Middle Atlantic Nivo 15/16 6 Drop Charcoal Gray - AUNV226DG1CHG

Middle Atlantic AUNV226DG1CHG Nivo Acoustic Ceiling Tile, 6-Inch Drop, Charcoal Gray

Overview

The Middle Atlantic AUNV226DG1CHG is a 2' x 2' acoustic ceiling tile from the Nivo series, engineered for conference rooms, boardrooms, and AV integration projects where cable management depth and acoustic treatment need to coexist in a standard commercial drop ceiling. The tile installs into a 15/16" lay-in grid — the most common suspended ceiling system in commercial buildings — and provides a 6-inch profile drop below the grid plane, creating a clean visual recess for ceiling-mounted devices such as displays, speakers, or AV infrastructure without exposing raw hardware above.

Constructed from 100% polyester PET felt in a charcoal gray finish, the AUNV226DG1CHG pairs acoustic absorption with a professional appearance that blends into contemporary AV and collaborative environments. For integrators specifying acoustic ceiling infrastructure alongside Middle Atlantic AV furniture and rack solutions, this tile fits the same discipline: clean installation, predictable sizing, and commercial-grade materials.

Key Features

• Standard 2' x 2' Footprint (60.33 x 60.33 cm): Drops into any 2x2 commercial suspended ceiling grid without custom cutting or modification. This is the dominant ceiling module size in corporate, government, and education environments — meaning no field adaptation on a typical commercial job.
• 15/16" Lay-In Mounting Method: Designed specifically for the industry-standard 15/16" T-bar grid system. If your ceiling uses a 9/16" narrow-profile grid, this tile is not compatible — confirm grid width before ordering. The lay-in method requires no clips or fasteners for basic installation.
• 6-Inch Drop Profile: The 6" standoff below the grid plane gives you meaningful clearance for ceiling-mounted AV hardware, cable dressing, or structural mounts that need a finished appearance from below. Shallower tiles (2" or 4" profiles) leave less room for hardware; this 6" variant is the right call when device depth or cable radius requirements demand it.
• 100% Polyester PET Felt Construction: PET felt provides passive sound absorption that reduces flutter echo and high-frequency reflections — directly relevant in conference rooms, training spaces, and huddle rooms where speech intelligibility matters. It's also lightweight and resistant to sagging, which is a common failure mode for fiber-based acoustic tiles in humid or variable-temperature plenum environments.
• Charcoal Gray Finish: A neutral dark tone that visually recedes in the ceiling plane, reduces visual distraction from ceiling hardware, and matches common ceiling-mounted AV devices (black speaker grilles, dark projector housings). The AUNV226DG1CHG is the charcoal colorway; other color options exist in the Nivo line if your project spec requires a lighter finish.
• 2" Height Profile (5.1 cm above grid): The tile body sits only 2" above the grid plane, which limits intrusion into the plenum cavity above. In tight plenums where mechanical or electrical runs constrain ceiling depth, this is a real constraint to check against your as-built drawings before installation.

Integration and Compatibility

The AUNV226DG1CHG integrates into standard commercial suspended ceiling infrastructure using a 15/16" lay-in T-bar grid. It is part of Middle Atlantic's Nivo acoustic ceiling tile system, designed for AV and collaboration environments where rack infrastructure, cable pathways, and finished ceiling aesthetics must coexist. Pairing this tile with compatible AV ceiling mounts and rigging hardware from the same ecosystem simplifies coordination between the ceiling finish and the hardware it houses.

For projects specifying acoustic treatment alongside structured cabling or AV integration — conference centers, courtrooms, command centers — this tile works alongside cable management and pathway solutions to deliver a complete ceiling infrastructure. When planning rack and power infrastructure for the same space, reviewing a room AV integration guide helps align ceiling, rack, and power specifications before installation begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What ceiling grid size does the AUNV226DG1CHG require?

A: The AUNV226DG1CHG is designed for a standard 15/16" lay-in T-bar grid — the most common suspended ceiling system in commercial construction. It is not compatible with 9/16" narrow-profile grids. Confirm your grid width before ordering.

Q: What is the tile size and drop depth for the AUNV226DG1CHG?

A: The tile covers a 2' x 2' (60.33 x 60.33 cm) ceiling module and drops 6 inches below the grid plane. The tile body extends 2 inches (5.1 cm) above the grid into the plenum, and the overall width and depth at the grid level are both 2 inches (5.1 cm).

Q: What material is the AUNV226DG1CHG made from?

A: It is constructed from PET felt — 100% polyester — which provides passive acoustic absorption, is lightweight, and resists sagging in commercial plenum environments.

Q: Can the AUNV226DG1CHG be used in a 2' x 4' ceiling grid opening?

A: No. The tile is sized for a 2' x 2' grid module only. For a 2x4 opening you would need two tiles or a different Nivo series SKU sized for that module.

Q: Does the AUNV226DG1CHG come in colors other than charcoal gray?

A: The AUNV226DG1CHG is specifically the charcoal gray variant. The Nivo series includes other color options — check the Middle Atlantic Nivo line for alternative finishes if your project requires a lighter or different tone.

Q: Is the 6-inch drop profile the only option in the AUNV22 family?

A: No. The Nivo line offers multiple drop profiles (the AUNV226 designation indicates the 6-inch drop). If your hardware clearance or aesthetic requirements call for a shallower profile, review other variants in the Nivo series with different drop depths.