I called and talked to a MIO rep. The acoutic weave does not have a fire rating. They are simply "paper" He did indicate the tiles could be painted with a fire resistant paint. He did point out that since these are relatively thin panels - the amount of "fuel" (ignitable material) is limited.
They do have fire rated tiles that have a fire rating - for commercial applications - which cost more.
I asked if they had recieved any feedback from studio clients. Since this is a relatively new product, they don't have any real feedback and in fact have not yet recieved any actual "inventory" (they expect inventory this month). They are based in Philly - and did indicate a small local studio does intend to try the product (when they get some inventory).
I'm not convinced that on a limited basis these tiles pose much more risk than egg cartons, moving blankets or many other "sound treatment" options used in home studios. I don't know if trying to paint them with file resistant paint would be worth the extra cost or effort (you would likely have to first paint with a primer/sealant and then paint with fire resitant paint - a lot of cost and effort).
I would not want to cover entire walls with something that is not flame resistant - but for a side of a gobo or a door in a vocal booth - it may be an acceptable risk.
I plan to order a 12 pack (I've spent $30 on plenty of other dumb things) to try. If and when I get them and if this thread still has any life - I'll try to post a user comment.
They do have fire rated tiles that have a fire rating - for commercial applications - which cost more.
I asked if they had recieved any feedback from studio clients. Since this is a relatively new product, they don't have any real feedback and in fact have not yet recieved any actual "inventory" (they expect inventory this month). They are based in Philly - and did indicate a small local studio does intend to try the product (when they get some inventory).
I'm not convinced that on a limited basis these tiles pose much more risk than egg cartons, moving blankets or many other "sound treatment" options used in home studios. I don't know if trying to paint them with file resistant paint would be worth the extra cost or effort (you would likely have to first paint with a primer/sealant and then paint with fire resitant paint - a lot of cost and effort).
I would not want to cover entire walls with something that is not flame resistant - but for a side of a gobo or a door in a vocal booth - it may be an acceptable risk.
I plan to order a 12 pack (I've spent $30 on plenty of other dumb things) to try. If and when I get them and if this thread still has any life - I'll try to post a user comment.