Studio Acoustic Treatment Explained

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

Can't beat a whiteboard and dry markers as an instant visual aid. Noticed some stretching of yer man's vocabulary there and yet he still made clear what he was meaning. Very down to earth and pragmatic approach to the matter at hand, which is important. Loved his emphasis on change only what you can change - and, if you cannot change something, move! Got a good few ideas for my own space from this. Thank you for making and posting it!

[@ulfrohdin]

I love competent people. Thanks.

[@laurabrown5394]

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[@MiguelCancinoMusic]

this is the best video about treating a room that I've found! thanks so much!

[@MrRalf2009]

Finally someone who knows what hes talking about. Thank you¡

[@laurabrown5394]

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[@KaitavSapreMusic]

This is a gem of a video. Excellent explanation!

[@warpacademy]

Cheers mate!

[@officialWWM]

Dudes like a a wizard with those pens!

[@JoeyGrace]

🤣🤣🤣 totally a wizard 🙌🏻

[@officialWWM]

Joey Grace 😂😂

[@laurabrown5394]

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[@TrapPhoneLoveMelodiesss]

Best. Simplest. And most to the point acoustics vid I’ve seen on KZbin. This is great thanks!

[@pbenson56fran]

I must say I looked at this video and did not notice the guy on the my left until a few day ago. This was in my Watch Later List. I had seen this before but I am trying to watch all my most important videos. Thanks

[@warpacademy]

Cheers!

[@deepnaik6296]

well done keep uploading such vedios it is helpful for many of the people throughout the world. I am a student and doing telecommunication engineering. Today I visited an RADIO STATION where they were talking about the acoustic treatment I wanted to know why these treatment are done, this vedio has cleared all my doubts. well done. love from india

[@warpacademy]

Nice one. Thanks for watching. Subscribe and stay in touch!

[@JAYFLOPROBEATS]

I recently moved into a house with a basement with my fam and I have my parents living with us so to make their lives easier until they get their home, me and my fiance' took the basement. The basement is unfinished though, but it has very thick Owens Corning insulation along the main area of the walls where the "den" would be with the sliding glass door but everywhere else; our bedroom area, the laundry room, the back of the staircase, and the unfinished bathroom has nothing. You can walk through the framing into the next room. My setup is a mix between being ready for recording music as well as the ability switch over to TV/Movie viewing and/or gaming. I apologize for how long this comment is but I wanted to give an idea of what my area looks like in order to see if anyone knows if it's a good idea for me to get panels to put up in the area and those very thick drape sheets (I think it's called Feter or Feeter idk how to spell it ) over my sliding door so that when I do record in chances to make my area more acoustically treated with the limitation of not being able to actually finish the basement. Also, of course being unfinished means the floors are still concrete is that an issue? Oh I forgot, I have a garage to, as I sit in my chair facing the screen the wall to the garage is behind the monitors and comp screens, the sliding door to my left the back of the houses wall is to the rear, it's the wall that has the overly stuff insulation to where they had to shoot rivets into it.

[@JAYFLOPROBEATS]

+DJ Vespers ok cool thanks for the advice DJVespers

[@JoeyGrace]

AWESOME! Thx for the vid, guys!

[@joryaock]

Say your building a room for a recording space (which is what I'm hoping on starting soon). your obviously gonna want glass between you and a vocal booth to visually communicate with a vocalist. Where would the best place be to build the booth to coincide with the best place to put the glass in the room? I figure the more symmetrically perfect room is going to distribute the sound more evenly (correct me if I'm wrong). Would the best place to build a booth be In a room directly in front of your line of sight on the other side/behind your work station?

[@joryaock]

I am using your drawn studio in my example of window/vocal booth placement.

[@TheSlimjadey1]

I've been looking around for information on this for ages and coming up short. This was the most informative and helpful video I've been able to find so far thankyou!

[@laurabrown5394]

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[@L3Lchaim]

I've watched a ton of those acoustic clips and this is the best one imo.

[@vinylbeatz]

Great video. Straight to the point, everything you need to know explained in a way that makes sense and is incredibly useful. Thanks!

[@laurabrown5394]

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[@defaultHandle1110]

been building some bass traps from high density material and some thinner primary reflection panels which are a bit thinner for mids and highs. everything he says is true, esp. that it's easy. about 1000 AUD is required. about 700USD. happy to speak to melbourne folk with panels.

[@DerekSmyth]

In Melbourne and about to install Martini Absorb XHD 100mm about $320 for 12 off 600x1200 black panels.

[@garyshirinian]

Great video. What absorbing material for diy are out there other then fiberglass to use . Multible moving blankets to will help that's what I can think of right now . I'm a hobbyist and my room size is approximately 12'×14'×8' high.

[@GetsixOfficial]

Towels work great, also Rockwool insulation is a type of pseudo-fiberglass insulation which is much less dangerous for your lungs & skin, their Safe ‘n’ Sound insulation is some of the best for acoustic treatment

[@ken825z]

So clear and easy to understand. Awwwesome tutorial!!!

[@AlexStavi]

So, if the foam is bad for the low freq, then what are these panels, that you're talking about, made from?

[@hannespi2886]

Totally competent wow

[@willhyde5151]

this is such a great video. thank u.

[@warpacademy]

You're so welcome!

[@nathanielyuhim]

What kind of material were you guys talking about at 8:50? Thanks

[@hnoormoh]

Hi DJ Vespar, I have watched your videos on youttube and got some great ideas on the vocal booth acoustics. I have one question for you. I am build a new studio in my garage and I have a 6 X 7 ft. vocal booth and I was wondering if it's ok to use a metal door instead of a wooden door? I will be using double dry wall with sound board in the between the walls for insulation, and also i will be putting the foam on the inside of the booth.

[@frostwise87]

Great video, one of the best I've seen, plus he doesn't plug his company constantly like so many of these type of videos on youtube do.

[@laurabrown5394]

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[@ThomasDeLello]

This will help me a lot with my upcoming home studio project. I will also like to learn about live stage recording on a budget of course. Can you recommend a book...? I'm good with math so I'd like to delve into the technical as well as the theoretical.

[@yadinmichaeli12]

Oh wow Thank you so much :)

[@ANON0061]

Extremely helpful - thanks!!

[@hairlessx11]

Great video, well-explained. Thank you.

[@laurabrown5394]

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[@PIEPRODS]

good lad straight to the point

[@jimmynitcher]

I've just moved to a place with a nice large rectangular studio but it has windows down one (long) side,I.e. at a reflection point, so a drape won't be enough will it, how can I have a panel there too? The only way to have the same materials on both side of the listening position would be to position it across the room so I am facing across. I was thinking maybe I should block the window and put a panel on top of that? Thanks for any suggestions, the video is very clear and helpful and I really appreciate your efforts.

[@purecountry70]

can we send a blueprint of our studio for advice for treatment and where to put it

[@time_371]

In a rectangular room, is it preferable to set up along the long edge or the short edge? The diagram shows a long edge set up, I wanted to set up along the short edge but I’m unsure if that would cause any extra problems with treating. Thanks!

[@warpacademy]

Hey hey. You set up facing the short edge so there's more length behind you. arqen.com/wp-content/gallery/room-setup-speaker-placement/studio-monitor-speaker-placement-stereo-surround.jpg

[@davejones4740]

What about a lead walled room for treatment. What would this do?

[@studioxfinalcut6791]

Sir, glass wool vs Ceramic wool blanket. i didnt find any video on ceramic wool acoustic property. what is the acoustical absorbtion differences between both of same thickness. which one will give better result in case of absorbtion?

[@laurahernandez5745]

If there is a big window in the room where would be the best positioning for a studio set up? Is it best to have it behind or in front of the speakers? Thanks in advance!

[@laurahernandez5745]

Whoops! You answered as I was asking. Didn’t wait til the end sorry about that. Same question regarding positioning of speaker. Thank you!

[@warpacademy]

Hey Laura. I've shot an updated video to follow this one, that goes into detail on speaker placement & setup. Here ya go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH3Vi5eXnc12eac

[@preknown9258]

Sir I want to know if I setup a booth inside a room specially for recording voice with all around acoustic treatments like using acoustic foam , is that a good idea for setting up a bedroom studio ,I mean home studio using a booth instead of taking acoustic treatment all over the room. Remember I have two windows. One is too big. Please let me know sir.

[@runyo24staycommitted46]

Great video bro

[@warpacademy]

Thanks Devon. Hope it was informative for ya. Cheers!

[@runyo24staycommitted46]

It really did I mean this is definitely an eye opener and as a home producer these are vital facts we all need to know before we record

[@YCorey]

This is probbaby one of the best educational acoustic acoustic treatment videos iv seen, very easy to understand. Thanks! - Also your link in the description to watch the whole series link is broken

[@jayrama8769]

VERY MUCH COMMON SENSE BUT IT NEVER CROSSED MY MIND... THE THICKER THE FOAM THE LOWER THE FREQUENCY GETS ABSORBED... NO DUH! BUT IT NEVER CROSSED MY MIND LOL

[@MuzdokOfficial]

wow how old where you back then? And what do you think about primacoustic vs ticker less dense roxwool as you recommend now?

[@warpacademy]

Haha. This was in my early days on KZbin. A decade and a half ago mate. If you are only going with super thin (1-2") panels and you need them pre-fab for easy use, then the Primacoustic stuff is good. It's very high density (100 kg/m3) glass wool. These are great for video production and hobbyist audio rooms, but they will not give you truly professional results. For that you need much greater depth, and much less density. I'm about to do a build in a small studio and we're using 5.5" thick side wall modules and ceiling cloud, and 11" thick rear wall modules. For all the modules, we're using 2 different types of rockwool for a dual-density / graduated density effect which will increase LF absorption significantly. I'm using 2" of Rockwool Cavityrock (69 kg/3) as the front layer, and 3.5" of Rockwool Comfortbatt (32 kg/m3) for the back layer on the modules. The module design for framing and wrapping is identical to my newer build videos featured on the channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3TEq3qwqtmejJo. These modules will radically outperform anything pre-fabricated, and all for a cost of $300 each for a 4' x 8' floor to ceiling coverage. You can build a great room with these.

[@micheleparent8904]

Hi, Can felt be used as a material? Is it dense enough? Thanks

[@warpacademy]

I've used blackout drape folded over a few times before, but I wouldn't recommend it or felt. It doesn't absorb evenly enough into the low mids and lows. Better to get a broadband absorber.

[@micheleparent8904]

@@warpacademy Thanks for the reply. I am looking for a material to include in the panels that would be human friendly and dense enough to work instead of fiberglass. Cheers

[@SubiFoa]

Other then foam wot can I use for treatment ?

[@stephenhargreaves381]

Great video , thank you

[@hjaltiagustsson7905]

Are thinner panels necessary if thicker ones are already absorbing the highs?

[@Sanghzz88]

The thicker the panel, the more low frequencies they absorb. That's why it's good to have a variety of panels. That way you have different panels for a more balanced absorption.

[@supadoja]

Thanks!! i hope this guys getting paid well, dayumm it helps

[@laurabrown5394]

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[@AffyBoy]

old but GOOD - thank you

[@AldyVG]

I haven't watch the video and I already click the like button.

[@TwistedMentality089]

well explained ! thanks

[@iainjames6133]

Before I move on to acoustic treatment, I would like to do some general sound proofing on my walls as at the noment bass vibrates the walls and sometimes creates rattles as well as disturbing other people in my property. How efficient would carpet tiles be as a relatively low cost solution for the walls? At the moment I do more listening than recording but I have the equipment to do so in the future but I feel that some basic soundproofing is a place to start. Thanks in advance.

[@signalchef]

I'm not sure carpet tiles will remedy the rattles in your walls. Look into bass traps to reduce the heavy frequencies slamming into the wall.

[@iainjames6133]

signalchef Ok, thanks.

[@CreepingMob]

Very interesting....Thanks

[@skarbu]

Thank you very much for this!

[@santoshgujar5237]

Nice, Sir, Thank you, Sir

[@belleoftheball2night302]

thanks Bro! I love it.

[@MrNWDK]

very good video, thx

[@badgodbala]

Greater the frequency!!.. greater the energy.. not vice versa!!

[@chrisp7405]

This is amazing

[@purecountry70]

what about a cloud above your head , or a rug under your chair

[@musicaARMA]

Can't we just put up a panel that is of the same size as that of the window?

[@GuitarType01]

How do you know which material blocks which frequency?

[@GuitarType01]

Thanks!

[@TheChadPad]

THANK YOU

[@JamesRJKR]

Great video! One question though, is it okay to only use upper mid range headphones to compose music? I can't use speakers since it would bother the neighboors and the bass would probably break my house down. Lete me know! Thanks!

[@brainprog]

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[@nisarahmed4727]

thank you .....

[@nisarahmed4727]

my pleasure bro.. helped me a lot ...

[@LoderMike]

Hiya. Quick question if I may. I just got this stuff to line a box for a desktop booth. Voice for podcast. Makes a big difference but Im wondering if this will distort bass? www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1167065609 Your thoughts?

[@scotthstevenson]

I have lots of foam, is there such a thing as too much foam ?

[@scotthstevenson]

***** thanks mate, I have bass traps, rug, soft couch, foam on my roof above my listening position...I am just worried I have too much on the walls.

[@saztradamus]

i have a very odd shaped room that i produce in, to my right (when on my desk) is a small stairway to a door. behind me a little to the right is an opening that leads into a small square are where the backdoor is located. its in the basement of my home. i have a lot of shelves and stuff all over the walls. i see all these videos and i see people explaining acoustics in a rectangular room with no extended areas or level changes and i would like to know how i would go about my acoustic treatment for this room?

[@EightsEverywhere]

I think your better off already you may just have to experiment?

[@StratMatt777]

www.americanmusical.com/ItemFiles/Manual/AMS_PRAF.pdf

[@vinylbeatz]

P.S. I think it's funny how you can just see the other bloke's nose creeping in to view from the left. Dare I say it, being a bit....nosey HAHAHAHAHA

[@scottmcloughlin4787]

Great stuff:D

[@Microtonal_Cats]

Video about the problems of non-conditioned rooms is filmed with crappy sound in a non-conditioned room.

[@warpacademy]

Well, we shot this at the Primacoustic office, not at a pro studio. They're a sizeable company, and if you want to get the CEO's time you have to go to him. Peter doesn't work in an acoustically treated "office" or boardroom. In an ideal world, everything we'd shoot would have perfect acoustics but we don't live in that fantasy. If you want to see a subsequent video we shot, and how it compares an untreated room to a treated room, you can watch that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH3Vi5eXnc12eac

[@MuzdokOfficial]

is this that guy from radial still in primacoustic lol

[@warpacademy]

Peter Janis? No, he retired or moved on a long time ago AFAIK. They have a new CEO now.

[@MuzdokOfficial]

@@warpacademy time just flies

[@gennyviva4256]

I have two windows in my room and I have placed my monitors in front of one Window.

[@gennyviva4256]

DJ Vespers I have a wooden window with a metallic grill. It's an Indian style window.There is no glass.

[@nemonucliosis]

Glass is bad in studios. It's a good thing the majority of recording studios don't have glass between the control room and the live room.

[@warpacademy]

Typically you'd want to have a control room without any glass for sure. The only exception to that is when glass in in the front wall and the speakers are flush mounted into that wall. If that's the case, you don't need to worry about a bounce off the front wall. The speakers are flush with the wall, and the rear wall would be extremely well treated. Most likely with several feet or more of absorption. A good example of this is Noisia's studios, designed by Northward Acoustics: i.pinimg.com/originals/9f/6a/a8/9f6aa87e215a3cfe11bf78129c5a11df.jpg

[@jmack56]

The acoustics of the room he's in are horrible.

[@diegodeltoro5190]

'Cause it's not treated -.-

[@gusdee4844]

@@diegodeltoro5190 apparently since he knows about acoustic treatment, every room he ever steps in should treated lol 🤦‍♂️

[@exrill6367]

Sounds like That Ghost busters Guy :D

[@GRehillMusic]

do expired rabbits absorb as good as cats?

[@revelationunion]

DJ Vespers i have 1 salmon, 24 boar heads and 16 goat thighs randomly hung and glued all over the place. Im about to hang 76 shlitz beer battered elk sausages from the ceiling fan. My mixes sound like they were done in a barn and the results are stupendous!

[@stevecastleberry3109]

I heard Neil Young like tried that

[@stevecastleberry3109]

Don`t care about a train going by. I play loud rock.I wouldn`t care if my studio was 20ft from the tracks

[@warpacademy]

Well if you're just jamming out and you're never recording or mixing, then don't bother watching this video. Acoustic treatment is relevant for recording and mixing / mastering control rooms.

[@akkamiau]

dead cats?? whatcha talkin''bout ;]

[@theo8951]

i think it's about a poe's tale

[@mdl397]

Soooo we're all just gonna act like the dead cats comment didn't happen.......???

[@druffskate4722]

what's wrong with dead cats

[@stevecastleberry3109]

In the end they kinda screw up the acoustics

[@Brilikx]

It would help if you coughed, the croakie voice drives me up the wall.

[@Brilikx]

thats nice dear

[@vitaminasHM]

I'm sorry but sound energy has nothing to do with frequency... Actually it does for electromagnetic waves, but sound is a mechanical wave, therefore the explanation with the "area under the function" that our "expert" explains is false.

[@DrKevGuitar]

Fail. Back to physics class for you. Lower frequency audio waves contain more energy than higher frequencies of the same amplitude. They therefore also require more energy to produce (which is a large part of the reason why woofers require so much power than tweeters, or for bass guitar amps vs normal guitar amps as another example).

[@javihache8066]

Kevin Kretsch Which is as so many things in acoustics very counter intuitive... and I funnily enough am an acoustician. No my friend... The question lays in your hearing. WE NEED much more energy to hear bass frequencies but the energy of a mechanical wave is purely based in its amplitude and Energy has no relations to Frequency... actually you could say that high frequency has higher energy since the velocity of the air particles is higher and more particles are displaced per time unit. Also you use twitter for high frequencies cause since you have to move a certain mass much faster per time unit, u favor a smaller membrane... Such big mouth some people have...

[@javihache8066]

Kevin Kretsch www.reddit.com/r/askscience/comments/2cte2u/why_does_lower_frequency_sound_have_higher_energy/ Look, a simple google search would have saved you from making an ass of yourself :)

[@DrKevGuitar]

Javi Hache I'm more to happy to make an ass of myself if every body learns. Reddit is a not the place to learn physics and your link doesn't teach me anything more than what you have previously said. I am always happy to be corrected, but please point me to a better source. Acoustician? Great! Point me to something technical. I can handle a little math, trust me (I was an optical physicist, once upon a time).

[@druffskate4722]

+Kevin Kretsch (DrKev) loooool nice