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Press releases and recent announcements from GIK Acoustics regarding our bass traps, acoustic panels, diffusors and other acoustic treatments.

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GIK Giveaway Summer Photo Contest 2021
June 23, 2021

The GIK Acoustics Summer Giveaway Photo Contest 2021 invited customers to submit photos illustrating how GIK Acoustics room treatments bring their sound to life. We often receive photos from customers showing off their spaces treated with our products, so we decided to have a contest that will both showcase our [...]

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Interview: Mastering and Acoustics with Stephen Marsh
August 26, 2020

How important are your room’s acoustics when mastering? Last week, we sat down with Stephen Marsh of Marsh Mastering for an interview about this topic – mastering and the importance of acoustics. Among the many sound bytes from Marsh, our favorite is on how acoustics have helped his workflow. “I [...]

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GIK Acoustics Introduces Limited Edition Tape Op Art Panels
July 15, 2020

ATLANTA, GA (June 30, 2020) – Leading acoustic treatment manufacturer GIK Acoustics has teamed up with Tape Op Magazine to release six (6) of their popular covers as exclusive 242 Acoustic Art Panels for the US market. This new addition is a fun collaboration between GIK Acoustics and Tape Op [...]

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Audiophile Dave Denyer Talks Acoustics and Hifi
May 22, 2020

Dave Denyer published an article entitled “We Need to Talk About Room Acoustics” on his website, https://thereeltoreelrambler.com/, where he regularly reviews hifi products and muses as an audiophile and writer. He writes, “For some reason it seems that us audiophiles don’t tend to talk much about room acoustics. Which is [...]

Room kit 3 Awarded Editors choice award 2020

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GIK Acoustics Awarded Hifi plus Editors Choice 2020 Award
April 2, 2020

We’re proud to have been selected for the Hi-fi Plus Editors Choice Award 2020! Ever since reviewing it in 2014, the editors at Hi-fi+ have been using and loving GIK Acoustics’ Room Kit #3 in their own listening room. In this article, they explain how they were able to set [...]

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Important Update COVID-19
March 17, 2020

Important update: We have been receiving some queries with regards to our current production schedule in relation to Covid-19. Currently, it is possible your order may take over a month to produce, considering we have sent home high-risk employees, we are seeing an uptick in orders due to people working [...]

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Red Cross Fundraiser
March 13, 2020

GIK Gives Back Atlanta, GA (March 12, 2020) — In light of the recent Coronavirus, for a limited time, we will be donating to theInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent. GIK Acoustics is an International company, so we’re very invested in the health and well being of people [...]

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Notes for Notes State Farm and Panic At the Disco
February 27, 2020

Earlier this month, one of our customers, Notes for Notes, a unique charity organization providing youth with completely free access to musical instruments, instruction and recording studio environments, was featured on CBS This Morning. GIK products were heavily involved in the design of their new Las Vegas location, and were [...]

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Introducing 1″ Option for DecoShapes
February 6, 2020

Atlanta, GA (February 6, 2020) – We are bringing a 1″ thick option to our DecoShapes Hexagon Acoustic Panels! Perfect to bring a modern touch to any environment, including offices and commercial buildings, the 1” option is available to the public via our main website starting at $39.99 USD for [...]

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GIK Acoustics at The NAMM Show 2020
January 3, 2020

For the fifth consecutive year, GIK Acoustics attended The NAMM Show in 2020, located at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, from January 16 – 19, 2020. We had an amazing time at Booth 15723, ACC North, Level 1 Pro Audio / MI / Technology / Distributors   We [...]

GIK Acoustics exhibiting at AES NY 2019

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AES NEW YORK 2019 Trade Show, Display Items for Sale, Free Badges
September 12, 2019

GIK Acoustics will be exhibiting at the 147th International Audio Engineering Society Convention at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, October 16 – 18, 2019. Iconic Electronic Music Pioneer and Technologist Thomas Dolby to Keynote at AES New York To attend the 147th AES Convention, use the GIK Acoustics [...]

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GIK Acoustics Facebook Group
May 21, 2019

We recently started a Facebook Group as an open forum for anything and everything regarding Room Acoustics, in particular the most popular topics: Absorption, Diffusion, and Soundproofing. Join in a discussion, ask questions, or just browse for topics that you are interested in. Here at GIK, we believe in the [...]

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SPRING SPECIAL: Save on Acoustic Art Panels
March 25, 2019

20% OFF Standard Acoustic Art Panels and Save an additional $125.00 on any Acoustic Art Panel when you buy more than $2,000 of any GIK Acoustics products! Just in time for Spring, you can personalize your room or studio with our Acoustic Art Panels and SAVE. GIK Acoustics-USA is offering [...]

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GIK Acoustics at AXPONA 2019
March 21, 2019

GIK Acoustics will be at AXPONA – Audio Expo North America – at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in Chicago from April 12 – 14, 2019. The three day experience features multiple hotel floors packed with listening rooms, exhibit floors, seminars, and live musical performances. Friday, April 12, [...]

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2018 Holiday Discounts Black Friday thru Cyber Monday Specials
November 13, 2018

In addition to the 10% discount on all Impression Series Corner Bass Traps this month, we’re offering additional product discounts starting on Black Friday and continuing until the end of Cyber Monday. Yep, that’s right… four full days of special discounts that are available from our stores worldwide. Take advantage [...]

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Introducing the Impression Series Corner Bass Trap
October 31, 2018

IN THIS CORNER: GIK ACOUSTICS IMPRESSION SERIES Introducing the Impression Series Corner Bass Trap   ATLANTA, GA (November 1, 2018) – Leading acoustic treatment manufacturer GIK Acoustics is launching a corner bass trap option as part of the popular Impression Series line of room treatments. The Impression Series turns a [...]

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GIK Acoustics at 2019 NAMM Show
October 30, 2018

GIK Acoustics made a splash at The 2019 NAMM Show, January 24-27, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Check out this recap from Cato Zane. We’re at the 8:45 mark. [...]

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Recording Magazine Looks at Room Treatment from GIK Acoustics
October 11, 2018

Recording Magazine‘s technical editor Paul A Vnuk sat down with our own John Dykstra to discuss some basics of room acoustics and how GIK Acoustics products are used at Moss Garden Music. Paul’s studio includes: 242 Acoustic Panel 244 Bass Trap with FlexRange Technology Monster Bass Trap with FlexRange Technology [...]

Decorative Acoustic Panels and Bass Traps by GIK Acoustics Impression Series Designs in 12 designs with 5 finishes and 15 standard fabrics

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NEW IMPRESSION SERIES DESIGNS BY GIK ACOUSTICS
August 24, 2018

MAKE A POWERFUL FIRST IMPRESSION WITH NEW IMPRESSION SERIES DESIGNS Panels That Pop and Enhance Audio Quality   ATLANTA, GA (August 27, 2018) – GIK Acoustics is proud to announce the release of FIVE new designs available in the company’s Impression Series line of acoustic panels and bass traps. First [...]

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GIK at AES New York 2018, 145th International Pro Audio Convention
August 21, 2018

GIK Acoustics exhibited at the 145th International Audio Engineering Society Convention at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, October 17 – 19, 2018. See a video recap on our Facebook page here. Iconic Electronic Music Pioneer and Technologist Thomas Dolby to Keynote at AES New York To attend the [...]

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Room Acoustics Visualizer Launched
May 9, 2018

BRINGING YOUR SOUND TO LIFE – VIRTUALLY GIK Acoustics Launches ROOM ACOUSTICS VISUALIZER – A 3D Drawing Tool to Help Customers Create Acoustic Solutions ATLANTA, GA (April 9, 2018) – Leading acoustic treatment manufacturer GIK Acoustics has launched a new 3D drawing tool that will aid customers in devising acoustic [...]

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#GIKunplugged Photo Contest Winners
May 3, 2018

THE RESULTS ARE IN Announcing the Winners in Our #GIKunplugged Photo Contest We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2018 #GIKunplugged photo contest! The contest invited customers to highlight how the best gear (GIK Acoustics treatments) is unplugged. We received over 110 entries from clients around the world [...]

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On-Site Consultations in LA – May 2019
April 3, 2018

If you live in the greater Los Angeles area, you can arrange a personal consultation with Glenn Kuras GIK is booking appointments in LA for personal, on-site consultations this May 2019 Don’t miss the opportunity to receive in-person advice and customized solutions from one of the acoustic industry’s most knowledgeable [...]

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GIK Acoustics at AXPONA 2018
February 7, 2018

GIK Acoustics will be at AXPONA – Audio Expo North America – at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in Chicago from April 13 – 15, 2018. The three day experience features multiple hotel floors packed with listening rooms, exhibit floors, seminars, and live musical performances. GIK Acoustics owner [...]

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Video Recap: NAMM Show Interviews 2018
February 1, 2018

What a weekend! We at GIK had the absolute pleasure of hosting our booth at the NAMM Show 2018 in Anaheim, California, alongside the most innovative contributors to the music industry and technology that are shaping the audio environment. We were lucky enough to be in the newly renovated technology [...]

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Chris Calzone Named Marketing Manager and Designer
February 1, 2018

ATLANTA, GA (February 1, 2018) – GIK Acoustics is proud to announce and welcome Chris Calzone as its new Marketing Manager and Designer. In this new role, Mr. Calzone will be responsible for graphic design, website development, product announcements, public relations, and promotional campaigns and outreach for GIK Acoustics U.S. [...]

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GIK Acoustics at 2018 NAMM Show
January 14, 2018

GIK Acoustics will once again exhibit at The NAMM Show, January 25 – 28, 2018, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. GIK Acoustics in Booth 15919 in the new ACC North, Level 1 – Pro Audio / MI / Technology / Distributors Thursday, 25 January — 10 am–6 pm [...]

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Exclusive Offer: 50% OFF YOUR MIX SUCKS and 1 Year of Free Mix Feedback from Marc Mozart
December 28, 2017

If your New Year’s resolution is to improve your mix, we have just the thing: an exclusive offer from our friend and GIK Acoustics user, mixing engineer Marc Mozart. Get a 50% discount on Marc’s best-selling mixing eBook YOUR MIX SUCKS and the MIX TEMPLE templates for all major DAWs. [...]

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MusicTech Magazine Best Accessory of the Year – Highly Commended
December 9, 2017

Earlier this fall, we were honored to be nominated in MusicTech Magazine‘s Gear of the Year: Best Accessory category. Reader votes have been tallied and while we may not have come in first place – congrats to AKG K872 Headphones – our Alpha Series Panels received the next best accolade: [...]

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Positive Feedback 2017 Writer’s Choice Award
December 9, 2017

Every year, the team at Positive Feedback give editors and writers an opportunity to recognize superior merit in the audio arts though their “Writers’ Choice Awards.” Their writers and reviewers have been given broad leeway to cite excellence in fine audio wherever they find it: products, people, recordings, events, groups, [...]

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2017 Holiday Discounts – Black Friday thru Cyber Monday Specials
November 16, 2017

Black Friday is considered the greatest shopping day of the year; and Cyber Monday is thought to be the best online shopping day of the year. Because we like to do things big, we’re offering discounts starting on Black Friday and continuing until the end of Cyber Monday. Yep, that’s [...]

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Impression Series on Display with Prism Sound at RMAF 2017
September 18, 2017

GIK Acoustics will have Impression Series panels on display at the 14th Annual Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) in Denver, CO, from October 6 – 8, 2017. Find our items in Room 9000 with Prism Sound This year we’re giving RMAF attendees an advance look at the soon-to-be-released Corner CT [...]

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Mic to Monitor Fall 2017 Tour
September 6, 2017

GLENN KURAS TO PARTICIPATE IN MIC TO MONITOR FALL 2017 TOUR ATLANTA, GA (September 6, 2017) – GIK Acoustics announced that company president Glenn Kuras will participate in Prism Sound’s upcoming Mic to Monitor lecture events. Each seminar features a mix of world renowned audio manufacturers along side leading producers [...]

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GIK at 143rd AES Convention
August 29, 2017

GIK Acoustics is proud to again exhibit at the 143rd International Audio Engineering Society Convention at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, October 18 – 20, 2017. To attend the 143rd AES Convention, use the GIK Acoustics online “Exhibits-Plus” registration Link/Code below. Exhibition Hours Oct 18th 10am – [...]

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Limited Offers for July 2017
June 29, 2017

It’s a summer celebration and for the month of July, we’re extending some very special offers. Envisioning fireworks overhead, we’re offering limited discounts on our Gotham Skyline Diffusor and Cloud Mounting Brackets. These discounts don’t come around often, so take advantage NOW. For the month of July, GIK Acoustics is [...]

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GIK Acoustics Proudly Supports B-Side Project
June 2, 2017

B-SIDE PROJECT LAUNCHES 2017 ANNUAL GLOBAL REMIX CONTEST TO FIND EMERGING MUSIC TALENT Now in its seventh year, the respected competition continues to provide a cross-genre platform for new artists with a heavyweight industry judging panel… Registration for B-Side Project 2017 is officially open, marking the seventh consecutive year of [...]

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GIK Acoustics Debuts Precision GOTHAM N23 5″ SKYLINE DIFFUSOR
April 19, 2017

ATLANTA, GA (April 19, 2017) – Leading acoustic treatment manufacturer GIK Acoustics has launched a radiant new diffusor with the release of the Gotham N23 5” Skyline Diffusor – a precision-cut, 23-root, two-dimensional Quadratic Skyline Diffusor. Skyline Diffusors – more accurately called two-dimensional diffusors – have the advantage of scattering [...]

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On The Road Again with MIC TO MONITOR 2017 Tour
February 16, 2017

GLENN KURAS TO PARTICIPATE IN MIC TO MONITOR 2017 LECTURES ATLANTA, GA (February 17, 2017) – GIK Acoustics announced that company president Glenn Kuras will participate in Prism Sound’s upcoming Mic to Monitor lecture events. Each seminar features presentations from recording professionals who will answer audience questions on recording techniques. [...]

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GIK Acoustics at AXPONA 2017
February 13, 2017

GIK Acoustics will be at AXPONA – Audio Expo North America – at the Westin O’Hare in Chicago from April 21 – 23, 2017. The three day experience features multiple hotel floors packed with listening rooms, exhibit floors, seminars, and live musical performances. GIK Acoustics display items are available for [...]

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GIK ACOUSTICS MAKES IMPACT WITH NEW IMPRESSION SERIES
January 11, 2017

ATLANTA, GA (January 11, 2017) – Leading acoustic treatment manufacturer GIK Acoustics is making a profound impact on room treatments with the launch of the Impression Series – a line of acoustic panels and bass traps with beautifully decorative plates that deliver a visual statement to enhance any room. The [...]

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SNEAK PEEK: THE IMPRESSION SERIES Acoustic Panels Bass Traps
December 22, 2016

The future is here for balance & style in room acoustics! The Impression Series is ideal for creating an even balance of low end absorption without losing high frequency presence. The Impression Series features beautifully decorative, semi-reflective rigid plates attached to absorptive acoustic panels and bass traps. The rigid plate [...]

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GIK Acoustics at 2017 NAMM Show
December 7, 2016

GIK Acoustics exhibited at the 2017 NAMM Show January 19 – 22, 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. GIK Acoustics Booth 6288 between Halls A and B This was our second appearance at The NAMM Show where we not only met face to face with customers and [...]

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2016 Holiday Discounts – Black Friday thru Cyber Monday Specials
November 22, 2016

Black Friday is considered the greatest shopping day of the year; and Cyber Monday is thought to be the best online shopping day of the year. Because we like to do things big, we’re offering discounts starting on Black Friday and continuing until the end of Cyber Monday. Yep, that’s [...]

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Mic to Monitor Seminar at SAE Atlanta
November 10, 2016

GIK Acoustics participated in Prism Sound’s Mic to Monitor lecture event in Atlanta on November 15, 2016. Prism Sound, Audio-Technica, and GIK Acoustics joined together for a FREE seminar delivering key insights into modern day recording, mixing and mastering techniques. How do the pros do it? What makes great gear great? How is [...]

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GIK Acoustics at 2016 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest
September 7, 2016

GIK Acoustics will exhibit at 13th Annual Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) in Denver, CO, from October 7 – 9, 2016. Visit our Booth in the Main Lobby This year we’re setting up a special display booth where we will present an outstanding array of our latest products. We are proud [...]

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GIK Acoustics Presents the Latest Portable Isolation Booth
July 12, 2016

Introducing the PIB (Portable Isolation Booth) ATLANTA, GA (July 12, 2016) – Leading acoustic treatment manufacturer GIK Acoustics has announced the debut of a new sound booth: the PIB (Portable Isolation Booth). Always expanding their acclaimed portfolio of acoustic treatments, GIK Acoustics introduces the PIB (Portable Isolation Booth), setting a [...]

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The Basics of Room Acoustics and How to Set Up A Room
June 22, 2016

COVERING THE BASICS In addition to displaying products at the HIGH END Show, GIK Acoustics-Europe General Manager, David Shevyn, presented a discussion on the importance of room treatments and the basics of room setup. Click here for more about our lectures on room setup and placing room treatments. About GIK [...]

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Abbey Road Institute Partners with GIK Acoustics
May 17, 2016

ATLANTA, GA (May 17, 2016) – Leading acoustic treatment manufacturer GIK Acoustics has announced a collaboration with Abbey Road Institute, the educational arm of the world famous recording studio. The Abbey Road Institute was launched in London in March 2015 to prepare students for careers in the music industry, operating [...]

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GIK Acoustics at T.H.E. Show Newport 2016
April 28, 2016

GIK Acoustics will exhibit at T.H.E. Show – Newport Beach in Irvine, CA, from June 3 – 5, 2016. Visit us in Exhibitor Rooms 442 and 443 This year we’ve partnered with Daedalus Audio, WyWires, and ModWright to present an outstanding listening experience. We are proud to showcase the blonde [...]

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GIK Acoustics at AXPONA 2016
March 2, 2016

GIK Acoustics exhibited at AXPONA – Audio Expo North America – at the Westin O’Hare in Chicago from April 15-17. Display Booth in the Volti Lounge We proudly debuted the new Black and White plate options on the Alpha Series. We showcased a variety of color and size options as well as displayed some [...]