Bass trap placement

[D.DiAnda]

I'm in the process of building some bass traps (rock wool, super chunk) and absorber panels (Ultratouch) for my little studio (10' x 11', 9' ceiling). I know that I'll probably need as many bass traps as possible, but to start out I'm making four (more later, when I can fit them into my budget).

My question is - In putting up four bass traps, is there a layout that will give better results until I can add more? Should I start with all four wall corners? Or should I do two wall corners (maybe the rear ones) and two wall/ceiling corners (front and rear walls)? Does it make a difference?

Thanks in advance!

[Weasel9992]

Back corners and back wall...that'll put a dent in the room response, but the front corners are critical so get to them as soon as possible.

Frank

[MichaelPatrick]

Frank is right.

If you can, put them in corners where LF energy is more concentrated. Your traps will be more effective there than on the walls.

A sofa placed against a wall is also a good bass trap and, of course, helps you when you need to catch zzzs instead of bass.

[GILFOIL]

Originally Posted by MichaelPatrick

A sofa placed against a wall is also a good bass trap and, of course, helps you when you need to catch zzzs instead of bass.

+10

[D.DiAnda]

Thanks for the advice! With my insomnia and my two year old son making sleeping in a thing of the past, that last suggestion sounds especially nice.

[jwl]

If you have enough to make 4 superchunks, then I'd probably start with the wall/wall corners. Then use the Ultratouch for the reflection points. Ultratouch works well on the back wall, too, though I'd get at least the 5.5" thick stuff (R19). For the rear wall, if you can space the Ultratouch out from the wall a few inches it'll work better.

[Glenn Kuras]

If you have enough to make 4 superchunks, then I'd probably start with the wall/wall corners.

Yes I could see that but this guy is on a budget and it would be MUCH better if he made more panels around 4" thick and covered more over all area. JWL, it is always better to cover more area then to make the panels thick and cover less area. Yes if money is not a problem then fill the area as that is a lot like our Tri Trap we have.

Glenn

[jwl]

Agreed, it is better to cover more of the room corners with 4" panels than superchunks in only a few corners. But the OP said he was doing superchunks, and should he start with just 2 or 4 corners? Given those choices, start with 4 superchunks in the wall/wall corners, build the RFZ absorbers with Ultratouch, and go from there. This is just a start to your room treatment, but a good start.

[Glenn Kuras]

Originally Posted by jwl

Agreed, it is better to cover more of the room corners with 4" panels than superchunks in only a few corners. But the OP said he was doing superchunks, and should he start with just 2 or 4 corners? Given those choices, start with 4 superchunks in the wall/wall corners, build the RFZ absorbers with Ultratouch, and go from there. This is just a start to your room treatment, but a good start.

Just as long as they are floor to ceiling. Needless to say, good to see the guy treating the room.

Glenn