The Lotus Kid
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So, i work at a small venue.
I understand that's not a studio, but the whole place is probably only 20 x 50, maybe a 15 foot ceiling.
So i assume getting good sound there will be a lot like getting good sound in a studio, small size is no reason to have bad sound. We'd like to put enough work into the sound in the room that it beats the other small venues and competes with some of the larger ones.
Right now, everything is muddy and hard to make out, especially vocals, so we're trying to reduce the echo.
I've got so many questions about sound i can't even remember them all, but a few:
-The treble echo is awful. Will carpeting/foam paneling on the walls help? What about the ceiling?
-If i put bass traps in the corners, can i cover them with egg carton foam to absorb treble/mids too? Will the foam stop the bass traps from working?
-Will hanging acoustic panels from the ceiling help? Will hanging bass traps do anything at all?
-There's a big glass window wall at the front of the venue, directly opposite of the stage. Should we cover that? With what?
I've got an amatuer's knowledge of acoustics, so any input is appreciated.
Thanks,
Matt
I understand that's not a studio, but the whole place is probably only 20 x 50, maybe a 15 foot ceiling.
So i assume getting good sound there will be a lot like getting good sound in a studio, small size is no reason to have bad sound. We'd like to put enough work into the sound in the room that it beats the other small venues and competes with some of the larger ones.
Right now, everything is muddy and hard to make out, especially vocals, so we're trying to reduce the echo.
I've got so many questions about sound i can't even remember them all, but a few:
-The treble echo is awful. Will carpeting/foam paneling on the walls help? What about the ceiling?
-If i put bass traps in the corners, can i cover them with egg carton foam to absorb treble/mids too? Will the foam stop the bass traps from working?
-Will hanging acoustic panels from the ceiling help? Will hanging bass traps do anything at all?
-There's a big glass window wall at the front of the venue, directly opposite of the stage. Should we cover that? With what?
I've got an amatuer's knowledge of acoustics, so any input is appreciated.
Thanks,
Matt