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OK so am building some bass traps in a few weeks with a mate, figure we buy rthe material bulk, and some wood, some mesh and get to knocking up a few bass traps as shown in DIY tuts all over the web.
Just wondering what some of you may have tried in the past, materials used? from my research I assume that Corning 703, or 705 fibreglass is the best and cost effecient? any thoughts?
at the moment I am looking at bass traps for the corners of my square room with some smaller sqaure diffusers on the side walls and maybe two in the middle of the back wall
my room looks like the one in the first link except more square and put a set of decks where the back chairs are, and minus the drum kit (sheesh!)
Mate, if you've got a few questions go see Marshall at vinyl warning, as he's already done what your planning. It would well worth your while doing so. He's the one that gave me the link to eathan winter's site.
At less expensive method besides putting in bass traps, which is a very good idea, the simple idea of hanging a few rugs up on the wall, leaving about a one inch gap between the wall and the rug. It will dampen the reflections that you would be currently getting.
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but am thinking i can get outta this reasobly cheapish, and dont really mind...am gonna do it with a mate who wants to do the same so we will try and bulk buy some material and knock a few up over a weekend with the Girls on their sowing machines
tell me with your subby now, have you made adjustments etc..?
(I will get there one day to check it out )
have sorta been thinking treatment first then maybe new monitors 2nd
foundation stepper cheers - will swing past the site
Yeah a few adjustment, more to do with positioning of the speaker in relation to me at the pc. i do want to make a shit load more.
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OK getting desperate here - seems finding Owencornings 705 FRK is as hard as described in many forums all over the world - even the owens corning people here is australia cant sell less than a pallet and the people they recommended i see - didnt even know what 705 was!!@! sheesh!
if anyone has a mate who has done this or if you just know where i can get the 705 3 " batts
^^ Oh dear ! Do you need any glow sticks with that ?
Easy @ Word - 23rd May Opening Night, every saturday
Everything You Want - Fridays @ Lounge Downstairs
OldSkool Hip Hop and Funk - Saturdays @ Red Violin www.myspace.com/djsnowie
Yes i confiscate glow sticks off wankers that think that they are a good idea to take out in public, so after this many years, i have enough to light my studio....WTF!!!!!!! Death to all glow sticks!!
Luko, mate, i'd be interested in the batts as well, but get a price and physical dimensions of a single batt so i know how many i would need for my studio. Cool.
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Everything You Want - Fridays @ Lounge Downstairs
OldSkool Hip Hop and Funk - Saturdays @ Red Violin www.myspace.com/djsnowie
^^ What the fark you working or working it, i've finished next week's work, i'm soooo bored that the word for the day is BOOBIES.......Use in every sentence tits fantastic!
Easy @ Word - 23rd May Opening Night, every saturday
Everything You Want - Fridays @ Lounge Downstairs
OldSkool Hip Hop and Funk - Saturdays @ Red Violin www.myspace.com/djsnowie
great site.. they have got the cool angled gear racks i have been looking for, but smaller cooler looking ones
cheers
but those real traps are expensive for what they are, considering what we will make will be made of exactly the same stuff..and should cost at least half that
for the best introduction to acoustics for the home, great to get your head around soundproofing (not much on stuff like basstraps/studio treatment though)
check it let me know what you reckon... I wrote a lot of it...
"CitySounds2 has been designed to assist residents and industry by providing information on acoustic design in an accessible, interactive format.
Using web design and audio software to create a virtual CBD living space, the program lets you hear real sounds of Melbourne, and learn ways to reduce noise levels entering into your home. "
Yes I have... perfect example of what not to do...
buy a venue with absolutely shit soundproofing, and expect to put on dance parties! nuts
great cuase studies on why venues need eduation before putting the splash into big PA gears
strangely enough i dont have too many issues, largely becuase I just play quieter if thats whats needed... the other big issue being DJs who dont have any respect for the limits in place...
its partly the venues fault for providing and envionrment where the DJ expects to play loud, partly the DJs fault for not being considerate of the situation...
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, if i need any glowsticks i'll come round your hosue and choose one from your collection 
