Bass traps are expensive. Actually, scratch that -- they are very expensive , just like every other piece of sound treatment for sale in today's market. But because bass traps are so important, I knew I had to get at least 8 of them and fill up the corners of my new control room if nothing else. My control room is 17.5' long by 9' wide by just under 8' high. Especially when working in such a small, rectangular control room, well... there are listless problems relating to bass monitoring, room modes, and decay. Corner traps were an absolute must as a first step towards addressing these sub-Shroeder frequency issues. Finished traps in the corner of my Control Room. Before setting out to do my own DIY traps, I strongly considered buying them new or used, but it proved to be too difficult: 1) Check prices online for new, pre-fabricated bass traps... uh oh. Not affordable! 2) Check eBay for used deals... nothing. 3) Check local Craigslis...
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