Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Episode 4 in our series. Learn how to design DIY acoustic treatment for a small home studio room.
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Download the Free Acoustic Testing Guide & Checklist PDF: warpacademy.lpages.co/acoustic-testing-guide-landing-page
✅ Learn to Build the Custom DIY Rear Wall Modules: youtu.be/ECazGzutkV8
Download my Free Acoustic Testing Guide & Checklist PDF: warpacademy.lpages.co/acoustic-testing-guide-landing-page
Introduction to Room Acoustics Video: youtu.be/akFeOhC5HMM
Acoustic Testing Best Practices: Mic & Speaker Setup Video: youtu.be/dmz-vmb2UQI
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Discover what type of treatment you need and where to put it: broadband absorption, bass traps, ceiling clouds. We’ll cover how to get incredible stereo imaging and phantom centre by eliminating primary reflections to create an RFZ (reflection free zone) as well as when and how to use air gaps.
★ ABOUT WARP ACADEMY ★
Warp Academy empowers artists to reach their full potential, create exceptional music, and live their passion. We’re a global, online collective that includes music producers, audio engineers, label owners, sound designers, festival organizers, booking agents, managers, leading audio brands and more.
We hook you up with all the education, tools, and connections you need to create professional-quality music and launch a successful career. You can learn almost any topic by searching our library of hundreds of free tutorial videos and production tools. Join us. We’re stoked to meet you!
00:00 Acoustic Treatment Design Plan
00:28 SketchUp Studio Layout and Room Orientation
01:37 Sloped Ceiling, Symmetry, and Expansion Ceiling
02:39 Small Room Acoustic Challenges
03:09 Low Frequency Control and Bass Accuracy
03:44 Early Reflection Control and Reflection Free Zone
04:15 Decay Time and Mix Translation
05:11 Broadband Absorption Strategy
06:12 Why Use Porous Absorption
07:11 Graduated Density Absorber Materials
08:14 Strategic Air Gaps for Acoustic Panels
09:12 Why Floor-to-Ceiling Bass Traps Matter
10:07 Why I’m Not Using Pressure-Based Bass Traps
11:06 How Porous Absorption Smooths Room Modes
12:30 Rear Wall Bass Trap Design
14:41 Air Gap Size and Quarter Wavelength Theory
15:40 Why Small Wall Panels Don’t Control Bass
17:17 Door, Bass Venting, and Upgrade Path
17:44 Sidewall Absorbers and Primary Reflections
18:42 Acoustic Modeling With Porous Absorber Calculator
21:21 Graduated Density vs Single Density Rockwool
22:27 Air Gap vs No Air Gap Comparison
23:38 Front Corner Bass Trap Design
25:34 Ceiling Cloud Design and Materials
27:37 Why I’m Not Using Diffusion
29:13 Space Couplers and Future Upgrade Path
30:05 Why the Front Wall Stays Reflective
31:26 Acoustic Design Strategy Recap
31:55 Next Step: Tools and Materials
Episode 4 in our series. Learn how to design DIY acoustic treatment for a small home studio room.
✅ Work with Me (Studio Design, Mixing, Mastering, Brand Partnerships): warpacademy.com
➤ ➤ ➤ Watch the Next Episode: youtu.be/Zl2YqHURMB0
➤ ➤ ➤ This is a Series - Watch More Here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsyXZjufQdPzWqlRg2TtGWQ529z5noERs
Download the Free Acoustic Testing Guide & Checklist PDF: warpacademy.lpages.co/acoustic-testing-guide-landing-page
✅ Learn to Build the Custom DIY Rear Wall Modules: youtu.be/ECazGzutkV8
Download my Free Acoustic Testing Guide & Checklist PDF: warpacademy.lpages.co/acoustic-testing-guide-landing-page
Introduction to Room Acoustics Video: youtu.be/akFeOhC5HMM
Acoustic Testing Best Practices: Mic & Speaker Setup Video: youtu.be/dmz-vmb2UQI
Support Me in Making More Free Videos: warpacademy.com/membership-account/membership-plans
Discover what type of treatment you need and where to put it: broadband absorption, bass traps, ceiling clouds. We’ll cover how to get incredible stereo imaging and phantom centre by eliminating primary reflections to create an RFZ (reflection free zone) as well as when and how to use air gaps.
★ ABOUT WARP ACADEMY ★
Warp Academy empowers artists to reach their full potential, create exceptional music, and live their passion. We’re a global, online collective that includes music producers, audio engineers, label owners, sound designers, festival organizers, booking agents, managers, leading audio brands and more.
We hook you up with all the education, tools, and connections you need to create professional-quality music and launch a successful career. You can learn almost any topic by searching our library of hundreds of free tutorial videos and production tools. Join us. We’re stoked to meet you!
00:00 Acoustic Treatment Design Plan
00:28 SketchUp Studio Layout and Room Orientation
01:37 Sloped Ceiling, Symmetry, and Expansion Ceiling
02:39 Small Room Acoustic Challenges
03:09 Low Frequency Control and Bass Accuracy
03:44 Early Reflection Control and Reflection Free Zone
04:15 Decay Time and Mix Translation
05:11 Broadband Absorption Strategy
06:12 Why Use Porous Absorption
07:11 Graduated Density Absorber Materials
08:14 Strategic Air Gaps for Acoustic Panels
09:12 Why Floor-to-Ceiling Bass Traps Matter
10:07 Why I’m Not Using Pressure-Based Bass Traps
11:06 How Porous Absorption Smooths Room Modes
12:30 Rear Wall Bass Trap Design
14:41 Air Gap Size and Quarter Wavelength Theory
15:40 Why Small Wall Panels Don’t Control Bass
17:17 Door, Bass Venting, and Upgrade Path
17:44 Sidewall Absorbers and Primary Reflections
18:42 Acoustic Modeling With Porous Absorber Calculator
21:21 Graduated Density vs Single Density Rockwool
22:27 Air Gap vs No Air Gap Comparison
23:38 Front Corner Bass Trap Design
25:34 Ceiling Cloud Design and Materials
27:37 Why I’m Not Using Diffusion
29:13 Space Couplers and Future Upgrade Path
30:05 Why the Front Wall Stays Reflective
31:26 Acoustic Design Strategy Recap
31:55 Next Step: Tools and Materials
