John Sayers' Recording Studio Design Forum Archive

Hi everyone,

I am moving into a larger bedroom in my house and I plan on using it for a studio also. One concern I have is the sloped ceiling that runs along the long side of the room (see sketch)... should I still put my nearfields against the short wall? The other concern is since the wall on that side is only 4 feet tall, should I still put bass traps in those corners?

When the room is empty, there is a very noticable echo along the walls beneath the slanted part of the ceiling. It doesn't "ring" but it bounces back and forth several times. I don't seem to have the same problem with the two 13' walls, but I'm only using my ears to test

I imagine it would be much easier to set things up if I didn't have my bed and dresser to shove somewhere. Maybe placing the monitors against the long wall facing the sloped ceiling would help reflect the sound at the carpet instead of bouncing it back? Or is it more important that are placed against the short wall?

If anyone could share their thoughts I'd appreciate it!

Eli - I'd reverse the room with your console up against the opposite wall. I'd then treat the long wall with 703.

cheers
john

Thanks for the help John! I want to avoid doing anything permanent to the wall, but I'm sure I can find something to hang on the walls to accomplish similar results (maybe something like your rear wall absorber shown on the 'Wall Units' page).

I found a pretty basic program called "AudioTest" (Mac) and I'll be giving the room a listen soon. I plan to make some slot resonators for the corners of the room... but I don't know if they'll be tall enough (short ceiling) to have any use. Would a 4' tall slot resonator provide much absorption at all? I guess they're cheap enough that it wouldn't hurt to build 'em and see.

Once again, thanks John!