Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Episode 3 in our series. Learn to use REW / Room EQ Wizard, the free acoustic testing software.
✅ Work with Me (Studio Design, Mixing, Mastering, Brand Partnerships): warpacademy.com
Download the 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
This is a Series - Watch More Here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsyXZjufQdPzWqlRg2TtGWQ529z5noERs
I’ll show you how to connect your measurement microphone and import your calibration file, how to configure your preferences in settings, how to do your first measurements, as well as best practices like multiple measurements. You’ll learn how to correctly set the SPL test levels for your audio interface and speakers, how to interpret all the graphs, like frequency response, impulse response / envelope time curve / ETC, RT60 / T30 decay time, waterfall, spectogram and more. Finally, I’ll show you the best practices in backing up your data and saving your measurements.
This is a beginner friendly, basics through advanced, step by step, comprehensive tutorial and walkthrough. Good for beginners and professional studio owners alike.
00:00 Room EQ Wizard Tutorial for Acoustic Testing
01:40 Connect Your Measurement Mic and Audio Interface
02:45 Microphone Calibration Files Explained
04:32 Room EQ Wizard Preferences and Setup
07:55 Room Simulation and Room Modes
11:37 Bass Region vs Full Range Acoustic Analysis
13:14 How to Take Your First REW Measurement
15:28 Measurement Notes and Repeatable Testing Setup
17:48 Repeated Measurements and Sweep Settings
19:47 Left, Right, and Stereo Speaker Measurements
22:38 Reading REW Measurement Results
24:28 Frequency Response and Smoothing Settings
28:33 Impulse Response, ETC, and Early Reflections
30:39 RT60, T30, and Decay Time Explained
36:00 Waterfall Graph Analysis
38:39 Spectrogram Analysis
39:40 How to Save REW Measurements Properly
41:07 Next Steps: Acoustic Treatment Planning
Episode 3 in our series. Learn to use REW / Room EQ Wizard, the free acoustic testing software.
✅ Work with Me (Studio Design, Mixing, Mastering, Brand Partnerships): warpacademy.com
Download the 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
This is a Series - Watch More Here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsyXZjufQdPzWqlRg2TtGWQ529z5noERs
I’ll show you how to connect your measurement microphone and import your calibration file, how to configure your preferences in settings, how to do your first measurements, as well as best practices like multiple measurements. You’ll learn how to correctly set the SPL test levels for your audio interface and speakers, how to interpret all the graphs, like frequency response, impulse response / envelope time curve / ETC, RT60 / T30 decay time, waterfall, spectogram and more. Finally, I’ll show you the best practices in backing up your data and saving your measurements.
This is a beginner friendly, basics through advanced, step by step, comprehensive tutorial and walkthrough. Good for beginners and professional studio owners alike.
00:00 Room EQ Wizard Tutorial for Acoustic Testing
01:40 Connect Your Measurement Mic and Audio Interface
02:45 Microphone Calibration Files Explained
04:32 Room EQ Wizard Preferences and Setup
07:55 Room Simulation and Room Modes
11:37 Bass Region vs Full Range Acoustic Analysis
13:14 How to Take Your First REW Measurement
15:28 Measurement Notes and Repeatable Testing Setup
17:48 Repeated Measurements and Sweep Settings
19:47 Left, Right, and Stereo Speaker Measurements
22:38 Reading REW Measurement Results
24:28 Frequency Response and Smoothing Settings
28:33 Impulse Response, ETC, and Early Reflections
30:39 RT60, T30, and Decay Time Explained
36:00 Waterfall Graph Analysis
38:39 Spectrogram Analysis
39:40 How to Save REW Measurements Properly
41:07 Next Steps: Acoustic Treatment Planning
