Middle Atlantic Nivo 9/16 6 Drop Charcoal Gray - AUNV226DG2CHG

Middle Atlantic AUNV226DG2CHG Nivo Acoustic Ceiling Tile — 9/16" Layin, 6" Drop, Charcoal Gray

The Middle Atlantic AUNV226DG2CHG is a 2'×2' acoustic ceiling tile designed for the Nivo drop-tile system, finished in charcoal gray PET felt with a 6-inch drop profile. It installs into standard 9/16" layin grid ceilings — the grid type found in the vast majority of commercial conference rooms, open-plan offices, and AV-equipped collaboration spaces — making it a direct fit for retrofit and new-construction AV infrastructure projects alike. If you're routing cables or concealing AV equipment above a suspended ceiling while keeping the room acoustically clean and visually consistent, this tile addresses both requirements in a single component. Explore the broader Middle Atlantic AV infrastructure catalog for complementary rack, cable management, and mounting solutions.

Key Features

• 9/16" Layin Mounting Method: Drops directly into the most common North American suspended ceiling grid standard — no special grid adapter or custom framework required. That means faster install on retrofit projects and no grid replacement cost when updating an existing conference room or classroom.
• 6-Inch Drop Profile: The 6" (15.2 cm) depth gives you meaningful plenum clearance above the tile surface. For AV integrators, that translates to usable space for cable routing, conduit bends, or small above-ceiling device placement without crowding the tile itself.
• 2'×2' Format (60.33 × 60.33 cm): Matches the industry-standard 24"×24" ceiling tile module. Drops into existing grid layouts without cutting or custom sizing in a code-compliant 2'×2' bay — critical when you're working in occupied spaces where minimizing disruption matters.
• PET Felt Construction (100% Polyester): The tile surface material is 100% PET felt, a dense textile that absorbs mid- and high-frequency reflections. In presentation rooms and video conferencing suites, that absorption reduces flutter echo and background reverberation — directly improving speech intelligibility on calls and in-room audio quality without a separate acoustic treatment project.
• Charcoal Gray Finish: Charcoal gray blends with standard commercial ceiling aesthetics and is a practical choice for rooms where ceiling-mounted cameras, microphones, or speakers need to recede visually. It avoids the clinical white-tile look that draws attention to equipment.
• Slim 2"×2" Face Tile Profile (5.1 × 5.1 cm): The face tile itself presents a low-profile 2"×2" footprint at the ceiling plane, keeping the visual interruption to the ceiling grid minimal while the 6" depth works above.

Integration and Compatibility

The AUNV226DG2CHG is built for the Middle Atlantic Nivo acoustic ceiling tile system. It is compatible with standard 9/16" exposed-tee layin ceiling grids — the grid type specified by Armstrong, USG, and most commercial grid manufacturers for 2'×2' tile bays. Before ordering, confirm your grid tee width: 9/16" is the standard narrow-profile exposed tee; if your project uses a 15/16" or screw-slot grid, a different Nivo variant is required. This tile is designed for interior commercial environments. It is not rated for exterior, high-humidity, or cleanroom use. For projects pairing ceiling-mounted AV devices with ceiling mounts and brackets, verify the load path — the Nivo tile provides acoustic and aesthetic coverage, not structural support for device loads. Device weight must be transferred to the grid or structure above, not to the tile. For broader AV rack and infrastructure planning, the AV furniture and technical furniture category covers complementary Middle Atlantic components. If you're specifying acoustic treatment as part of a video conferencing room build, pairing this tile with appropriate ceiling-mounted microphone and camera positioning will yield the best combined audio and video results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What ceiling grid type does the AUNV226DG2CHG fit?

A: The AUNV226DG2CHG uses a 9/16" layin mounting method, which is compatible with standard 9/16" exposed-tee suspended ceiling grids — the most common commercial grid profile in North America. It is not designed for 15/16" grid systems.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of this tile?

A: The ceiling tile bay size is 2'×2' (60.33×60.33 cm). The face tile profile is 2"×2" (5.1×5.1 cm) and the drop depth is 6 inches (15.2 cm).

Q: What is the tile made of?

A: The AUNV226DG2CHG is constructed from PET felt — 100% polyester — which provides acoustic absorption to reduce reflections and reverberation in commercial AV and conferencing environments.

Q: Can this tile support the weight of ceiling-mounted AV devices?

A: No. The Nivo tile provides acoustic and aesthetic coverage only. Any ceiling-mounted device loads — cameras, microphones, speakers — must be transferred to the ceiling grid structure or building structure above, not to the tile itself.

Q: Is this tile suitable for outdoor or high-humidity environments?

A: No. The AUNV226DG2CHG is designed for interior commercial environments. It is not rated for outdoor, high-humidity, or wet-area installation.

Q: What color is the AUNV226DG2CHG?

A: Charcoal gray — a neutral dark finish that integrates with standard commercial ceiling aesthetics and helps ceiling-mounted AV equipment recede visually into the ceiling plane.

Jerry Tildsen

The spec that drives the AUNV226DG2CHG's fit in commercial AV work is the 9/16" layin mounting method — that grid standard is installed in the overwhelming majority of commercial conference rooms and open-plan spaces I see on integration jobs, which means this tile drops in without a grid change order or a conversation with the facilities team about grid replacement. The 6-inch drop profile also gives you real above-ceiling working depth, not just a nominal clearance number.

Technical Highlights:

• 6" Drop Depth: 15.2 cm of plenum clearance is enough to route standard low-voltage cable runs and make conduit bends without crowding — useful when you're pulling cable to ceiling-mounted cameras or microphone arrays above the tile.
• PET Felt (100% Polyester): Dense textile construction absorbs mid- and high-frequency reflections. In video conferencing rooms, this directly improves speech intelligibility — less flutter echo means cleaner audio pickup for ceiling-mounted mics and better call quality without a separate acoustic treatment line item.
• 2'×2' Format: The 60.33×60.33 cm tile matches the standard commercial ceiling module exactly — no field cutting, no custom sizing, no wasted material on a retrofit that needs to match the surrounding ceiling plane.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm grid tee width before ordering: 9/16" is the correct spec for standard narrow-profile exposed-tee grids, but older or non-standard installations sometimes use 15/16" tees — ordering the wrong variant means a return trip.
• The tile carries no device load. If you're mounting a camera, speaker, or microphone above this tile location, the hardware mount must attach to the grid structure or building framing — the tile itself is not a structural component and should not be loaded.

The AUNV226DG2CHG is the right spec for conference room and collaboration space builds where you need acoustic treatment, a clean ceiling aesthetic for ceiling-mounted AV devices, and compatibility with standard commercial layin grid — all without a custom installation requirement.