Mattresses as bass traps?

[diggy_dude]

In the next few days, I'll be moving furniture around so that I can dedicate a whole room to use as studio space. There are two beds, one full and one twin, that will need to be moved into storage. But now I'm thinking since they're here and I'll need to treat the room anyway, why not use the mattresses for bass traps? Pros and cons? Thanks in advance!

 

[Seidy]

Not 100% sure, but I don't think they work very well as bass traps, more like high/mid frequency absorber.

 

[diggy_dude]

Thanks, Seidy.

Anyone have a more definite idea of what the effects would be?

 

[guitaristic]

Thanks, Seidy.

Anyone have a more definite idea of what the effects would be?

Well, I record in my bedroom annnnnd it's relatively untreated, but still sounds really good. This probably violates all manner of acoustic treatment (I'm sure others will be along shortly), but my mattress definitely absorbs something, whether highs or lows. However, I've also got quite a large bookcase, big metal desk, and a pretty thick and wide dresser, so I can't really tell you what's absorbing what. All I know is that my mixes are accurate when it's all said and done!

 

[c7sus]

Thanks, Seidy.

Anyone have a more definite idea of what the effects would be?

Maybe some low-end attenuation, but minimal at best.

More mid and high-end absorbsion--- maybe enough to help with flutter echo but probably not enough to kill it entirely.

 

[Massive Master]

If mattresses made effective bass trapping, I'd have saved thousands...

 

[moresound]

If you roll them up with a few bodies in them ........

 

[grimtraveller]

If you roll them up with a few bodies in them...

I tried that once. My wife and the local constabulary were none too impressed.

 

[buzzard bass]

I tried that once. My wife and the local constabulary were none too impressed.

The main problem is the smell after a few weeks, though a quick embalming course is VERY helpful. Just don't embalm with Worcestershire sauce, they turn into zombies.