The VariScreen™
is the industry’s first free standing variable acoustics
screen with a broad bandwidth absorbor on one side and RPG®’s
flat binary amplitude diffsorbor (BAD™) on the other. This
hinged upholstered panel can be positioned and adjusted with a
Variable Depth Air Cavity (VDAC™) to control low frequency
modal problems. The VariScreen™ is designed for difficult
to treat rooms in which surface application is not possible and
flexibility is paramount. Acoustically problematic trade show
demo rooms are easily tamed with the VariScreen™ as well
as almost any critical listening space.
Problem
There is a need for a free standing variable acoustics screen
that can provide broad bandwidth absorption, diffusion with absorption,
and bass control.
Solution
The VariScreen™ offers absorption on one side, diffsorption
on the other, and a Variable Depth Air Cavity (VDAC™) formed
by its two hinged upholstered panels for bass control.
Performance
The graph illustrates the total absorption, in Sabines, for each
VariScreen™ mounted along a wall with the height of the
triangle being 16''. Three panels covering 74 square feet with
the absorption side facing the room were used for the test. The
absorption coefficient, which is equal to three times the number
of Sabines divided by 74ft squared, is also shown. The VariScreen™’s
NRC is 1.2. Note the uniform mid and high frequency absorption
with a "tunable" low frequency peak to help control
bass buildup. By adjusting the position, distance from the wall,
and the Variable Depth Air Cavity, the VariScreen™ can be
used to control even the most problematic rooms.
Installation
The VariScreen™ is a hinged, free standing panel which supports
itself by adjusting the panel opening angle. By making the angle
smaller and increasing the depth of the air cavity, more low frequency
absorption can be obtained. Corner mounting is also very effective
for low frequency control. When not in use, the VariScreen™
stores flat.
RPG has found that the VariScreen™ is an invaluable tool
in home theaters. The rear air cavity is very powerful in tailoring
the room's bass response. The VariScreens™ can be used as
free-standing screens in front of windows, in corners, or as room
dividers. To allow it to act as a sound isolation barrier, the
option of a mass loaded vinyl barrier in the middle of the VariScreen™
is being offered. This feature is useful when there is no rear
wall in a room and partial sound isolation is desired. Optional
ball casters are available to ease mobility.
In addition, Skylines® may be mounted to the VariScreen™
for added diffusion.
Features
Two sided absorptive or diffsorptive performance
Variable Depth Air Cavity (VDAC™)
Free standing screen
Stores flat
Modular and versatile
Design element
Ball casters to ease mobility are available
Benefits
The VariScreen™ is a two sided, hinged acoustical treatment
offering pure absorption or a combination of high frequency diffusion
and mid frequency absorption (diffsorption) for reflection control
with ambiance
The hinged free standing screen allows adjustment of the opening
angle to tune the room’s low frequency response
Since the VariScreen™ is free standing, it can be used
in applications that require temporary treatment like trade show
exhibit rooms or where wall mounting is not possible
Also supports Skyline® 2D diffusors when additional diffusion
is required
The VariScreen™ covers up to 32 square feet when in use,
but stores flat in a minimum of space for economical shipping
and storage
The VariScreen™ is modular, which allows almost any type
of space to be treated by simply placing units next to one another
for unlimited versatility and flexibility
By utilizing a wide range of designer fabrics, the VariScreen™
offers an aesthetic design element as well as a flexible acoustical
element.
More product info : http://www.rpginc.com
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