Acoustics Update [Was: Testing your Studio]
2003-11-18 by alt-mode
I spent part of my weekend installing 8 MiniTraps from www.Realtraps.com in my 22'x21' studio room and I must say that they make quite a difference! The difference was not very apparent to me as I was putting them up partially because they don't go after the high frequencies like foam does but once I got them up and started running some tones through the room and playing some bass-heavy music, it was very obvious that the low end had tightened up considerably and that it was much more consistent around the room. The frequency test I did before improved with the peaks and valleys becoming smaller. My wife even commented that "it sounds more like a studio" after the traps were installed. Mounting the traps was relatively easy, they install with picture wire. Ethan, one of the owners, was very responsive to all my questions and suggestions. It is perhaps more important to "treat your room" before you go and spend money on better speakers, amps, etc. Eric