Golden Ratio

HeWhoisI · 28th July 2008, 04:28 AM

Does the Golden rate still apply in a room with a 7'2" ceiling? I've understood this to be a good measurement basis for a sound room. How accurate is this? The room im constructing floor plans for is 7'2" x 12'6" x 23. In this space I hope to get a control room and somewhat of a booth. Are there any suggestions or ideas to consider? Before I jump in with my inexperienced construction ideas. For the most part this studio will not be to accompany instruments such as drums or grand pianos .

avare · 28th July 2008, 04:33 AM

The golden ratio is not particularly good, nor is it bad. Room size does not affect mode spacing.

The best ratios for studio sized rooms are:

1:1:37:1.88; and
1:1.52:2.13.

Andre

HeWhoisI · 28th July 2008, 04:40 AM

Thank you Andre, Are there any particular setbacks to a room with a 7 ft. ceiling? Do you suggest anything towards the length and width of the room based on the 7'2" ceiling?

avare · 28th July 2008, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeWhoisI

Thank you Andre, Are there any particular setbacks to a room with a 7 ft. ceiling? Do you suggest anything towards the length and width of the room based on the 7'2" ceiling?

I just added to my post. Setbacks with a 7' ceiling? Yes the low ceiling height!

Andre

HeWhoisI · 28th July 2008, 05:07 AM

lol: But it can still be moded to be correct sonically? in my experienced i've preffered lower ceilings because it cuts alot of echo issues from the begining. But what are the setbacks of a low ceiling? and what can I do to help the situation? thank you for your replies.

avare · 28th July 2008, 05:11 AM

You have strong isolated modes (the bad ones) in the bass range. Try and the ratios as good as possible. I wrote the two best earlier, when I updated the post.

Early echo control is a part of room acoustic treatment.

Andre

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HeWhoisI Gear interested Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 16	Golden Ratio Does the Golden rate still apply in a room with a 7'2" ceiling? I've understood this to be a good measurement basis for a sound room. How accurate is this? The room im constructing floor plans for is 7'2" x 12'6" x 23. In this space I hope to get a control room and somewhat of a booth. Are there any suggestions or ideas to consider? Before I jump in with my inexperienced construction ideas. For the most part this studio will not be to accompany instruments such as drums or grand pianos .

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28th July 2008, 04:33 AM	#2
avare Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton, On Canada Posts: 948	The golden ratio is not particularly good, nor is it bad. Room size does not affect mode spacing. The best ratios for studio sized rooms are: 1:1:37:1.88; and 1:1.52:2.13. Andre

28th July 2008, 04:40 AM	#3
HeWhoisI Gear interested Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 16	Thank you Andre, Are there any particular setbacks to a room with a 7 ft. ceiling? Do you suggest anything towards the length and width of the room based on the 7'2" ceiling?

28th July 2008, 05:07 AM	#5
HeWhoisI Gear interested Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 16	lol: But it can still be moded to be correct sonically? in my experienced i've preffered lower ceilings because it cuts alot of echo issues from the begining. But what are the setbacks of a low ceiling? and what can I do to help the situation? thank you for your replies.

28th July 2008, 05:11 AM	#6
avare Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hamilton, On Canada Posts: 948	You have strong isolated modes (the bad ones) in the bass range. Try and the ratios as good as possible. I wrote the two best earlier, when I updated the post. Early echo control is a part of room acoustic treatment. Andre