HUGE 2X8 FOOT BASS TRAP / BROADBAND ABSORBERS OVERHEAD!
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- Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024
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Welcome to our DIY tutorial on constructing effective ceiling-mounted broadband absorbers for your home studio or sound-treated space! In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to build 2x8 foot bass traps with a substantial 6-inch thickness, utilizing 5/8ths plywood for the frame, perfect for optimizing your room's acoustics when mounted on the ceiling.
Materials Needed:
5/8" Plywood Sheets
Fiberglass or mineral wool insulation (6-inch thick)
Acoustic fabric
Staple gun
Screws and drill
Nail Gun and air compressor
Saw (circular or table saw)
Measuring tape
Safety equipment (gloves, safety glasses, mask)
Ceiling mounting hardware (eye bolts, heavy-duty anchors, chains)
Steps:
1. Measure and Cut Plywood:
Begin by measuring and marking the dimensions for your ceiling-mounted bass traps on the 5/8" plywood sheets. Use a circular or table saw to carefully cut the plywood to the desired size (2x8 feet). You can also have Home Depot cut the sheets into 6 inch strips for more efficient and consistent building.
2. Frame Assembly:
Create a rectangular frame by connecting the cut plywood pieces using nail gun and/or screws and a drill. Ensure the corners are square and the frame is sturdy.
3. Insulation Placement:
Place the 6-inch thick fiberglass or mineral wool insulation within the plywood frame. Ensure a snug fit to maximize absorption capabilities. Trim the insulation if necessary. We used one layer of rock wool comfort board 80 and one layer of rock wool safe'n'sound.
4. Cover with Acoustic Fabric:
Wrap the entire bass trap in acoustic fabric, pulling it taut and stapling it securely to the back of the frame. The fabric should allow sound to pass through while trapping the low-frequency waves effectively.
5. Ceiling Mounting Setup:
Install eye bolts securely into the top of the bass traps. We installed wood strapping into the ceiling joists to provide a strong mounting point for the ceiling eye bolts. We then used locking carabiners to ensure a safe and secure connection between the eye bolts.
6. Ceiling Installation:
Determine the optimal locations on the ceiling for your bass traps, focusing on areas where low-frequency sound tends to accumulate. Use the ihardware to suspend the traps from the ceiling at the desired height.
7. Arrange and Fine-tune:
Experiment with the positioning of your ceiling-mounted bass traps to find the most effective locations. Fine-tune their height and placement to achieve the best balance of sound absorption.
By following these straightforward steps, you can create high-quality, ceiling-mounted 2x8 foot, 6-inch thick bass trap broadband absorbers using 5/8" plywood frames. Elevate the acoustics of your space and enhance your audio recording and listening experience with this adaptable and cost-effective DIY solution! Remember to like, share, and subscribe for more DIY audio treatment tutorials!
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Incredible job Daniel.l had the pleasure of meeting Claudio in December.that is one incredible townhouse.
Thank you Joe! Yes a beautiful house indeed, and Claudio’s an awesome guy and pleasure to talk with. Thanks for watching!
Ehy man, thanks for the tutorial 🤩 can I ask you the exact measurements of the fabric to cover the 2x8 foot panels?
Why mix insulation? Size restraints within the room?
I’m looking at 2x pieces of CB 80 in a 1x4 frame. Would that be good for a bass heavy room? 5 panels on the back wall.
Common build techniques for bass traps include a rigid insulation for the face of the trap and a softer insulation for fill. Some people use rigid Owen’s Corning for the face and regular soft pink Owen’s for the fill, here in Toronto Canada the rockwool is the easier to source product so that’s what I tend to use for my builds. The two different insulation types give you a broader range of absorption. Thanks for watching!
What frequency test results did you get before and after installing the panels?
No tests were done for this client. That is a service we can offer for a fee however this client just wanted a more controlled listening room with smoother low end while he writes at low volumes in the alcove and listens at regular volumes in the seating area. We were both happy with the outcome!
2 questions 1st where are you buying this Rockwool Comfortboard 80 ? 2nd Whats the difference between Rockwool Comfortboard 80 and Comfortbatt 72 ? Please help 🙏🏿