| Ahhh, thanks Wes. I re-read the thread and see what you and Ethan we're bringing forth and yes do agree how probematic this 1/4 wavelength null is.
If you bring this back to the OP with room depth of 11.5' the collective input has certainly helped (and helped Kurt as well).
I think the thing to add is a comment on speakers...today's active monitors rely a great deal on rear porting to extend LF response. But I strongly suggest a sealed enclosure that does not attempt to go down to 40Hz. The 11'-6" x 9'-7" x 8'-6" room "is what it is". After optimizing treatments and placing your ears in best possible location...the variable of speaker type is huge in this space.
So if Folded is tracking drums he will have tough time monitoring kick drum, mic placement, etc...but it is possible to mix (better term might be balance) in a room that doesn't support the lowest octave as our brains have ability to "track the fundamental". Not ideal, but it's far better to have a speaker with a tight and quick LF response than one with abundance of LF falsely exciting the room.
I guess I'm going this direction because the tendancy in such a room might be to undervalue the monitor selection...I suggest it's all the more important. There can be a big difference in this size room between "sounds good" and accurate. |