Acoustic Treatment

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Build a Better Bass Trap

5 Modules 40 Lessons

Welcome to the Program

Welcome!

In this program you'll learn how to build a professional looking bass trap - diffusor that works down to 40Hz and keeps your high end lively.

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Course Structure

Customers Only

5 Lessons

Module 1: Why off-the-shelf Acoustics Doesn’t Work

How to get a controlled, powerful low end and keep your room from sounding “dead”.

The reverb time problem: Where all your issues start

Fixing that darn low end

Avoiding the dreaded “dead” room: Why typical diffusors won’t save you

Off-the-shelf absorbers actually do the exact opposite of what you want (The anything-but-a bass trap)

The Better Bass Trap: A “shotgun” style combined basstrap-diffusor that works in the low end, looks good, and is easy to build

Customers Only

6 Lessons

Module 2: How The Better Bass Trap Works

Take out the guesswork, avoid confusion and save big by focusing on what matters.

The common misconception about the ¼ wavelength rule

Why super dense insulation material isn’t the answer

Core depth to the rescue: How deep does a bass trap actually need to be?

Hit that 40Hz sweet spot: The power of the air gap and why you don’t need a superchunk.

Binary Amplitude Diffusion: The better diffusor front

Putting it all together: The 6 key design rules that make the “Better Bass Trap”

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4 Lessons

Module 3: Planning Your Build, And Getting It Done

“Make it as simple as can be, but not simpler.”

My tried & tested design

Getting stuck? Plan like a professional carpenter

Finding the right materials in your area

Getting it done on limited time and a limited budget

Customers Only

19 Lessons

Module 4: Building The Better Bass Trap

Step-by-step instructions to help you work quickly, avoid mistakes and build a professional looking absorber panel.

Getting Started: How to Build Your Panel

Tools & Construction Hacks: Shave Off Valuable Hours On Big Builds

Drill Jigs: Absorber Frame

Drill Jigs: Back Supports

Drill Jigs: Fabric Frame

Drill Jigs: Diffusor Front

Prepare Your Absorber Frame

Wrap Your Insulation Material Core

Building the Diffusor Front Panel

The Diffusor Front Panel: Insert the Diffusor Front Slats

The Diffusor Front Panel: Staple the Fabric Behind the Slats

The Diffusor Front Panel: Insert the Core and Secure with Back Supports

Building the Open Front Fabric Frame Panel

The Open Front Fabric Frame Panel: Building the Fabric Frame

The Open Front Fabric Frame Panel: Staple the Fabric to the Frame

The Open Front Fabric Frame Panel: Assembling the Panel

Building the Open Front Wrapped Panel

The Open Front Wrapped Panel: Assembling the Panel

The Open Front Wrapped Panel: Wrap the Fabric Around the Panel

Customers Only

6 Lessons

Bonus

Additional tools, tips & resources.