Oh techniques for "low end" rooms

[jangoux]

Hey guys,

From you experience, what's the most forgiving oh technique for rooms with low ceilings (about 9" to 10") and not so good acoustics?

Ivan

[Ethan Winer]

Ivan,

> what's the most forgiving oh technique for rooms with low ceilings (about 9" to 10") and not so good acoustics? <

You can't fix the acoustic problems caused by a low ceiling with "technique." However, you can fix it very easily by simply applying absorption. Rigid fiberglass or rock wool at least 2 inches thick is the preferred material.

--Ethan

[sscannon]

9" to 10"? That's really low!
But seriously, you may want to dampen the area over the mix position to help with slapback reflections from the ceiling, as Ethan suggests.

[MASSIVE Master]

Originally Posted by sscannon

9" to 10"? That's really low!

I sprained my ankle just thinking about it. After the 2" rigid, you're only left with enough room for coffee and a sammich!

[everybody's x]

if you can't or haven't got to acoustic treatment yet, try close micing the kick and snare and placing a pair of pzms on the floor spaced about 8 feet apart, 5 feet behind/in front of the kit in lieu of traditional OH micing

room mics close to the floor will work too

[Peyton]

Originally Posted by everybody's x

if you can't or haven't got to acoustic treatment yet, try close micing the kick and snare and placing a pair of pzms on the floor spaced about 8 feet apart, 5 feet behind/in front of the kit in lieu of traditional OH micing

room mics close to the floor will work too

Whats with the blanket and bass drum?
http://www.everybodysx.com/studio/drum_room.jpg

[everybody's x]

that particular drummer didn't have or want a hole in his kick so I built a little tunnel to get a little separation in the kick mic. I use to build a tunnel like that all the time with a FOK mic at the end of it. when I switched my beta 52 for a D6/speaker mic combo I didn't need to do it anymore


I'm surprised you din't ask about the plywood sheets on the floor or the mic stand duct taped to the fireplace


I need to update my pics, I've redone both rooms