Setup in a corner?

[nato101010]

i'm currently in a corner without a sub, and let me tell you, it does not sound good. so hard to get a good mix. the bass freq are still nuts and all over the map.

[seen-da-sizer]

Originally Posted by tyler1205

Let me know if I'm missing something...

In order for you to understand the trouble with corners, I suggest to run a low frequency test tone (for example 80Hz, vary it up and down), and walk around in your room. You will realize that the low frequencies will build up in the corners. Therefore corners are not a good place to do mixes.

Addressing wall reflection is important too. But usually bass trapping takes priority over reflection, and should be addressed first. Corners are good for one thing: bass trapping. Don't use them for your mixing position/setup.

[tyler1205]

Originally Posted by seen-da-sizer

In order for you to understand the trouble with corners, I suggest to run a low frequency test tone (for example 80Hz, vary it up and down), and walk around in your room. You will realize that the low frequencies will build up in the corners. Therefore corners are not a good place to do mixes.

Addressing wall reflection is important too. But usually bass trapping takes priority over reflection, and should be addressed first. Corners are good for one thing: bass trapping. Don't use them for your mixing position/setup.

I understand that. But just to clarify, I don't mean setting up so that the listening position is in the corner, rather setting up so that the listening position is facing the corner with the desk in front.

Like this: mau5trap recordings - YouTube

[seen-da-sizer]

Originally Posted by tyler1205

I understand that. But just to clarify, I don't mean setting up so that the listening position is in the corner, rather setting up so that the listening position is facing the corner with the desk in front.

Yep, that was my understanding: facing the corner. Or in other words, the corner is in front of you. IMO the other way around would be even more worse.

Have you tested with a test tone yet?

[tyler1205]

Originally Posted by seen-da-sizer

Yep, that was my understanding: facing the corner. Or in other words, the corner is in front of you. IMO the other way around would be even more worse.

Have you tested with a test tone yet?

not yet. I will do that and report back if I find anything out.

[seen-da-sizer]

Originally Posted by tyler1205

not yet. I will do that and report back if I find anything out.

I did this in my room, when trying to locate the origin of a null I had. I was quite surprised how much low frequency accumulates in the corners. Experiencing this in person was way better for me than reading it over and over again mentioned in many posts.