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Old 18th July 2012   #1
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Portable Acoustic Treatments?

Recently I've been doing a lot of mobile recordings for a couple of bands and have several more wanting me to record them as well. My problem is that some of the space are less than ideal for recording. I was wondering what the best option would be for portable acoustic treatments. They need to be easily stored. Also I'm concerned about dust (I am highly allergic). I now my wall treatments get extremely dusty. And since I will be moving these panels I don't want to constantly mess up my allergies.

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If you're really sensitive to dust and stuff, first cover the rigid fiberglass or rockwool with a thin covering of plastic. Then use a fabric covering other than burlap! (burlap is messy messy stuff. I have literally shaved mine with an electric razor and a vaccum) If cheap is preferred for fabric, muslin is a good choice.

You can make several panels, and stands for those panels. These can be used for corners, first reflections, ect, and they'll will be free-standing. you won't need to mount them.

Connect several panels together and make some Gobos. These are invaluable.
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We have custumers that use stands. Most acoustic companies have them for there products or if diyin panels you could make stands.
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We have custumers that use stands. Most acoustic companies have them for there products or I'd diyin panels you could make stands.
I've been looking at your panels and I think they're what I'm gonna go with. Would it be better to get the 244 bass traps or the regular 242 panels?
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I would go with the GIK 244 bass trap if you can.
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I've built a range of portable treatments and unfortunately, they are bulky and a pain to lug around. I have a wood stand that I use to hold large blankets and sleeping bags on to form a portable booth that works very well. Gobos are time and money well spent for these gigs.
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Yeah, panels on stands are great.... if you have a truck. They are hard to lug around but really are awesome if you can.

One or both of my PVBs usually come with me to remote recording sessions, and sometimes I bring my MiniGobos as well... (I have a Minivan).
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Can the GIK panels be stacked or do you have to use the stands?
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Can the GIK panels be stacked or do you have to use the stands?
More of less the panels stand on there own, but I would use a stand. The Tri Trap, Screen panel and Soffit trap is free standing though.
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