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Most studios employ the LEDE (Link to LEDE application note) or live-end dead-end concept when it comes to room design. In studios, it generally means that one end of the room tends to be more heavily treated than the other. But for most of us that live on a budget, we have to prioritize what we use and where we will get the most benefit from our dollars.

1. Corners – the first point of attack
Acousticians have long known that corners are your best friend when it comes to room treatment. Walls and ceilings act as guides that cause build-up in corners. Furthermore, because sound constantly expands, using corner reflections to your advantage can double the performance of your acoustic panels!

The Cumulus is probably the first and most effective room treatment. This triangular shaped corner trap will absorb all frequencies from roughly 125 Hz up. It is inexpensive, quick to set up and because it is almost ‘invisible’, it can adapt to any room décor without being obtrusive. Another good option for corner treatment is combining a Broadway broadband panel with corner impalers. These combine to create a large air cavity behind the panel which will help absorb bass. These can be mounted alone or stacked to fill the whole corner. You can even use recycled cotton, rockwool or fiberglass bats in behind to increase the effectiveness. This will effectively absorb energy from the 75hz region up. For even greater performance, the Primacoustic MaxTrap adds a flexible membrane to further attenuate deep bass.

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