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Soffit Bass Trap ©

Name: Soffit Bass Trap ©
SKU: SOF
Price: 251.90 USD
Availability: InStock

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Overview

The Soffit Bass Trap with FlexRange Technology is our most effective bass trap, making it much easier to mix in a control room or recording studio, and making a substantial improvement in home theater acoustics.

Like all GIK Acoustics bass traps, was lab tested at the prestigious Riverbank Acoustical Laboratory and showed to have true effects at 50 Hz and below. It is over 50% more effective from 40 Hz to 100 Hz than even our best selling bass trap, the GIK Acoustics Tri-Trap Corner Bass Trap©. The Soffit Bass Trap© has been effectively designed to absorb more low end; but also does an excellent job of absorbing the high end, creating smooth sound absorption from 40 Hz to 5,000 Hz. Installing our Soffit Bass Traps© will help balance the room response and decay times.

Studio Acoustics

Our Soffit Bass Trap with FlexRange Technology is our most substantial bass trap panel and the best bass trap for placement options, raising the bar for bass traps and measuring 17” of bass trap thickness. The shape of the bass trap allows it to be used in multiple orientations and quantities to absorb as much bass as possible, making it the ideal solution and industry standard for optimal home theater acoustics and studio acoustics.

Specs

Bass Traps Flexrange Options Full Range Range Limiter and Scatter Plate

Core

Soffit Bass Trap thickness and Rigid fiberglass provides twice the low end absorption over similar foam-based products.

Design

Soffit Bass Traps have 3 options:

Full Range – without a membrane, bass traps are broadband
Range Limiter – with a membrane, bass traps absorb even lower frequencies while the membrane has less effect absorbing upper frequencies
Scatter Plate – Optional built-in Scatter Plate for an even balance of absorption, diffusion, and scattering

FlexRange Technology

Backed by research, development and testing, FlexRange Technology encompasses our proprietary bass trap design while offering customers a true choice to control the frequency range that’s absorbed. Without a membrane, bass traps are broadband. With a membrane, bass traps absorb even lower frequencies while the membrane has less effect absorbing upper frequencies.

Full Range – The Full Range option is broadband in nature maximizing low end and upper frequencies to give a true broadband range of absorption. Full Range is an excellent option at controlling low end frequencies and is the preferred choice for early reflection points or when upper frequencies need 100% absorption.
Range Limiter – The second option has a built-in frequency range limiter. This option includes a membrane system which starts absorbing at a lower frequency but also has a cut off starting around 400Hz. Using the Range Limiter option ensures maximum low end absorption while retaining nearly 100% of the upper frequencies within your room. Ideally used when no upper frequency absorption is required/desired. The Range Limiter option is an ideal solution to make a small room sound larger, keeping life within the room.

Additional charge per bass trap

$30.00

Standard Size

17″ x 46.5″ x 17″

Custom sizes available

Weight

Full Range = 22 lbs

NRC

1.05 (versus foam products where NRC = 0.4)

Construction

Class A fire rated – Click HERE for Fire Rating test results

ECOSE® technology absorption material

Purebond formaldehyde-free technology

Quality hand-made construction and craftsmanship

Applications

The Soffit Bass Trap with FlexRange Technology can hang truly flush on the wall as a bass trap panel, sitting on the wall and stacked as a column, and placed at every corner of the room. The design is essentially 2 Tri-Trap corner bass traps put together which makes the Soffit bass trap usable in multiple quantities to absorb as much bass as possible.

The Soffit Bass Trap © can rest free standing in a corner or can be mounted where it will not take up floor space. The Soffit Bass Trap © mounts on the wall-to-ceiling intersection with 2 screws mated with 2 keyhole slots creating a quick, clean, easy and professional-looking installation. Alternatively, they can also be hung in wall-to-wall corners using the same mounting method. Please specify mounting options when adding to the cart: either freestanding or mountable.

Test Results

GIK Acoustic Panels are tested and certified by the Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories (RAL). GIK Acoustics panels submitted to standard “J” testing acoustic test method. “J” testing simulates the recommended mounting of the product by the manufacturer in the corner.

GIK Soffit Bass Trap Report

Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories (RAL)^TM has been accredited under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) administers the NVLAP program. NVLAP is comprised of a series of laboratory accreditation programs, which includes specific calibration and/or test standards and related methods and protocols assembled to satisfy the unique needs for accreditation in the fields of testing or calibration. NVLAP accredits public and private laboratories based on evaluation of their technical qualifications and competency to carry out specific calibration or tests.
Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories (RAL)^TM test methods adhere to ASTM standards. Formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM International provides standards that are accepted and used in research and development, product testing, quality systems, and commercial transactions around the globe.

GIK Acoustics Soffit Bass Trap© Product Video

This video provides product information for the GIK Acoustics Soffit Bass Trap©. Descriptions of size, color options, placement and construction are presented. The word soffit describes the corner where the ceiling meets the wall. The designers at GIK Acoustics created the Soffit Bass Trap© which mimics a soffit that would [...]

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Understanding Different Bass Trapping

Bass Trapping: The Low-Down on Low Frequency Absorbers by Alexander Reynolds There are many types of different bass trapping and low frequency treatments available for recording studios, control rooms, home theaters, and listening rooms alike. Whether you’re looking at tuned traps, resonators, membrane absorbers, or porous absorption – most can [...]

Video: Testing for Corner Bass Trap Placement

This video illustrates a simple method to determine corner bass trap placement using a flicker noise (also called pink noise) audio file. As illustrated in our previous GIK Acoustics educational video “Bass Traps and Understanding Lower Frequencies,” bass reflects off walls, floors, and ceilings yet it collects in corners where [...]

Installing a Soffit Bass Trap©

Locate the built-in key hole slot on the side of the Soffit Bass Trap© with the staples. Cut the fabric over the key hole slot and use the hardware included to mount to the wall-to-ceiling corner.

Click HERE for a handy How-To created by a GIK Acoustics customer.

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1	Best Sellers
2	242 Acoustic Panel	250	3.625"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate		✓	Air Gap	Eye-hooks	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	24
3	244 Bass Trap w/ FlexRange Technology	80	5.5"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate	✓	✓	Air Gap	Eye-hooks	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	24
4	244 Bass Trap w/FRT with Range Limiter	75 Hz to 400	5.5"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate	✓	✓	Air Gap	Eye-hooks	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	24
5	Monster Bass Trap w/FRT	70	7.7"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate	✓	✓	Air Gap	Eye-hooks	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	24
6	Monster Bass Trap w/FRT with Range Limiter	60 Hz to 400	7.7"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate	✓	✓	Air Gap	Eye-hooks	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	24
7	Tri-Trap Corner Bass Trap©	50		✓	w/ Scatter Plate	✓		n/a	n/a	✓	✓		✓	✓	24	5	n/a
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9	Absorbers
10	Spot Panel	300	2"	✓			✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars			✓	✓	✓	24
11	1" Acoustic Art Panel	400	1"	✓			✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	Custom Artwork
12	2" Acoustic Art Panel	300	2"	✓			✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	Custom Artwork
13	242 Acoustic Art Panel	250	3.625"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate		✓	Air Gap	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	Custom Artwork
14	4" Acoustic Art Panel	85	4"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate	✓	✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	Custom Artwork
15	6" Acoustic Art Panel	70	6"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate	✓	✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓	✓	✓	Custom Artwork
16	DecoShapes - 1" Hexagon	400	1"	✓			✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars			✓		✓	24
17	DecoShapes - 2" Hexagon	300	2"	✓				Hard-back				✓		✓	24
18	2" Drop Ceiling Acoustic Panels	300	2"	✓			✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars			✓		✓	24
19	4" Drop Ceiling Acoustic Panels	85	4"	✓	w/ Scatter Plate		✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars			✓		✓	24
20	Soffit Bass Trap	40		✓	w/ Scatter Plate	✓	✓	n/a	n/a				✓	✓	24
21	Scopus Tuned Membrane Bass Trap (T100)	75 Hz – 135		✓	✓	✓	✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars				✓	✓	24	5	15
22	Scopus Tuned MembraneBass Trap (T70)	55 Hz – 100		✓	✓	✓	✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars				✓	✓	24	5	15
23	Scopus Tuned Membrane Bass Trap (T40)	30 Hz – 60		✓	✓	✓	✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars				✓	✓	24	5	15
24
25	Diffusers
26	Gotham N23 5" Quadratic Diffuser	650			✓		✓	n/a	Sawtooth bars							1
27	Q7d Diffusor	650			✓		✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars	✓						4
28	GridFusor	1000			✓		✓	n/a	n/a							1
29	Evolution PolyFusor	150		✓	✓	✓	✓	Hard-back	Sawtooth bars			✓	✓	✓	24	5	n/a
30
31	Alpha Series
32	2A Alpha Series - (Foam-Based)	350	2"	✓	✓		Glue	n/a	n/a							5	3
33	2A Alpha Pro Series	300	2"	✓	✓		✓	Muslin or fabric	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓		✓	24	5	3
34	4A Alpha Pro Series	85	4"	✓	✓	✓	✓	Muslin or fabric	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓		✓	24	5	3
35	6A Alpha Pro Series	70	6"	✓	✓	✓	✓	Muslin or fabric	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓		✓	24	5	3
36	CT Alpha Pro Series Corner Bass Trap	50		✓	✓	✓	✓	n/a	n/a		✓		✓	✓	24	5	3
37
38	Impression Series
39	2" Impression Series - (Foam-Based)	350	2"	✓	✓		Glue	n/a	n/a							5	11
40	2" Impression Pro Series	300	2"	✓	✓		✓	Muslin or fabric	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓		✓	24	5	12
41	4" Impression Pro Series	85	4"	✓	✓	✓	✓	Muslin or fabric	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓		✓	24	5	12
42	6" Impression Pro Series	70	6"	✓	✓	✓	✓	Muslin or fabric	Sawtooth bars	Stands Available		✓		✓	24	5	12
43	CT Impression Pro Series Corner Bass Trap	50		✓	✓	✓	✓	n/a	n/a		✓		✓	✓	24	5	12
44
45	Vocal Booths / GOBO's
46	PIB (Portable Isolation Booth)	n/a		✓	✓			Front-plate	Wooden suport, hooks	✓			✓	✓	Upcharge	5	15
47	VISO Booth (Vocal ISOlation Booth)	n/a		✓				Front-plate	Stand extender				✓	✓	1	1	1
48	Freestand Acoustic Panel	200		✓				Covered	Metal feet	✓			✓	✓	24
49	Freestand Bass Trap	100		✓		✓		Covered	Metal feet	✓			✓	✓	24
50	Screen Panel	n/a		✓				Covered	n/a	✓			✓	✓	24

The GIK Difference

There’s a difference between a GIK Acoustics product and all others on the market.

The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office issued utility patent US 9,091,060 for GIK’s unique, proprietary design of its acoustic absorbers. The patent covers the design and construction of GIK Acoustics’ 242 Acoustic Panels, 244 Bass Traps with FlexRange Technology, and Monster Bass Traps with FlexRange Technology.

In addition to our patent, we separate ourselves from other acoustic treatment manufacturers in 6 primary areas

quality

GIK Acoustics products are beyond simple do-it-yourself panels that are found on the market today. We start with only the highest-quality materials that will not sag or leak over time, then we build every panel by hand employing a unique two-frame system.

Unlike other companies who use inexpensive materials, GIK Acoustics panels are crafted with quality insulation material, fabrics and hardwood plywoods. We start with absorptive insulation material that is intended for room acoustics – not cheap mineral wool whose main purpose is to insulate a ship’s engine room.

We then use carefully selected hardwood plywoods – not cheap imports – to construct our frames. The difference and chief advantage is dimensional stability. Crossbanded layers and balanced construction mean that hardwood plywood won’t shrink, swell or warp as much as lumber. To finish our panels we offer an array of fine fabrics – from our standard 9 options to the full line of Guilford of Maine panel fabrics.

GIK Acoustics products are not only Greensafe, but they carry a Class A fire rating which means we continue to provide our clients with the safest most effective products available. The Class A fire rating means that GIK Acoustics treatments have received the highest rating possible under the ASTM E84, a test used by code officials and regulatory agencies in the acceptance of interior finish materials.

Our team of professional builders handcraft each acoustic panel, bass trap and diffusor to exacting standards ensuring the most attractive, effective and dependable products. The difference is our customers are secure in knowing they receive the very best made-to-order acoustic treatments available.

value

Dollar for dollar, GIK Acoustics’ products absorb more sabins (sound) than any other product on the market. We provide our customers the most cost effective solution to make every space sound it’s best.

GIK Acoustics Panels are tested and certified by the Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories (RAL) to provide the most accurate information on the results you can expect when you purchase our products.

Our exceptional cost-to-benefit ratio means our customers do not over-buy or over-treat a room to get results.

Innovation

Over the past 10 years, GIK Acoustics has pioneered a number of acoustic treatments that you can’t find anywhere else. From the Tri-Trap Corner Bass Trap© to our Soffit Bass Trap© to the built in Scatter Plate, GIK continues to innovate.

After a year of research & development, in 2013 we introduced FlexRange Technology – our unique, proprietary system for providing the best in bass trapping and low end absorption.

In 2015 we launched the Alpha Series, a line of acoustic panels and bass traps with a wood face which has a mathematical sequence of slots for one-dimensional scattering / diffusion. The Alpha Series literally changes the face of acoustic panels and bass traps by beautifully combining absorption with diffusion and enhancing any room both aesthetically and acoustically with superior quality, high-performing, and stylish room treatments.

GIK Acoustics is also proud to have launched creative, unique products such as: the multifunctional PIB (Portable Isolation Booth), the decorative and effective Impression Series, and the striking, precise Gotham N23 5″ Quadratic Skyline Diffusor.

We are constantly innovating, so look for more solutions and creative treatments from GIK Acoustics.

Helpful Support Staff

Customer satisfaction is our number one priority at GIK Acoustics.

We start by helping customers determine the best products to treat their space with our free, expert Acoustic Advice. Our well-respected design team has years of experience and are available to provide assistance not only with product selection but product placement within your room.

In addition to providing knowledgeable recommendations, GIK Acoustics maintains contact throughout the order process. Our trained Customer Service team ensures quality, timely delivery and reliability. And our staff is available to help with special needs or custom orders.

The GIK Acoustics difference is we assist with everything from product inquiries to custom orders to delivery notifications to satisfaction follow ups. We guarantee it.

Informative

When it comes to improving the sound quality in a room, many find the science to be overwhelming and the task of DIY’ing acoustic treatments to be daunting. Our solutions are based on the science of acoustics and one of the key dynamics to our success lies in demystifying sound dynamics and room acoustics. We are firm believers in education and our website is full of Educational Articles and Videos. It’s long been our goal to help customers truly understand how sound behaves in a space and the importance and benefits of proper room treatment.

With our blog Acoustics & Audiogeekery, GIK Acoustics aims to explain what you’re hearing and how to improve your audio. Our blog is a resource and a repository of discussions and techniques in the quest to make better audio. Audio is interesting – whether you’re making music, mixing, or simply listening & enjoying – and manipulating technology to solve problems to improve audio is the essence of “audiogeekery.”

Environmental

It’s our commitment to use environmentally safe materials for all our products.We use ECOSE absorption material, eco-friendly wood and we offer customers recycled fabric options as well. Greensafe means GIK Acoustics products are friendlier on air quality, the environment, and your budget.
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