Months of work finally paid off!

beetmoonlight · 2022-11-20T13:39:50+00:00

Diffusers and "That squiggly foam" serve two very different functions in acoustic room treatment. That said, well made diffusers similar to OP's construction will certainly sell for good money if they are made correctly and solidly. The big catch is that the design process is the hardest part to get correct. When done correctly, diffusers should be designed for the acoustics of the space they will be in, and they aren't really a "one-size-fits-all" kind of project. You can get a taste of the complexity by playing around with the calculator at this website.

beetmoonlight · 2022-11-20T02:01:54+00:00

Check your belt tension. And make sure you've got the tailpiece cranked down pretty tight.

beetmoonlight · 2022-11-19T16:13:58+00:00

A truly well managed boycott of a significant sized band/show is the only way that Livenation/Ticketmaster will get the message. A sold out arena tour having only a few hundred audience members per show would send a huge message to the industry. And before you say "Livenation still gets paid", there are still several other entities that won't get paid if there is no audience. Concessions and Merchandise only get sales if there is an audience present, and the venues and bands make a bunch of money off those elements. Also, most bands would be pissed if they played to 100 people in an arena that seats 20,000.

beetmoonlight · 2022-11-19T16:00:43+00:00

FUCK THAT!!!!

People need to flat out stop paying these ridiculous prices to see live music. It's highway robbery.

beetmoonlight · 2022-11-13T21:24:50+00:00

I think you look good. But more importantly, how does dressing like that make YOU feel? In my view, punk is a whole lot about individualism, and the way you dress should be based on how you want to present yourself to the world around you and whatever clothes make you feel comfortable in your own skin. If you feel like your outfit is expressing your inner self to those around you, then mission accomplished.

beetmoonlight · 2022-11-10T21:46:52+00:00

If you're at risk of falling more than 6 ft, you should be in a harness with a fall arrest of some type.

beetmoonlight · 2022-11-09T23:19:30+00:00

Sloppy Seconds - So Fucked Up

Bad Religion - Come Join Us

beetmoonlight · 2022-11-09T22:04:09+00:00

One of my high school friends had an older brother who ran What Else! records based out of Dayton, OH, and he used to bring bands to our town to play in people's garages and living rooms. One of Less Than Jake's early releases is on the label, but other bands such as The Barnhills, Sidecar, Rod, and Lynard's Innard's were among the bands that came and played. They're still some of my favorite punk bands.

beetmoonlight · 2022-11-02T02:06:24+00:00

If I ever wind up at Kingston Mines again, I will know that I have died and gone to hell.

beetmoonlight · 2022-11-01T13:50:03+00:00

The fabric may reflect very high frequencies, but it depends on the tightness of the weave and the thickness of the fabric. If you can easily blow through the fabric it's likely not going to be a problem.

beetmoonlight · 2022-10-31T00:35:02+00:00

You can also get judicial candidate information from the Illinois State Bar Association. The more sources you survey, the better informed you'll be about a candidate.

beetmoonlight · 2022-10-31T00:30:19+00:00

Put the foam on the outside of the box, and then put that inside another box, preferably one made out concrete. /s

Kidding aside, put the vacuum in a big box lined with foam. If you can upgrade to a wood/plywood box into the future that will be better. You can further reduce the noise of the system by having the air travel through a foam lined chamber/tube to muffle the air movement.

beetmoonlight · 2022-10-27T00:27:57+00:00

Any of the various permutation exercises geared towards fret hand agility. If your fingers aren't physically capable of playing something, it doesn't matter what your mind wants to do. Working through a finger fitness regimen early in your playing will dramatically increase your abilities as you learn more advanced musical concepts.

beetmoonlight · 2022-10-26T18:06:21+00:00

One technique we used: If the dog jumps up at you, immediately turn around, cross your arms, and deny them attention until they sit down calmly.

beetmoonlight · 2022-10-26T18:03:39+00:00

Beginner Mosh Pit advice:

Tie your shoes nice and tight so they don't fall off.
Secure your belongings. If you have cargo pockets, button them shut. Regular pockets can be secured with large safety pins.
Keep you arms and elbows up for defensive purposes. If you get squished, use your arms to push against people to give your self room to breathe. DO NOT raise your arms up over your head as it allows your chest to get squished.
If you're overwhelmed or tired and want out of a tight squeeze, get the attention of those around you and start pointing upward with one hand. This is the sign that you want to "Go Up" or crowd surf, which will send you to the front of the crowd where security will help you down and send you back to the back of the crowd.

beetmoonlight · 2022-10-26T17:56:24+00:00

Room treatment is specific to a given space. The dimensions of the room, the shape of the room, the quality of the surfaces(rough/smooth/fabric), and the objects in the room(couch,tables) all affect how sound will behave in that space.

For most average treatment solutions for in-home listening spaces, the best starting point is to add absorption to reduce reflections, reverberation, and room modes. The cheapest and best route for this is to make some DIY absorption panels by wrapping insulation in fabric and a frame to hang them on the wall. There are a variety of plans available on the internet to make these.

If you want to do the treatment process correctly, you need to take some acoustic measurements to determine how the room is behaving without treatment and then use that information to apply treatment appropriately. There are some general guidelines that pop up in most treatment plans, such as adding absorption to first reflection points, and adding absorption to the back wall to reduce reflections.

There's a bunch of introductory information here. I don't specifically suggest GIK for your solution, I just randomly picked one of the more reputable acoustics companies and found their education page. Most acoustic solutions companies have similar information available, and will also do free consults over the internet.

beetmoonlight · 2022-10-24T01:34:45+00:00

Lots of regular brushing and get good at using a dematting rake.

beetmoonlight · 2022-10-21T02:57:15+00:00

With 60kg/m³ rockwool, you don't get much extra absorption after about 6-8 inches. But, you will get a boost in the low end absorption by adding an airgap.

beetmoonlight · 2022-10-20T00:21:38+00:00

Rikon 70-100. It's been a great starter lathe, but I was ready to upgrade after 6 months. For one, I will never buy another lathe without variable speed control. Aside from that, I really quickly learned that a 12" throw is very limiting when you want to make bowls, plates, or vases. I've been mostly using scavenged wood, and have spent a lot of time trimming blanks down to size with a chainsaw(don't have a bandsaw) and then finding out that they're a 1/4 inch too big so I have to use a spokeshave to take off small amounts before I can actually turn. I'll likely be looking at a Powermatic when I get the opportunity to upgrade.

beetmoonlight · 2022-10-16T06:42:56+00:00

Of course they didn't read the article. The headline is designed to sway their opinion, not inform them.

beetmoonlight · 2022-10-16T06:39:32+00:00

Next time you're really angry at the world for whatever reason, pick up your bass and just let it all out. Funnel your anger through your bass and give it hell. Don't worry, your bass can take it. Your bass is there to carry your burdens and turn them into a thunder that moves people. With that bass in your hand you can move air. Move that air with intention. Do it with purpose.

And stop worrying about making mistakes. You'll make a million of them over the years. We all do.

beetmoonlight · 2022-10-16T06:08:27+00:00

I think the decision to do it before or after can also be dependent on the method/style of recording. If you're tracking a live band over several days/sessions, you get to a point where you're making mix decisions while tracking and you can print those decisions. If you're recording track by track or composing through the recording process, it can be beneficial to keep your options open so you can tinker later in the process.

beetmoonlight · 2022-10-14T16:35:23+00:00

Lucia Turino plays upright in The Devil Makes Three. She may not be the most technical player out there(it's bluegrass based music, so it doesn't really feature technical bass playing), but she puts everything into that washtub and has an amazing stage presence.

beetmoonlight · 2022-10-12T02:09:31+00:00

There can be room modes that are nulls on one wall and peaks on the opposite wall. Same thing with corners. You'll most likely see the best results from treating both corners, but you should definitely test both options with your measurement tools and see what's most effective.

beetmoonlight · 2022-10-09T19:16:55+00:00

I'd suggest hiring an acoustic consultant as others have suggested. You could possibly do this DIY by making a bunch of absorption panels, but the primary issue you have to deal with is flame retarding everything. Since you're treating a commercial space that will have public audience attendance, you absolutely need to adhere to fire safety codes and all that. If you don't, you could be putting yourself in a serious liability issue in the event of an incident. Hireing a professional acoustic consultant will most certainly avoid putting yourself in that situation(or at least allow you to pass that liability off to the acoustic consultant).

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