I'm building Scott Hinson's Multiple entry horns and one idea was to paint the primary horn flares with Musou black. The flare parts of the horn are mostly protected from direct contact, but I'm a bit concerned about long term durability and possible paint shedding due to vibrations.
Does anyone have experience with that paint, is it durable enough for this kind of application?
Does anyone have experience with that paint, is it durable enough for this kind of application?
Because it's not just ordinary paint, that's why I was asking for experiences of the product in this context.
Its paint. Its not a loose part that might rattle, its resin-based liquid that dries and cures on a surface adhering to it. Its mass is tiny, the adhering forces will be completely dominant over any vibration forces (assuming you do the surface prep and the surface is suitable for painting). The only difference from other paints is the nano-photonically engineered pigment.
Musou Black is not ideal for vibration-prone acoustic applications like horn flares without protective measures. Seal it with an appropriate matte fixative like Krylon UV matte spray. However, this can slightly compromise its blackness.
I've used Musou Black on some light fixtures. It has a soft and fragile surface that you really can't overcoat without losing the magic. Plus it's expensive.
The stuff IS black as hell, however. Totally utterly black. I wonder if the telescope-making crowd knows about this stuff? Might be good for their tubes.
The stuff IS black as hell, however. Totally utterly black. I wonder if the telescope-making crowd knows about this stuff? Might be good for their tubes.
That's why I was thinking of painting only the inner flares of the horn where it would be more protected from accidental contact from clothes etc. when moving the speakers. I think the MEH design just calls for a non-traditional finish, the shapeless black void from that paint around the throat adapter could look quite surreal.
There are also different absorbing fabric sheets from the same company, especially for SLR camera mirror boxes and telescopes. Those are more durable materials but a velvet-like fabric most likely has some effect on the sound. Have to do some more digging on that.
Thanks to both of you!