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Building your own corner bass traps (also called “superchunking”) is an easy and cost-effective way to control low-end frequencies in your recording and mixing environment. To get started, you’ll need:
- High-density fiberglass insulation, such as Rockwool or Owens Corning 703
- Gazebo lattice wood strips, or similar lightweight, thin but sturdy wood
- Exacto knives
- Eye Hooks
- String
- A few finishing nails
- Metal brackets
- Staple gun
- Fabric that breathes - this allows frequencies to be captured more effectively. A good test is if you hold the fabric against your lips, you should be able to breathe in air without much resistance. Fabric such as Guilford of Maine is recommended.
1. Cutting the Rockwool
I cut out a plywood triangle template to lay on top of the Rockwool sheets to get consistent triangle sizes. I used a handful of cheapie exacto knives, extended out pretty far, to cut the Rockwool. Slices pretty clean when the knife is sharp.
2. Stacking the Rockwool Triangles in the Corner
I alternated eye hooks, floor to ceiling, and zigzagged string up as I stacked the Rockwool to hold it in place.
Stacking the Rockwool insulation in the corners
Floor to ceiling Rockwool, held in place with the eye hooks and string
3. Front Panel
I used the gazebo lattice wood to build the frame, using metal brackets to connect the strips. I then wrapped each frame in Guilford of Maine Fabric, using a staplegun.
Guilford of Maine fabric wrapped to frame
4. Putting It All Together
I used four black finishing nails to attach the front panel to the wall on top of the Rockwool.
Wrapped panels in place
Final shot with all acoustic treatment in place
And that’s it! The best part about this type of setup is that it looks very custom. And a final note on working with any type of fiberglass insulation: make sure you wear goggles, a mask, long sleeves, gloves, or better yet, one of those white paper suits that you step into and zip up. If you don’t, you will be itchy for two weeks. Trust me!
If you enjoyed seeing the process of building your own acoustic treatment, then you will love this: Click here to see how I built my recording studio.
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