Room Tuning

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Phatso
Member Since: Mar 31, 2003

I've got a walk-in closet that I'll be using for vocals (thanx to the wife!) that needs to be tuned. I've read the DIY section but really have no ideas on how to do it. Previous to visiting this website, I always thought that a dead sounding room was ideal for recording. (I.E.-Studiofoam the HECK out of it!) Im not looking for EXACT specs on how to do it, just what you would do in my shoes. Ive got access to large quilts and other sound absorbing materials, plywood, and mirrors or glass (if thats even a good thing to use). The room is 3 1/2' by 5' by 7'. It makes a perfect rectangle, unfortunately. I know that experimentation is best, but I'd hate to ruin any of the materials I've got on a horrible sounding room. Thanx in advance.

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Cone Poker
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Since: Apr 07, 2002


Apr 04, 2003 12:08 am

What I did to my room (though I don't know if this was good or not...) Was take the carpet off revealing the hard wood floor and hang heavy blankets down two walls opposite of each other. I also took wads of cloth and hung them in the corners of the room.

Phatso
Member
Since: Mar 31, 2003


Apr 04, 2003 01:34 pm

Thanx Loki. Ill give that a try and see how it sounds.

Czar of Midi
Administrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002


Apr 08, 2003 08:09 pm

If the closet already has clothes in it, start there and see how it sounds. Then if it still echos too much, you can always add more deadening material.

Cone Poker
Member
Since: Apr 07, 2002


Apr 09, 2003 04:02 am

let us know what you decide to do and how it sounds man.

Member
Since: Apr 07, 2003


Apr 09, 2003 04:21 pm

Hey Guitar Lord,

I used to record in my closet as well. I had towels and foam hanging on the walls and door of the closet. It was alright, but it definitely didn't give me the sound I was looking for. On top of that was the frustration of running in and out of the closet to get to the computer, as well as the heat that would build up in the closet. Not to mention the fact that I couldn't record acoustic guitar in my closet. I finally made the commitment to reverse my studio setup. I took my microphones out of the closet, and moved my noisy computer into the closet.

I bought super long vga and usb cables to run from my closet to my computer, and I put that insulating foam tape around the door jam of the closet. I then treated the walls of my room with Microcosm acoustic panels, and voila, my room became my recording studio, and my closet became my cpu cabinet. You would be amazed if you heard how quiet and controlled my room is now. When I turn on my computer (by remote from my keyboard) you can't even tell that the computer has been turned on. I think the signal is actually cleaner when recorded in my room, and I love having the space to record my acoustic guitar. (Double mic techniques and what have you.)

I guess my advice is to really consider whether you want to invest any time at all in treating your closet. You may just find that it's a temporary solution.

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