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Post by canadianaudioboi on Apr 12, 2020 2:56:23 GMT
Hi I am canadian audio boi. I would get real traps but its tough where i live (british columbia) which is why my only choice would be primacoustic. I am asking on ethan winer forum and not primacoustic because i think you guys are the best at what you guys do. So my question is, should i get less panels and some thicker, or more panels and less thickness? My budget is 2k, and i have 2 options in mind - 18 of 2' x 4' panels that are 2" thick OR 12 of 2' x 4' panels that are 2" thick PLUS 4 more of same panels but 3" thick One option has 18 panels, other has 16 but some of them are 3" thick My room dimensions are basically 13' by 12' with 8' tall ceiling, I want to be able to produce mix and master so accuracy/transparency is the highest concern. Should I cover most of my walls with the 18 panels or go for some thicker ones and take 16 panels instead? Whats the pros and cons? ![]()    Thanks, I left some photos if that helps with context. |
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Post by canadianaudioboi on Apr 12, 2020 3:03:27 GMT
Hey its canadian audio boi again. Quick question for the audio experts.
I am wondering if there is any acoustic benefit to mounting the panels vs standing them on the ground.
The reason i am asking this is because i do not want to drill in the walls.
I understand that when you mount it you can get the panel closer to ear level. It is also going to sit flush with the wall.
So i am wondering, how much of an acoustic difference does the mounting have?
How much of a difference does the height where the panel is have?
Could I get the same result if i put my panel on a box or something without mounting it, to get it at ear level?
Thank you, Id like some help to understand and get some answers
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Post by canadianaudioboi on Apr 12, 2020 3:07:21 GMT
Hello it is canadian audio boi with a third question. I cannot install anything on the ceiling, as it is a  ceiling and i dont want cancer from abestos. Unfortunately the floor is hard wood. I was wondering if itll help to have a rug or carpet? And if so, where would be the best place for it? And if so, is there a best type of rug as far as material or brand? Accuracy/transparency for mixing/mastering is the biggest concern. Room is 12' x 13' with 8' tall ceiling. Thanks yall |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2020 8:51:23 GMT
You can carpet the whole floor, or mixing area. It will do nothing for bass. It will kill mid and hi freq reflections. (Just basic "soft" carpet will do it). It might sound better or not.
In my room, the reflections from the roof wasn't actually that bad (without anything treatment in it), even if its only 8,5ft tall.
Do you have flutter echo between those two surfaces ?
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Post by Hexspa on Apr 12, 2020 9:12:42 GMT
The minimum for my room is 20 4"-thick and the four vertical walls with fluffy super chunks.
If you're doing music, you want a minimum thickness of 4". Roughly, a 2" panel only satisfies me down to about 250Hz. To go down to 63Hz, you need a panel that's 4x as thick - a doubling in thickness for each octave.
So, if I had it my way today, I'd have at least 20 8"-thick panels with soffits in almost every corner.
That should give you an idea. I'd offer to build you some but now isn't the right time.
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Post by Hexspa on Apr 12, 2020 9:14:57 GMT
Ear-height matters especially for the reflection free zone. For bass traps, it's mostly about where the bass is building up and that might be ear-level or not. You probably don't want the panel flush against the wall. There's virtually no downside to gapping your panels 1x their thickness.
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Post by canadianaudioboi on Apr 13, 2020 0:05:31 GMT
Hello once again this is canadian audio boi looking for some advice.
The only options i have here in canada are primacoustic, and they dont have thicker panels than 3"
It seems that i need much thicker panels to absorb the bass.
So my question is can i sandwich acoustic panels to make 2 panels that are 2" thick into a 4" thick sandwich? (the panels are already made)
Does it make a difference sandwiching panels for thickness vs having one panel that is that thick in the first place?
(btw i dont plan on mounting on wall because i cannot drill)
Thanks!
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Post by Hexspa on Apr 13, 2020 2:25:10 GMT
canadian audio boi, please keep it in one thread.
Thanks
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ceiling and i dont want cancer from abestos.
