What will a piano do to acoustics in a room?

[cstockdale]

I sadly cannot avoid having a piano in the control room. There isn't a lot of space, so I was wondering is it best to put it in a corner , or midway along a wall (ie. will the piano serve as a sort of "bass trap", or will it be the opposite a "bass source")?

[Ethan Winer]

CS,

> will the piano serve as a sort of "bass trap" <

Nah, it's about the same as a plain wood box the same size and shape. But you should leave the lid closed to prevent the strings from vibrating and contributing to what you're hearing while mixing.

--Ethan

[cstockdale]

thanks, so the position of the piano won't make a big difference? I have been pointed to a link on one of your pages about setting up a reflection free zone, and I think that this is the approach I have to take with my room. (see other thread I have running here for a reference and diagram)