Sphere shaped Live Room?

Hello again. I am new to this forum and very new to studio design. I was just wondering what was the ideal shape for a live room (if it is built in a 6' x 6' space). I understand about standing waves and parallel surfaces as well as the basics of material coefficiency and space utilization. However, I was wondering what peoples views were in terms of what shape people would choose if they could choose any shape. I speak in terms of creating a dead studio rather than an acoustic effect type of live room space as i understand that a live room of this size is too small to create a special type of reverb acoustic space. I also wondered how effective a sphere would be in terms of creating a dead sound room. Although, I understand that a sphere would leave a great deal of unused space, and would be expensive to make in sound absorbant materials. Anyway, would be pleased to hear any advice. Thanks

Hi, A sphere, is the worst shape when its coming to room modes, as all walls obviously is parallel, this increase the standing waves as you understand. A dead room? If you dont want any audible ambience, treat with Insulation on the wall, but this taking out the high frequencies unless you build as a trap, pls search the forum and you will get all the answers there. Good luck

A sphere is and will act like a satelite. If for arguement sake it was a "live" sphere, all points will reflect to the centre, creating a massive focus of sound. If you then made the walls dead- you might as well build a rectangle as the walls no longer matter.

"ideal shape for a live room (if it is built in a 6' x 6' space)." Just adding to what has already been said: It will be near impossible to build a usable room, live dead or other wise, in a 6X6 area no matter what the shape.

sure....lol. Just a bit of a wind up really. I will stop making my gigantic papier mache ballon now.....:-)

dutch ppl....tss :mrgreen: