Get the free Acoustic Treatment Cheat Sheet here: https://mastering.com/acoustic-treatment-cheat-sheet-lp?el=youtubeorganic
Designed this to be a handy reference tool as you go through the process of setting up your own home studio. Enjoy!
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Resources:
GIK absorption coefficients - http://static.gikacoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/GIK-242-Acoustic-Panel-Datasheet.pdf
Auralex absorption coefficients (NRC) - https://www.auralex.com/tools/testing-data/performance-data/
GIK floor to ceiling tri traps - http://www.gikacoustics.com/product/gik-acoustics-tri-trap/
Primacoustic small corner traps - http://www.primacoustic.com/cumulus/
How to build your own DIY acoustic panels - http://acousticsfreq.com/how-to-build-your-own-acoustic-panels/
GIK panels - http://www.gikacoustics.com/product/gik-acoustics-242-acoustic-panel/
RealTraps Guide - http://realtraps.com/art_room-setup.htm
Room EQ Wizard download - https://www.roomeqwizard.com/
GIK tutorial on Room EQ Wizard -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4uSR3cUUSY
Sonarworks Reference (room calibration) - https://www.sonarworks.com/reference
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In this video, you'll learn how to add acoustic treatment to your room to instantly improve the sound of your studio. Watch now if you want to make mixing easier.
I don't cover the process of building your acoustic panels in this video, and instead, focus on where you should place your treatment.
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If you want to build DIY panels, check this out: http://acousticsfreq.com/how-to-build-your-own-acoustic-panels/
#HomeStudio #AcousticTreatment #homerecording
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Materials
01:41 Purpose of Treatment
03:20 Panel Placement
04:02 Bass Traps
07:44 First Reflections
11:50 Rear Wall
14:02 Real-World Example
21:10 Measurement
29:20 Recap