Treating Studio Rooms - pictures added

[stevep]

These hangers are great for the control room... false 703 cloth covered ceiling below.

Thank you for the link to the clouds

[Jason Poulin]

Originally Posted by r0ck1r0ck2

hey that's a great family photo...
but...
they took the picture while the saw was RUNNING??
getting kinda close to his thumb..!
your dad rules..

Yea we're haywire!

We do this stuff everyday in our day jobs (both electricians) so getting close to the blade doesn't make us nervous.


Glad you like the pics! A big part of the project is getting to work with my dad.


more pics soon to come. (we're painting this weekend)


Jason

[Berolzheimer]

Originally Posted by Jason Poulin

Here is a shot from our work in progress.

We're cutting our mini frames for the grill cloth.


it's -20 C here in northern Ontario.



Jason

I don't see any hearing protection in that picture- tutt tutt tutt tutt tutt tutt tutt


Get some now, or in short order all that work you're doing won't make a bit of difference.

[Jason Poulin]

Originally Posted by Berolzheimer

I don't see any hearing protection in that picture- tutt tutt tutt tutt tutt tutt tutt


Get some now, or in short order all that work you're doing won't make a bit of difference.

Actually, I was wearing ear plugs under my tuque). I work in underground mines and I wear them from the second I begin the shift right to the end.

Jason

[Jules]

Rocking photo journal!

[Berolzheimer]

Originally Posted by Jason Poulin

Actually, I was wearing ear plugs under my tuque). I work in underground mines and I wear them from the second I begin the shift right to the end.

Jason

Glad to hear it (pun intended). Now convince your dad.

[Joel DuBay]

Those frames look awesome!

But I am a little affraid of how much they will reflect. In any case, if you are using almost no acoustic treatment now, you are going to make a HUGE improvement. Looks like quite a project, but I nice and useful one at that.

If you need help, please let me/us know! But, it looks like you've got it under control!

Amen!

[Jason Poulin]

Originally Posted by powerjoe

Those frames look awesome!

But I am a little affraid of how much they will reflect. In any case, if you are using almost no acoustic treatment now, you are going to make a HUGE improvement. Looks like quite a project, but I nice and useful one at that.

If you need help, please let me/us know! But, it looks like you've got it under control!

Amen!

We did think of drilling holes (something like 1" to 1 1/2") on the side of the frames. Would that make a significent difference?


Any info is extremely useful!

thanks


Jason

[Joel DuBay]

Originally Posted by Jason Poulin

We did think of drilling holes (something like 1" to 1 1/2") on the side of the frames. Would that make a significent difference?


Any info is extremely useful!

thanks


Jason

Yes, using a hole saw may be the best thing in my opinion. Making your holes as large as possible while maintaining the integrity of the frame is something to keep in mind. Allowing the sides of your panels to absorb sound (breath) as well, will help maintain a good overall acoustical "balance" with your traps.

You might want to consider using a 1/4 inch round over bit on your router for better aesthetics though if making such holes. Just a thought..

I hope that helps. thumbsup

[cajonezzz]

Ballswettia?

Is that near " Sachangenlow"? or is it closer to " Schtinkinutsak" ?



thumbsup thumbsup

[Jason Poulin]

Ok folks,

This has been taking a little longer than expected but how the hell do you find the time to do this when you have a full time day job!!!


So the traps are painted Yeeeey!! and now what lefts is to build the frames that hold the fabric in place. 2 per trap!!


We build one to show.


Here's a shot with the 703 held in place.


Jason

[Jason Poulin]

more traps to finish!!!

[Jason Poulin]

when will it end!!

[Jason Poulin]

so after seeing this,

please remind me that it's worth the effort!





thanks for viewing


more to come soon


Jason

[GPl]

Looking good Jason. I like the look of the blue/with the black fabric. What fabric are you using. Is that burlap? btw, do you happen to know Ray Poise? I noticed you are in Sudbury..... thumbsup

[Jason Poulin]

Originally Posted by GPl

Looking good Jason. I like the look of the blue/with the black fabric. What fabric are you using. Is that burlap? btw, do you happen to know Ray Poise? I noticed you are in Sudbury..... thumbsup

thanks man


as for the fabric, I'll have to get back to you on that.

Ray Poise? I don't think so.


Jason

[Jason Poulin]

sorry for the late reply,

the fabric is regular speaker grill cloth.


It works like a charm! nice stretch to it.





We're mounting these up as we speak. So far the room's sound has changed dramatically. It's really weird to be in there since we were so used to a non focused environment.


The look is sick!! bass traps every single corner, every wall (mid/high absorbers)


wow!


pics soon to come.



Jason


ps: Acoustic treatment really works!! I can already hear the difference.

[Faderjockey]

cool..I need to do some of these..

[JB872]

Originally Posted by Jason Poulin

As for the 703, I'll ask my dad where he got it. He bought 14 bags of 6 x 2X4X2"


Jason

Hi Jason

I live in Toronto and was wondering where you bought the 703 from as well. I'm having a hard time finding it.

[redrue]

I looked for this stuff on the web forever.... Even called Owens Corning
(they were no help.. told me to contact an HVAC contractor)...

But here it is...

http://www.readyacoustics.com/products.php?cat=13

have fun.

Rue

[Glenn Kuras]

Originally Posted by redrue

I looked for this stuff on the web forever.... Even called Owens Corning
(they were no help.. told me to contact an HVAC contractor)...

But here it is...

http://www.readyacoustics.com/products.php?cat=13

have fun.

Rue

Go hear if you are buying over the internet:
http://sensiblesoundsolutions.com/index.php?cPath=21
Great guy to work with..

[drew]

i built my own also, very easy. except i just wrapped the fabric (guilford of maine) around the frames eliminating the need to paint them.

[Jason Poulin]

Painting and building inner frames is a lot more time consuming!!



But, the way they look hanging up is breath taking





Jason

[drew]

but less effective. i drilled holes in the sides of the frames (thanks to Glenn @ GIK Acoustics for the advice) that get covered by the fabric.

[Jason Poulin]

agreed



but to what extent?


looks vs. sound absorbtion (there's a comprimise there) although we also thought about the holes on the sides but we were too aheadi n the ball game to take that step.

They still changed the room's character drastically



Jason

[drew]

i think they look great either way. there's a pic on my site of the ones i made.

[Jason Poulin]

They do look nice.


And so does your discography. Good work

Jason

[drew]

thanks.

i was going to edge mine in maple to go with the rest of the furniture but Glenn suggested drilling the holes and wrapping, so i went that way.

i love these build type threads with pics, thanks for sharing.

[Glenn Kuras]

Originally Posted by Jason Poulin

agreed



but to what extent?


looks vs. sound absorbtion (there's a comprimise there) although we also thought about the holes on the sides but we were too aheadi n the ball game to take that step.

They still changed the room's character drastically



Jason

On a 4 inch panel it will give you something like 50% more absorption if the sides are open..
But with all that said those panels look and I am sure will work great for you.. Great work!!!

Are you going to do a before and after test?


Glenn

[Jason Poulin]

Originally Posted by myfipie

Are you going to do a before and after test?


Glenn

Not for the control room since we already put up the traps but in the tracking room yes.


will post results when done

Jason