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#1905262 - 03/07/08 12:52 PM Ethan, please help with my "redneck" bass traps.
antstone1
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Hey all,

First, here is a rough idea of the size and shape of my room. Note the drawing is not done to scale.

I built what I call the "redneck" bass trap (because it's not much to look at) pictured below. Basically a 2'x4'x4" panel on a stand with bags of insulation filling in the gaps. The insulation is the kind made out of newspaper.

I'm also going to finish these corners with the redneck traps.

I have these going on to my right and left. Basically a 2'x4'x2" panel hanging on the wall.

I have this going on above my mix position. Basically a 2'x4'x2" panel.

And finally I have these going on right behind me. Basically 2 2'x4'x4" panels right next to eachother.


So basically, my questions are these:

1)Based on the photos what would you all suggest I add to this set up acoustically.

2)What would you all suggest I do above this weird area where the door is picture below.


Thanks for the help guys!

Anthony
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#1905703 - 03/08/08 08:57 AM Re: Ethan, please help with my "redneck" bass traps. [Re: antstone1]
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 Originally Posted By: antstone1
1)Based on the photos what would you all suggest I add to this set up acoustically.

I dunno, looks good to me.

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2)What would you all suggest I do above this weird area where the door is picture below.

Traps mounted flat on a wall or on a door near a corner work almost as well as straddling a corner. Whatever you can fit, cram it in!

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#1905747 - 03/08/08 10:28 AM Re: Ethan, please help with my "redneck" bass traps. [Re: Ethan Winer]
antstone1
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Hey thanks Ethan! Your forum and websites have greatly helped me.

I just had one more question. I was thinking about building some 4" or 6" panels for that wierd corner by the door, however, do you think I could get away with opening up a couple of bags of that newspaper insulation that I used for my bass traps and fit it into a panel instead of the using the solid pieces of fiberglass?

I only ask because I can get those bags for $10 at my local Home Depot as opposed to ordering fiberglass online and paying shipping costs.

Thanks in advance!!
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#1906705 - 03/10/08 12:18 PM Re: Ethan, please help with my "redneck" bass traps. [Re: antstone1]
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I never tested newspapers so I can't comment knowledgeably. But the key, as you know, is as much "insulation type stuff" as possible straddling or at least near corners.
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