Auralex ELiTE Custom Fabric System Reference Guide - Manual (Page 2)

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CustomInstaller ReferenceGuide
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THE ELiTE ADVANTAGE
The ELiTE Custom Fabric System (CFS) offers your client the finest acoustical treatments for all critical listening
environments. Each installation is custom designed to meet the needs of the end user, both acoustically and aesthetically. This
section will take you through the entire process of quoting, selling, ordering, and coordinating the installation of the ELiTE-CFS.
Always feel free to call or email us at
[email protected] with any questions you may have along the way. We have a full
staff of Acoustical Engineers and Product Specialists who are ready to handle any questions about our entire product line.
THE ELiTE SYSTEM
This system is designed to meet the needs of the discerning customer who wants the best of both worlds; sonic perfection
AND an elegant appearance. Each installation is designed from the ground up by Auralex Engineers. The finished look is a
smooth fabric surface, usually from floor to ceiling, and will often have 45° angles in at least two of the corners, to incorporate bass
trapping. The acoustical components of the system are all hidden behind the fabric, and include:
Absorption - 1” to 4” Commercial-grade SonoFiber™ has superior performance than other commonly used materials and is
cleaner and easier to install. Fire-rated Class A with a Flame Spread index of 10 and a Smoke Developed index of 20.
Diffusion - Proprietary Auralex diffusion products, including DST-R, a lightweight EPS panel installed in an array to provide
smooth, flutter-free reflection of higher frequencies. Fire rated Class A.
Bass Trapping - Many different types of materials are used to build custom bass traps. Sonofiber, fiberglass and Auralex
Mega LENRDs are all chosen depending on needs.
The ELiTE fabric retention channel provides secure mounting of fabric, a clean finished appearance and allows for fabric
replacement. It is extremely versatile, and adapts to a wide variety of installation scenarios such as inside corners, outside corners,
two tone walls, multiple segments, 45° angles, and even curves.
Finally, the fabric itself. Fabric choice is the most important decision made when it comes to overall look and performance.
Auralex uses many fabric manufacturers like Guilford of Maine, Burch, Mayer, Rosebrand and Knoll. Auralex has the ability to use
fabric from other sources as long as the acoustic needs are addressed during selection. The Auralex project management team
will assist you or the interior designer in this process.
The ELiTE-CFS by Auralex is offered as a turnkey system. Once all materials are specified, they are delivered to the dealer
or jobsite together. When the installers arrive, everything they need is onsite, ensuring a timely installation and minimizing any
disruption to other contractors. The engineering will be based on the unique details of the room, the audio equipment to be used,
and the customer’s personal taste. The goal is create the perfect listening environment for the anticipated use, be it audiophile,
cinema, studio, conference room, house of worship, or other application. The dealer plays a limited, but very crucial, role in this
process. The details of the dealer’s responsibilities are found on pages 4-5 in this guide.
ELiTE Custom Fabric System ™ (CFS)
Engineered Listening Environment