Middle Atlantic Nivo 15/16 3 Drop Charcoal Gray - AUNV223DG1CHG

Middle Atlantic AUNV223DG1CHG Nivo Acoustic Ceiling Tile, 3-Inch Drop, Charcoal Gray

Overview

The Middle Atlantic AUNV223DG1CHG is a 2-foot by 2-foot acoustic ceiling tile engineered for conference rooms, classrooms, and AV-integrated spaces where sound control and finished aesthetics both matter. Part of Middle Atlantic's Nivo acoustic ceiling tile system, it fits standard 15/16-inch exposed-tee lay-in grid — the most common commercial suspended ceiling format — making it a direct drop-in for retrofit projects without structural modification. The 3-inch drop profile gives integrators the vertical clearance needed to route cabling or mount in-ceiling speakers and display hardware while keeping the finished ceiling height practical.

Built from PET felt (100% polyester), the AUNV223DG1CHG delivers acoustic absorption suited to boardrooms and huddle spaces where speech intelligibility is critical. The charcoal gray colorway is a practical neutral that reads as intentional design rather than utilitarian filler — important in customer-facing spaces where ceiling finish is part of the room's visual identity.

Key Features

• 2x2 Lay-In Format (15/16" Tee): Sized at 60.33 x 60.33 cm to fit the most prevalent commercial grid standard. No custom cutting, no adapter hardware — drop it into an existing 15/16" exposed-tee grid and you're done. Speeds retrofit installations significantly.
• 3-Inch Drop Profile: The 3-inch (7.6 cm) depth creates a plenum pocket above the tile face. Use that space to route low-voltage cabling, position in-ceiling microphones, or mount small AV components above the finished plane without breaking into the structural ceiling.
• PET Felt Construction (100% Polyester): Polyester felt absorbs mid- and high-frequency sound energy that drives speech intelligibility scores down. In conference rooms running video conferencing systems, better acoustic absorption means the room mic picks up voice, not reverb — reducing DSP processing load and echo cancellation artifacts.
• Charcoal Gray Finish: A dark neutral that pairs cleanly with black AV equipment, recessed fixtures, and dark-frame displays. Specifying a consistent tile color across a campus AV rollout avoids the visual inconsistency that happens when standard white ceiling tile surrounds black speaker grilles and camera bezels.
• Compact Tile Dimensions (2" H x 2" W face profile): The 5.1 x 5.1 cm face profile of the tile surround keeps the visual footprint tight in the grid, maintaining a clean sightline in the finished installation.

Integration and Compatibility

The AUNV223DG1CHG integrates directly into any suspended ceiling system using a standard 15/16-inch exposed-tee lay-in grid — the dominant commercial ceiling standard in North American office, education, and healthcare construction. No proprietary adapter or special grid hardware is required. For Middle Atlantic AV furniture and ceiling tile systems, the Nivo line is designed to work alongside in-ceiling speaker tiles, display mounts, and cable management components from the same ecosystem. When specifying across a multi-room ceiling mount rollout, confirm that your grid tee width matches 15/16-inch — older or international installations may use 9/16-inch tees, which require a different tile variant. Pair with Middle Atlantic's broader AV furniture line for a coordinated rack and ceiling finish specification. For full AV room design guidance, consult a room AV planning resource before finalizing tile selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What ceiling grid size does the AUNV223DG1CHG require?

A: It requires a standard 15/16-inch exposed-tee lay-in grid — the most common commercial suspended ceiling format in North America. It will not fit 9/16-inch narrow-tee grids without a different tile variant.

Q: What is the tile size and drop depth of the AUNV223DG1CHG?

A: The tile covers a 2-foot by 2-foot (60.33 x 60.33 cm) grid opening with a 3-inch (7.6 cm) drop profile, providing clearance above the tile face for cabling or in-ceiling component mounting.

Q: What material is the AUNV223DG1CHG made from?

A: It is constructed from PET felt — 100% polyester — which provides acoustic absorption suited to conference rooms and AV-integrated spaces where speech clarity matters.

Q: Can the AUNV223DG1CHG be used in new construction as well as retrofit projects?

A: Yes. Because it uses the standard 15/16-inch lay-in mounting method, it installs identically in new suspended ceiling grids and in retrofit replacements of existing 2x2 tiles. No structural modification is needed.

Q: Is the charcoal gray color the only finish available in this tile size and drop profile?

A: The AUNV223DG1CHG is specifically the charcoal gray variant of the Nivo 2x2, 3-inch drop tile. Other colorways exist in the Nivo line — verify the specific model number for your required finish before ordering.

James Everett

The detail I keep coming back to on the AUNV223DG1CHG is that 3-inch drop spec — it sounds minor until you're standing on a ladder trying to coil a 25-foot HDMI run above a finished ceiling and realize the standard 1-inch tile gives you nowhere to go. That 3-inch plenum pocket is the difference between a clean install and visible surface conduit.

Technical Highlights:

• 15/16" Lay-In Grid: Fits the dominant North American commercial ceiling standard — no adapter hardware, no custom fab. Drop-in replacement for any existing 2x2 white tile in a standard exposed-tee grid.
• PET Felt (100% Polyester): Polyester felt absorbs acoustic energy in the speech frequency range. In a video conferencing room, that directly reduces reverb that DSP echo cancellers have to fight — cleaner room acoustics means better remote audio quality, not just quieter rooms.
• 3-Inch Profile Depth: 7.6 cm of clearance above the tile face is enough to run low-voltage cabling laterally, position a ceiling mic element, or mount a small wireless access point above the finished plane — all without a bulkhead or surface-mount raceway.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify your grid tee width before ordering — the AUNV223DG1CHG is spec'd for 15/16-inch exposed-tee only. Older buildings and some international installations use 9/16-inch narrow-tee grids, which require a different tile model entirely.
• The charcoal gray finish reads darker than standard white tile in low-light rooms — factor this into your lighting design if you're specifying for spaces where ceiling reflectance affects ambient light levels, such as presentation rooms relying on projector throw.

This tile is the right spec for corporate AV rollouts — specifically multi-room conference center buildouts where the integrator needs a single tile that handles acoustic treatment, provides cabling clearance, and matches the dark-hardware aesthetic of a modern collaboration space without ordering custom fabrication.