Space that has big windows.

[dreib]

Im looking at a place to rehearse and record in that has some pretty big windows ,all on one side, of two rooms.

Im not looking to do extensive treatment but I am concerned about reflections while monitoring/mixing. My thought is to hang some heavy ass curtains and set up against the windowed wall so the speakers are facing away to the opposite end of the room.

I now the room will be far from perfect and that's ok with me. Anyone else deal with glass windows in their spaces? Im open to suggestions.

 

[mjbphotos]

Heavy curtains is a start, as is setting up with the window wall in front of you. Depending on the overall size of the room, you may want to be a few feet out from the windows.

 

[dreib]

Heavy curtains is a start, as is setting up with the window wall in front of you. Depending on the overall size of the room, you may want to be a few feet our from the windows.

Yes I plan on setting up with the windows in front of me as a start with some heavy curtains or maybe like some gobos that I could move around if needed.

I need to go back to the space and take some pictures and measurements .

 

[miroslav]

I have three 6' wide windows in my studio space.

One is dead center in front my mix position.....one further down on that same wall...and another to my right, about 6' away.
I love the windows, as I am looking out into a treed garden setting with nice light during the day....and I've never had any issues with the windows themselves.
I have horizontal small slat blinds, and I can twist them closed or partially open, and they provide a bit of diffusion....then all around the windows is heavy broadband trapping along most of those walls....so it works out just fine.

 

[Bop Stop Studio]

For me, I have three big bay windows as the front wall of my mix setup.

Depending on your setup and potentials issues, my approach might be overkill, but in the end I think broad band absorption is a good start.

I have first put 6 inches of Roxul almost covering the windows with a panel. Then I put a heavy duty barrier, like those used as cubicles, then I have Five 8x4x6 standing Roxul Panels. Lastly, various ASC Tube Traps in between some standing panels.

That being said, I also have to deal with street noise, controlling SPLs outside, and addressing room acoustics.

I feel the sound before and after cannot be compared and all the above concerns are addressed.

If I had to add anything to my approach it would be adding some carefully placed diffusers.

My back and side walls are almost done in terms of sound barrier, absorption, and lots of diffusion.

The end result is a mix room with little to no light, from a light beaming wit natural light, to my wife's dismay.......but she loves the sound!! mixing, listening, and we watch DVDs/concert videos there too! But a bit of a cave now

Whether you have all these issues, I highly recommend as much broadband absorption you work in.

If I didn't rent, I would put in false walls and soffit my monitors too.

 

[sheggs]

Freestanding style panels are an option for rooms with a lot of windows