So I'm getting close to the point of my build where I am about to start framing the windows. I was planning on angling the inner booth window at first to deflect the vocalists voice downward and away from the mic. Then I figured since my speakers will be facing the booth, I might as well angle the outer glass down as well to deflect my audio down to the carpet. But I started looking into angled glass using search to see if the stops needed to be mitered or not, and found that many guys advice not to angle the glass because it hurts isolation. What I've gathered from my findings is that the main point of angling the glass is to reduce awkward visual lighting reflections, which I really don't care about. I merely care about audible reflections and couldn't find any info that suggests angled glass improves that.
I really don't "care" for the look of angled glass at all. Makes no real difference to me angled or parallel (looks-wise). I care mainly about function. So with my inner air gap at 10" from inner sheetrock of one wall to inner sheetrock of the other, would I benefit at all from angling one or both of my windows?
Angled booth glass confusion. To angle or not to angle?
Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 15866.
window angling only has minimal acoustic reflection properties unless is has a large surface - same as any small angles on small sized components.
So if I do decide to angle one, what has to be done to the stops (if anything) so the seal sits flush against the angled glass? Or do you leave the stops the same as a parallel install?
The stops need to follow the plane of whichever way you decide to install the panel/glass. If you go vertical, then a typical square stop will do. If you decide to pitch the glass/panel then the top and bottom stop will need to be beveled in order to stay on the same plane as the panel while the left and right will simply follow the path of whatever degree you have chosen.
Got it. I'm guessing you use a miter saw to make the bevel? Thanks!The stops need to follow the plane of whichever way you decide to install the panel/glass. If you go vertical, then a typical square stop will do. If you decide to pitch the glass/panel then the top and bottom stop will need to be beveled in order to stay on the same plane as the panel while the left and right will simply follow the path of whatever degree you have chosen.
You use a miter saw to make a miter, a table saw to make the bevel..
Got it. Thanks bro. I'm a noob at construction tools. And I'm an auto technician for a living. :lol:You use a miter saw to make a miter, a table saw to make the bevel..