[TheForge] Acoustical baffling

[Steve Smith]

Very good points, Jim.

Steve

James Binnion wrote:
>     Fiber glass is good for absorption, our anechoic chamber used 
> pyramids and wedges of fiber glass contained by wire mesh as the 
> absorber. I would suggest sticking with fiberglass for home made 
> absorption systems.
> 
>     If you are going to experiment with foam for absorption be very 
> careful, most foams are very flammable. Remember that fire in the Rhode 
> Island night club that killed so many people, it was so devastating 
> because someone had put foam sound absorption material on the walls and 
> ceiling. The stuff burns like gasoline once it gets started and puts off 
> very poisonous fumes and smoke.
> 
>     There are some fire rated foams for sound absorption but they tend 
> to be pricey.
> 
> 
> Jim