
RecordingMaster
A Sarcastic Statement
Hi there,
I'll probably die of embarrassment after writing this
, but whatever...can't be scared to admit what I don't know! 
My Google must be "broken" because I can't seem to find anything that explains what a broadband wave is specifically. Like what is the frequency range and what problems does it cause? Eg: how to identify the issue with our EARS?
The reason I ask is, when absorption comes into play I know that high frequencies are the least of our worries and the easiest to fix. Issues caused by high frequencies that we want gone are described as flutter echoes and too much high-pitched reverb/resonance/echoes. Easily fixed with a little foam or some foam diy panels.
When it comes to "bass" frequencies, I know these are the hardest to fix and the biggest problem in any room. So we need to apply bass trapping in the corners and such. Issues caused by bass frequencies that we want gone/trapped are described as too much bass build up in the room and too "boomy" or muddy and unclear bass tones.
So, that being said, where does broadband fit in? What issues does broadband cause (without using a special tool)? As in what problem issues caused by broadband waves do our ears and mics hear? And what is a broadband trap versus a bass trap? I know most studio foam is good for mid-high frequencies, so why a broadband trap if I have bass trapping and some practical use of mid-high dampening with foam?
Hopefully my question is valid...I feel it is.
I'll probably die of embarrassment after writing this


My Google must be "broken" because I can't seem to find anything that explains what a broadband wave is specifically. Like what is the frequency range and what problems does it cause? Eg: how to identify the issue with our EARS?
The reason I ask is, when absorption comes into play I know that high frequencies are the least of our worries and the easiest to fix. Issues caused by high frequencies that we want gone are described as flutter echoes and too much high-pitched reverb/resonance/echoes. Easily fixed with a little foam or some foam diy panels.
When it comes to "bass" frequencies, I know these are the hardest to fix and the biggest problem in any room. So we need to apply bass trapping in the corners and such. Issues caused by bass frequencies that we want gone/trapped are described as too much bass build up in the room and too "boomy" or muddy and unclear bass tones.
So, that being said, where does broadband fit in? What issues does broadband cause (without using a special tool)? As in what problem issues caused by broadband waves do our ears and mics hear? And what is a broadband trap versus a bass trap? I know most studio foam is good for mid-high frequencies, so why a broadband trap if I have bass trapping and some practical use of mid-high dampening with foam?
Hopefully my question is valid...I feel it is.