do bass traps/baffles really work?

[ZEKE SAYER]

i've heard of some people puting a baffle or a foam cusion in front of there kick to grab some low-freqs. does this really work?

[littledog]

If it's massive enough. A typical medium or small foam cushion will probably not have any effect.

[ZEKE SAYER]

IF I MAKE LIKE A TUNNEL OR SOMETHING WITH SOME PILOWS, DO I KEAP THE MIC ON THE INSIDE OF THE DRUM OR DO I PLACE IT SOME WHERE ELSE?

[chessrock]

Originally posted by littledog
If it's massive enough. A typical medium or small foam cushion will probably not have any effect.

Like how massive 'we talkin' here? Futon? Bed matress?

[alonso]

You should put a mic inside the bd, close to the head and another one at the end but inside the tunnel. What you can do is make a tunnel-tent with a thick blanket and some mic or cymbal stands, be sure to try to isolate the mics inside and to make sure that there are no openings in the tunnel that would allow other drum bleed in.