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Welcome to our DIY tutorial on constructing effective ceilingmounted broadband absorbers for your home studio or soundtreated space! In this stepbystep guide, we'll show you how to build 2x8 foot bass traps with a substantial 6inch thickness, utilizing 5/8ths plywood for the frame, perfect for optimizing your room's acoustics when mounted on the ceiling.

Materials Needed:

5/8" Plywood Sheets
Fiberglass or mineral wool insulation (6inch thick)
Acoustic fabric
Staple gun
Screws and drill
Nail Gun and air compressor
Saw (circular or table saw)
Measuring tape
Safety equipment (gloves, safety glasses, mask)
Ceiling mounting hardware (eye bolts, heavyduty anchors, chains)
Steps:

1. Measure and Cut Plywood:
Begin by measuring and marking the dimensions for your ceilingmounted bass traps on the 5/8" plywood sheets. Use a circular or table saw to carefully cut the plywood to the desired size (2x8 feet). You can also have Home Depot cut the sheets into 6 inch strips for more efficient and consistent building.

2. Frame Assembly:
Create a rectangular frame by connecting the cut plywood pieces using nail gun and/or screws and a drill. Ensure the corners are square and the frame is sturdy.

3. Insulation Placement:
Place the 6inch thick fiberglass or mineral wool insulation within the plywood frame. Ensure a snug fit to maximize absorption capabilities. Trim the insulation if necessary. We used one layer of rock wool comfort board 80 and one layer of rock wool safe'n'sound.

4. Cover with Acoustic Fabric:
Wrap the entire bass trap in acoustic fabric, pulling it taut and stapling it securely to the back of the frame. The fabric should allow sound to pass through while trapping the lowfrequency waves effectively.

5. Ceiling Mounting Setup:
Install eye bolts securely into the top of the bass traps. We installed wood strapping into the ceiling joists to provide a strong mounting point for the ceiling eye bolts. We then used locking carabiners to ensure a safe and secure connection between the eye bolts.

6. Ceiling Installation:
Determine the optimal locations on the ceiling for your bass traps, focusing on areas where lowfrequency sound tends to accumulate. Use the ihardware to suspend the traps from the ceiling at the desired height.

7. Arrange and Finetune:
Experiment with the positioning of your ceilingmounted bass traps to find the most effective locations. Finetune their height and placement to achieve the best balance of sound absorption.

By following these straightforward steps, you can create highquality, ceilingmounted 2x8 foot, 6inch thick bass trap broadband absorbers using 5/8" plywood frames. Elevate the acoustics of your space and enhance your audio recording and listening experience with this adaptable and costeffective DIY solution! Remember to like, share, and subscribe for more DIY audio treatment tutorials!

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