add a layered blanket (furniture/mover's blanket) or drape your windows with theater quality curtains (soundproof cotton curtains). you can also treat the glass on your windows with various insulation tools that can be found online, sometimes even in home improvement stores.
First, start by using a ray tracing diffusion algorithm to calculate the relative standing zones in your modeled listening area. Using these calculations, measure each piece of foamolex sonictech absorbotron exactly as pages 1 through 23 of your radiation histographic transform has described. *fast forward* *ENTIRE WALL IS FOAM* And that's why diffusion placement is important.
thanks for the tip on separating the acoustic squares. I've always seen youtubers put them next to each other. I only have 24 small squares so ill try to separate them. Thanks!
shouldn't the first area you treat with acoustic foam be the first reflection points? ie. the side walls first then the ceiling etc..? Although bass travels out of the speakers from all directions, high frequencies are one direction. So wouldn't that mean that the wall facing you would be the last area you treat? Great video and very informative for beginners!
@seifs4 The rooms that require the most Studiofoam coverage are spaces such as recording booths. The more coverage in your room, the more dead your sound. To find out how much coverage you need, you can use our Interactive Kit Calculator (IKC) or fill out a Personalized Room Analysis (PRAF) for a detailed explanation from our Application Specialists.
Thanks for the information Terry. I put acoustic foam in my 16yo boys room cause he's always playing online late at night with his headset on and screaming all the time waking everyone up. I only used a cheap acoustic foam but the difference is remarkable 👌🏼👍🏼
This is super helpful. In the room I want to build my recording studio in, one wall is curved so the corners aren't a perfect 90 degree angle. To make matters worse, the corners of the two straight walls on both sides of the curvy wall jut out a bit and don't even meet exactly where the curvy part of the wall starts. Any suggestions? Also, I'm new to this so I don't know much about this stuff. What happens if you cover all of the walls and ceiling with acoustic treatment?
@AlCopelandMusic to answer your first question, curved walls are always tricky in a smaller space, especially for a studio. One thing you could try is using shims on the curved wall to offset your treatment so they are in line and appear to lay across a flat surface. For instance, if a shim would be placed in the middle of the curve, another would be placed to it's right or left. The middle piece would be slightly longer to line with the piece set further out, that way the panel could be installed straight across the curve. For the second question, there is such a thing as over treating a room. If you were to cover all surfaces completely with our standard to 2" Studiofoam, it would take a lot of your high-end out, and feel very dry and dead. Same with bass trapping. You can over treat the low-end and again make the room sound dead, depending on your room size and layout. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to us at support@auralex.com. Hope you found this helpful!
What if you are on one side of a large room. Wall to the left, behind and in front of monitor, but a big open space to your right? I feel that giant space will mess with anything I put up on the walls I do have access to.
HI! How much foam panels & bass traps needed to treat a really small room....Room size (length 9ft, width 5ft, height 9ft)...reply would be really helpful thanks.
Hi DJ Nonie - Thanks for your question! The answer is it depends on what type of room you are treating and what you would like it to sound like. But with a smaller room like that, our most simple recommendation would be the Alpha-DST Roominator Kit. www.auralex.com/product/alpha-dst/ This kit has (4) LENRD Bass Traps and (64) 1'x1' DST Studiofoam Panels & adhesive. Please let me know if you have other questions.
Could I place something over them? Example would be a simple frame picture. Either it cover the whole foam or fit within the foam. I'm asking to see if it's possible to reduce sound travel and still make the room look good. This would be used for an apartment complex living room.
Wondering if foam panels work for me. I do video work. I need a plane wall behind me and my desk faces a window. Most of the noise I want to eliminate comes from the street. The windows are directly in front of my desk and I live in an apartment. Would panels work and if so, where would I stick them?
I just built an aquarium in a cabinet, complete closed in with doors. With the doors closed, the aquarium equipment is making too much noise. I want to reduce the amount of noise coming out of the cabinet...any suggestions? I thought about buying the studio foam (one with ridges or egg crate) and lining the inside of the cabinet. Will this be a good solution? Thank you.
I read in another article from another acoustician that dampening the front wall is unnecessary simply because high frequencies project forward from the speakers, and 2 inch foam is practically useless for low frequencies. Instead it's best to use bass traps. I could be wrong but it did seem to make sense.
Pri yon Joni that does make sense but remember the louder the speaker level and the size room will impact how the forward high frequency will bounce back and forth from the back wall so that might be when the front wall absorbers come into effect.
Great tutorial! I have a 11x11 room that I want to do some recording. I want to install these sound proofing panels. There is a window and 2 French doors. The room is not square. The French doors are at installed diagonally. Question - What should I do about the window and doors? Do they need the panels?
Hi YakMan - Thanks for reaching out to us! I can give you a quick commentary on your windows and doors - we generally recommend using Portable Treatment (Stand-mounted Panels) to cover windows as they can cause unwanted reflection. If you also think the doors are a problem, you can either adhere Panels to them or again, simply use Portable Treatment to cover them. If you want a more in-depth analysis, we would be happy to provide with a great solution for your specific room! Please fill out our FREE Personalized Room Analysis Form (PRAF), and we can give you a diagram/drawing of your room with acoustic treatment panels placed in the locations that will help the most in your space. It can be found here: www.auralex.com/praf/ Please let us know if you have any other questions! - Auralex
Thanks for the response. Also, in my room I have chair-rail moulding that is 3 ft from the floor (not sure why I installed this so high).. but behind my desk/monitors..I have Rokit KRK 5s... and the top side of chair-rail sits almost to the top of the monitors. So I would have to put the foams right above the chair-rails. In the video the guy says start about 1.5 foot above the floor. Would my setup not be as effective to reduce echo in the room?
Hi YakMan - Every room is different and each one presents its unique challenges - we usually recommend starting your treatment about 1.5-3 feet off the ground. This helps to make sure you are wasting treatment down low or way up high where it most likely will be less noticeable when in a seated or standing position. The biggest concern in the room is making sure you are treating the first reflection points. .i.e. all places in the room where the speakers hit first. The back wall, from wall (behind monitors), side walls, and even ceiling are the first place you need to consider. In your case 3' off the ground shouldn't be a problem. I would still recommend you fill out a Personalized Room Analysis (PRAF) auralex.com/praf/ so we can make some better suggestions for you specifically. Let me know if you have further questions, Thanks! Auralex
and one last thing. i have treated the front wall and the side reflections. i will take care at the bass traps, fo;;owing yours instructions. Next should i go for the upper cealing or should i go for my back wall? the upper wall is 2m behind my mixing potition.
@GeorgeXydous It is a little unclear of what products you want to treat your space with and where. Please email support@auralex.com and we can discuss this further in more detail to get you the best solution for your space!
Hi, what if where you put that first acoustic foam (behind the speakers) there is a wall that is part of my desk. It has compartments there too that hold picture frames, and other stuff. Where do you suggest I put the acoustic foam. I have limited space and foam tiles. It’s in a bedroom that also has 2 doors, one to the bathroom and one to the hallway. The room is not in a square shape. I also want to do the best I can of making sure people outside my room here as less noise as possible. Thanks!
What if I can afford to get enough panel to cover most of the side walls. Can I do that ? My little studio has a V-shaped ceiling. So, I need to get as much absorption as possible. Can I cover most of the wall or do I need to leave gaps ?
whats better to cover the wall behind my back? im in another position now, monitors are pointed to my face,but experiencing a lil reverb behind me, because my back is almost against a wall, im thinkin bout the wedge or pyramid panels?
Hi Koios - There are a number of different ways to help control windows in a critical listening space. The first thing we recommend for windows is to get a thick, theater style curtain. We don't produce, but we usually like to suggest Rose Brand: www.rosebrand.com/ Our usual go-to method is to use a Portable Treatment option like ProMAX or a ProGO to create a "false wall" and cover the glass with absorption. The last way is the most difficult, but perhaps the best - to build a Window "Plug." Use some acoustic material cut to the exact measurement and shape of the window, and then use absorption material like Studiofoam or Fiberglass on the outside layer. Hope that is helpful! If you would like a more customized plan of action for your particular room remember to submit a FREE Personalized Room Analysis on Auralex.com!
Sorry if this is a dumb question but, when you do the mirror trick, what loudspeaker are you looking for? Say if your friend is going across the right wall, would it be same side speaker or the left speaker? Help would be great ASAP as I am putting them up I today.
You prolly allready figured it out. But just to let anyone else that might be interested in this information. If you place the mirror on the right wall - you are looking for the center of the cone on the left monitor - same goes for the other side. Thats the first point of reflection and the critical spot! - Some people then go further and look for leftside / leftside aswell. Remember: Before you do the mirror trick, you need to be in the triangle of your listening position and the monitors. Hope this helps a little.
what if you can't put your mixing/mastering desk and computer to the center of the first quarter of your room? is it still okay to place it slightly to the right of the room near the wall? i'm having quit a problem because of my bed size. so i'm not sure if that should affect my placement of acoustic foam panels. I could you could help me out, @Auralex Acoustics Thanks!
+Cam Par Hi Cam - Thanks for your comment! Diffusion, much like other aspects of acoustics, is a highly debated topic. We generally recommend diffusion in a recording environment where you want to retain some "live" feel. In most cases this is the desired sound for percussion, orchestral, and woodwind instruments. In a home theater setting, this would be be more of a personal choice. That is to say, it depends on whether you'd like a more lively feel or a more controlled environment. If you are leaning towards the latter, you may want to lean towards having absorption panels on the rear wall. Either way, the end goal is the same here - to control room ring and slap-back echo. Here is some further reading on Diffusors that may help you make a decision: www.auralex.com/faq/what-is-a-diffusor/ I hope that helps to answer your question. Please let us know if can help with any others. Thanks!
@JaroslawStepniak So when it comes to J-Mounted acoustical testing (testing done with the bass trap in the corner) there is no standard, but three different equations calculated with high level thinking. From our acoustic testing, the LENRD Bass Trap is effective down to 63 Hz and up. If you would like to see more information on this, you can find it on it's product page on our website. I have included the link here: www.auralex.com/product/lenrd-bass-traps/
Hi Javi, foam products are less absorptive than other materials, particularly for low frequencies. That's why our Studiofoam products are paired with Bass Traps that are much thicker. You can see how much our different thicknesses of Studiofoam absorbs on our website here: www.auralex.com/product/studiofoam-wedges/
+Tradeworker 760 Hi! Thanks for your comment! We typically do NOT recommend using 100% acoustical treatment in any recording environment (with the possible exception of Voiceover work). Please read this FAQ about this subject: www.auralex.com/faq/how-much-should-i-cover-my-walls-with-studiofoam/
This video is very informative, but I couldn't help thinking, that usually studio monitors would be facing the engineer... at an angle to form a triangle, unlike the zero degree angle the monitors in your video are facing, so my question is, would it not be more effective to have two smaller pieces of foam behind each monitor, because the triangular angle will have the backs of both monitors angleing away from the foam if it were placed in the centre like 6:50?
Hi what size are these panels in the video the acoustic squares and the bass traps please as I'm turning my bedroom into a studio !! Thanks kindly Jade
Hi Jade - These are 2'x2' ft Studiofoam Panels, the Bass Traps are called LENRDs. They are 1' wide x 1' deep x 2' long. Here is more data on them: www.auralex.com/product/lenrd-bass-traps/ Let me know if you have any more questions!
Hi Yash - There are a couple of ways you can deal with windows in your studio space. The easiest way is to simply use a Portable/Stand-mounted option such as our ProMAX Panels to place in front of the window: www.auralex.com/product/promax/ You could also build a DIY window plug using Studiofoam as the outside layer. We have some tips and tricks on building those in our Acoustics 101 Resource: www.auralex.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/acoustics101v3_0.pdf Hope that helps answer your questions - feel free to ask more you may have! - Auralex
Hi Oliver - Auralex Studiofoam (and all other acoustical wall panels from any manufacturer) are designed to absorb & control sound WITHIN a room. It is not designed for SOUND ISOLATION - to keep sound INSIDE or OUTSIDE of a space you need mass and basically an airtight, gapless seal around the perimeter of the room. Think of it like keeping water inside a room - sound will find any hole or crevice to escape. However, we do produce products to help with this type of project. Check out our Construction/Isolation products on Auralex.com, this video: th-cam.com/video/PASWdiIVqIk/w-d-xo.html or our Construction Calculator App the RLX at rlx.auralex.com for more information.
The best way to do would be to isolate the ceiling or float the upstairs floor. Unfortunately there isn't really any other way to do properly and get good results. Sound Isolation is usually a major construction project. Please refer to our RLX application at rlx.auralex.com for more infomation on isolating a space.Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any further questions.
With a diffusor like the T'Fusor, the shell reflects most high frequencies but lower frequencies (long wavelengths) travel through it easier. Backfilling it with loose insulation or absorptive materials like the SonoFiber shown will absorb some of that sound before it bounces off the wall. It effectively becomes a diffusor with low end absorption. It's important to note that all physical materials absorb, reflect, and let sound transfer through at different amounts.
How do I know if should rather use wedge-shaped absorbers as opposed to pyramid shaped absorbers? And another question: What is your take on installing absorbers on the ceiling above the engineer's position?
Hi Thilos - Thanks for your comment! To answer your first question - there are slight differences in the performance between some of the cuts, but mostly it boils down to aesthetics. View the test results here: www.auralex.com/tools/testing-data/performance-data/ So we usually advise that it's more important that you select a Studiofoam pattern that appeals to you. We frequently spec ceiling diffusion in many room designs we complete. Having diffusion is especially important in small rooms, live rooms (particularly with drums), and home theaters. Any listening environment where a "larger" sound is desired and a shorter ceiling may be hampering that quality. Typically above a mix position though, we would recommend absorption rather than diffusion to help tame as much direct reflections and slap-back as possible. Hope that answers your questions and please let me know if you have others!
Auralex Acoustics Thank you for your comprehensive response. It does help me a lot. Yet I have another question. I have a curtain (albeit a rather thin one) in front of the large-twin window behind my studio monitor in a midsized control-room, with no live instruments being recorded in that room except maybe keyboards or bass through DI. Do you think I can try if the the curtain is sufficient as an absorber? Since I deem it to be quite elaborate to put absorbers before the window (maybe hanging from the ceiling on a wooden panel). Besides I like the daylight.
In this scenario, if want to keep your windows/daylight we have a couple options: Our first recommendation would usually be to go get a larger, thicker curtain. That way you have a non-permanent solution where you can still use your windows. The other option would be our ProMAX Portable Absorption Panels. These are stand-mounted absorption panels that you can place in front of the windows (along with the curtain you already have) when you're doing critical listening and then move when you want to let some light in. Making a custom diffusor (or absorber) to hang in front of the window is also another good idea if you're handy and fancy a project.
I have a rice paper screen on the very left side of my studio, then it goes back about 4 or 5 feet to the wall... would this cause an issue? should I take it down? thanks for the help
Before I order any foam, should I move my studio from L-shaped room to a rectangle shaped? How much other objects like, tables and shelves impact the sound in a home studio, should they be eliminated if possible?
@lowmike When it comes to the shape of a room, a rectangle is going to be the more cooperative space to work with, and is most ideal. L-shaped rooms can also be treated, but due to their shape, the sound will travel differently, so treating reflection points can take more thought. In regards to other objects, it can depend on how effectively the room can be treated, while working around pieces of furniture. The less reflective surfaces you have in the room, the better. If it is not crucial that they be in there, it would probably be best to take them out. This can allow more room for treatment.
Gabriel Barinas Sánchez Hi Gabriel. Thanks for the question! For recording voiceovers we would recommend creating a booth with approximately 40-50% coverage. This depends on how "live" you would like your recordings to sound. If you would like more personalized advice please submit a Personalized Room Analysis Form (PRAF) at www.auralex.com/praf/
Quick question, I am currently living in university halls & need to think of a method to stop sounds from leaking through the walls as my neighbours are complaining. would a set of absorption panels put in the right places and a pair of bass traps help me out?? If not what else could you suggest I do thank you.
Absorption panels eliminate reflections of a sound source within the room; they don't necessarily stop sounds from going through the walls. If there is any difference, it would be very subtle, although it may not be enough to rectify the situation of sound travelling into other rooms nearby.
As for the “mirror trick” this seems directed to if you were sitting on the couch listening to speakers, what if you’re standing in front of a mic doing audio recordings? Like voice over and whatnot
Hi Dusty - Thanks for your question. The "Mirror Trick" method works for any listening position. All you need to do is sit or stand in that location and have friend move the mirror along the wall, treat where you can see the reflection of the monitors.
Does that adhesive stick the normal foam on wall too? Like the ones that are used on making sofa. The sponge kind? and do they work if you want to stick the foam on ceiling ?
+Shankul Chavan I can't say for sure if it isn't our product because we haven't tested it. But please let me caution you about using regular "bedding foam" for acoustic treatment. This is something we need to address from time to time because of the perception that even though it may look and feel similar to our foam, the make-up and structure is different. Our Studiofoam products are made from a high density, open-cell proprietary material. They are specifically designed to do 2 functional jobs: 1.) To absorb soundwaves at particular frequencies (they aren't tuned, but through independent acoustic testing we are aware of where each cut, profile, and thickness excels - see testing data for our products at auralex.com) 2.) All of our Studiofoam products are flame-retardant to some degree (many are Class B Fire-Rated), a few of them are Class A Fire-Rated which means they are safe and legal to install in commercial applications in many countries. These are 2 things that regular store-bought bedding foam simply cannot offer. Depending on the cut and thickness some foam may absorb sound, but without acoustic testing data how can you have any idea what it is achieving? Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, bedding foam is generally very flammable and could be very dangerous or even illegal to place on wall surfaces. Hope that helps to clear up a bit about all of that.
Thanks for the comment. I'm only gonna using the bedding foam to fill up the top corners. I just want to remove the reflections that occur at the dihedral corners, as my budget can allow me to do only that. As for the recording booth I'm using the wedge foam. :)
Hi Moin - Thanks for your comment. This is a question we receive quite frequently. There are a couple ways you can handle this problem, but the first is to cover the window with a curtain. The thicker the curtain, the better - we recommend Rose Brand theater-style curtains. They can be pricey, but they have acoustic testing data to back their products and their quality is top-notch. Our favorite, simple option is to simply cover windows, glass doors, etc. with one of our Portable Treatment options like the ProMAX v2, MAX-Wall, or ProGO. These products make it easy to cover glass when you need to and then can be easily moved to let sunlight in when you don't. The other option is to build a custom window plug. Auralex carries a number of raw materials that can be used in the construction process. View our Acoustics 101 document for more information, windows are discussed on page 31. www.auralex.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/acoustics101v3_0.pdf
much like if you've ever moved home and you've emptied everything out of your living room you'll notice that the room is reverberating, which it never did before. that is because there isn't as much stuff in the room to diffuse the sound waves. with it empty the waves can bounce of the walls and corners straight back into your ear, and even carry on going for a second or so. pads help by adding more randomness to the remaining large flat areas of the room
I cant glue or put any holes or nails in my walls. What kind of double sided tape or stuff can I use that will stick to the walls well enough to hold a foam panel but peel off without damaging the walls? my walls really reject scotch double sided tape sticking and even duct tape. so i need something that sticks just a little better than double sided scotch tape. but not too well. command strips rip a layer of my wall off they stick too well no matter how carefully i try to remove them its like they have superglue on them instead of just tape adhesive.
Hi Realflow - Thanks for your comment. We get this question quite a bit and hopefully I have a simple solution for you with our EZ-Stick Pro Tabs. They are like Command Strips and I see you say you can't use these because they will harm the wall. I actually had the same problem in my apartment. My idea was to use packing tape on the wall surface itself and then adhere the EZ-Stick Pro Tabs to the tape. I rolled the end of the tape back on itself to create a "pull tab" for easy removal. The tape peels off quickly and easily without causing damage in my case, so this might work for you as well. Please let me know if you have success with this method! Thanks!
@Rile Stream I'm convinced there's something to that. Very often when you hear someone who sounds like another, there's also a slight or even striking resemblance between the two. I dunno, might be something like a certain shape mouth, face, etc. contributes to the particular voice someone has.
@SnowflakesFalling We have a few different adhesives that we suggest when installing our products. We have a spray on adhesive, a liquid based adhesive and press on tabs. I have included a link from our website where you can find all of the adhesives we have to offer: www.auralex.com/products/absorption/adhesives/. Usually for our Studiofoam products, such as the ones shown here, we suggest either the spray on adhesive, our Foamtak, or our EZ-Stick Pro Tabs. The T'Fusors are usually installed either in a drop tile grid or also adhered with EZ-Stick Pro Tabs.
We definitely understand and the encourage the artist ethic of accomplishing things on your own! We give advice and provide raw materials for DIY projects everyday. Please reach out to us if you have a specific question: help@auralex.com
@codullah You can place treatment over wallpaper! Our adhesives are meant to adhere to a variety of surfaces. A majority of our adhesives are also permanent, so we like to include that if you were to adhere them to a painted wall or wallpaper in your case, and you were to remove it, it would pull paint or wallpaper off of the wall. If you wanted to avoid that, we have a few temporary suggestions like t-pins or adhering the foam to a light substrate, and then hanging it like a picture on the wall.
@PeyoteSlurpee Great question! We actually start placing treatment at around 30-36 inches from the ground, placing the treatment at ear level. With this positioning, it is the most beneficial for the seated position. If you want to learn more about the basics of acoustics and how to best utilize your space, check out our website here: www.auralex.com/studio/
I'm trying to quiet my room so I can record, right now, there's a lot of noise from my ac & an echo that's annoying. What should I get for better recording?
Hi Apollo -Thanks for your question. We have a FREE Room Analysis Service for people like you who need advice and ideas for treating their spaces. Visit Auralex.com/praf and fill out the form - an Application Specialist will deliver you a 2D drawing of your space with Auralex Panels placed in the best locations.
Hi tropikiimba - Thanks for the question! Usually the most recommended position for speakers is NOT against the wall. Obviously every room is different and presents its unique challenges with its size and layout - but we typically adhere to the 38% Rule. The idea is that the best listening position (or "sweet spot") is at 38% of the longest dimension, this is the place where many common frequencies modes and nodes are most minimized. More info here: www.auralex.com/acoustical-terms-index/ Please let us know if you have any further questions! Thx
@BloodyShrine What Terry was saying is that if you didn't have many panels to begin with, and you are working in a small studio, then one panel could be sufficient to make a difference in your home studio. This can depend greatly on what you are doing in the room, as well as how big your space is. Generally, we suggest four 2' x 2' panels in front on your mix position, as well as the same amount of panels above, behind and to the right and left of your mix position. Again, each room varies on how much treatment you need when taking into consideration the size and purpose for the space.
no worries dude! cheers man i got some nice stuff in my studio but i only have a corner of my lounge to use it in but im hoping for my own space soon! do you have your own space? what gear are you using?
Yeah I have my own studio, it a small room, but acoustics sound great in it. it the bedroom in my apartment, so i turned my living room into a bedroom. use Ableton and APC20, Launchkey25, and a Yamaha 88 keys piano to make my music. stop by my channel and you will see my set up for live shows :)
Yes, you can. I had the egg cone shape of auralex grey color. I either stapled them to wall, form fit ( lean them up without glue etc.) them against the corners. Or I would the auralex glue very little bit to stick them on the walls. But, I made sure the paint on the walls where Glossy so the glue wouldnt peel off the paint from walls when I decide to move. If your walls are flat paint, ask your landlord if you can repaint the walls. Some would let you. Last option is to buld square panels and glue your strudio into the panels. Use hooks on the walls and place the panels on them and they can be easliy removed this also.
bloodmarth Hi Blood - I think you may be confusing Sound ABSORPTION vs. Sound ISOLATION. Absorption helps to reduce unwanted reflections, slap-back echo, and coloration. This is what is being shown here. If you are interested in Sound ISOLATION (Sound Proofing) please view our resource Acoustics 101 at: www.auralex.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/acoustics101v3_0.pdf
10 years ago and still relevant!!! Great work.
Him: Most important area is right behind your monitor
Me: *sweats profusely looking at the window behind my monitor*
Put a heavy curtain there instead!
Sad Can .. treat the window the same as you would treat dry wall.
add a layered blanket (furniture/mover's blanket) or drape your windows with theater quality curtains (soundproof cotton curtains). you can also treat the glass on your windows with various insulation tools that can be found online, sometimes even in home improvement stores.
Hilarious
Lol SAMEEEEE
These seem like a good addition to real Acoustic treatment.
Very helpful video even today in 2017. Thanks for the upload. Currently pimping my studio out.
Thanks for your comment! Even though this video is a little dated - the principles of Acoustics haven't changed!
First, start by using a ray tracing diffusion algorithm to calculate the relative standing zones in your modeled listening area. Using these calculations, measure each piece of foamolex sonictech absorbotron exactly as pages 1 through 23 of your radiation histographic transform has described.
*fast forward*
*ENTIRE WALL IS FOAM*
And that's why diffusion placement is important.
That was funny lol.
😂 Yep. That's exactly how I did it too.
This guy is REALLY good at presenting. The video is ultra informative. Thanks.
thanks for the tip on separating the acoustic squares. I've always seen youtubers put them next to each other. I only have 24 small squares so ill try to separate them. Thanks!
I will definitely use these tips when building my studio!
so.. after 8 years u have studio?
shouldn't the first area you treat with acoustic foam be the first reflection points? ie. the side walls first then the ceiling etc..? Although bass travels out of the speakers from all directions, high frequencies are one direction. So wouldn't that mean that the wall facing you would be the last area you treat? Great video and very informative for beginners!
@seifs4 The rooms that require the most Studiofoam coverage are spaces such as recording booths. The more coverage in your room, the more dead your sound. To find out how much coverage you need, you can use our Interactive Kit Calculator (IKC) or fill out a Personalized Room Analysis (PRAF) for a detailed explanation from our Application Specialists.
AuralexAcoustics Thank you for this CLEAR and informative video. This educated me further about how to properly place acoustic treatment.
Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to trying this when I get home from work later.
So glad I came across this video besides their products, it help me out a lot ... Thanks!
Glad we could help you!
Thanks for the information Terry. I put acoustic foam in my 16yo boys room cause he's always playing online late at night with his headset on and screaming all the time waking everyone up. I only used a cheap acoustic foam but the difference is remarkable 👌🏼👍🏼
can u be my dad
If you have enough foam can you cover the whole side walls just like the back wall?
What sort of adhesive would you recommend to fix foam panels to a wall?
Double sided tape
This is super helpful. In the room I want to build my recording studio in, one wall is curved so the corners aren't a perfect 90 degree angle. To make matters worse, the corners of the two straight walls on both sides of the curvy wall jut out a bit and don't even meet exactly where the curvy part of the wall starts. Any suggestions? Also, I'm new to this so I don't know much about this stuff. What happens if you cover all of the walls and ceiling with acoustic treatment?
@AlCopelandMusic to answer your first question, curved walls are always tricky in a smaller space, especially for a studio. One thing you could try is using shims on the curved wall to offset your treatment so they are in line and appear to lay across a flat surface. For instance, if a shim would be placed in the middle of the curve, another would be placed to it's right or left. The middle piece would be slightly longer to line with the piece set further out, that way the panel could be installed straight across the curve. For the second question, there is such a thing as over treating a room. If you were to cover all surfaces completely with our standard to 2" Studiofoam, it would take a lot of your high-end out, and feel very dry and dead. Same with bass trapping. You can over treat the low-end and again make the room sound dead, depending on your room size and layout. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to us at support@auralex.com. Hope you found this helpful!
What if you are on one side of a large room. Wall to the left, behind and in front of monitor, but a big open space to your right? I feel that giant space will mess with anything I put up on the walls I do have access to.
This stuff rly helps. My toms aren't ringing for as long after treating the room.
HI! How much foam panels & bass traps needed to treat a really small room....Room size (length 9ft, width 5ft, height 9ft)...reply would be really helpful thanks.
Hi DJ Nonie - Thanks for your question! The answer is it depends on what type of room you are treating and what you would like it to sound like. But with a smaller room like that, our most simple recommendation would be the Alpha-DST Roominator Kit. www.auralex.com/product/alpha-dst/ This kit has (4) LENRD Bass Traps and (64) 1'x1' DST Studiofoam Panels & adhesive. Please let me know if you have other questions.
Hi Terry!
Thank you very much for this fabulous video!
how low in the frequency spectrum do your products effectively absorb?
Mostly nothing, that stuff is useless
@@graphenemusic5922 I wouldn’t say that
do you recommend doing all this in saloon (which i have stereo gear) about 8*3 meters???
What was the name of the company again?
Could I place something over them? Example would be a simple frame picture. Either it cover the whole foam or fit within the foam.
I'm asking to see if it's possible to reduce sound travel and still make the room look good. This would be used for an apartment complex living room.
It's been 7 years. I assume they are still finding a solution for you.
1:56 Is there any reason why the bass trap wasn't put all the way in the corner to touch the ceiling? Or was it just because he couldn't reach it?
He probably didn't want it to touch the trim. For whatever reason.
how would it sound, using auralex foam for the entire recording area?
Wondering if foam panels work for me. I do video work. I need a plane wall behind me and my desk faces a window. Most of the noise I want to eliminate comes from the street. The windows are directly in front of my desk and I live in an apartment. Would panels work and if so, where would I stick them?
Great very clear demo, but how much would it cost to have the installation that is seen at 1:21?
I just built an aquarium in a cabinet, complete closed in with doors. With the doors closed, the aquarium equipment is making too much noise. I want to reduce the amount of noise coming out of the cabinet...any suggestions?
I thought about buying the studio foam (one with ridges or egg crate) and lining the inside of the cabinet. Will this be a good solution? Thank you.
I read in another article from another acoustician that dampening the front wall is unnecessary simply because high frequencies project forward from the speakers, and 2 inch foam is practically useless for low frequencies. Instead it's best to use bass traps. I could be wrong but it did seem to make sense.
Pri yon Joni that does make sense but remember the louder the speaker level and the size room will impact how the forward high frequency will bounce back and forth from the back wall so that might be when the front wall absorbers come into effect.
Studio has two monitors almost touching the wall and perpendicular to it as well. So that's the end of the demonstration at 0:18
Great tutorial! I have a 11x11 room that I want to do some recording. I want to install these sound proofing panels.
There is a window and 2 French doors. The room is not square. The French doors are at installed diagonally.
Question - What should I do about the window and doors? Do they need the panels?
Hi YakMan - Thanks for reaching out to us! I can give you a quick commentary on your windows and doors - we generally recommend using Portable Treatment (Stand-mounted Panels) to cover windows as they can cause unwanted reflection. If you also think the doors are a problem, you can either adhere Panels to them or again, simply use Portable Treatment to cover them. If you want a more in-depth analysis, we would be happy to provide with a great solution for your specific room! Please fill out our FREE Personalized Room Analysis Form (PRAF), and we can give you a diagram/drawing of your room with acoustic treatment panels placed in the locations that will help the most in your space. It can be found here: www.auralex.com/praf/
Please let us know if you have any other questions! - Auralex
Thanks for the response. Also, in my room I have chair-rail moulding that is 3 ft from the floor (not sure why I installed this so high).. but behind my desk/monitors..I have Rokit KRK 5s... and the top side of chair-rail sits almost to the top of the monitors. So I would have to put the foams right above the chair-rails.
In the video the guy says start about 1.5 foot above the floor.
Would my setup not be as effective to reduce echo in the room?
Hi YakMan - Every room is different and each one presents its unique challenges - we usually recommend starting your treatment about 1.5-3 feet off the ground. This helps to make sure you are wasting treatment down low or way up high where it most likely will be less noticeable when in a seated or standing position. The biggest concern in the room is making sure you are treating the first reflection points. .i.e. all places in the room where the speakers hit first. The back wall, from wall (behind monitors), side walls, and even ceiling are the first place you need to consider. In your case 3' off the ground shouldn't be a problem. I would still recommend you fill out a Personalized Room Analysis (PRAF) auralex.com/praf/ so we can make some better suggestions for you specifically. Let me know if you have further questions, Thanks! Auralex
and one last thing. i have treated the front wall and the side reflections. i will take care at the bass traps, fo;;owing yours instructions. Next should i go for the upper cealing or should i go for my back wall? the upper wall is 2m behind my mixing potition.
@GeorgeXydous It is a little unclear of what products you want to treat your space with and where. Please email support@auralex.com and we can discuss this further in more detail to get you the best solution for your space!
Can I turn the foam panels to look like a diamond? Will it effect the way that the sound gets absorbed or does it not matter?
No, that will be totally fine.
Hi, what if where you put that first acoustic foam (behind the speakers) there is a wall that is part of my desk. It has compartments there too that hold picture frames, and other stuff. Where do you suggest I put the acoustic foam. I have limited space and foam tiles. It’s in a bedroom that also has 2 doors, one to the bathroom and one to the hallway. The room is not in a square shape. I also want to do the best I can of making sure people outside my room here as less noise as possible. Thanks!
What if I can afford to get enough panel to cover most of the side walls. Can I do that ? My little studio has a V-shaped ceiling. So, I need to get as much absorption as possible. Can I cover most of the wall or do I need to leave gaps ?
if i want to soundproof a room, do i just put those all across the wall? no space in between?
whats better to cover the wall behind my back? im in another position now, monitors are pointed to my face,but experiencing a lil reverb behind me, because my back is almost against a wall, im thinkin bout the wedge or pyramid panels?
What would you do if you have window lets say to the right of the desk in video. how do you go about dealing with the windows
Hi Koios - There are a number of different ways to help control windows in a critical listening space. The first thing we recommend for windows is to get a thick, theater style curtain. We don't produce, but we usually like to suggest Rose Brand: www.rosebrand.com/ Our usual go-to method is to use a Portable Treatment option like ProMAX or a ProGO to create a "false wall" and cover the glass with absorption. The last way is the most difficult, but perhaps the best - to build a Window "Plug." Use some acoustic material cut to the exact measurement and shape of the window, and then use absorption material like Studiofoam or Fiberglass on the outside layer. Hope that is helpful!
If you would like a more customized plan of action for your particular room remember to submit a FREE Personalized Room Analysis on Auralex.com!
Does it make a difference if the flat side or pyramid side of the foam is facing the wall?
Sorry if this is a dumb question but, when you do the mirror trick, what loudspeaker are you looking for? Say if your friend is going across the right wall, would it be same side speaker or the left speaker? Help would be great ASAP as I am putting them up I today.
You prolly allready figured it out. But just to let anyone else that might be interested in this information.
If you place the mirror on the right wall - you are looking for the center of the cone on the left monitor - same goes for the other side.
Thats the first point of reflection and the critical spot! -
Some people then go further and look for leftside / leftside aswell.
Remember: Before you do the mirror trick, you need to be in the triangle of your listening position and the monitors.
Hope this helps a little.
This helped me immensely! Thank you so much!
Hi Keith - You're welcome! Thanks for your support!
what if you can't put your mixing/mastering desk and computer to the center of the first quarter of your room? is it still okay to place it slightly to the right of the room near the wall? i'm having quit a problem because of my bed size. so i'm not sure if that should affect my placement of acoustic foam panels.
I could you could help me out, @Auralex Acoustics
Thanks!
So if there is a few windows will this still help or is it just a waste of money?
Hey mate, good video, Just a question, would the tiles work just as well if you place them on a roof that's curved?
Probably a dumb question but is the foam reusable if you take them down and store them?
Does this product work for the ones who only want to reduce the noise that come from other room?
yea, its basically sound insulation
if your room is longer than usual and on the other end you have lets say an entertainment center (couch and tv) are diffusors necessary?
+Cam Par Hi Cam - Thanks for your comment! Diffusion, much like other aspects of acoustics, is a highly debated topic. We generally recommend diffusion in a recording environment where you want to retain some "live" feel. In most cases this is the desired sound for percussion, orchestral, and woodwind instruments. In a home theater setting, this would be be more of a personal choice. That is to say, it depends on whether you'd like a more lively feel or a more controlled environment. If you are leaning towards the latter, you may want to lean towards having absorption panels on the rear wall. Either way, the end goal is the same here - to control room ring and slap-back echo. Here is some further reading on Diffusors that may help you make a decision: www.auralex.com/faq/what-is-a-diffusor/ I hope that helps to answer your question. Please let us know if can help with any others. Thanks!
AuralexAcoustics thanks for the detailed reply, appreciated.
Nice, but what frequencies do these bass traps operate on?
@JaroslawStepniak So when it comes to J-Mounted acoustical testing (testing done with the bass trap in the corner) there is no standard, but three different equations calculated with high level thinking. From our acoustic testing, the LENRD Bass Trap is effective down to 63 Hz and up. If you would like to see more information on this, you can find it on it's product page on our website. I have included the link here: www.auralex.com/product/lenrd-bass-traps/
@@AuralexAcoustics thanks ! ok, but what is the low frequency wave absorption coefficient, or α?
is it a good or bad idea to put foam on the wall directly behind the monitors?
Would these methods work if im creating a drum studio? or would i need to compensate for the loundness/high frequencies of a drum set?
is it true that foam doesn't absorb low frequencies at all?
Hi Javi, foam products are less absorptive than other materials, particularly for low frequencies. That's why our Studiofoam products are paired with Bass Traps that are much thicker. You can see how much our different thicknesses of Studiofoam absorbs on our website here: www.auralex.com/product/studiofoam-wedges/
Yes that’s true, foam bass traps are crap.
do you recommend just doing the whole room, covering all the walls with the panels?
+Tradeworker 760 Hi! Thanks for your comment! We typically do NOT recommend using 100% acoustical treatment in any recording environment (with the possible exception of Voiceover work). Please read this FAQ about this subject:
www.auralex.com/faq/how-much-should-i-cover-my-walls-with-studiofoam/
+AuralexAcoustics thank you for this useful information. I look forward to using your product.
This video is very informative, but I couldn't help thinking, that usually studio monitors would be facing the engineer... at an angle to form a triangle, unlike the zero degree angle the monitors in your video are facing, so my question is, would it not be more effective to have two smaller pieces of foam behind each monitor, because the triangular angle will have the backs of both monitors angleing away from the foam if it were placed in the centre like 6:50?
Hi what size are these panels in the video the acoustic squares and the bass traps please as I'm turning my bedroom into a studio !! Thanks kindly Jade
Hi Jade - These are 2'x2' ft Studiofoam Panels, the Bass Traps are called LENRDs. They are 1' wide x 1' deep x 2' long. Here is more data on them: www.auralex.com/product/lenrd-bass-traps/ Let me know if you have any more questions!
this is exactly what I needed thank you!
wow! really nicely made vid! helped me so much, thank you.
Hi, I have window on my right of the speakers. Should I be putting some foam there?
Hi Yash -
There are a couple of ways you can deal with windows in your studio space. The easiest way is to simply use a Portable/Stand-mounted option such as our ProMAX Panels to place in front of the window: www.auralex.com/product/promax/
You could also build a DIY window plug using Studiofoam as the outside layer. We have some tips and tricks on building those in our Acoustics 101 Resource: www.auralex.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/acoustics101v3_0.pdf
Hope that helps answer your questions - feel free to ask more you may have! - Auralex
Can I use this to soundproof my door for privacy? Not just to block in sound for studio purposes.
Hi Oliver - Auralex Studiofoam (and all other acoustical wall panels from any manufacturer) are designed to absorb & control sound WITHIN a room. It is not designed for SOUND ISOLATION - to keep sound INSIDE or OUTSIDE of a space you need mass and basically an airtight, gapless seal around the perimeter of the room. Think of it like keeping water inside a room - sound will find any hole or crevice to escape. However, we do produce products to help with this type of project. Check out our Construction/Isolation products on Auralex.com, this video: th-cam.com/video/PASWdiIVqIk/w-d-xo.html or our Construction Calculator App the RLX at rlx.auralex.com for more information.
I am trying to prevent noise from an upstairs roommate. I live downstairs
The best way to do would be to isolate the ceiling or float the upstairs floor. Unfortunately there isn't really any other way to do properly and get good results. Sound Isolation is usually a major construction project. Please refer to our RLX application at rlx.auralex.com for more infomation on isolating a space.Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any further questions.
how is it possible for the diffuser to work as an absorber the way described if sound would not pass through the plastic into the absorber component?
With a diffusor like the T'Fusor, the shell reflects most high frequencies but lower frequencies (long wavelengths) travel through it easier. Backfilling it with loose insulation or absorptive materials like the SonoFiber shown will absorb some of that sound before it bounces off the wall. It effectively becomes a diffusor with low end absorption.
It's important to note that all physical materials absorb, reflect, and let sound transfer through at different amounts.
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Infuriating, isn’t it? I felt it ruined the presentation. #overkill
I didnt notice it untill I saw your comment😂
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How do I know if should rather use wedge-shaped absorbers as opposed to pyramid shaped absorbers? And another question: What is your take on installing absorbers on the ceiling above the engineer's position?
Hi Thilos - Thanks for your comment! To answer your first question - there are slight differences in the performance between some of the cuts, but mostly it boils down to aesthetics. View the test results here: www.auralex.com/tools/testing-data/performance-data/ So we usually advise that it's more important that you select a Studiofoam pattern that appeals to you.
We frequently spec ceiling diffusion in many room designs we complete. Having diffusion is especially important in small rooms, live rooms (particularly with drums), and home theaters. Any listening environment where a "larger" sound is desired and a shorter ceiling may be hampering that quality. Typically above a mix position though, we would recommend absorption rather than diffusion to help tame as much direct reflections and slap-back as possible. Hope that answers your questions and please let me know if you have others!
Auralex Acoustics Thank you for your comprehensive response. It does help me a lot. Yet I have another question. I have a curtain (albeit a rather thin one) in front of the large-twin window behind my studio monitor in a midsized control-room, with no live instruments being recorded in that room except maybe keyboards or bass through DI. Do you think I can try if the the curtain is sufficient as an absorber? Since I deem it to be quite elaborate to put absorbers before the window (maybe hanging from the ceiling on a wooden panel). Besides I like the daylight.
In this scenario, if want to keep your windows/daylight we have a couple options: Our first recommendation would usually be to go get a larger, thicker curtain. That way you have a non-permanent solution where you can still use your windows. The other option would be our ProMAX Portable Absorption Panels. These are stand-mounted absorption panels that you can place in front of the windows (along with the curtain you already have) when you're doing critical listening and then move when you want to let some light in. Making a custom diffusor (or absorber) to hang in front of the window is also another good idea if you're handy and fancy a project.
I bought the strongest most expensive double sided tape in the hardware store and it still falls off. Any other tips for putting up the bass traps?
I have a rice paper screen on the very left side of my studio, then it goes back about 4 or 5 feet to the wall... would this cause an issue? should I take it down? thanks for the help
Before I order any foam, should I move my studio from L-shaped room to a rectangle shaped? How much other objects like, tables and shelves impact the sound in a home studio, should they be eliminated if possible?
@lowmike When it comes to the shape of a room, a rectangle is going to be the more cooperative space to work with, and is most ideal. L-shaped rooms can also be treated, but due to their shape, the sound will travel differently, so treating reflection points can take more thought. In regards to other objects, it can depend on how effectively the room can be treated, while working around pieces of furniture. The less reflective surfaces you have in the room, the better. If it is not crucial that they be in there, it would probably be best to take them out. This can allow more room for treatment.
Im doing voice-overs, is it better to treat my room or use the foam to create a booth to record in?
Gabriel Barinas Sánchez Hi Gabriel. Thanks for the question! For recording voiceovers we would recommend creating a booth with approximately 40-50% coverage. This depends on how "live" you would like your recordings to sound. If you would like more personalized advice please submit a Personalized Room Analysis Form (PRAF) at www.auralex.com/praf/
@AuralexAcoustics im from canada, is there a canadian site that will work?
Quick question, I am currently living in university halls & need to think of a method to stop sounds from leaking through the walls as my neighbours are complaining. would a set of absorption panels put in the right places and a pair of bass traps help me out?? If not what else could you suggest I do thank you.
Absorption panels eliminate reflections of a sound source within the room; they don't necessarily stop sounds from going through the walls. If there is any difference, it would be very subtle, although it may not be enough to rectify the situation of sound travelling into other rooms nearby.
As for the “mirror trick” this seems directed to if you were sitting on the couch listening to speakers, what if you’re standing in front of a mic doing audio recordings? Like voice over and whatnot
Hi Dusty - Thanks for your question. The "Mirror Trick" method works for any listening position. All you need to do is sit or stand in that location and have friend move the mirror along the wall, treat where you can see the reflection of the monitors.
How did you place the foam on the walls?
I'm trying to get ideas to permanently fix the panels on the walls as well as the upper corners.
+Shankul Chavan Thanks for reaching out! Here is a link to all of our adhesive www.auralex.com/products/absorption/adhesives/ Hope that helps you!
Does that adhesive stick the normal foam on wall too?
Like the ones that are used on making sofa.
The sponge kind?
and do they work if you want to stick the foam on ceiling ?
+Shankul Chavan I used self adhesive velcro to mount mine. Really happy with the results.
+Shankul Chavan I can't say for sure if it isn't our product because we haven't tested it. But please let me caution you about using regular "bedding foam" for acoustic treatment. This is something we need to address from time to time because of the perception that even though it may look and feel similar to our foam, the make-up and structure is different. Our Studiofoam products are made from a high density, open-cell proprietary material.
They are specifically designed to do 2 functional jobs:
1.) To absorb soundwaves at particular frequencies (they aren't tuned, but through independent acoustic testing we are aware of where each cut, profile, and thickness excels - see testing data for our products at auralex.com)
2.) All of our Studiofoam products are flame-retardant to some degree (many are Class B Fire-Rated), a few of them are Class A Fire-Rated which means they are safe and legal to install in commercial applications in many countries.
These are 2 things that regular store-bought bedding foam simply cannot offer. Depending on the cut and thickness some foam may absorb sound, but without acoustic testing data how can you have any idea what it is achieving? Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, bedding foam is generally very flammable and could be very dangerous or even illegal to place on wall surfaces. Hope that helps to clear up a bit about all of that.
Thanks for the comment.
I'm only gonna using the bedding foam to fill up the top corners. I just want to remove the reflections that occur at the dihedral corners, as my budget can allow me to do only that.
As for the recording booth I'm using the wedge foam. :)
Great info man thanks, I'm gonna check out some of your products too.
If i only use bass traps, this should dramatically lower the noise for my neighbours, right ?
regards
How should one plan to treat the room when there are windows?
Hi Moin - Thanks for your comment. This is a question we receive quite frequently. There are a couple ways you can handle this problem, but the first is to cover the window with a curtain. The thicker the curtain, the better - we recommend Rose Brand theater-style curtains. They can be pricey, but they have acoustic testing data to back their products and their quality is top-notch. Our favorite, simple option is to simply cover windows, glass doors, etc. with one of our Portable Treatment options like the ProMAX v2, MAX-Wall, or ProGO. These products make it easy to cover glass when you need to and then can be easily moved to let sunlight in when you don't. The other option is to build a custom window plug. Auralex carries a number of raw materials that can be used in the construction process. View our Acoustics 101 document for more information, windows are discussed on page 31. www.auralex.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/acoustics101v3_0.pdf
You can attach the panels to a piece of wood and use suckers to put them and remove it from the glass when you want. It works very well.
Hi I'm Matty. Thankyou. So. Much. Sir. You. Have helped. Me.
what kind of glue do you use. is they take me off all the time thanks
How thick should the foam panels be in your home studio?
what if my monitors are turned inwards a bit more? do i put treatment between or behind each one?
Great video. Thanks for posting.
much like if you've ever moved home and you've emptied everything out of your living room you'll notice that the room is reverberating, which it never did before. that is because there isn't as much stuff in the room to diffuse the sound waves. with it empty the waves can bounce of the walls and corners straight back into your ear, and even carry on going for a second or so. pads help by adding more randomness to the remaining large flat areas of the room
How could I treat a window? Would it work if I block the window by hanging a panel of its size?
i don't have a friend, what do I do? plz help!
Hi WimmelJimmel -
Hmmm... That is a tough question. Perhaps put up some posters around town? Maybe join a club? Hope that helps! - Auralex
Here in the UK, Boots (a chain of Pharmacies) do a range of 'friendless mirrors', they are like normal mirrors but with very long handles.
Good suggestion!
same here lmao
WimmelJimmel stop being awkward
I cant glue or put any holes or nails in my walls.
What kind of double sided tape or stuff can I use that will stick to the walls well enough to hold a foam panel but peel off without damaging the walls? my walls really reject scotch double sided tape sticking and even duct tape. so i need something that sticks just a little better than double sided scotch tape. but not too well.
command strips rip a layer of my wall off they stick too well no matter how carefully i try to remove them its like they have superglue on them instead of just tape adhesive.
Hi Realflow -
Thanks for your comment. We get this question quite a bit and hopefully I have a simple solution for you with our EZ-Stick Pro Tabs. They are like Command Strips and I see you say you can't use these because they will harm the wall. I actually had the same problem in my apartment. My idea was to use packing tape on the wall surface itself and then adhere the EZ-Stick Pro Tabs to the tape. I rolled the end of the tape back on itself to create a "pull tab" for easy removal. The tape peels off quickly and easily without causing damage in my case, so this might work for you as well. Please let me know if you have success with this method! Thanks!
that sounds like a great idea! I'll try that!!
@@realflow100 Glad I could help, please let me know if it works for you!
Thanks for the mirror tip
Where do ya get the corner pieces? Bass Traps.
man you sound like Charlie Sheen. good video!
This is like Wall Street without the stocks.
That's the real reason he is putting up the acoustic panels. T
o limit Alans voice from echoing.
Definitely Charlie! 😂🤣😄😅😆😃
Nope, I’m getting his old dad, Martin Sheen, 100%
@Rile Stream I'm convinced there's something to that. Very often when you hear someone who sounds like another, there's also a slight or even striking resemblance between the two. I dunno, might be something like a certain shape mouth, face, etc. contributes to the particular voice someone has.
Great video and explanation, thank you!
Are you using double sided tape to attach them to the wall?
@SnowflakesFalling We have a few different adhesives that we suggest when installing our products. We have a spray on adhesive, a liquid based adhesive and press on tabs. I have included a link from our website where you can find all of the adhesives we have to offer: www.auralex.com/products/absorption/adhesives/. Usually for our Studiofoam products, such as the ones shown here, we suggest either the spray on adhesive, our Foamtak, or our EZ-Stick Pro Tabs. The T'Fusors are usually installed either in a drop tile grid or also adhered with EZ-Stick Pro Tabs.
what are your thoughts on diy acoustic panels?
We definitely understand and the encourage the artist ethic of accomplishing things on your own! We give advice and provide raw materials for DIY projects everyday. Please reach out to us if you have a specific question: help@auralex.com
Are they fireproof? Cheap is NOT good when it comes to this (See Great White/Jack Russell fire on TH-cam).
Can you place them over a wallpaper?
@codullah You can place treatment over wallpaper! Our adhesives are meant to adhere to a variety of surfaces. A majority of our adhesives are also permanent, so we like to include that if you were to adhere them to a painted wall or wallpaper in your case, and you were to remove it, it would pull paint or wallpaper off of the wall. If you wanted to avoid that, we have a few temporary suggestions like t-pins or adhering the foam to a light substrate, and then hanging it like a picture on the wall.
Is it best to place the foam at ear level if you have limited $?
@PeyoteSlurpee Great question! We actually start placing treatment at around 30-36 inches from the ground, placing the treatment at ear level. With this positioning, it is the most beneficial for the seated position. If you want to learn more about the basics of acoustics and how to best utilize your space, check out our website here: www.auralex.com/studio/
I'm trying to quiet my room so I can record, right now, there's a lot of noise from my ac & an echo that's annoying. What should I get for better recording?
Hi Apollo -Thanks for your question. We have a FREE Room Analysis Service for people like you who need advice and ideas for treating their spaces. Visit Auralex.com/praf and fill out the form - an Application Specialist will deliver you a 2D drawing of your space with Auralex Panels placed in the best locations.
What if you're speakers aren't up against a wall? The wall is about 8 ft from the wall do I still need to do it?
Hi tropikiimba - Thanks for the question! Usually the most recommended position for speakers is NOT against the wall. Obviously every room is different and presents its unique challenges with its size and layout - but we typically adhere to the 38% Rule. The idea is that the best listening position (or "sweet spot") is at 38% of the longest dimension, this is the place where many common frequencies modes and nodes are most minimized. More info here: www.auralex.com/acoustical-terms-index/ Please let us know if you have any further questions! Thx
When did Emilio Estevez get into acoustic treatments?
:) He hears Charlie Sheen a lot, as well.
@@AuralexAcoustics Not Charlie, Martin.
So just one foam treatment panel behind your computer screen would be sufficient?
@BloodyShrine What Terry was saying is that if you didn't have many panels to begin with, and you are working in a small studio, then one panel could be sufficient to make a difference in your home studio. This can depend greatly on what you are doing in the room, as well as how big your space is. Generally, we suggest four 2' x 2' panels in front on your mix position, as well as the same amount of panels above, behind and to the right and left of your mix position. Again, each room varies on how much treatment you need when taking into consideration the size and purpose for the space.
is it possible to take out the panels off the wall, say when you need to move out?
im fairly sure you can stick them to sheets of MDF and then install a picture rail around the room so that you can hang them up where ever you like
Yeah that's a good idea, thanks buddy :). P.S. I like the look of your studio
no worries dude! cheers man i got some nice stuff in my studio but i only have a corner of my lounge to use it in but im hoping for my own space soon! do you have your own space? what gear are you using?
Yeah I have my own studio, it a small room, but acoustics sound great in it. it the bedroom in my apartment, so i turned my living room into a bedroom. use Ableton and APC20, Launchkey25, and a Yamaha 88 keys piano to make my music. stop by my channel and you will see my set up for live shows :)
Yes, you can. I had the egg cone shape of auralex grey color. I either stapled them to wall, form fit ( lean them up without glue etc.) them against the corners. Or I would the auralex glue very little bit to stick them on the walls. But, I made sure the paint on the walls where Glossy so the glue wouldnt peel off the paint from walls when I decide to move.
If your walls are flat paint, ask your landlord if you can repaint the walls. Some would let you.
Last option is to buld square panels and glue your strudio into the panels. Use hooks on the walls and place the panels on them and they can be easliy removed this also.
Can you use just the foam for the entire room?
Hey, thanks for this vid, but did you think about the importance of monitor's placement ? :p
60° !!!
I just want it to play saxophone. Do I have to soundproof my hold room?
bloodmarth Hi Blood - I think you may be confusing Sound ABSORPTION vs. Sound ISOLATION. Absorption helps to reduce unwanted reflections, slap-back echo, and coloration. This is what is being shown here. If you are interested in Sound ISOLATION (Sound Proofing) please view our resource Acoustics 101 at:
www.auralex.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/acoustics101v3_0.pdf
My monitor is basically a tv, where do I place my panels? behind it or above it?
inside it >:)
In front of it. The TV is highly reflective of sound waves.