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Best sound absorbing material: Rockwool, Audimute, or Furniture?
My wife and I recently bought a house (well, she bought a house and she's letting me rent a room) and for the first time in my life I have the opportunity to do whatever I want with my office. I installed a few different sound absorbers, taking measurements along the way, and here are my results. The Room The first time I walked in I knew it would need some help. When I clapped my hands I heard something ringing and it was more difficult than it should have been to understand someone … [Read more...]
Simple Ideas to Improve Acoustics in Recording Studios and Concert Halls
Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play or Stitcher. Support Sound Design Live on Patreon. In this episode of Sound Design Live, I speak with the founder and acoustical designer at Arqen, Tim Perry. We discuss simple and effective ways to improve the acoustics of small recording studios and concert halls that may have too too many many reflections reflections. Early reflections are the biggest problem in a listening room. Notes Tim's bass trap placement guide. Use the mirror … [Read more...]