available in charcoal, purple and burgundy. Alternate colors and alternate sizes, such as 1- and 3-inch products, are available via special order in standard packaging.

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AURALEX SPACEARRAY DIFFUSER
August 2007—The SpaceArray ($399 each) acoustical diffuser from Auralex Acoustics, designed by Russ Berger, offers hemispherical acoustical diffusion in a wood finish. The Class-B, fire-rated product passed testing in accordance with ASTM E84, a standard test for surface-burning characteristics of building materials, and acoustical testing in accordance with ISO 17497-1, a standard test for sound-scattering coefficients. Each paulownia wood panel measures 24×24 inches.

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AURALEX SONOSUEDE
March 2007—SonoSuede is the newest family of all-in-one D.I.Y. room treatment systems from Auralex. The SonoSuede Pro system comprises four 16×48×2-inch (W×H×D) back-beveled panels used predominantly for corner trapping and eight 16×48×1-inch rectangular back-beveled panels to cover a total of 64 square feet. The SonoSuede HT System comprises four 16×48×2-inch back-beveled panels and eight trapezoidal-shaped 16×48×1-inch square-edge panels for total coverage of 54 square feet. Each system is priced at $1,399. Panels come in black/red and black/tan; other colors can be custom-ordered.

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AURALEX ACOUSTICS SONOSUEDE PRO SYSTEM
October 2006—Comprising four 16x48x2-inch-thick, back-beveled panels and eight 16x48x1-inch, rectangular, squared-edge panels, the SonoSuede Pro System is a cost-effective solution offering a multitude of decorative options. The system’s unique mounting blocks provide superior acoustic and exceptional aesthetic benefits. The synthetic-suede fabric provides the acoustical transparency and visual allure critical in today’s studio applications. Stock colors are available; custom colors available by special order.

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AURALEX PARTSCIENCE SPACEARRAY
October 2005—Designed by Russ Berger for Auralex Acoustics, the pArtScience SpaceArray combines excellent hemispherical acoustical diffusion with a top-quality wood finish. Based on a quasi-random series that provides superior performance without visual patterning, the SpaceArray is ideal for control rooms, auditoriums, performance venues, listening rooms, home theaters and worship spaces. Strong and light weight, the beautiful 24x24-inch solid wood panels install easily and can be used in a variety of placement options. Price: $399.

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AURALEX PARTSCIENCE AUDIOTILE
October 2005—Designed by Russ Berger for Auralex Acoustics, pArtScience AudioTile redefines the aesthetics of acoustical absorption. Tesselated forms present unlimited design possibilities for a sophisticated, custom appearance that is precisely tailored to the desired acoustical performance. Varying thickness built into each component delivers excellent broadband absorption, while the design patterns allow a unique means of blending absorption, diffusion and reflection for the optimum acoustical balance. Auralex’s proprietary Studiofoam formula provides superior durability and Class-B flame retardancy. Price: $119.

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AURALEX ACOUSTICS TRUTRAPS
November 2004—It is common knowledge that an airspace behind a passive absorber increases its low-frequency effectiveness. Building on that principle, Auralex Acoustics introduces the TruTraps™ broadband absorption system. TruTraps allow you to quickly and easily install offset acoustical panels on your walls or ceiling for a “one-product-fits-all” broadband acoustical solution.

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AURALEX ACOUSTICS VERSATILE
April 2003—Auralex's VersaTile (left) is a new, innovative broadband absorber with specially engineered air cavities to yield extra sonic benefits. VersaTiles are 16 inches wide by 24 inches long and have a nominal thickness of 2 inches. Offered in all 12 Auralex colors, VersaTiles are sold in boxed quantities of six or a MasterPack of 24. Suggested retail for a box of six VersaTiles is $99; the VersaTile MasterPack retails at $329.

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AURALEX ACOUSTICS MOPAD MONITOR ISOLATORS
April 2003—MoPADs provide sonic isolation between your monitors and whatever your monitors are resting on, instantly improving the accuracy of your entire monitoring system. One set of MoPADs includes four individual pads and will isolate two monitors. MoPADs measure 12x4x2 inches. Retail is $29.95/set.

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AURALEX ACOUSTICS ROOM CONTOL KITS
June 2002—Auralex's line of total room control kits provide all you'll need to treat a tiny edit space, 20x20-foot facility and everything in between. Ease of installation is primary in all four charcoal-gray kits, starting with the 641/2x1/2x2-thick foam Wedgies, four LENRD Bass Traps and can of Foamtak Spray Adhesive found in the Alpha 1 Roominator Kit. The Alpha 1 is designed for small rooms—less than 100 square feet with a minimum room dimension of six to eight feet—and the Project 2 Kit does the same for rooms measuring roughly 12x8 feet with two dozen 2x2x2 Wedge Panels, eight LENRD Bass Traps and five Tubetak Pro Liquid Adhesives. Deluxe Plus Kit adds six T'Fusor (pictured) 3-D Sound Diffusor panels to the Project 2 Kit for rooms with 10- to 14-foot walls, and the Pro Plus Kit acoustically treats rooms up to 500 square feet with additional T'Fusors, Bass Traps and Wedge Panels.

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AURALEX ACOUSTICS MAX-WALL
June 2002—From Auralex is the MAX-Wall Modular Acoustical Environment Series. (MAX stands for Mobile Absorptive Expandable.) Available in charcoal gray, burgundy and “vivid purple,” each MAX-Wall package combines modular speaker stands, windowed panels, corner couplers and stand-mounted LENRDs in different ways to suit different rooms' acoustical treatment requirements. MAX-Wall panels with 18x12-inch Plexiglas windows can be angled and attached to create convenient vocal and dialog booths built right into a transportable sound wall.

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AURALEX ACOUSTICS PRODUCTS
June 2001—Sporting an information-rich Website for sleuthing sound problems, Auralex Acoustics offers a wide line of soundproofing materials and room-in-a-box solutions. StudioFoam Wedge panels (call for pricing) are 2x4-feet each; they come 12 to a box and are primarily intended for wall coverings and ceilings. The company's T'Fusors are made from high-impact thermoplastic that drop easily into ceiling grids. T'Fusors are also wall-mountable—with pushpins, staples, Tubetak glue, nails, Velcro or 2-sided tape—and may be easily brush- or spray-painted. Twelve-inch Venus Bass Traps have an overall NRC rating of 0.30, absorb all frequencies and are particularly designed to soak up bothersome low-frequency waves. Auralex also makes MAX-Wall, the practical solution for studios and production suites using rented space and/or in need of a portable soundproofing solution. MAX-Wall is available in a variety of absorptive studio wall kits, complete with windows, cable openings and attached vocal mini-booths.