studio ceilings

[peteuk90]

Hi there,
Was wondering if it is beneficial to have a flat ceiling in a studio or on a slope. If so, what benefits, if any, does an angled ceiling have?

[bpape]

A slope on the ceiling provides the same benefits as non-parallel walls - just in the vertical plane. It's definitely a benefit as long as it doesn't cause unecessary loss of room volume.

[peteuk90]

Which way would the slope be? From the front to back. (so sloping behind you?)

[steveanthony]

Check out this discussion.

http://gearslutz.com/board/archive/i...p3/t-1801.html

About half way down, there's discussion of expansion versus compression ceilings. It may point you in the direction that best suits your need.

[mr. produca]

it depends on ceiling height or so i was told. i dont think anybody will have a ceiling that low to really truly effect the sound.but if you want it i say go for it.

[mr. produca]

mave it wavy.people will walk in and be like"thats some cool sh!t!!

[bpape]

If you're going to do the wavy thing I'd make sure it was a slatted ceiling then. If not, you'll have all of the concave sections focusing sound in an unwanted manner - especially if it's right over your mix position or over any seating for any 'standers-by'.