My DIY Acoustics Project...pics

Psyentific · 18th May 2007, 05:40 PM

I actually started this thread on Ethan Winer's forum and don't feel like posting everything twice. I am updating the thread every time I make progress. I'm installing bass traps and broadband absorbers. So, incase anyone is interested in checking it out here's the link.

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Chris Nighman · 18th May 2007, 06:59 PM

Those look great in the blacklight.

StevieRaveOn · 18th May 2007, 08:50 PM

Awesome, thanks for posting... I'm going to be starting this adventure in a month or so, so I'm really digging seeing the as-you-go stuff.

You mentioned a frameless design on the other forum... I've heard people talk about this, but I haven't seen any usage plans, like how would you hang a frameless panel? Well, besides just screwing through it and having a washer so it doesn't pull through? I'd like to ditch the wood frames on most of them if I can, but still not have the screws on the outside face.

I've tried to look around, but I haven't come up with much for that, I'm sure I'm just missing a certain search term...

Thanks again, peace.

Psyentific · 18th May 2007, 09:11 PM

Check out this thread. I posted a reply to this guy with a picture sequence on building and hanging the frameless panels. I decided against this method because I wanted my panels to look tight and sharp. Especially after I got the minwool in the mail I noticed how difficult it would be to get a professional look with this method. The panels are not rigid, they are very fragile and can break in half very easily. Hope this helps.

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StevieRaveOn · 18th May 2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Psyentific

Check out this thread. I posted a reply to this guy with a picture sequence on building and hanging the frameless panels. I decided against this method because I wanted my panels to look tight and sharp. Especially after I got the minwool in the mail I noticed how difficult it would be to get a professional look with this method. The panels are not rigid, they are very fragile and can break in half very easily. Hope this helps.

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Cool, thanks for the heads up... The frameless idea was nice, but if there's gonna be structural issues... I'll build frames. :)

I was just trying to cut down on cost a bit, but it's not the end of the world, my pop's big into woodworking, is retired, and looking for projects.

StevieRaveOn · 18th May 2007, 10:14 PM

PS

Do you have any pics of the absorber construction? Before/after fabric?

Thanks again man, peace.

Psyentific · 20th May 2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Psyentific

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more pics added.

s-cube · 20th May 2007, 11:54 PM

Wow, not only do you get good sound they look trippy with the black lights too! I'm definitely gonna cover my traps in white fabric now

Must say you've done a great job! I've got the same monitors as you, are you using a BM sub with them? I also make psytrance so bass is a real issue, did you feel the bass traps have really helped sort out the low end in your room?

Psyentific · 21st May 2007, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by s-cube

I also make psytrance so bass is a real issue, did you feel the bass traps have really helped sort out the low end in your room?

More than I imagined. No more humming basslines. Now I can hear the tones and feel the 16th note pulses in the bass. I'll be able to make easier mixing and eqing decisions now. I cannot recommend this enough.

rolo95 · 21st May 2007, 04:09 AM

hey and how it sound now...
Rolo.

STF · 21st May 2007, 04:10 AM

so did you actually change your plans for the traps then from that simple hanging method to the wood on all of them. or just the non assembled oned?

i really enjoy the pictures though. thanks for posting them.

Psyentific · 21st May 2007, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolo95

hey and how it sound now...
Rolo.

amazing

Psyentific · 21st May 2007, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STF

so did you actually change your plans for the traps then from that simple hanging method to the wood on all of them. or just the non assembled oned?

i really enjoy the pictures though. thanks for posting them.

You're welcome, I'm happy to share. the change to wood frames was last minute. I suddenly realized as construction time got closer that mounting and handling these traps would be much better with wood frames. the fake wood paneling in my room, while retro as hell

, is weak and required a completely custom mounting system that worked with the studs behind the paneling. also, i wanted these traps to have clean edges and corners. after all I'm going to be working under them everyday, they should have an aesthetic appeal as well.

StevieRaveOn · 21st May 2007, 05:04 PM

Awesome. Thanks for the extra pics man, I really do appreciate all the help.

Psyentific · 21st May 2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by s-cube

are you using a BM sub with them?

I missed this question earlier.

Samson 120A. Shhhhhh. dont tell anybody though...

It's not all that bad i suppose. it's loud and it bumps and that's all I care till i can afford a Dyn sub. Sound design/mixing with a sub is pretty useless without having bass traps anyway. The low frequencies just ring out and multiply giving a false representation of what is really coming from the speakers.

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18th May 2007, 09:11 PM	#4
Psyentific Gear Head Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 50	Check out this thread. I posted a reply to this guy with a picture sequence on building and hanging the frameless panels. I decided against this method because I wanted my panels to look tight and sharp. Especially after I got the minwool in the mail I noticed how difficult it would be to get a professional look with this method. The panels are not rigid, they are very fragile and can break in half very easily. Hope this helps. MusicPlayer Forums: covering 8pcf 2" mineral wool

20th May 2007, 11:54 PM	#8
s-cube Gear addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pakistan Posts: 341	Wow, not only do you get good sound they look trippy with the black lights too! I'm definitely gonna cover my traps in white fabric now Must say you've done a great job! I've got the same monitors as you, are you using a BM sub with them? I also make psytrance so bass is a real issue, did you feel the bass traps have really helped sort out the low end in your room?

21st May 2007, 04:09 AM	#10
rolo95 Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 117	hey and how it sound now... Rolo.

21st May 2007, 04:10 AM	#11
STF Gear interested Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 25	so did you actually change your plans for the traps then from that simple hanging method to the wood on all of them. or just the non assembled oned? i really enjoy the pictures though. thanks for posting them.