Thanks for sharing. For my studio builds and free standing acoustic panels in the past I have always used those thin plastic painting sheets to keep the fibres locked in. I mean the sheets you put down on the floor when you are painting your house. If you buy the cheapest ones, they are extremely thin plastic and in my testing, they had almost no impact on the acoustic properties, especially not in the mid range and lower. In Europe, the best source of fabric for a long while was Ikea curtain material sold per meter on big rolls. The only concern I would have with this approach is the potential for mould and mildew buildup behind the insulation, especially in a humid climate like Florida. You removed the tar backing but insulation itself impedes the transport of humidity. A lot of the time the trouble comes in colder climates when you heat inside of the house and the exterior walls are cold, causing the moisture to condense behind the insulation on the colder walls. But I'm not sure what will happen with humid hot air when it's hot outside. I would probably consult someone about moisture. In my studio builds I've always had a room within a room construction with a walkable or semi walkable air gap behind the walls.
A friend of mine did a similar system but he used wire mesh ("chicken wire") under the fabric making the walls and ceiling stiffer to the touch. I don't know if that also provides EM shielding because I think the gaps are too big but it definitely made the walls very solid and the insulation didn't bulge anywhere.
great series and thnx, the bass traps were my 'aha' bit.. so where do you put a mandatory subwoofer(s) capable of 5 to 30 Hz ( ideal if serious about audio)? and do you recommend any links to setting up a smallish room such as your example here and what low bass frequencies are effectively able to be achieved in such a room with your bass traps? thnx true sound studios 😊
I notice you do not have any air gaps in the construction of the bass traps. Is this because there is technically an air air gap behind the wall with the current room that you are building inside of? Or is it just because the bass traps are thick enough to cover the frequences you want without needing an air gap?
Great video. I’m currently building out a small studio as well. But sheet rocking it. And then adding sound panels for absorption. What are your thoughts on your room treatment vs EQ’ing your speakers for the room to make the room sound right? I’ve read/seen some people mention doing that to their studios since no room is perfect or the same and it’s a work around to having to add a ton of sound panels.
I've seen some builds use landscape fabric for the first layer (seems safer for particle loss/dust). . . I would say fabric would absorb more. Anyway, is that the reason you used fabric vs landscape fabric?
Would it make much of a difference if you used something like owens 703 vs the R13? Never heard of using insulation with a R rating in acoustic applications. No acoustic expert here lol.
The half round tubes are compressed fiberglass which will actually absorb some mids and lows. The massive front wood wall, wood slats, and all 3 sets of cabinets are adding some life back to the room making it less dead
Rock on sir! Glad that you are back sharing your great journey with all of us once again.
The fact that you used Walmart sheets and staples vs fabric track and something like gilford of Maine is incredibly impressive 😮
Never mind I see you used this vs using singing like decron
Thanks for sharing. For my studio builds and free standing acoustic panels in the past I have always used those thin plastic painting sheets to keep the fibres locked in. I mean the sheets you put down on the floor when you are painting your house. If you buy the cheapest ones, they are extremely thin plastic and in my testing, they had almost no impact on the acoustic properties, especially not in the mid range and lower. In Europe, the best source of fabric for a long while was Ikea curtain material sold per meter on big rolls. The only concern I would have with this approach is the potential for mould and mildew buildup behind the insulation, especially in a humid climate like Florida. You removed the tar backing but insulation itself impedes the transport of humidity. A lot of the time the trouble comes in colder climates when you heat inside of the house and the exterior walls are cold, causing the moisture to condense behind the insulation on the colder walls. But I'm not sure what will happen with humid hot air when it's hot outside. I would probably consult someone about moisture. In my studio builds I've always had a room within a room construction with a walkable or semi walkable air gap behind the walls.
A friend of mine did a similar system but he used wire mesh ("chicken wire") under the fabric making the walls and ceiling stiffer to the touch. I don't know if that also provides EM shielding because I think the gaps are too big but it definitely made the walls very solid and the insulation didn't bulge anywhere.
Amazing!!!
I don't remember if you already said this in the video but, will all the final finishing part be in a future video?
Looks amazing
Man that looks fantastic.
Absolutely awesome build!
Very nice! I generally prefer rockwool over fiberglass, because it's more maleable and the absorption quotient is more or less the same. :D
Looks awesome! Great Job
great series and thnx, the bass traps were my 'aha' bit.. so where do you put a mandatory subwoofer(s) capable of 5 to 30 Hz ( ideal if serious about audio)? and do you recommend any links to setting up a smallish room such as your example here and what low bass frequencies are effectively able to be achieved in such a room with your bass traps? thnx true sound studios 😊
I notice you do not have any air gaps in the construction of the bass traps. Is this because there is technically an air air gap behind the wall with the current room that you are building inside of? Or is it just because the bass traps are thick enough to cover the frequences you want without needing an air gap?
Great video. I’m currently building out a small studio as well. But sheet rocking it. And then adding sound panels for absorption.
What are your thoughts on your room treatment vs EQ’ing your speakers for the room to make the room sound right? I’ve read/seen some people mention doing that to their studios since no room is perfect or the same and it’s a work around to having to add a ton of sound panels.
I've seen some builds use landscape fabric for the first layer (seems safer for particle loss/dust). . . I would say fabric would absorb more.
Anyway, is that the reason you used fabric vs landscape fabric?
Would it make much of a difference if you used something like owens 703 vs the R13? Never heard of using insulation with a R rating in acoustic applications.
No acoustic expert here lol.
I'm Brazilian, this is really far from my reality hahaha. Thanks for the content.
Amazing vid , sooo the 2 by 4s are just to hold the isulation? what if i use those metal profiles that they use for drywall , is it very different?
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Are the half tubes for diffusion and the slats to get a less "dead" room?
The half round tubes are compressed fiberglass which will actually absorb some mids and lows. The massive front wood wall, wood slats, and all 3 sets of cabinets are adding some life back to the room making it less dead
I have a song for you to mix and master. How do we get started?
There is no way the fire department or the city building permits allowed that shit