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kannon19 · 20th November 2009

All,
I have lurked the forum for a long time now, and I think I have the basics. I have a question on the number of panels/size of panels. I know there are several threads on similar things, but I have read almost everything I can find and they do not address this specific question.

I have a room that is about 16 feet long, maybe 13-14 feet wide, and the ceiling is about 10 feet high. All panels will have at least 2 inches exposed on the sides (the thickness doesn't matter, 2" will be exposed based on the plans I have for each). All traps will be spaced the appropriate distance from the wall (ie. the distance from wall = thickness of the panel).

I have 36" of mineral wool in 2" x 2' x 4' slats (giving me 18 total). What I am wondering is, what traps should I build?

Here are my thoughts, correct me if I'm wrong:

I am doing at least 4 4" traps and putting a paper element on front (behind the fabric) to reflect some highs and keep the room somewhat live.

I would do 3 more 4" traps with no paper on front to put around the room at different places.

I would then do 4 2" traps to put 2 on the ceiling and 1 on each wall (all for first reflection).

In total:
4 x 4" for corners
3 x 4" for back wall/general absorber
4 x 2" for side/ceiling first reflections

Somebody tell me this is good or bad, please?

PS - I have read the density report, all the stickies here, etc. Basically, everything i can find online before posting this, I've read it.

20th November 2009	#1
kannon19 Gear interested Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MS Posts: 14 Thread Starter	Live Room Traps All, I have lurked the forum for a long time now, and I think I have the basics. I have a question on the number of panels/size of panels. I know there are several threads on similar things, but I have read almost everything I can find and they do not address this specific question. I have a room that is about 16 feet long, maybe 13-14 feet wide, and the ceiling is about 10 feet high. All panels will have at least 2 inches exposed on the sides (the thickness doesn't matter, 2" will be exposed based on the plans I have for each). All traps will be spaced the appropriate distance from the wall (ie. the distance from wall = thickness of the panel). I have 36" of mineral wool in 2" x 2' x 4' slats (giving me 18 total). What I am wondering is, what traps should I build? Here are my thoughts, correct me if I'm wrong: I am doing at least 4 4" traps and putting a paper element on front (behind the fabric) to reflect some highs and keep the room somewhat live. I would do 3 more 4" traps with no paper on front to put around the room at different places. I would then do 4 2" traps to put 2 on the ceiling and 1 on each wall (all for first reflection). In total: 4 x 4" for corners 3 x 4" for back wall/general absorber 4 x 2" for side/ceiling first reflections Somebody tell me this is good or bad, please? PS - I have read the density report, all the stickies here, etc. Basically, everything i can find online before posting this, I've read it.