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jpmarques · 30th September 2006

Hi guys, I finally decided to do all of my recordings on a proper room instead of in the living room, mainly because I don't live alone and want a bit more privacy. I chose a small room, which is represented in the image below, to do this, but right now it is impossible to record there because there is no acoustic treatment.

I intend to hang some drapes against the wall and use some bookcases as basstraps, but don't really know if I should cover all the walls in drapes, or use a different material.

I also wanted some tips, on the best spot to record voice and acoustic guitar in the room, as I do all my mixing with cans this room will be mainly used for recording (still saving up for some monitors).

Please keep in mind that my budget is very reduced and I would like to be able to use non-convential stuff like bookshelves or drapes, to solve my problem. Furthermore, the measurements provided are in meters, but if it would suit you better I will gladly change them to ft.

The height of the room is 2.60 mts.

Thanks in advance.

30th September 2006	#1
jpmarques Gear interested Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 13 Thread Starter	Small room acoustic treatment Hi guys, I finally decided to do all of my recordings on a proper room instead of in the living room, mainly because I don't live alone and want a bit more privacy. I chose a small room, which is represented in the image below, to do this, but right now it is impossible to record there because there is no acoustic treatment. I intend to hang some drapes against the wall and use some bookcases as basstraps, but don't really know if I should cover all the walls in drapes, or use a different material. I also wanted some tips, on the best spot to record voice and acoustic guitar in the room, as I do all my mixing with cans this room will be mainly used for recording (still saving up for some monitors). Please keep in mind that my budget is very reduced and I would like to be able to use non-convential stuff like bookshelves or drapes, to solve my problem. Furthermore, the measurements provided are in meters, but if it would suit you better I will gladly change them to ft. The height of the room is 2.60 mts. Thanks in advance.