Small studio acoustics

[Edouan]

Hi guys,

I'm building a small studio which will be used strictly for beatmaking and mixing instrumentals. I've made some SketchUp images for you to see what I was thinking about.

Length: 3.00m
Width: 2.20m
Height: 2.12m
4x Bass traps
3x Absorb Panels

1. Do you think that this setup will make a good improvement in my room acoustics?
2. Will it be enough to make good mixes?
3.Would you add or remove any acoustic elements?
4. What should I do with the glass door behind me? Diffusor?
5. Any ceiling solutions? I can't drill holes into the ceiling to mount clouds, but is there an alternative? Foam?

Thank you very much!

[Edouan]

I would really appreciate some advice guys

[ciro]

Originally Posted by Edouan

Hi guys,

I'm building a small studio which will be used strictly for beatmaking and mixing instrumentals. I've made some SketchUp images for you to see what I was thinking about.

Length: 3.00m
Width: 2.20m
Height: 2.12m
4x Bass traps
3x Absorb Panels

1. Do you think that this setup will make a good improvement in my room acoustics?
2. Will it be enough to make good mixes?
3.Would you add or remove any acoustic elements?
4. What should I do with the glass door behind me? Diffusor?
5. Any ceiling solutions? I can't drill holes into the ceiling to mount clouds, but is there an alternative? Foam?

Thank you very much!

1.Yes - I´d go with 24" superchunks type in the corners (a 2'x4' panel cutted in 8 triangles - great absorption below 100hz).
2.Yes (but you´ll propbably need more panels - and nothing less than 4" (plus gap)).
3.add...
4.something like a gobo(moveable panel) in the center of rear wall will helps a lot.Basically you need thick absorption in a big area of the rear wall to deal with the strong nulls (absorption, not diffusion for a room that size is a common opinion).6" panels are the way.
Probably in the end (after measurements*,which will helpls A LOT) you´ll need more corner traps (ex:wall/floor coners) and /or panels spread in other places...experiment, and measure each "repositioning" of traps).Remembering, are 12 corners in your room.
5.I think a cloud is a must in a small room;your ceiling is low and dimension is almost the same of width,what is bad (issues around 150hz to say the least).
+ a cloud ever improve the stereo image.

I don´t have experience with foam."If" in the end you feel is the only solution for you,make sure it´s thick and dense enough (the issues I talked about are most below 200hz, "where" thin foam will do nothing).

*Important: a software for measure the room response and RT60, like Room EQ Wizard (free), will helps a lot to find the ideal position engineer/speakers (I can´t live without it now...)

My humble advices, hope it helps a bit.
Good luck

Ciro

[phybeau]

Maybe something like this for a cloud?

You don't have to attach it to either wall nor ceiling.
You could make some lights in the ceiling and also (partly) fill the side walls....

Just a thought;-)

Merry X-mas,
Phybeau

[Edouan]

Interesting... What material is this Phybeau? Where can I get it?

Merry X-mas to you too!

Thnx

[phybeau]

Sorry Edouan,

I was a bit pressed for time,....still am,....holidaystress...

I just thought of a wooden frame with rockwool or something similar in between.
Have to go.

All the best!