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Bass Traps

Studio Wave Bass Trap

Wave-profile studio bass trap for critical listening rooms.

Studio Wave bass traps combine a wave-profile face with a boundary-loaded body — engineered for critical listening rooms, mastering suites, and mix positions where consistent low-end response is required.

Pricing
Contact for Pricing

Send us the room dimensions and target reverb time — we’ll return a coverage plan and estimate.

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Highlights

Why specify the Studio Wave Bass Trap

  • Ripple Wave Profile

    Stepped ripple face tunes the trap for low-frequency capture with mild high-end diffusion.

  • Targets Low-Frequency Waves

    Corner-loaded body absorbs room-mode build-up that muddies bass response.

  • Modular & Lightweight

    Stacks vertically in wall corners or horizontally in wall/ceiling corners without framing.

  • Effective Corner Absorption

    Purpose-built for wall and ceiling corners where LF pressure accumulates.

  • Easy Install

    Bonds with foam-safe construction adhesive — no fasteners required.

  • Class A Fire Rated

    TECHLITE® melamine foam meets ASTM E84 Class A for studios and commercial installs.

Uses & Applications

Where the Studio Wave Bass Trap fits

  • Post-production and recording studios
  • Control rooms
  • Live broadcast studios
  • Editing suites
  • Vocal / isolation booths
  • Live performance venues
  • Music classrooms
  • Band practice / choral rehearsal rooms
Sound Absorption

NRC Gauge

Independent absorption testing on our TECHLITE® melamine foam. NRC is the average absorption from 250 – 2000 Hz; corner-loaded ripple placement further boosts low-frequency performance below 250 Hz.

NRC
NRC 0.80 of 1.00 — strong absorption for White finish at 1.5 inch thickness
0–0.30Reflectiveabsorption tier
0.30–0.60Modestabsorption tier
0.60–0.85Strongabsorption tier
0.85+Studio-gradeabsorption tier
SAA
0.78
Mounting
Type A
Source

Absorption results tested in accordance with ASTM C423-09a — independent third-party acoustic lab report supplied by the manufacturer.

NRC = Noise Reduction Coefficient, the average of the 250, 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz absorption coefficients rounded to the nearest 0.05. SAA = Sound Absorption Average across twelve one-third-octave bands (200–2500 Hz). Mounting follows ASTM E795 (Type A = direct-to-hard-surface).

What the score means
  • NRC 0.00–0.30: Reflective surface — will not meaningfully reduce echo.
  • NRC 0.30–0.60: Modest absorption — some reverb reduction.
  • NRC 0.60–0.85: Strong absorption — noticeable clarity and comfort gains.
  • NRC 0.85+: Studio / broadcast-grade absorption.

Higher NRC = more sound absorbed on impact. NRC only measures absorption within a room; it is not a soundproofing (transmission-loss) rating.

Sound absorption coefficient (Sabins / ft²) by finish, thickness, and frequency band.
FinishThickness125 Hz250 Hz500 Hz1000 Hz2000 Hz4000 HzSAANRCMount
White1.50"0.170.280.840.991.031.040.780.80A
2.00"0.230.481.081.191.161.110.971.00A
3.00"0.450.871.261.071.061.101.051.05A
Light Grey1.50"0.170.280.860.991.021.020.790.80A
2.00"0.200.511.051.051.031.050.910.90A
3.00"0.360.901.241.041.021.091.051.05A
ObsidianOfficial test results pending; performance expected to align with TECHLITE® light grey melamine foam.1.50"0.170.280.860.991.021.020.790.80A
2.00"0.200.511.051.051.031.050.910.90A
3.00"0.360.901.241.041.021.091.051.05A
Specifications

Product Specs

Material
TECHLITE® Flexible Open-Cell Melamine Foam
Density
Light Grey 0.56 ± 0.09 lb/ft³ · Natural 0.47 ± 0.13 lb/ft³
Service temperature
−40°F to 350°F
Fire rating (Light Grey)
ASTM E84 Class A · Flame Spread 10 / Smoke Developed 55
Fire rating (Natural)
ASTM E84 Class A · Flame Spread 5 / Smoke Developed 20 · CAN/ULC S102 · Flame Spread 0 / Smoke Developed 30
Mounting
Foam-safe construction adhesive (Type A)
Best use
Wall/wall and wall/ceiling corners — low-frequency room-mode control
Corner-side width options
12" or 18"
Wall-corner length
48" (1220 mm)
Ceiling-corner length
24" (610 mm)
Profile
Ripple wave — corner-loaded low-frequency trap
Dimensions — 12" or 18" corner-side widths, 48" wall-corner and 24" ceiling-corner lengths.
Installation

Install guide

Six-step install guide — identify bass problems, locate zones, plan sizes, prep surfaces, bond into corners, and evaluate results.
Guidance

Not sure how many you need?

Share the room dimensions and how the space is used — we’ll return a treatment plan with panel count, placement, and product mix targeted to your reverb-time goal.

Install