Middle Atlantic Nivo 15/16 5 Drop Charcoal Gray - AUNV225DG1CHG

Middle Atlantic AUNV225DG1CHG Nivo Acoustic Ceiling Tile — 2x2, 5-Inch Drop, Charcoal Gray

Overview

The Middle Atlantic AUNV225DG1CHG is a 2' x 2' acoustic ceiling tile from the Nivo line, purpose-built for AV and collaboration spaces where you need to clean up a lay-in grid ceiling without sacrificing acoustics or aesthetics. At a 5-inch drop profile and finished in charcoal gray, it integrates cleanly into standard 15/16" T-bar grid systems — the kind you find in conference rooms, huddle spaces, and open-plan offices that already have commercial ceiling infrastructure in place. The tile body is 100% PET felt polyester, chosen for its sound-absorbing texture and commercial durability.

Key Features

• 2' x 2' Ceiling Tile Footprint (60.33 x 60.33 cm): Matches the most common commercial grid module. Drops straight into an existing lay-in ceiling without custom framing or ceiling modification — swap out a standard tile, drop this in, done.
• 15/16" Layin Mounting: Designed specifically for the industry-standard 15/16" T-bar grid. If your grid is narrower (9/16") or uses a different profile, verify compatibility before ordering — this tile is optimized for the 15/16" system and won't seat correctly on other rail widths.
• 5-Inch Drop Profile: The 5" drop creates enough clearance beneath the ceiling plane to conceal speaker drivers, display mounts, or low-voltage wiring runs while maintaining a clean finished appearance from below. Shallower-drop variants exist in the Nivo line if your plenum clearance is tight.
• PET Felt (100% Polyester) Construction: PET felt is a commercial workhorse material — it handles sound absorption, resists sagging in conditioned spaces, and doesn't shed fibers into sensitive AV equipment the way fiberglass batt can. The polyester composition also means it's cleanable and holds its shape under typical office temperature and humidity swings.
• Charcoal Gray Finish: A neutral dark tone that recedes visually, which is exactly what you want when the ceiling is housing speakers, projectors, or cable trays. Keeps the eye on the room, not the ceiling infrastructure.
• Compact Outer Dimensions (2" H x 2" W body profile): The tile body itself is dimensionally tight outside the drop, which reduces interference with adjacent tiles and grid hardware during installation.

Integration and Compatibility

The AUNV225DG1CHG is part of Middle Atlantic's Nivo acoustic ceiling tile system, designed to pair with the broader Middle Atlantic AV furniture and infrastructure line. It fits into standard commercial lay-in ceiling tile grids using the 15/16" T-bar format. If you're building out a full AV room infrastructure, pair it with compatible Middle Atlantic rack and credenza solutions for a coordinated system. For acoustic planning guidance, consult a room acoustics and AV integration guide to determine tile placement density and drop-profile selection relative to your plenum depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What ceiling grid size does the AUNV225DG1CHG fit?

A: It fits a standard 2' x 2' (60.33 x 60.33 cm) commercial lay-in grid using a 15/16" T-bar mounting rail.

Q: What is the drop depth on the AUNV225DG1CHG?

A: The profile is a 5-inch drop (12.7 cm depth), providing clearance for speakers, cables, or other ceiling-mounted AV components.

Q: What material is the AUNV225DG1CHG made from?

A: The tile is constructed from PET felt — 100% polyester — which provides acoustic absorption and commercial durability without shedding fibers.

Q: Will the AUNV225DG1CHG work with a 9/16" ceiling grid?

A: No. The mounting method is specified for 15/16" layin grids only. A 9/16" T-bar grid requires a different tile variant.

Q: What color is the AUNV225DG1CHG?

A: Charcoal gray — a neutral dark finish that minimizes visual distraction in finished AV and conference room environments.

Karl Wilson

The AUNV225DG1CHG is a straightforward specification call when you're working in a space with a standard 15/16" commercial T-bar grid and you need a 2x2 acoustic tile that handles a 5-inch drop cleanly. PET felt construction is the right material choice here — it absorbs mid-frequency sound reasonably well, doesn't introduce contamination risk near sensitive electronics, and holds its geometry in conditioned office environments better than fiberglass alternatives.

Technical Highlights:

• 5-Inch Drop (12.7 cm): That 5" of plenum clearance is meaningful — enough to route low-voltage cabling or seat a small ceiling speaker driver behind the tile face without compressing the driver or creating a cable management problem above the grid.
• PET Felt (100% Polyester): Polyester felt doesn't off-gas, doesn't shed loose fibers, and tolerates standard HVAC temperature cycling. For rooms with open-frame AV racks below, that matters — fiberglass particles and electronics don't mix well over a 5-year service horizon.
• 15/16" Layin Fit: No additional hardware, no secondary support frame. The tile seats directly into the existing T-bar — installation is a single-person task in most ceiling heights.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify your grid rail width before ordering. The 15/16" spec is the limiting factor — if the building uses 9/16" slotted grid (common in some older commercial retrofits), this tile won't seat correctly and you'll need to source a 9/16" compatible variant from the same Nivo line.
• The 5-inch drop is a fixed profile. If your plenum is tight — say, under 8 inches between the structural deck and the grid — confirm clearance before committing to this depth, especially if HVAC ducts run close to the grid plane.

Best fit: conference rooms and huddle spaces in commercial office buildouts where the AV integrator needs a coordinated acoustic ceiling solution that installs into an existing 15/16" grid without structural modification and presents a clean, dark-neutral finish under projection or ambient lighting conditions.