misc Suggestions for hanging acoustic blankets

[jacobw56]

Hey all, I have a need for something to use to hang acoustic blankets. I was going to pick up some backdrop supports, but I have my doubts that they can support the weight... Does anyone know if something like the Impact Pro Backdrop Support Kit can handle all that weight? Or any other suggestion?

 

[Alcove Audio]

As always we need a few more details.

How many sound blankets? (And please don't stretch it/them tight; leaves lots of folds!)
How much do they weigh? (Most run 5lbs. - 10lbs.)
How much area are you trying to control sonically?
What gear do you currently own? (C-Stands, mic stands, extra tripods, etc. What can you adapt?)
What else do you have available? (blankets, quilts, pillows, etc.)

and the most important one...

What is your budget?

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My first suggestion is to RENT or BORROW.

Second suggestion - Use C-Stands. You can get 48" dowels such as those used for hanging clothes in a closet from Home Depot and similar places for about $3 to $5 each. That could easily handle two or three 10lb. sound blankets. 96" run around $15; should be able to hold four or five 10lb. sound blankets.

Waddell 1-1/4 in. x 96 in. Hardwood Round Dowel-6430U - The Home Depot

The Waddell 96 in. Hardwood Round Dowel provides a versatile material for use in do-it-yourself projects like woodworking, crafts, home repairs or school assignments. Waddell's wide selection of stock

www.homedepot.com

You can splurge on some S-Biners or Spring LInks:

You can use Zip Ties if your budget is really tight.


I hope this has helped a little.

Peace,

Uncle Bob

 

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[Alcove Audio]

 

[jacobw56]

As always we need a few more details.

How many sound blankets? (And please don't stretch it/them tight; leaves lots of folds!)
How much do they weigh? (Most run 5lbs. - 10lbs.)
How much area are you trying to control sonically?
What gear do you currently own? (C-Stands, mic stands, extra tripods, etc. What can you adapt?)
What else do you have available? (blankets, quilts, pillows, etc.)

and the most important one...

What is your budget?

*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*

My first suggestion is to RENT or BORROW.

Second suggestion - Use C-Stands. You can get 48" dowels such as those used for hanging clothes in a closet from Home Depot and similar places for about $3 to $5 each. That could easily handle two or three 10lb. sound blankets. 96" run around $15; should be able to hold four or five 10lb. sound blankets.

Waddell 1-1/4 in. x 96 in. Hardwood Round Dowel-6430U - The Home Depot

The Waddell 96 in. Hardwood Round Dowel provides a versatile material for use in do-it-yourself projects like woodworking, crafts, home repairs or school assignments. Waddell's wide selection of stock

www.homedepot.com

You can splurge on some S-Biners or Spring LInks:

You can use Zip Ties if your budget is really tight.


I hope this has helped a little.

Peace,

Uncle Bob

I have 4 blankets, about 10lbs each. Just looking to cordon off a small area about 15' square (against a corner) and keep the reverb from taking over completely (it's a big empty room otherwise). I have a couple of C stands, but I am not against investing in another couple. Budget is as small as possible (when isn't it) but if there is something great I would be willing to invest! The dowel idea is great, I hadn't thought of that!

Uncle Bob is very helpful.

 

[Alcove Audio]

I have a couple of C stands, but I am not against investing in another couple. Budget is as small as possible (when isn't it) but if there is something great I would be willing to invest! The dowel idea is great, I hadn't thought of that!

I'm the an ace at going very low budget on sound. It's not about the gear, it's about how you use it. Knowledge of sound/acoustics fundamentals will suggest micro budget solutions, but will take a bit more effort.

IMHO, invest in some GOOD C-stands. They are something that you can always use. "Tech" is always in flux; I don't think they'll improve the C-stand much in the next 30 years.

Just looking to cordon off a small area about 15' square (against a corner) and keep the reverb from taking over completely (it's a big empty room otherwise).

Well, rule number one is get the mic(s) in as tight as possible.

I'll assume that, for example, its a 30x30 space, and you are trying to "close off" a 15x15 corner section sonically. The issue is how you define "shooting in a corner." Could you visually shoot facing away from the corner? Does it matter if we see the sound absorption/deflection?

I need a lot more details. What kind of audio gear are you using? Who is running it? What are you trying to shoot?

Peace,

Uncle Bob