At Winter NAMM, Auralex Acoustics announced the eco-friendly Sustain Bamboo Sound Diffusor Series of acoustical products, which consists of the WavePrism, WaveLens, QuadraTec, Peak Pyramid Diffusor, and KeyPacs. All pieces are made entirely of bamboo.

These "green" products offer the Auralex's signature longevity and acoustical qualities, along with the acoustical properties of natural bamboo. Bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant in the world and, when placed in the proper climate, can grow up to eight feet a day. Though bamboo has the strength characteristics of traditional hardwoods, it is actually a grass, not a wood, and therefore provides environmental sustainability that traditional hardwoods cannot.

About these bamboo-based products, Eric Smith, founder and president of Auralex Acoustics, says, "As a green alternative to traditional hardwood, Auralex's new Sustain Bamboo Sound Diffusor Series is the perfect addition to any recording / listening space that requires absorption treatment."

The WavePrism eliminates flutter echoes and other acoustical anomalies without removing acoustical energy from the space, according to Auralex. The closed box design configuration of the product disperses sound evenly to create a more consistent listening or recording environment. Moreover, the WavePrism is sized to drop into a suspended ceiling grid or be wall mounted using mechanical fasteners.

The WaveLens' open-boxed design scatters and redirects acoustical energy. The WaveLens can be beneficial in numerous applications as it can create a "large sound" in a small room, as well as optimize existing absorption panels by redirecting the sound energy.

According to Auralex, the QuadraTec's tiered design provides excellent scattering properties, adding a warm, musical character to the dispersed sound. The nested pair offers two diffusion tools that, when used in combination with each other, can result in a more spacious feel in any room. The lightweight design allows QuadraTec diffusors to be placed in suspended ceiling grids or attached to wall surfaces with mechanical fasteners.

The Peak Pyramid Diffusor is optimized to provide high-quality sound diffusion while also doubling as an effective bass trap when filled with absorptive material. These lightweight, sturdy pyramid-shaped diffusors are sized so that they can be easily dropped into a suspended ceiling grid or installed onto wall surfaces using mechanical fasteners.

KeyPacs are magnet-based panels that have the ability to mount to Auralex ProPanels or Studiofoam. Since most rooms are not dedicated to one particular application, these perforated absorption covers allow users to have a more live or dry room without having to reconfigure the entire space. Available in three configurations (9 Hole, Bubble, and Star), KeyPacs can fine tune any absorption treatment to be more effective and create a more acoustically balanced space.

To learn more about the new Auralex the WavePrism, WaveLens, QuadraTec, Peak Pyramid Diffusor, and KeyPacs, visit auralex.com.