Limited Edition White Melamine Subway Acoustic Studio Foam Treatment 24 Tile Pack

The Advanced Acoustics Limited Edition White Melamine Subway Acoustic Studio Foam Tile is a 50mm open-cell melamine acoustic foam tile with a bevelled edge profile, produced in a 150 × 300mm subway format. The tile achieves NRC 0.88, providing high-performance broadband absorption across the mid and high frequency range — the frequencies most responsible for flutter echo, comb filtering, and reverberation in recording and listening environments. Each pack contains 24 tiles, covering 1.08m² (approximately 12ft²) of wall or ceiling surface.

The subway format — 150mm wide by 300mm long, with a bevel cut on all four sides — allows the tiles to be arranged in multiple layout patterns including herringbone, brick-bond, ashlar, monolithic, and parquet. The white melamine finish is a limited edition colourway, produced in restricted runs. Melamine foam is an open-cell reticulated foam with a fine cell structure (130–200ppi), providing effective sound absorption without the surface irregularities of profiled foam. The material is self-coloured throughout — the white finish is inherent to the melamine foam, not a surface coating.

Applications

Recording studios and control rooms — flutter echo and reverberation control. Flutter echo between parallel reflective surfaces is the primary acoustic problem in untreated recording and control room environments. The 50mm melamine tile at NRC 0.88 provides effective broadband absorption across the mid and high frequency range, reducing flutter echo and shortening reverberation time to levels appropriate for critical listening and recording. Install on the primary reflection points — side walls, rear wall, and ceiling — to achieve even absorption coverage throughout the room. The subway format and white finish allow the acoustic treatment to be integrated into the room design rather than applied as a purely functional element.

Home studios and podcast recording spaces. In smaller rooms, untreated parallel surfaces create a reverberant, coloured sound that is picked up by microphones alongside the source signal, reducing recording clarity and requiring additional post-processing to correct. The 50mm melamine tile provides sufficient absorption depth to control mid and high frequency reverberation in typical home studio dimensions. The white finish suits home studio environments where a clean, contemporary aesthetic is preferred over the standard charcoal or grey foam typically available.

Vocal booths and isolation rooms. Vocal booths require effective high-frequency absorption to prevent the tight, boxy sound caused by excessive reflections in a small enclosed space. The NRC 0.88 performance of the 50mm melamine tile provides effective absorption at the frequencies most critical for vocal recording — 1kHz and above — reducing the coloration introduced by room reflections and producing a cleaner, drier vocal capture. The bevelled subway format provides a more refined finish than standard wedge or pyramid foam in a vocal booth environment.

Mixing and mastering rooms — critical listening environments. Accurate monitoring in a mixing or mastering environment requires a controlled acoustic environment with consistent, predictable reverberation characteristics. The 50mm melamine tile provides effective broadband absorption to reduce the influence of room reflections on the monitoring position, improving the accuracy of the listening environment. The white finish suits the clean, professional aesthetic typical of dedicated mixing and mastering facilities.

Rehearsal rooms and live rooms. Rehearsal rooms and live recording rooms benefit from controlled reverberation to reduce the build-up of reflected sound energy that makes it difficult for musicians to hear each other clearly. The 50mm melamine tile provides effective absorption at the frequencies most responsible for this build-up, reducing reverberation time and improving the acoustic environment for performance and rehearsal. The subway format allows tiles to be arranged in visually coherent patterns across large wall areas.

Product Benefits

NRC 0.88 — high-performance broadband absorption. The 50mm melamine foam core achieves NRC 0.88, providing effective absorption across the mid and high frequency range critical for studio and listening room acoustic treatment. The fine open-cell structure of melamine foam provides efficient sound absorption without requiring the surface profiling of standard polyurethane foam — the flat bevelled surface absorbs effectively while maintaining a clean, refined appearance.

Melamine foam — superior acoustic and physical properties. Melamine foam is an open-cell foam with significantly better dimensional stability and chemical resistance than standard polyurethane acoustic foam. It is resistant to hydrolysis, alcohols, hydrocarbons, most organic solvents, and dilute acids and bases, with a continuous service temperature of 150°C. These properties make it appropriate for a wider range of installation environments and ensure long-term performance without degradation.

Fully fire rated — suitable for commercial and residential use. The melamine foam carries comprehensive fire classifications meeting the requirements for installation in commercial recording studios, broadcast facilities, public buildings, and residential environments. Class 0 to BS 476 is the highest UK fire classification for surface spread of flame, meeting the requirements for commercial fit-out in the UK.

Subway format with bevel cut — multiple layout options. The 150 × 300mm subway format with bevel cut on all four sides allows the tiles to be arranged in herringbone, brick-bond, ashlar, monolithic, and parquet patterns. The bevel cut creates a defined joint line between tiles, giving the installation a finished, intentional appearance rather than the abutted-edge look of standard square foam tiles. The 2:1 aspect ratio of the subway format provides more layout flexibility than square tiles of equivalent area.

Limited edition white finish — restricted production run. The white melamine colourway is produced in limited runs and is not a standard catalogue item. The white finish is inherent to the melamine foam material — it is not a surface coating or paint — and is consistent throughout the depth of the tile. Stock availability is subject to production run quantities; this colourway is not guaranteed to be restocked once current stock is exhausted.

24 tiles per pack — 1.08m² coverage. Each pack contains 24 tiles at 150 × 300mm, providing 1.08m² (approximately 12ft²) of coverage. For a typical home studio or control room treatment, multiple packs will be required to achieve adequate coverage of the primary reflection points. Calculate the total wall and ceiling area to be treated before ordering to ensure sufficient stock is purchased from the same production run — colour consistency between production runs cannot be guaranteed for limited edition colourways.

Installation

Plan the tile layout before beginning installation. Sketch the intended pattern on paper — herringbone, brick-bond, ashlar, monolithic, or parquet — and mark the layout on the wall or ceiling surface using pencil, masking tape, or a laser level. Distribute tiles evenly across the treatment area rather than concentrating them in a single large cluster; even distribution provides more consistent absorption coverage across the room.

Apply Advanced Acoustics Contact Adhesive to both the back of the tile and the mounting surface. Apply a band of adhesive around the perimeter of the tile and 50–75% coverage of the remaining surface area; repeat the equivalent coverage on the wall. Allow the adhesive to become touch-dry before bringing the surfaces together — contact adhesive bonds on contact, so position the tile carefully before pressing it to the wall. Avoid overspray onto the tile face or surrounding wall surface; use masking tape on the wall to protect adjacent areas. If adhesive webbing contacts the tile face, allow it to dry fully before attempting to remove it — in most cases it can be peeled away cleanly once dry.

The adhesive is solvent-based. Ensure adequate ventilation throughout the installation — keep doors and windows open. Do not install in an unventilated space.

For a temporary or demountable installation, mount tiles onto 6mm MDF or plywood sheet to create panels, then hang the panels using D-rings and picture hooks. For ceiling-mounted panels, use four mirror plates per panel. This approach allows panels to be removed and repositioned without damage to the wall or ceiling surface.

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