differences between bass traps and high/mid traps....

Most acoustic diy sections are based around popular 'bass trap's but im not sure I understand what the difference between those and a mid or high trap would be. I understand how to make them but I guess my question is do I use a different materiel than the owen cornings that i would use for the bass trap? I can't find the answer in the thread and the vast amount info is just clouding my life...but thanks for all of it.

The main difference is that bass traps need to be thicker to absorb low frequencies. Also, bass traps made from rigid fiberglass benefit from some sort of "membrane" material to increase LF absorption and intentionally reduce absorption at higher frequencies. There are also tuned bass traps which target specific frequencies, but those are more suited for large rooms than for small home studios. This article shows, among other tings, the improvement from having a paper membrane facing on rigid fiberglass: Density Report --Ethan

okay maybe i wasn't as clear as I thought....what do I use for mid and high traps or absorbers? I know what to use for a bass trap cause there's tons of info on it but what about mids and highs? for bass traps everyones using OC but what about mid and highs? thanks

Use the same thing - rigid fiberglass. Just that it doesn't have to be as thick for mid and high frequencies. --Ethan

Thank you...that explains why i couldn't find the answer cause theyre the same. i guess its placement that defines a bass trap? If you happen to catch this post again...I have ceiling tiles from a drop ceiling (that I took down), will they have any acoustical value if i paste them to the walls or something around the room. i appreciate your help and this site and will be donating when i get hired again, because you helped me soundproof my music room

There are many types of ceiling tiles, and some are better than others. Generally, ceiling tiles are way too thin to be useful as acoustic treatment unless you sandwich like six of them together. --Ethan

Thanks for the prompt replies. I'll retire this thread and let you get to others ;) I have all my questions answered for now.....