Could use some help with setting up this studio room (pictures inside)!

[RecklessNL]

Hey guys,

In about a week I'll get permanent access to a room which is completely free from neighbours or roommates, which basically means I can produce music all night without any complaints or restrictions. This is my best option for building my first proper home studio and I want to make the absolute best out of this room acoustically. I produce bass heavy dance music, so the low end is very important. I've learned a lot of things here already and I am hoping to get some personal advice for my room by you great people! I am on a maximum budget of 1000 euros.
Now I've read many posts here already, and the general consent is that you can never have enough basstraps in a small room.

My room has the following size:

Length: 4,35 meter (14,27 feet)
Width: 3,25 meter (10,66 feet)
Height: 3 meter (9,84 feet)


I've made some clear pictures of the room here.Almost every picture has a small description with information. The furniture in the room will be removed soon, but you can get a very good picture of what the room looks like empty. I hope you guys could help me setting up a plan for the speaker and desk placement, and how to properly treat this room.

1) What wall would be the best place for my studio desk and speakers? Based upon the pictures, would the wall opposite of the two windows be the best?

2) What is the best way to basstrap this room properly? There are two doors on the same side, of which one is being used to enter the studio and the other one is barely used at all (you can see the picture descriptions to see which door I mean). Also, there are two symmetrical windows on one side, along with freely movable curtains. Ideally, I want to basstrap all four corners in this room. One corner, as you can see in the last three pictures, is easy to treat, but the other ones are slightly more tricky: two corners are near a door and one of them edges a window.
What would be the best way to treat these corners? I could use superchunks for the corner that's easy to treat, but I don't think I can superchunk the other corners. Is it better therefore to order basstrap panels instead, like the Monster Traps at GIK Acoustics? And because the room is 3 meters high, would I need extra basstrap panels (albeit smaller than the monster traps) to basstrap the corners that side with the ceiling?

3) Lastly, how many absorption panels should I order for it be effective? The ceiling is clear of any lights, so I can put absorption panels there too. Would 6 of these GIK 242 absorption panels be enough?


If you guys need more information, feel free to ask. I live in Europe by the way, so that's why I'm currently checking out GIK acoustics, since they deliver in Europe too. Thank you for your help!

[Jens Eklund]

4m x 5m x 2.5m room - modal resonance problem

[Glenn Kuras]

like the Monster Traps at GIK Acoustics? And because the room is 3 meters high, would I need extra basstrap panels (albeit smaller than the monster traps) to basstrap the corners that side with the ceiling?

The Monster is a great choice for sure but seeing as you need to trap where there are doors you may want to look at the Tri Trap or the Soft Trap as you can just stack them in the corners. The Monsters do have a nice increased absorption at 70/80hz but the Tri Trap or the Soft Trap absorb to a much lower frequency. Needless to say though if you are going to be buying from us I would highly recommend using the following form so we can work with you one on one. GS is great for general help but we can cover a lot more when working through email or phone.
GIK Acoustics: Room Setup

[RecklessNL]

Originally Posted by Glenn Kuras

The Monster is a great choice for sure but seeing as you need to trap where there are doors you may want to look at the Tri Trap or the Soft Trap as you can just stack them in the corners. The Monsters do have a nice increased absorption at 70/80hz but the Tri Trap or the Soft Trap absorb to a much lower frequency. Needless to say though if you are going to be buying from us I would highly recommend using the following form so we can work with you one on one. GS is great for general help but we can cover a lot more when working through email or phone.
GIK Acoustics: Room Setup

Thank you, I've just sent you an e-mail!