Would i get decent vocals

[kasim]

I am thinking of recording in the loft, which will need converting soon if I will be doing so. The ceiling won't be straight it will be triangular shaped as it is right at the top of the house. Would this affect recordings significantly, I will surely put up acoustic treatment. I'd just like to know if this can be turned in to a decent recording space. Thanks

 

[guitaristic]

I'm not an expert, but I believe I have read that a sloped ceiling is actually better than a flat one. Don't take my word for it though

 

[sheggs]

Plenty of people use this type of space. General rule is that you will need plenty of acoustic treatment to stop the reflections but definitely usable with the right treatment

 

[jhbrandt]

+1 Agreed.

- John

 

[Bobbsy]

Parallel walls and parallel floor and ceiling are actually BAD news. Your loft space should actually take less acoustic treatment (though might need a bit more thought since the usual simple advice is "bass trap in every corner".

Anyhow, if you look at photos of pro studios, you'll usually see all sorts of funny angles deliberately built in.

 

[sheggs]

Yes, pro studios will not build parallel walls to avoid flutter echo. I believe you only need an overall degree variation of 12 degrees to achieve this

 

[kip4]

Be sure to make sure the room has plenty of acoustic treatment between the room walls and the tiled roof space. You still might get traffic noise and other noise pollution otherwise.
I live close to an airbase this would not be an option for me.
Otherwise the sloped cieling shouldnt be a problem. Go for it.
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