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RPG Diffusor Systems:   Formedffusor
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The First In A Series Of Affordable Project Studio Packages
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Since it’s introduction in 1984, the number theoretic QRD® 734 Diffusor has proven to be a versatile general purpose diffusor. It’s uniform scattering, wide bandwidth, and broad selection of finishes make it a logical choice for almost any speech, critical listening, or performance facility. The Formedffusor™ brings this proven technology to a wider audience because of its low price, ease of installation, Class A fire rating, light weight, impact resistance, and color and texture options.

Problem
Furniture grade QRD® diffusors may be too heavy for some ceiling applications or too expensive for large scale coverage. There is a need for a lightweight, Class A, cost effective, plastic QRD®.

Solution
To address this problem, RPG® developed a lightweight, thermoformed panel made of Class A Kydex®. The diffusor has graceful curved inner and outer radii for an attractive appearance. Kydex® is stiff and impact resistant allowing the Formedffusor™ to be used in almost any wall or ceiling application.

Absorption
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The Formedffusor™ is designed to offer wide angle, broad bandwidth sound diffusion as well as useful low frequency absorption. These features control excessive boominess and balance the room's reverberation response. The Formedffusor™ can be used to offset the usually predominate high frequency absorption of people, drapery, rugs, and porous materials.

Diffusion
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The Formedffusor™ is based on the QRD® reflection phase grating introduced by RPG® in 1983. It offers broad bandwidth wide angle diffusion. The graph illustrates the average diffusion coefficient (1 is ideal) for all angles of incidence. Compared to a flat reflecting panel, the QRD® maintains uniform diffusivity as a function of frequency above the diffraction limit.

Installation
The Formedffusor™ can be wall mounted or suspended in a T-bar grid. Panels can be aligned to form a 1D diffusor array or staggered 90° for a 2D diffusor array.

FEATURES

  • Features
    QRD® number theory sound diffusion
  • Lightweight thermoformed fabrication
  • Low frequency diaphragmatic absorption
  • Custom colors and textures
  • Can be oriented to provide one or two dimensional diffusion in the far field
  • Panels nest into one another

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1 Dimensional Installation


2 Dimensional Installation

BENEFITS

  • Low frequency absorption can be used to control boominess in small rooms, while also providing uniform sound diffusion
  • Thermoformed panels are designed to nest for lower shipping costs
  • Diffusors can be aligned linearly for diffusion in the direction perpendicular to the well direction or rotated 90° forming an alternating pattern to provide omnidirectional scattering
  • 2' x 2' size offers more flexibility and higher diffusion performance than larger periodic 4' x 4' formats with a smaller repeat unit
  • The Formedffusor™’s light weight makes handling and installation simple

APPLICATIONS

  • Music education facilites, Recording studios, Broadcast studios, Rehearsal rooms, Classrooms, Auditoriums, Worship spaces, Cinemas, Performing arts centers

SPECIFICATIONS

Material Description
Size (in)
Order Code
Units/Box
Ship Wt (lbs.)
Price
Acrylic PVC, White
23-5/8 x 23-5/8 x 4
QRDKWHNS
N/A
5
Call
Acrylic PVC, Other
23-5/8 x 23-5/8 x 4
QRDKCUNS
N/A
5
Call
*Note 1: Other colors require a minimum order of 100 units.
Note 2: 23-5/8 x 23-5/8" x 23-5/8 x 4" is the only size available at this time as this is a molded product.


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The Formedffusor® Product Information PDF file contains all of the information on this site regarding RPG Diffractals and additional RPG Diffractal information.


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