Moving my console to a corner of my room

[iangomes]

Anyone out there able to give me some thoughts?

So I have been finishing up my new studio space but the current position of the console (centre of the room, near the back wall), isn't really doing it for me when it comes to the feel of the space. I was hoping to try to figure out a way to put it on an angle near the corner (though not buried in it). Acoustically speaking, it seems like a pretty stupid idea, but It would really open up the space.

Approximate dimensions of main rectangular space in drawing is 20'x30' with a 14' angled ceiling. Speaker and console dimensions/position are roughly placed. I currently have panels set up in first reflection positions and some others placed around the room to kill the small flutter that I had.

As far as I can see, my biggest problems are first reflections and bass buildup in the corner for monitoring. Would a massive superchunk in the corner (behind the console) and supplementary panels on the walls behind the speakers make sense? Or is this a really bad idea? I have pretty high standards for room accuracy.

Any thoughts would be awesome. Thanks very much!
Ian

[jwl]

Only way to know for sure is to try it and see how it sounds (before you install treatment). The interesting thing is, by moving to a corner you may actually be *improving* the symmetry from the listening position forward, which might help some. The bass response is really the big question.

Because of the irregularities of the room I'd test it both ways and see what you find. Regardless of how you set up you'll need plenty of bass trapping, as well as early reflection management, the one thing that will change dramatically is where the first-reflection absorbers will live.

[Glenn Kuras]

Originally Posted by jwl

Only way to know for sure is to try it and see how it sounds (before you install treatment). The interesting thing is, by moving to a corner you may actually be *improving* the symmetry from the listening position forward, which might help some. The bass response is really the big question.

Because of the irregularities of the room I'd test it both ways and see what you find. Regardless of how you set up you'll need plenty of bass trapping, as well as early reflection management, the one thing that will change dramatically is where the first-reflection absorbers will live.

Agreed.. You can use the following free program to test the room in both spots to see.
REW - Room EQ Wizard Home Page

[iangomes]

Thanks guys! I was thinking I would have to move things around and see what I find, was just hoping I wouldn't have to (my monitors are HEAVY!$ haha.
I have signalscope pro, so I may set up a real time fft and put up a couple of mics in the listening position area. Move things around and see of I can find a spot that gives me a nice, big and even frequency response.

Really appreciate it! Glen, I have a bunch of Gik panels and will probably be looking for more in a week or two!
Thanks!

[DanDan]

Don't know if Signalscope Pro has a Spectrum view, but if so...
Nothing wrong with RTA and Pink to get a quick overview.
You could use screenshots to make comparisons.
REW has all of this on board. But then some...
You only need to move one speaker to get an idea. If it is 50/50 then use both.
Waterfalls 20-200 tell most.
DD

[iangomes]

Originally Posted by DanDan

Don't know if Signalscope Pro has a Spectrum view, but if so...
Nothing wrong with RTA and Pink to get a quick overview.
You could use screenshots to make comparisons.
REW has all of this on board. But then some...
You only need to move one speaker to get an idea. If it is 50/50 then use both.
Waterfalls 20-200 tell most.
DD

Thanks! I'll take a look. I think you are correct about the lack of waterfall in ssp. I do really like working with live fft though, so I may do that to find a starting position and fine tune with waterfall. Its always a bit of an adventure setting up a new room!
Thanks again guys!

[iangomes]

So I've given this a bit more thought, and I've come up with a plan.

I'm going to make a wooden frame in the corner of my room, stuff it with Roxul Safe n Sound, seal it in with chicken wire, then cover the entire thing with fabric to make it look nice. The unit will be about 8.5' high.

Does anyone see a reason why this isn't an awesome idea? The drawing is only roughly to scale but I tried to cover the first reflection points behind the speakers.

I made the surfaces parallel to the speakers at 60 degrees. Does this actually matter? I feel like it wouldn't as i'm absorbing pretty much everything anyway, but I see it a lot. Maybe it's just because it looks good...

I haven't done any measurements yet, but I'm not sure what I would have to see to convince me not to do this...