Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In Part 2 of this studio update series, I explain some of the room acoustics problems I've had in the studio and the acoustic treatment solutions I've found. Also, discuss the importance of speaker calibration and decay times! Studio acoustics are a nightmare, so here are some creative ideas.

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1) Stereo Vs Mono Subwoofers & Is Trinnov Nova Broken? :youtu.be/bAYyrU84QzM

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VOCAL CHAIN (Videos & Podcast)
- SE Dynacaster Microphone - sweetwater.sjv.io/4PKJO3
- NEVE 1073LB Preamp - sweetwater.sjv.io/75xy35
- Wes Audio SuperCarrier II Lunchbox - sweetwater.sjv.io/QyeJV6
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SPEAKERS
- Neumann KH750 Subwoofer - sweetwater.sjv.io/an6xRb
- Neumann MA1 Room Calibration Mic - sweetwater.sjv.io/g1NAbO
- PSI A23 Speakers - Get in touch via email.
- Anker SoundCore 2 (Alt Speakers) - amzn.to/46vNn63
- IsoAcoustics 430 Isolation Stands - sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NAeN

HEADPHONES (Closed Back)
- Sennheiser HD300 Pros - sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZOxJP

HEADPHONES (Open Back)
- Sennheiser HD490 Pros: sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ3jPd

HEADPHONE AMP & DAC
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ANALOG GEAR
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- Serpent Audio SB4001 Stereo Compressor - sweetwater.sjv.io/xkb2kd
- Wes Audio Rhea Vari-Mu Tube Compressor - sweetwater.sjv.io/5gLMg9
- SSL 611 EQ - sweetwater.sjv.io/eKBr1r
- AMS Neve RMX16 Reverb - sweetwater.sjv.io/JzQLKR

DRUM RECORDING GEAR
- Evo 16 - sweetwater.sjv.io/m5bXgq
- Evo SP8 - sweetwater.sjv.io/q4NEnj
- WA-2MPX Preamps - sweetwater.sjv.io/WqdyXe
- Lewitt BeatKit Pro Drum Mic Set - sweetwater.sjv.io/KjjBDa
- Lewitt BeatKit 4-Piece Mic Set - sweetwater.sjv.io/Or59rz
- Austrian Audio OC818s - sweetwater.sjv.io/6eqPeV

ACCESSORIES
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Room Acoustics Are A NIGHTMARE!
00:17 How The Room Measures
01:21 Bass Trapping
02:00 Dealing With Drums
03:00 Ceiling Clouds & EVEN More Treatment?
04:00 Speaker Calibration Software!
04:42 Room Treatment Isn't Everything!
05:45 Fundamental Problems of Acoustics