ISODAMP Acoustic Interface Pads (Essential, Super, Ultimate)

Isodamps are high-tech Acoustic Interface Pads (AIPs) designed to dampen and absorb distortion vibration energy. They are designed for use on or between object surfaces for example between speaker cabinets and supports. They are effective in reducing and isolating distortion vibration while providing solid coupling between surfaces.

General Description:

Sorbogel is a space age gel-like polymer with innovative state-of-the art acoustic characteristics. Although it is a solid, Sorbogel contains quasi-liquid properties enabling high acoustic damping and energy absorption. When vibration is present in an object, Sorbogel reduces vibration energy by dampening, isolating, then dissipating the energy into heat. Sorbogel also dampens vibration throughout a broad frequency range. Sorbogel's unique protective properties make it ideal for improved stability and safety without the worry of damage to wood or other surfaces.

Usage Application Summary:

  1. Dampens and absorbs vibration energy from any surface primarily speaker enclosures.
  2. Isolates vibration from traveling between objects or speakers.
  3. Provides solid coupling between surfaces and parts such as between speaker cabinets and stands, supports, or shelves.
  4. Improves stability and safety by eliminating sliding, tipping and accidental movement.
  5. Gels around small objects creating a flat surface for added security and stability.**
  6. Eliminates the need for destructive spikes which causes destruction to wood, soft tile, linoleum and other flooring surfaces.
  7. Protects surfaces and finishes.
  8. Ideal for studio consoles, and monitors.
  9. Also ideal for bookshelf speakers, and satellites.
  10. Universal adapter; Can be used to fasten, secure and adapt different types and brands of speaker supports, various surfaces, and stands to most speaker types.

Specifications:

Product: KTS AIP (Acoustic Interface Pad)
Model: Isodamp, Ultimate(3/8), Super(1/4), Essential(1/8)
Material: Sorbogel Elastomer Adhesive Level: Medium to High Strength, non-destructive
Length & Width: Various, Reference Sizing Procedure
Color: Dark Black, Non-translucent
Durometer Hardness: Shore 00, 45
Tensile Strength: 100 Pounds per Square Inch
Absorption Efficiency: 60.8 % Specific Damping: 74 %
Density: 80 Pounds per cubic foot (lb./ft3)

Installation Instructions:

  1. Remove AIPs from bag carefully.
  2. With protective sheet still on AIP surfaces, position each pad on the supporting surface where the object (speaker) will be placed. This is to make sure the AIPs are properly sized.
  3. Remove protective sheet from one side of the first AIP to be installed.
  4. Center the AIP over the supporting surface.
  5. Align the most visible edge of the supporting surface first. With a light force slowly roll or apply the AIP to the surface as if you were applying a bumper sticker. Beginning with the visible edge and smooth towards the opposite edge.
  6. Using a light force, press the AIP onto the surface. The top protective sheet should still be in place.
  7. When the pad is secured to the supporting surface, start with a corner and peel off the top protective sheet slowly.
  8. You are now ready to position the speaker or object. Simply center the speaker or object over the AIP and slowly connect it to the AIP. Secure the object or speaker by applying a light force to the top of the speaker. Over time the weight of the speaker will increase the coupling effect of the AIP.
  9. Installation Complete. Repeat steps 2 thru 8 for other AIP.