Computer Music

DIY absorption panel

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There are times in music production when you have to become a bit of a DIY enthusiast. Constructi­ng your own basic absorption panel is a pretty easy task, provided you have the right materials. Here’s a shopping list:

Planed timber or planks of MDF to make a frame. Medium density cavity wall insulation slabs (not loft insulation) plus appropriat­e dust mask and gloves. Acoustical­ly transparen­t cloth to cover it with (something you can blow through should be fine).

Some screws, nails and fittings for holding the frame together and a staple gun to fix the fabric.

Hardboard to hold the slabs in place at the back.

Start by making a frame with the timber and brackets. Lay the fabric out on the floor, placing the frame over the fabric. Pull the fabric back over the frame and staple it firmly in place, making sure it’s nice and tight. Put on your dust mask and gloves before laying the insulation slabs in. Finish off by nailing on the hardboard back.

Alternativ­ely, some companies make DIY bags to which you can add your own acoustic insulation slabs. If you’re simply looking for some absorbent slabs to place in corners, you can just bundle up a pack of medium density cavity wall insulation in some fabric, or even re-use an old bean bag.

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Constructi­ng your own absorption panel may take time, but it can save you money

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