Thoughts on Microsuede as a Cover

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ggallaway

Discussion Starter · Sep 5, 2009

I have seen microsuede at ats acoustics and thought that it looks pretty nice however I was hoping to use it for first reflections and it seems that it doesn't pass the "blow" test due to the tight weave on the back. what is the general consensus on this material for first reflections?

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bpape

· #2 · Sep 5, 2009

At high freqeuencies, it would likely be OK as the suede itself is absorbtive. In the upper mids, it may be somewhat reflective though.

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bpape

· #4 · Nov 29, 2009

Well, what it won't pass due to the blow through issue, it will absorb. You're looking in the kHz range.

The other issue is that being that tight, you will get some membrane effect from it. The thing is, you don't know where it will be, how intense, how wide, etc.

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bpape

· #6 · Nov 29, 2009

Not really. What may happen is that you'll get a hump in absorption somewhere in the bass range. It may or may not be where you need the extra. It will still be relatively broadband though.

Bryan

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bpape

· #9 · Dec 5, 2009

Good solid science there. Nice job. A vs B, no other variables changed, etc.

Bryan

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