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AcoustiPack™ LITE (APL)

AcoustiPack™ LITE is a cost-effective multi-layer soundproofing materials kit for standard size and small computer cases, including HTPCs and SFF cases. Each pack contains 2 large sheets of sound-proofing materials using our unique 4mm (2-layer) acoustic composite. This material is ideal for fitting within the narrow confines of modern enclosures yet it has superb noise reduction capabilities.See technical details of our materials.

AcoustiPack™ LITE. Image shows the unpacked PC sound-proofing kit, showing 2 thin black sheets of acoustic materials (foam side up). The upper sheet is folded over revealing a white self-adhesive release paper on the underside of the sheet. Image also contains icons reading: new improved acoustic performance, multi-layer and RoHS Compliant.

LITE Overview

Multi-Layer Materials

LITE Packaging

LITE Reviews

AcoustiPack™ FAQs

Overview - AcoustiPack™ LITE

Product Code: APL


What's In the Box?
2-Layer Sheets:	2 (4mm ±10%)
TOTAL Number of Sheets:	2
Product User Instructions:	Included

Pack Dimensions
Sheet Dimensions: (WxD, ±1%)	457 x 431mm (18 x 17")
Total Sheet Area:	0.394m² (4.24ft²)

Other Details
Flammability Certificate:	UL94-V0 (UKAS Accredited)
RoHS Certified	YES

This pack is suitable for:

Small Form Factor PC case, media PC case, Shuttle PC case.

Suitable for any PC, but best suited for:

Standard Tower and Desktop Home PCs
Small NAS and small Home Servers
Media PCs, HTPCs and SFF cases
Case Form Factors: ATX, BTX, DTX. MicroATX, FlexATX

Companion Products

AcoustiPack™ EXTRA Foam Blocks - help to absorb unwanted noise from PC components. Image shows 3 black acoustic foam blocks. Click for more details.

You may also like to consider adding AcoustiPack™ EXTRA Foam Blocks (APExtB) to this kit. This will increase the internal surface area of the acoustic materials, and help to absorb extra acoustic energy inside the PC or server case. More details.

If you require an extra sheet of 3-layer 7mm materials, then you may like to order AcoustiPack™ EXTRA Sheet (APExtS). More details.

NOTE: If you think you'll need more materials than in the LITE pack, and you have the space inside your PC enclosure for a 7mm sheet, then AcoustiPack™ ULTIMATE is a more suitable product.

Alternative Product

An alternative pack if you have a larger PC case would be AcoustiPack™ ULTIMATE (APU) incorporating new 3-layered materials for the ultimate in noise reduction.
More details.

Material Features

These soundproofing materials have been designed to achieve maximum acoustic attenuation over a broad frequency range:

High Transmission Loss

High transmission loss is the composite material’s ability to impede airborne noise.

High Noise Reduction Coefficients

High noise reduction coefficients is the composite material’s ability to absorb airborne sound energy with minimal reflections.

Damping

Damping is the composite material’s ability to attenuate structure-borne vibration on metals and other substrates thereby reducing reradiated noise.

Material Non-Flammability

The individual components of the multi-layer composites used in AcoustiPack™ sound-proofing kits are certified and UL-listed for low flammabilty.

The finished 2- and 3-layer composites (including the adhesives) have also been tested using a vertical burning flame test, and both 4mm and 7mm materials meet class UL94-V0. The acoustic foam material supplied in AcoustiPack™ EXTRA is certified to UL94-HF1.

These low flammability results more than satisfy BS EN 60950-1:2002 ‘Information Technology Equipment - Safety’ section 4.7 with respect to resistance to fire for materials inside fire enclosures.

You may like to check that alternative sound proofing materials also meet these stringent standards!

Multi-Layered Materials in Multi-Layered Materials in AcoustiPack™ LITE

AcoustiPack™ LITE contains 2-layer acoustic materials. Comparative small and large scale acoustic tests with alternative single-layer PC sound-proofing materials demonstrate that AcoustiPack™ multi-layer materials are more effective and safer, whilst still remaining as thin as possible.

2-Layer Materials

2-layer materials. Image shows the construction of the dual-layer soundproofing materials. The upper layer, immediately opposite the noise source, is a layer of semi-open cell dense acoustic foam which provides a low-reflection surface. This upper layer of foam provides some sound attenuation, expecially of higher-frequency sound (>1kHz). The very dense black limp 'plastic' layer at the base of the 2-layer material is directly attached to the substrate. This layer acts as both an acoustic barrier (effectively attenuating the transmission of sound energy through the material) and as a damping layer, reducing vibration in the substrate (usually a thin steel panel in many PCs and server enclosures).

The 2-layer materials in the AcoustiPack™ range of kits are 4mm thick. We manufacture thickness greater than 4mm for OEM and manufacturers, but the thickness in the AcoustiPack™ kits is the thinnest we can produce to facilitiate fitting the materials in small and narrow spaces inside modern PC cases.

Packaging - AcoustiPack™ LITE

The AcoustiPack™ product range have been designed to be shipped to the end-customer without the need for extra packaging. The individual product packaging is not printed on one side, and is strong enough to withstand normal handling during transit. The cardboard has a min recycled content of 35%.

Individual Product Packaging Information:	APL x1

Pack Weight:	1.2Kg (2.64lbs)
Pack External Dimensions: (WxDxH)	470 x 445 x 15mm (18.5 x 17.5 x 0.6")

Multiple Products Packaging Information:	APL x12

Quantity per Shipping Box:	12
Shipping Box Weight:	14.4Kg (31.7lbs)
Shipping Box External Dimensions: (WxDxH)	480 x 460 x 220mm (18.9 x 18.1 x 8.7")

Distributor & Reseller Information:	AcoustiPack™ LITE

Product Bar Code: (EAN-13)	5060087740317

Reviews - AcoustiPack™ LITE

This is a new product, so unfortunately there are no reviews yet.

This kit was launched, along with AcoustiPack™ LITE and EXTRA (Sheet and Blocks) in mid-June 2008 firstly in the USA and Canada.

We are actively looking for quality, well-respected IT review sites and magazines to test and give their honest opinion about our new and improved soundproofing materials. Please let us know if you are interested in reviewing these products or you know of a high-quality PC review magazine or website that may be willing to give these products a thorough review. Please contact us via our website here to request samples for review.

For reviews of previous AcoustiPack™ kits (called Deluxe, Standard & SFF) please see the www.acoustiproducts.com website.

AcoustiPack™ FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Will adding or using acoustic materials inside my computer case affect the temperature? (www.acoustiproducts.com)
Why does the system (and component) temperature sometimes fall? (www.acoustiproducts.com)
Why does the system (and component) temperature sometimes rise? (www.acoustiproducts.com)
Should I, and how can I observe the temperature of my computer and CPU? (www.acoustiproducts.com)
Can I adhere the acoustic materials to non-metal and other smooth surfaces? (www.acoustiproducts.com)
Can I use acoustic materials directly against hard disks, or to help with vibrational noise from hard disk drives? (www.acoustiproducts.com)
Can I apply the acoustic composite materials without the self-adhesive backing? (www.acoustiproducts.com)
Is the soundproofing foam conductive? Can I use it right against the underside of the PC motherboard? (www.acoustiproducts.com)
What is RoHS? (www.acoustiproducts.com)
What is WEEE? (www.acoustiproducts.com)

Please take care to read the installation recommendations before installing this product. These materials are installed at the installer's own risk.

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Availability

Where can I buy the AcoustiPack™ LITE?

NORTH AMERICA

USA & Canada (Distributed by QuietPC USA)

Features & Benefits

Cost-effective solution for HTPCs, SFF and smaller up to standard sized modern PC cases
Enough materials for a typical case covering the case side panel (door) opposite the motherboard, and case inside roof and floor
Materials in this pack are only 4mm thick - and may even fit behind the motherboard (without touching PCB components)
Thoroughly tested to meet UL94-V0 flammability standards for IT equipment
More effective than alternatives, especially single-layer materials of lower density
Does not caused internal temperatures in your PC to change significantly, when fitted correctly
Fitting recommendations included with every kit

Fitting Recommendations

A computer case can be fitted from start to finish within about 30-45 minutes depending on the complexity of the case.

AcoustiPack™ User Instructions. Click to download.

Fitting recommendations are supplied in the User Instructions with the pack, and are available for download here: AcoustiPack™ User Instructions (90Kb)

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