Middle Atlantic Nivo 9/16 2 Drop Charcoal Gray - AUNV222DG2CHG

Middle Atlantic AUNV222DG2CHG Nivo Acoustic Ceiling Tile — 2x2, 2-Drop, Charcoal Gray

Overview

The Middle Atlantic AUNV222DG2CHG is a 2' x 2' acoustic ceiling tile from the Nivo series, engineered for AV and security integration environments where ambient noise control and clean cable infrastructure matter. Built from 100% polyester PET felt, it fits standard 9/16" exposed-tee layin ceiling grids with a 2-inch drop profile — the format you'll find in most commercial open-ceiling and drop-ceiling installations. If your conference room, operations center, or security monitoring suite has a suspended grid ceiling and you're pairing it with Middle Atlantic AV and rack infrastructure, this tile is a direct, code-free drop-in.

The charcoal gray finish blends with standard commercial ceiling grids and doesn't fight the visual field the way bright white tiles do in dimly lit monitoring environments. It's a detail that matters less on paper and more when you're commissioning a NOC or a corporate boardroom where the ceiling is in the camera's field of view.

Key Features

• 2' x 2' Tile Footprint (60.33 x 60.33 cm): Matches the most common commercial drop-ceiling grid module. No cutting, no custom framing — it drops into an existing 2x2 bay without modification. If your grid is 2x4, you'll need two tiles per bay.
• 9/16" Layin Mounting Method: Designed for the industry-standard 9/16" exposed-tee grid system. That's the default grid spec in the vast majority of US commercial buildings built or renovated in the last 30 years. Confirm your grid bar width before ordering — 15/16" grids require a different tile SKU.
• 2-Inch Drop Profile: The 2" drop keeps the tile face flush with or slightly below the grid plane, maintaining a clean ceiling line. Deeper drop tiles can interfere with ceiling-mounted cameras or speakers — at 2", clearance conflicts are minimal in most standard-height installations.
• PET Felt Construction (100% Polyester): PET felt absorbs mid- and high-frequency sound rather than reflecting it back into the room. In a security operations center or AV-equipped conference room, this reduces echo and improves speech intelligibility — directly relevant for intercom systems, video conferencing endpoints, and two-way audio camera feeds. PET felt is also dimensionally stable and does not sag the way mineral fiber tiles can in humid environments.
• Charcoal Gray Color: A neutral dark tone that recedes visually in most commercial lighting. In rooms with ceiling-mounted displays, projectors, or cameras, a non-reflective dark ceiling surface reduces glare and keeps the eye on the display. It also conceals dust accumulation better than white tiles in high-traffic or HVAC-heavy environments.
• Compact Profile: 2" H x 2" W x 2" D: The 2" depth spec refers to the tile's drop dimension, not bulk. The tile itself is a slim acoustic panel — no additional plenum clearance required beyond what the grid already provides.

Integration & Compatibility

The AUNV222DG2CHG is part of Middle Atlantic's Nivo acoustic ceiling tile system, which is designed to work alongside Middle Atlantic's AV and rack furniture product lines. It is compatible with standard 9/16" exposed-tee suspended ceiling grid systems — the dominant format in commercial offices, boardrooms, and security monitoring environments in North America.

When planning a full installation, pair these tiles with Middle Atlantic's Nivo mounting hardware and any ceiling-mounted AV mounts or camera brackets that attach to the grid structure above. The 2-inch drop profile is specifically relevant if you're co-locating ceiling-mount camera housings or speaker tiles in the same grid run — confirm mounting hardware drop dimensions don't conflict. For rooms requiring full acoustic treatment alongside structured cabling and rack systems, review the broader Middle Atlantic product catalog for coordinated ceiling and rack solutions.

This tile does not include any active electronics, cabling, or mounting hardware beyond the tile itself. It is a passive acoustic and aesthetic component.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What ceiling grid type does the AUNV222DG2CHG fit?

A: The AUNV222DG2CHG is designed for standard 9/16" exposed-tee layin ceiling grids — the most common commercial suspended ceiling format in North America. It will not fit 15/16" grid systems without modification.

Q: What are the tile dimensions?

A: The tile covers a 2' x 2' (60.33 x 60.33 cm) ceiling bay. Its drop profile is 2 inches (5.1 cm). Height and width of the tile body are each 2 inches (5.1 cm).

Q: What is the tile made of?

A: The AUNV222DG2CHG is constructed from PET felt — 100% polyester. This material provides mid- and high-frequency sound absorption and is more resistant to sagging in humid environments than standard mineral fiber ceiling tiles.

Q: Can I use this tile in a 2' x 4' ceiling grid bay?

A: No — this tile is sized for a 2' x 2' bay. A 2x4 bay requires two tiles or a different SKU sized for that module.

Q: Is the AUNV222DG2CHG suitable for use in security operations centers or monitoring rooms?

A: Yes. The charcoal gray finish reduces ceiling glare in monitor-heavy environments, and the PET felt construction absorbs sound to improve speech intelligibility for intercom and two-way audio systems. It is a passive acoustic tile — it contains no electronics.

Q: Does the tile come with mounting hardware or grid clips?

A: The AUNV222DG2CHG is a layin tile — it rests in the grid tee by gravity. No clips or fasteners are required for standard installation. Additional Middle Atlantic Nivo mounting accessories may be available separately for seismic or specialty applications.

Ted Perry

The AUNV222DG2CHG is the detail that integrators skip until they're standing in a finished operations center asking why the room sounds like a parking garage. The 9/16" layin format and 2-inch drop are spec-matched to standard commercial grid, so the physical install is zero-effort — but the PET felt construction is the real reason to specify it over a standard mineral tile in any room with active audio.

Technical Highlights:

• PET Felt (100% Polyester): Absorbs mid- and high-frequency sound energy rather than reflecting it. In rooms with two-way audio cameras, intercom endpoints, or conferencing codecs, this directly improves speech intelligibility and reduces echo artifacts on recordings.
• 9/16" Layin, 2" Drop: The 9/16" tee width is the commercial standard — no grid modification needed. The 2" drop profile keeps the tile face clear of most ceiling-mount camera housings and speaker grilles, avoiding the depth conflicts you get with 4" or 6" drop tiles.
• Charcoal Gray Finish: In monitoring environments with multiple displays, a dark non-reflective ceiling surface eliminates the secondary glare source that white tiles introduce. Small detail, but operators in 24/7 SOC environments notice it on long shifts.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify your grid bar width before ordering. The AUNV222DG2CHG is spec'd for 9/16" tee — if the existing grid is 15/16", this tile won't seat correctly and you'll need a different SKU from the Nivo line.
• This is a 2x2 tile only. Mixed 2x2 and 2x4 bays in the same room will require two separate SKUs; don't assume a 2x4 bay can be covered with one larger tile from this series without confirming availability.

Specify the AUNV222DG2CHG in security operations centers, video conferencing rooms, and AV-integrated boardrooms where ceiling acoustic performance directly affects two-way audio quality — and where the ceiling is visible in camera frame and needs a finish that doesn't fight the display environment.