Compare Audimute Bass Traps and Acoustic Panels - at a glance they seem to be the same product, but when you look deeper you'll find that they are used in a very different way.
So what's the difference?- Audimute Bass Traps are made specifically to address low frequency sound. Audimute Acoustic Panels, on the other hand, are made to absorb mid and high frequencies.
- Both products are hand constructed and feature metal frames, quality fabric, and eco-C-tex absorption technology, but the thickness of the each product determines its function. Audimute Bass Traps are 4" thick, which makes it an ideal product for capturing low end frequencies, whereas Absorption Panels are 2" thick and perfect for absorbing the mids and highs.
- Bass Traps are meant to be installed in the corners of the room, where low-end frequencies tend to gather. Acoustic panels, on the other hand, are to be hung on the upper portion of walls to absorb the echoes and reflections that bounce back and forth within a space.
All absorption products are tested to determine their NRC, which is a measurement of how effective a certain material is in absorbing sound at different frequencies. An
NRC of 1.0 means that a product is perfectly absorptive - an NRC of 0 means it is perfectly reflective. Looking at the chart below, you'll notice that
Acoustic Bass Traps tested extremely well (over a 1.0 in many cases!) in the low frequency range, and about the same as Acoustic Panels in the high end range. Acoustic Panels, on the other hand, tested poorly in the low-end frequencies, but achieved an overall NRC of 1.00 due to their extreme effectiveness in the mid and high frequency range.
Audimute Bass Trap NRC Ratings - Sound Lab Report
125 Hz
| 250 Hz
| 500 Hz
| 1K Hz
| 2K Hz
| 4K Hz
| NRC |
| .94 | 1.29 | 1.19 | 1.05 | 1.06 | 1.09 | 1.15 |
Audimute Acoustic Panel NRC Ratings - Sound Lab Report
|
125 Hz
| 250 Hz
| 500 Hz
| 1K Hz
| 2K Hz
| 4K Hz
| NRC |
| .39 | .63 | 1.18 | 1.11 | 1.06 | 1.09 | 1.00 |
Comparing the NRCs in each of the frequency ranges above, it's easy to see why Audimute Bass Traps and Acoustic Panels differ in their intended use. If you have any questions about Bass Traps or how they can be used in your space, give us a call at 866-505-MUTE!