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jhcore
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What to do with a space like this?

Post by jhcore » Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:49 am

I moved into my current home 4 years ago, and having taken nothing into consideration, my monitoring/mixing room became what it is: perched the very back of my shotgun house that's 12' (give or take) wide, 12' ceilings, wood floors, and butted up against my kitchen. The only thing separating the mix room from the kitchen is simply a 4' bar that spans about 3/4 the width of the area.

Next to the computer desk is my rack of effects that, because I can't figure out any other feasible way to arrange them, sit on top of a stand adjoining the computer desk, with the top of the rack case being about head level when I sit down.

So the question is: is there any quick and easy/down & dirty ways to treat this area that won't break the bank? I'm thinking in the $200 range.

I've included an image that should give a rough idea of what I'm working with.

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Post by Nick Sevilla » Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:00 am

Hi,

I would only swap the rack of gear, placing it in
the top left corner of your layout, and move your desk closer to the center of the wall, nearer to the door.

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Post by jhcore » Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:19 am

Thanks for the reply, Nick. Now looking at my layout, that definitely looks like the way to go!

What about wall/corner treatment/acoustic foam, etc.?

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Post by JWL » Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:05 pm

Agreed, you will want left/right symmetry from the listening position forward. Also, make sure you aren't sitting in a null point; start with the 38% length of the room for your listening position and see how that sounds. Details here:
http://realtraps.com/art_room-setup.htm

As far as treatments, bass traps in as many corners as possible, and absorption at first reflection points on the ceiling and side walls. You may also want some treatment on the rear wall. Details here:

http://realtraps.com/art_basics.htm
http://realtraps.com/art_rear_wall.htm

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