Giga base traps with membrane -103x30x20cm

Bass traps membrane is an extremely effective bass traps that combines a membrane resonator and a full size and range sound absorbing panel in order to defeat the problematic parts of the low frequencies.

Formation of bass traps membrane

It contains a unique designed spring leather inside there is high-density acoustic wool of 90kg/m3. It absorbs effectively the frequencies below 600Hz in case of a leather membrane. Therefore, these basstrap are the most effective in absorbing low frequencies.

The closed airspace behind the membrane fully exploits the quarter wavelength principles in order to further strengthen the absorption of low frequencies in this critical bass region.

With Giga bass traps membrane, the low frequency is absorbed with a stretched membrane which is placed in the full width of the structure, slows down the low frequencies by vibration and finally stops them where the volume of the low frequencies is particularly high. The dimensions of the room amplify or cancel certain frequencies. The  basstrap membrane is developed for that purpose as it resonates soundless at low frequencies smoothing out thereby the modular frequencies.

Intro for installation:

The optimal position is in the corner where the walls meet and the low frequencies enrich significantly.
In the rooms where there isn’t enough room for the corner unit (corner bass trap) we advise narrower or custom size panels.
By combining with broadband acoustic panels and diffusers we can practically create a perfectly balanced space.

Applications

The most ideal use if you put at least 2 pieces on top of each other per corner. If it is not possible, you can place it in ear level, the centre of the bass traps should be at ear level in seated position. This way you can control also the secondary reflection point.
If you do not want to drill, it will perfectly operate placed on the ground.

A Little Science: How Giga Bass Traps Membrane Has Been Developed

Bass Problems in the Recording Studio

With the advent of affordable digital and analog electronics, recording studios have spread extensively, allowing many successful records to be made entirely in home studios. Most of these rooms are existing structures that were never originally designed for audio recording or listening.

Small rooms present several challenges: due to the proximity of walls, speakers and instruments are subjected to strong reflections, causing significant comb filtering. As many of these rooms are rectangular or square, parallel walls can create noticeable standing waves and unwanted echo.

These reflections lead to the collapse of the listening position and ear fatigue. The straightforward solution for managing middle and high-frequency reflections is the use of broadband absorbing panels, such as the popular Broadband Acoustic Panel.

Handling bass frequencies, however, is more challenging, and is often referred to as modal distortion or room modes.

Room modes occur when low-frequency sound waves converge. When several sound waves combine in phase, they amplify each other, resulting in a boost at certain frequencies. Conversely, sound waves can also cancel each other out, creating dips in the bass frequencies. Neither of these scenarios is ideal, as the loudspeakers may sound too loud or too quiet depending on where you are in the room.

In an ideally treated room, moving around should result in a balanced sound with minimal deviation in different areas of the space.

Use of Giga corner bass traps membrane

It is easy to handle and it works

By combining a bass trap membrane with Broadband acoustic panels, you will realise that the bass will calm down immediately, the rattling echo decreases which helps to eliminate the disturbing standing waves that cause peaks or nulls.

With less reflections and echoes the listener’s room will be quieter thus the work will be more comfortable and enjoyable. With a properly treated and balanced recording studio the mixing become more precise and more audible when you hear the recorded music in different places such as your car or other acoustic environment.

The use and advantage of corners:

It is well known that the low frequencies enrich in the corners where they are multiplied and strengthening each other. That is why the acoustic experts always start the acoustic treatment with the corners. The other major reason is that as the bass multiplies in the corners, thus if you double the number of corner bass traps the bass traps will function as sound traps.

FAQ:

Can I place the Giga basstrap membrane in a corner?

We provide our acoustic panels with pre-drilled holes and you must screw the added hook bolts manually. Then you must put a hook bolt in the hole drilled in the wall, then hang it.

How the Membrane Absorbs the Bass

With a simple vibration, which is soundless.
This means that the high-density membrane mounted on the panel begins to vibrate when the bass passes through, significantly slowing it down. The panels contain high-density acoustic wool that immediately absorbs the bass as it passes through. According to the principles of thermodynamics, its acoustic energy is converted into heat.

Do We Improve Sound Absorption by Piling Two Corner Bass Traps?

Yes. Stacking two corner bass traps not only increases the surface area for absorbing high, mid, and low frequencies, but the added reflections also likely contribute to more effective bass absorption.

If These Are Called Membrane Bass Traps, How Do They Absorb High Frequencies?

The bass range is the most challenging to control, so we compromised by optimizing the absorption of low frequencies, which means the absorption of higher frequencies is sacrificed. If you wish to absorb sounds across the entire frequency spectrum, we recommend our corner unit bass trap or our standard bass trap.

How Can I Measure the Performance of the Bass Trap?

You can measure the performance using room acoustics software, which can be downloaded free of charge.
First, measure the room without the corner bass traps, then place the bass trap in the corner and measure again. The impact and results will speak for themselves.
Do not perform the same test with lower-quality acoustic panels or foam, as the results will be disappointing. General foam, with a density of 20-30kg/m³, cannot absorb low frequencies effectively. In contrast, we offer the extra high-density Elitexa acoustic foam (80kg/m³), which, due to its high density, is capable of absorbing deeper sounds.

Can I Use It Behind Acoustic Curtains?

Absolutely. It will also absorb deep sounds when placed behind curtains.

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