Definition of Bass trap
Bass traps re acoustic absorbers designed to reduce the amplitude of low-frequency resonances in enclosed spaces and thereby improve low-frequency response. They are commonly used in recording studios, mastering rooms,home theatres, and other critical-listening environments.
Bass traps are generally classified as porous absorbers or resonant absorbers. Porous absorbers dissipate acoustic energy through losses associated with airflow through a porous material, while resonant absorbers use a mechanical resonance to absorb energy within a specific frequency range. Resonant absorbers include panel absorbers and Helmholtz resonators. The two types differ primarily in their frequency range, tuning requirements, and physical dimensions.
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What is Bass trap?
Bass traps re acoustic absorbers designed to reduce the amplitude of low-frequency resonances in enclosed spaces and thereby improve low-frequency response.
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