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James Ensley Peters
Looking back on this test, it's a little funny that I got a C. This chapter is basically the reasoning behind soundproofing a room. Soundproofing a room allows for the best playback of a recording in a given space. It prevents interference from unwanted sounds such as low frequency buildup. Using different types of acoustic panneling will prevent, or dapen, these extra sounds and different sound waves from bouncing around at random. For example, a great bass trap will soak up a lot of the unwanted low end of a signal.
My mentor also did a really great job explaining this process. He is currently working on expanding his studio and was able to explain using real life examples with his space. His recording space is set at an angle, so he is cleverly using difractors to get the optimal sounds from his whole space.
The reason I say that it's funny that I got a C looking back is because I have put these concepts into real life application. I recenlty started my own studio, and a large amount of time and effort went into soundproofing and setting up acoustic pannels, with much of the time going into trial and error to find the best configuration for my space. I soon found an optimal configuration using a lot of diffusers and absorbers. The sound I get now is very similar to how a live orchestra's balance works. I get plenty of melody and just the right amount of bass and harmonization.
