Really need help with acoustic treatment !

[Seth Pack]

So I'm moving to a new place in about a month. A friend of mine lent me some arualex foam glued to some tile boards I nailed on the wall. I'm giving them back and I really need a solution. A few people have told me how auralex sucks and (though better than nothing) is a pricey waste of money.

on some sites and on youtube I saw people that bought wood, nailed it into a frame, purchased some and insulation and pantyhose like material, put the insulation inside and nailed the material over it.

What confuses me is the people who post it use specific insulation for a reason, and the insulation they list I can't find. I called Lowes etc. they don't have it anymore and I'm really confused.

If anyone has done this themselves and know exactly what I need and what to do I'd really appreciate it.

PS. I heard its not possible to create flutter echo and bass traps yourself those I need to purchase, any truth to that?

PSS. If there is an affordable product that is actually good quality I'd also be interested in checking it out, I just naturally assume that doing it yourself is much more affordable.

 

[BLUElightCory]

Here's a link on how to build the panels you're referring to. I built 10 for my studio and they've worked out great.

The insulation you're referring to is most likely Owens-Corning 703. It's available online and most areas have a local distributor you can get it from. If you call Owens Corning at 1-800-438-7465 they'll tell you where you can get it in your area. I had to get mine from a local A/C supply company.

 

[Seth Pack]

Thank you so much for real!
The Link is for bass traps, for general acoustic panels is it the same process but less insulation pieces stacked together?
How much did 10 panels run you altogether?
For real thanks I appreciate it!

 

[SocialNumb]

for general acoustic panels is it the same process but less insulation pieces stacked together?

Yes, you got it.

 

[BLUElightCory]

Thank you so much for real!
The Link is for bass traps, for general acoustic panels is it the same process but less insulation pieces stacked together?
How much did 10 panels run you altogether?
For real thanks I appreciate it!

Yes, pretty much, but I'd make the thicker bass traps if you can. They will still perform the job of thinner acoustic panels but will be more effective at absorbing low frequencies, which are the hardest to control.

Mine are 4" deep (plus the wood frame, so more like 5"). I think I probably spent about $500 for the insulation, wood, fabric (I bought nicer fabric but you can get cheap stuff to keep the price down), mounting hardware, and supplies for the 10 traps.

 

[Ihsahn1981]

This a huge and quite complex subject.
Two years ago I was really into this and I read alot about it.
I cant fit any more treatment into my small room now but it was good fun.

The Studio building / acoustics forum on Gearslutz is a good source for information but its hidden
within loong threads usually.
Start here perhaps? http://www.gearslutz.com/board/stud...tics-treatment-reference-guide-look-here.html

This is a good read: http://ethanwiner.com/acoustics.html

Would also recommend you get this one: http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/ECM8000.aspx
and use it with: http://www.roomeqwizard.com/
Best of all, after you have done your measuring you've got an omni mic you can use as a drum room mic or something

My biggest problem was that almost everyone refers to Owens Corning 703 etc. and this is not available in my country
but eventually I was able to find Rockwool alternatives.

IMO, this should be your priority list:
1. Superchuncks in all four corners of your room
2. The OC703 panels you talked about, especially in the roof/wall corners. Fit as many as you can.
3. Auralex-type panels at reflection points to your sides and back wall. Fitted to the front of OC703 panels if possible.
4. Panels above your listening position (the hardest one to DIY I think).

Hard to say if you need diffusers though. Usually they dont recommend them for smaller rooms so it would depend on your room site.

Good luck! Its worth it for sure!