Question about ghetto bass traps

[NoSoup4you22]

So I've read through all the literature on here, and even made a trip to Home Depot (didn't have the right material), but it occurs to me that my closet/vocal booth has a shelf running along one side near the top. It might complicate things if I'm using wooden frames... Would it be effective or nearly as effective, if I just got the insulation and stuck it against the wall with chicken wire? I don't give a shit how it looks.

 

[JakeAC5253]

So I've read through all the literature on here, and even made a trip to Home Depot (didn't have the right material), but it occurs to me that my closet/vocal booth has a shelf running along one side near the top. It might complicate things if I'm using wooden frames... Would it be effective or nearly as effective, if I just got the insulation and stuck it against the wall with chicken wire? I don't give a shit how it looks.

Hmm, well if you are trying to apply a full room height trap then I think one of the major reasons this kind of bass trap works is that it abolishes the sonic effects of there being a squared corner, by allowing the unabsorbed sound to bounce off the flat surface underneath the absorption material. Chicken wire would not work to reflect the incoming low frequencies.

 

[infectdsniper]

im pretty sure it would work and that it is reliant on the type of insulation you use. you need thick insulation like rockwool. it will be quite rigid if its the right kind. most places do not sell locally tho. i ordered mine online. but do you have that big of a problem with bass on vocals? im sure flutter echo and high frequency build up would be much worse in a small space like that.

 

[RichS]

You need to use Rigid fiberglass (Owens 703) or Rockwool as the previous poster suggested. The biggest problem areas are the corners, where bass likes to build up.

 

[theganjie]

Anyone have an idea where I can pick some rockwool up in Aus without buying online?

 

[HOFX]

RE Australia http://www.bradfordinsulation.com.au/Insulate-Now.aspx