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Post by gouge on Aug 9, 2014 3:42:29 GMT -6
I think bob may be referring to a front to back room which relies on diffusion plus flush mounted speakers. the design is very dependant on room volume. FTB room use a lot of absorption for low freq and then use controlled diffusion locations for auditory cues.
my local mastering engineer has a FTB room. only one in Australia and i'll be in there in the next month or 2 to get my mixes evaluated so im real keen to hear that space.
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Post by Bob Olhsson on Aug 9, 2014 9:44:29 GMT -6
As much reflected diffuse sound as I can. Bookshelves and record racks work great!
My only "treatment" here at home is a 4'x4'x4" Auralux square 3 feet behind my head directly in front of the window to kill reflections and smooth out the low end. The speakers are in the front corners. They are not ported so this isn't a problem like it would be with many. The speakers have excellent diffraction treatment and a very uniform horizontal directional response.
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Post by scumbum on Aug 9, 2014 10:21:07 GMT -6
As much reflected diffuse sound as I can. Bookshelves and record racks work great! My only "treatment" here at home is a 4'x4'x4" Auralux square 3 feet behind my head directly in front of the window to kill reflections and smooth out the low end. The speakers are in the front corners. They are not ported so this isn't a problem like it would be with many. The speakers have excellent diffraction treatment and a very uniform horizontal directional response. Very interesting bob . Sounds like you have a small room ? Were studios back in the 60's-70's pretty much like regular rooms you'd find in a house ? Except these rooms had recording gear in them . |
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Post by indiehouse on Aug 9, 2014 14:16:09 GMT -6
What about small rooms? Everything I've ever read says to bass trap the hell out of small rooms. I'm talking 8'x15'x7'.
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Post by Bob Olhsson on Aug 9, 2014 17:55:46 GMT -6
The difference in a studio/CR setup is isolation from the outside and each other. That's best done with size. Mastering and mix rooms can get away with murder in a frame house because they leak lows. When there's no need for isolation, there's no need for massive trapping to solve the problems caused by isolation.
This former dining room is maybe a bit larger than 12x12x10. The problem with it being so tiny is that the sweet spot is only about a foot and a half wide.
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Post by swurveman on Aug 11, 2014 19:31:35 GMT -6
I've never used room correction software, but a friend who is an amp maker of some renown has been using the ARC system for his amp demos-which surprised me since he's such an audio geek- and he told me it works great.
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Post by wreck on Aug 15, 2014 13:30:28 GMT -6
I tried IK Multimedia when it came out. Don't use it anymore. I felt the best use for it was to help me place the speakers. Once I found the best placement in the room, upgrading my monitors fixed most of the remaining issues. Went from KRK Rokits to Adams and bam, could hear everything. Recently upgraded converters and things are even tighter. I know things could get even better, but I'm way past the consumer appreciation level. I suppose I could sell my ARC software and mic if anyone is intersted. I haven't used it in years.
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