Density vs. Thickness

[dylacmac]

Hey everybody

I recently bought a low budget recording setup for my band with some advice from these forums. Now I am looking to take the next step and make the room sound decent.

I have a good supplier of mineral wool, but only in 8lb/cuft density. From what I have read here, most people are doing 4 or more inches for bass trapping, and 2 inches for broadband trapping, but at much lower densities. Is this denser material still useful for acoustic insulation? If so, how should I adjust thickness accordingly?

Thanks,
Dylan

[Glenn Kuras]

Originally Posted by dylacmac

Hey everybody

I recently bought a low budget recording setup for my band with some advice from these forums. Now I am looking to take the next step and make the room sound decent.

I have a good supplier of mineral wool, but only in 8lb/cuft density. From what I have read here, most people are doing 4 or more inches for bass trapping, and 2 inches for broadband trapping, but at much lower densities. Is this denser material still useful for acoustic insulation? If so, how should I adjust thickness accordingly?

Thanks,
Dylan

8 pound is going to work just fine up to around 6". If you are filling the corner I would though use 4 pound.
Bottom line, your fine.

[Dyami]

Glenn,
I just wanted to tell you your awesome

[Glenn Kuras]

Originally Posted by Dyami

Glenn,
I just wanted to tell you your awesome

I already knew that!!!!!! I kid I kid. Thanks man and have great new year