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Since
its introduction in 1984, the number theoretic
QRD® 734 Diffusor has proven to be a versatile
general purpose diffusor. Its 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
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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
Formedffusors 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
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