Studio pics update: all of my panels are in, time to build!

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Just thought I’d put up some pictures for anyone interested. There are 6 large 5’x4’ perforated panels, 3 for the ceiling, 3 for the walls. The large floor to ceiling flat perforated panels will go at my first reflection points, and the slat wall floor to ceiling will be directly behind me in the back corner. There will also be a large floor to ceiling free standing wall directly in front of my monitoring system, with one of the large perforated panels.

All of these are/will be carrying 4 inch thick rockwool tight up behind them. The curved panels on the ceiling will be hanging 4 inches below the ceiling to create the desired helmholtz style effect.

I know what you are thinking: why did I use a black stain to cover up that beautiful grain. Well, it’s transparent actually, and when the Sun hits it, it looks fantastic. I needed black on the ceiling since the walls are black, however the 3 perforated panels are going to be a great looking rustic color, which will show the grain beautiful. Anyways, this is super nerdy stuff, but if anyones looking into acoustic treatment, this is a great example im hoping. Enjoy!


Also, I totally forgot how to make these just show up without clicking the link like an idiot. Help!


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Looking great man, awesome work.

Pretty sure you just hit the 'insert image' icon and drag the file in.
 
The perforated panels look absolutely killer! great work.
I built around 15 panels with rock wool about a year ago, Huge improvement with acoustics.
Its the single most important addition you can make to your studio imo.
 
So the perforated panels have rockwool behind them for treating the space but also act as a diffusor to keep some highs bouncing back into the listening space? Where did you get those from? Agreed that acoustic treatment is the most important addition to a space. Because they are so cheap and people are catching on, it has also forced builders to bring their prices down a bit and you can find people off loading their DIY traps sometimes for even cheaper. Such a great time to be a musician. We have so many things at our finger tips.
 
Kapo_Polenton said:
So the perforated panels have rockwool behind them for treating the space but also act as a diffusor to keep some highs bouncing back into the listening space? Where did you get those from? Agreed that acoustic treatment is the most important addition to a space. Because they are so cheap and people are catching on, it has also forced builders to bring their prices down a bit and you can find people off loading their DIY traps sometimes for even cheaper. Such a great time to be a musician. We have so many things at our finger tips.
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So they are really a lot more than just diffusion, they serve several functions. As far as where I got them, I had them custom made here in Orlando by a design company based on plans built by my designer, Roger Darcy. Roger is a world reknowned designer, arguably one of the best in the world. It’s one of those things that you just do exactly what he says and don’t question it haha. So I have tons of plans for my entire room, and I’m building everything according to his specs. Here is alittle more about the panels from Roger himself in a recent email to me.
From Roger himself:

“The curved panels are a real multi-function powerhouse of acoustic control…. diffusion: from the curvature and the edges of the holes - Helmholtz effect across the holes themselves, a limited amount of absorption across the underside of the foam over the hole area - and perhaps the biggest bang for the $, the foam area held away from ceiling surface and into the space while creating a deep absorbent slot around the perimeter - you can control an amazingly large space with just a few of these (except for low frequency - for which we have the membranes).

You often see what people refer to as 'clouds', but they are generally just low grade absorption - they give the illusion of cleaning things up but only at higher frequencies and don't take advantage of the potential.”


So they really do a lot. If you take a look at andy sneaps studio, you will see these hanging above his mixing position, as well as mark Lewis’s studio in Nashville, Jason suecof in Orlando, farkosten studios in Spain etc. i believe Roger has built/designed over 1200 studios in 60 counties, all utilizing this style of design. If you want to get really nerdy, get the kindle copy of recording architecture: the book. In which he is a co author. It explains all of his designs in great detail.

So the panels are a heavyweight in diffusion, diffraction etc, and the wall panels that are actually drilled into the walls that air tight limp mass membranes are for low frequency absorption.
 
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