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Gotham N23 5″ Quadratic Diffuser

Name: Gotham N23 5" Quadratic Diffuser
SKU: GOTH
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$249.99

Don’t risk missing results by simply putting random blocks in a series that are not calculated, as that will not give even acoustic diffusion. Make the room sound bigger with TRUE diffusion of high frequencies with our precision-cut, 23-root, two-dimensional Quadratic Diffusor.
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Overview

Our quadratic sound diffuser design – more accurately called a two-dimensional diffuser design – has the advantage of scattering sound across two planes: horizontal (left & right) and vertical (up & down). This two-dimensional scattering broadens the soundscape and makes a room sound larger.

Introducing the Gotham N23 5″ Quadratic Diffuser: wood acoustic diffuser

Many sound diffusers available on the market today are simply random blocks in a series and are not calculated to give TRUE even acoustic diffusion. GIK Acoustics’ Gotham N23 5″ Quadratic Diffuser has a 23-root, calculated quadratic sequence which is machine cut within 120th of a inch. The design and painstaking attention to detail makes each diffuser perfect from the 1st to the 100th.

The striking look of the Gotham N23 5″ Quadratic Diffuser brings with it unparalleled performance: turning damaging reflections into a sonically pleasing diffused sound field, while controlling yet retaining higher frequencies, and making the room sound larger than it is.

Placement Ideas

The Gotham N23 5″ Quadratic Diffuser is an attractive choice for a room where high frequency chaos needs to be controlled but not removed. Our quadratic sound diffuser is best suited to spreading high frequencies out in a room.

In a control room

the Gotham Diffuser can be used on the front and back walls, and rear sidewalls to keep the reverberation better mixed.

In home theater and two-channel audio rooms

the diffusers can be utilized arranged as a wall on the rear or sidewalls, or behind dipole speakers, to round off sharp reflections.

Gotham quadratic diffusers can be wall mounted, free standing or stacked. The Gotham N23 Diffusers are Ideal on the front wall or rear wall of control rooms, or on the rear sidewalls

Specs

Features

23-root quadratic sequence

Made using medium density fibreboard (MDF)

Two sawtooth hangers included

Benefits

Provides true, even diffusion from 1250hz to 9500hz with scattering effects down to 650hz

No glue or destructive adhesive when installing. See “Installation Guide” tab for more.

Enhances any space with beautiful pattern

Finish looks great natural or can be painted to match any decor

Standard Size

17.5″ x 17.5″ x 5.5″

Weight

20 lbs

Usage

Used for controlling and retaining higher frequencies to make the room sound larger than it is.

The GIK Acoutics can also be placed diagonally which alters the aesthetic but maintains the hemispheric dispersion pattern provided by the 2-dimensional design. diffusors are versatile and can also be combined with other treatments to maximize the sound quality and ambiance of any room.

Construction

manufactured using Dixie Plywood GREEN products.

Articles

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Using diffusion and absorption at the same time with GIK Acoustics’ Evolution PolyFusor and Alpha Series acoustic panels. Studio drummer Dylan Wissing (Alicia Keys, John Legend, Drake) of Indie Studio Drummer demonstrates the sonic changes in drum recordings by adding diffusion and absorption: GIK Acoustics’ Evolution PolyFusors and Alpha Series [...]

The Diffusion Dimension Download

Given GIK Acoustics’ entry into the world of two-dimensional diffusion with the Gotham N23 5″ Quadratic Skyline Diffusor and the 2D Alpha Panels, it’s no wonder people have been asking about the differences between one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) diffusion. This article will build on the previous articles, How Diffusion [...]

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Finishes

Thermally fused melamine paper applied to medium density fibreboard (MDF).

Additional Information

Select	Pair, Unit

Gotham N23 5″ Quadratic Diffusors are shipped with two sawtooth hangers for easy wall mounting.

You have your choice of orientation. Gotham N23 5″ Quadratic Diffusors can be placed diagonally which alters the aesthetic but maintains the hemispheric dispersion pattern provided by the 2-dimensional design. The choice is yours.

Our diffusors are versatile and can be combined with other treatments to maximize the sound quality and ambiance of any room. If you’re not sure how the Gotham N23 5″ could enhance your space, we are happy to help. Contact us for free acoustical advice.

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1	Best Sellers
2	242 Acoustic Panel	250	3.625"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate		✓	Air Gap	Eye-hooks	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	24
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4	244 Bass Trap w/FRT with Range Limiter	75 Hz to 400	5.5"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate	✓	✓	Air Gap	Eye-hooks	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	24
5	Monster Bass Trap w/FRT	70	7.7"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate	✓	✓	Air Gap	Eye-hooks	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	24
6	Monster Bass Trap w/FRT with Range Limiter	60 Hz to 400	7.7"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate	✓	✓	Air Gap	Eye-hooks	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	24
7	Tri-Trap Corner Bass Trap©	50		✓	w/ Scatter Plate	✓		n/a	n/a	✓	✓		✓	✓	24	5	n/a
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9	Absorbers
10	Spot Panel	300	2"	✓			✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars			✓	✓	✓	24
11	1" Acoustic Art Panel	400	1"	✓			✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	Custom Artwork
12	2" Acoustic Art Panel	300	2"	✓			✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	Custom Artwork
13	242 Acoustic Art Panel	250	3.625"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate		✓	Air Gap	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	Custom Artwork
14	4" Acoustic Art Panel	85	4"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate	✓	✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	Custom Artwork
15	6" Acoustic Art Panel	70	6"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate	✓	✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	Custom Artwork
16	DecoShapes - 1" Hexagon	400	1"	✓			✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars			✓		✓	24
17	DecoShapes - 2" Hexagon	300	2"	✓				Hard-back				✓		✓	24
18	2" Drop Ceiling Acoustic Panels	300	2"	✓			✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars			✓		✓	24
19	4" Drop Ceiling Acoustic Panels	85	4"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate		✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars			✓		✓	24
20	Soffit Bass Trap	40		✓	w/ Scatter Plate	✓	✓	n/a	n/a				✓	✓	24
21	Scopus Tuned Membrane Bass Trap (T100)	75 Hz – 135		✓	✓	✓	✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars				✓	✓	24	5	15
22	Scopus Tuned MembraneBass Trap (T70)	55 Hz – 100		✓	✓	✓	✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars				✓	✓	24	5	15
23	Scopus Tuned Membrane Bass Trap (T40)	30 Hz – 60		✓	✓	✓	✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars				✓	✓	24	5	15
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25	Diffusers
26	Gotham N23 5" Quadratic Diffuser	650			✓		✓	n/a	Sawtooth bars							1
27	Q7d Diffusor	650			✓		✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars	✓						4
28	GridFusor	1000			✓		✓	n/a	n/a							1
29	Evolution PolyFusor	150		✓	✓	✓	✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars			✓	✓	✓	24	5	n/a
30
31	Alpha Series
32	2A Alpha Series - (Foam-Based)	350	2"	✓	✓		Glue	n/a	n/a							5	3
33	2A Alpha Pro Series	300	2"	✓	✓		✓	Muslin or fabric	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓		✓	24	5	3
34	4A Alpha Pro Series	85	4"	✓	✓	✓	✓	Muslin or fabric	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓		✓	24	5	3
35	6A Alpha Pro Series	70	6"	✓	✓	✓	✓	Muslin or fabric	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓		✓	24	5	3
36	CT Alpha Pro Series Corner Bass Trap	50		✓	✓	✓	✓	n/a	n/a		✓		✓	✓	24	5	3
37
38	Impression Series
39	2" Impression Series - (Foam-Based)	350	2"	✓	✓		Glue	n/a	n/a							5	11
40	2" Impression Pro Series	300	2"	✓	✓		✓	Muslin or fabric	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓		✓	24	5	12
41	4" Impression Pro Series	85	4"	✓	✓	✓	✓	Muslin or fabric	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓		✓	24	5	12
42	6" Impression Pro Series	70	6"	✓	✓	✓	✓	Muslin or fabric	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓		✓	24	5	12
43	CT Impression Pro Series Corner Bass Trap	50		✓	✓	✓	✓	n/a	n/a		✓		✓	✓	24	5	12
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45	Vocal Booths / GOBO's
46	PIB (Portable Isolation Booth)	n/a		✓	✓			Front-plate	Wooden suport, hooks	✓			✓	✓	Upcharge	5	15
47	VISO Booth (Vocal ISOlation Booth)	n/a		✓				Front-plate	Stand extender				✓	✓	1	1	1
48	Freestand Acoustic Panel	200		✓				Covered	Metal feet	✓			✓	✓	24
49	Freestand Bass Trap	100		✓		✓		Covered	Metal feet	✓			✓	✓	24
50	Screen Panel	n/a		✓				Covered	n/a	✓			✓	✓	24

The GIK Difference

There’s a difference between a GIK Acoustics product and all others on the market.

The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office issued utility patent US 9,091,060 for GIK’s unique, proprietary design of its acoustic absorbers. The patent covers the design and construction of GIK Acoustics’ 242 Acoustic Panels, 244 Bass Traps with FlexRange Technology, and Monster Bass Traps with FlexRange Technology.

In addition to our patent, we separate ourselves from other acoustic treatment manufacturers in 6 primary areas

quality

GIK Acoustics products are beyond simple do-it-yourself panels that are found on the market today. We start with only the highest-quality materials that will not sag or leak over time, then we build every panel by hand employing a unique two-frame system.

Unlike other companies who use inexpensive materials, GIK Acoustics panels are crafted with quality insulation material, fabrics and hardwood plywoods. We start with absorptive insulation material that is intended for room acoustics – not cheap mineral wool whose main purpose is to insulate a ship’s engine room.

We then use carefully selected hardwood plywoods – not cheap imports – to construct our frames. The difference and chief advantage is dimensional stability. Crossbanded layers and balanced construction mean that hardwood plywood won’t shrink, swell or warp as much as lumber. To finish our panels we offer an array of fine fabrics – from our standard 9 options to the full line of Guilford of Maine panel fabrics.

GIK Acoustics products are not only Greensafe, but they carry a Class A fire rating which means we continue to provide our clients with the safest most effective products available. The Class A fire rating means that GIK Acoustics treatments have received the highest rating possible under the ASTM E84, a test used by code officials and regulatory agencies in the acceptance of interior finish materials.

Our team of professional builders handcraft each acoustic panel, bass trap and diffusor to exacting standards ensuring the most attractive, effective and dependable products. The difference is our customers are secure in knowing they receive the very best made-to-order acoustic treatments available.

value

Dollar for dollar, GIK Acoustics’ products absorb more sabins (sound) than any other product on the market. We provide our customers the most cost effective solution to make every space sound it’s best.

GIK Acoustics Panels are tested and certified by the Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories (RAL) to provide the most accurate information on the results you can expect when you purchase our products.

Our exceptional cost-to-benefit ratio means our customers do not over-buy or over-treat a room to get results.

Innovation

Over the past 10 years, GIK Acoustics has pioneered a number of acoustic treatments that you can’t find anywhere else. From the Tri-Trap Corner Bass Trap© to our Soffit Bass Trap© to the built in Scatter Plate, GIK continues to innovate.

After a year of research & development, in 2013 we introduced FlexRange Technology – our unique, proprietary system for providing the best in bass trapping and low end absorption.

In 2015 we launched the Alpha Series, a line of acoustic panels and bass traps with a wood face which has a mathematical sequence of slots for one-dimensional scattering / diffusion. The Alpha Series literally changes the face of acoustic panels and bass traps by beautifully combining absorption with diffusion and enhancing any room both aesthetically and acoustically with superior quality, high-performing, and stylish room treatments.

GIK Acoustics is also proud to have launched creative, unique products such as: the multifunctional PIB (Portable Isolation Booth), the decorative and effective Impression Series, and the striking, precise Gotham N23 5″ Quadratic Skyline Diffusor.

We are constantly innovating, so look for more solutions and creative treatments from GIK Acoustics.

Helpful Support Staff

Customer satisfaction is our number one priority at GIK Acoustics.

We start by helping customers determine the best products to treat their space with our free, expert Acoustic Advice. Our well-respected design team has years of experience and are available to provide assistance not only with product selection but product placement within your room.

In addition to providing knowledgeable recommendations, GIK Acoustics maintains contact throughout the order process. Our trained Customer Service team ensures quality, timely delivery and reliability. And our staff is available to help with special needs or custom orders.

The GIK Acoustics difference is we assist with everything from product inquiries to custom orders to delivery notifications to satisfaction follow ups. We guarantee it.

Informative

When it comes to improving the sound quality in a room, many find the science to be overwhelming and the task of DIY’ing acoustic treatments to be daunting. Our solutions are based on the science of acoustics and one of the key dynamics to our success lies in demystifying sound dynamics and room acoustics. We are firm believers in education and our website is full of Educational Articles and Videos. It’s long been our goal to help customers truly understand how sound behaves in a space and the importance and benefits of proper room treatment.

With our blog Acoustics & Audiogeekery, GIK Acoustics aims to explain what you’re hearing and how to improve your audio. Our blog is a resource and a repository of discussions and techniques in the quest to make better audio. Audio is interesting – whether you’re making music, mixing, or simply listening & enjoying – and manipulating technology to solve problems to improve audio is the essence of “audiogeekery.”

Environmental

It’s our commitment to use environmentally safe materials for all our products.We use ECOSE absorption material, eco-friendly wood and we offer customers recycled fabric options as well. Greensafe means GIK Acoustics products are friendlier on air quality, the environment, and your budget.
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