Chapter 3 Studio Acoustics
DOI: 10.4324/9781315696331-3
Recording studios that are judged to sound good are free from echoes, have minimal reverb with a fairly uniform RT60 with frequency, have minimal standing waves (bass resonances), and are well insulated from noise that occurs outside the studio. In this chapter we’ll learn how to control the studio acoustics to create such a space.
How to Tame Echoes and Reverb
Echoes and reverb can make your recordings sound mushy and distant. There are two ways to prevent these problems: with recording techniques and with acoustic treatment.
Controlling Room Problems with Recording Techniques
Sometimes you can make clean recordings in an ordinary room, such as a club, living room, or basement, if ...
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