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Originally Posted by ZuteMan  Long time reader, 1st time poster here. Great thread. Lot's of creative/innovative DIY-ers and incredibly helpful pro contributors. I'm learning and improving as a result. Thanks to all.
I made 4' X 2 ' X 4" broadband absorbers to straddle all four corners of my small mix room. Ceiling is 9 ft. high. I know optimal coverage would be floor to ceiling but I can't do that right now.
QUESTION #1: Is there a "best" height to mount the absorbers?
Also, I made 4' X 2' X 2" broadband absorbers for the "cloud" to be ceiling mounted above my mix position. Everything I've read on here says hang it 2" from the ceiling. My problem is a ceiling fan.
QUESTION #2: Other than removing the ceiling fan, what is the 2nd best alternative and will it be effective?
I'm clear on the placement of the absorbers for the 1st reflection points.
Advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Zute |
In terms of bass absorption, you are best off with the traps all the way to the ceiling, or to the floor, as this will cover not only the wall/wall corner, but also the tri-corner including either the floor or ceiling. Given your ceiling height, however, if you place it either all the way up, or down, you will likely be leaving a bare surface at ear level. If the corners of the room are a good distance from your listening position, (or recording area), place them in the tri-corner. If it is near one of the above mentioned areas, place them so they cover you ear's (or microphone's) reflections.
In regards to the cloud, the air gap would maximize the trap's effectiveness at lower frequencies. Given your situation, I would mount the traps directly to the ceiling... or purchase a down tube extension (most ceiling fans can utilize them) to allow the clearance for the trap. Assuming of course this doesn't create a head bumping problem.