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When you hear your first recording captured in a regular room you quickly want to fix acoustic problems. When I first started recording I also asked myself are bass traps necessary for clean audio. Bass traps (bass absorbers) are necessary to absorb low-frequency sound waves (below 300 Hz) that would otherwise create a bass boom. Bass traps eliminate bass waves by absorbing the sound and changing it into heat energy. Wall …
It took me a lot of analysis to decide how to soundproof my studio for the first time. Acoustic panels and bass traps were the first things I have installed. And you should too if want better audio. Acoustic panels are sound-absorbing panels that are used to absorb middle and high frequencies of sound in a room, which helps keep a check on reverberation. Bass traps are also sound panels, …
While recording a podcast, you definitely wouldn’t like unwanted sounds creeping into it. And that’s why soundproofing is important. But if you record from home and you can’t make major changes to your property, then there are some non-invasive soundproofing set-up that could help you out. Soundproofing means blocking all the sounds coming from outside the recording room, and the sounds inside from getting transmitted outside. A soundproof room is …
Even if you are recording your podcast from a room with bad acoustical conditions there are still ways you can quickly improve your podcast audio quality. You can do it in just one afternoon for less than $200. Perform basic insulation to windows and doors, Use large and heavy curtains and carpets Use pillows and portable shield booth to dampen the sound even further. Many people don’t have the luxury …
In this article we will cover: Sound basics – sound wave behavior, frequency, pitch and loudness Sound waves interactions – reflection, transmission, diffraction Reverberations and diffusion Understanding how sound behaves in our podcasting studio is an essential first step to appreciate the value and importance of soundproofing and implementing acoustical treatment. Both will improve your audio quality, make you sound like a professional and help to build a larger audience. …
To improve the sound quality of your audio recording you need to perform home studio soundproofing, which actually has two main objectives: Soundproofing – limiting and stopping all the external sound sources Acoustical treatment – controlling disturbances which can be caused by your own voice in an untreated room The importance of room acoustics can’t be underestimated if you want to perform effective home studio soundproofing. It is easy to …
