Hello,
I have a small studio used for both tracking and mixing. It is 10' x12' with 8' ceilings and a hardwood floor. I am planning to treat the corners with OC 703 as well as the walls. I have 4 panels of Auralex 2" pyramids and I wanted to get some advice where to use these. Ceiling, behind monitors, back wall- I really don't know if OC 703 is so much better that I should use that instead. I just feel like it shouldn't go to waste- not to mention I am cheap and would like to save some money on the 703.
thanks,
Kini
2" Auralex/ OC 703 use
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grahluk
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I am pretty much in the same boat as you. I have 2 different posts that are pretty much the same as your question. I didn't get that detailed of responses but did some of my own research. OC703 vs foam. They both essentially do the same thing. Broadband absorbtion. What each will do and how well with equal amounts varies. Conventional wisdom and data shows that OC 703 works better for a given thickness. When you consider that the foam has a portion of it's mass removed to get the pyramids, wedges, and other shapes it's no longer a fair comparison against the same thickness of 703. OK. Makes sense. What does that do in practical terms for folks wanting to help their home project studio or rehearsal space. I've used Auralex pyramids in a little home composition/edit room I had before and it did fine. Was it acoustically correct? Probably not. It certainly had bass issues but it took care of the annoying ring in the room. I regularly work in a commercial studio that has had the six figure name acoustic firm design and build out. Do they compare? No. Can I get qualit work done in either? Yes. I guess the answer to your question is if you have the Auralex don't ditch it just because there's something better. Your project will quickly grow in scope and cost with that thinking. It has it's usefullness. I think a combination of 703 and the Auralex you have can have good results. If you look at photos from many famous recordings you will see all sorts of things used in improvised absorbtion and dampening. Carpets, packing blankets, etc. When listening to those albums I never go "but if they would have done the vocals in a better room the album would really be something". I'm not trying to marginalize the efforts of correct acoustic design. Just put in perspective that what you want can be achieved to a satisfactory degree without having a technically perfect room. In my case I will be making 703 panels for wall absorbtion. I have some 705 panels that I will use for corner bass traps and will be adhering the Auralex pyramids on the ceiling. I could make 703 clouds but since this is in a room in a rented apartment I want to limit how much drilling and attaching of fixtures in the place. Since there is a limit to what lengths I can and am willing to go to for my home setup I will make the sacrifice of using an "inferior" product for my ceiling treatment. Good luck.
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grahluk
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I just reread your post and didn't offer any practical suggestions. The Auralex would be cool in a lot of places. Since it is flexible and light you could do stuff like cut the sheets into 1'x4'strips and use them in the corner between the wall and the ceiling running around the room to help that hard 90degree corner. Stuff like that. You could also use it rolled up behind your corner traps.