John Sayers' Recording Studio Design Forum Archive

I've finished construction on a 10'x14'x8' project studio. Now I'm starting to think about acoustic treatments inside the room.

Question: what are the advantages/disadvantages between using broadband corner absorber (i.e. the 'superchunk' http://www.bobgolds.com/TrapHarder/home.htm) vs. actual bass traps (or heimholz resonators) with a solid or perforated panel in front. I would build both of them in the corners or my room, so that the bass traps/resonators would be broadband.

Does one absorb bass better than the other? I realize that the high frequencies will be reflected more from the 'real' bass traps. At this point I am more worried about bass absorbance, since my room is small. I can always treat for higher frequencies later.

Thanks!

Geoff, I would first download the demo of ETF and play with it (lots of good info on their site, check out the Demo Room links for some education) - then, I would place the speakers and listening position (I can help more on that later), run some tests (you'll need an omni mic for these) and find out what your room REALLY needs;

Generally though, super chunks in all 4 corners, absorption at first reflection points, and a cloud over the mix position and finally a fairly deep broadband at the rear will get you a long way toward flat response... Steve

Thanks, Steve. I don't even have my speakers yet! I was kind of planning on acquiring the home recording PC setup gradually, and for the meantime, this room is a practice room for my band.

I was just asking because I kind of wanted to at least start partially finishing the room. (Floor mouldings, etc.)

I think I'll start with the superchunks in the corners (I can actually do ony three corners, the fourth is very close to a door.) and when I get set up with everything at some point in the future, maybe I will convert some of my treatments.

Thanks!

Almost forgot to ask: Where would I find this EFT demo??

Thanks!

gdgross wrote:Almost forgot to ask: Where would I find this EFT demo??

Thanks!

http://www.etfacoustic.com/download.html

You're welcome;
Andre

Geoff, sorry I forgot the link;

Andre, ya got my back (as usual) - thanks... Steve

Thanks, guys.