Eggboard Matrix 160 pendant light direct

Acoustic lights are the new trend in the lighting industry. Hence, the design does not only concentrates on light and optics only, but also on the sound. Proper lighting is essential for an optimal working environment, as well as the noise level is: the quieter it is, the better one can concentrate and work effectively. However, proper acoustics is not only important in the business area. Rooms, in which it echoes, are by no means comfortable. By using flooring, equipment and furniture, this impression can be minimized and room acoustics can be improved. Thanks to new developments the minimization of noise is now also possible with lights! As illumination used in every room, it is obvious to equip the lighting objects with an additional, sound-absorbing function. On that note, the designer duo Giacobone & Roj has developed the Eggboard Matrix 160 acoustic light for the Italian manufacturer Artemide. It is made of a special sound-absorbing material, whose surface is repeatedly corrugated in sine curves in order to provide optimal functionality. The sound is not thrown back by the PET padded panels of the Eggboard and thus minimizes reverberation. They are covered with fabric, offered in different colors. When positioned about 1m above the heads of speakers or listeners and at a distance of 40-60cm from the ceiling, the best acoustic effect is achieved for the defined area. In addition, Artemide has equipped the Eggboard with high-quality LED technology. Numerous individual LED light points are embedded in the panels are to provide a uniform illumination downwards. The reflectors are rotatable to allow for the illumination of a single workstation or two adjacent ones.