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Post by tiggerdyret on May 18, 2020 13:54:38 GMT
Hey, what are your thoughts on acoustic curtains? I'm considering hanging these in front of my windows behind my speakers, because that wall is mostly windows. I would also place a curtain behind my mixing desk for catching a few reflections when I'm recording vocals. I'd pull them apart when mixing, so I can still hear the room. Are they worth it or could I just hang normal thick curtains and save a couple of bucks?
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Post by rock on May 18, 2020 16:55:12 GMT
I looked at the web page and I see even though these are sold as acoustic curtains, there are no acoustic measurements! Heavy curtains can work but deep pleats improve performance over pulling them flat. I suppose you can try to compare thickness, weight/mass with other curtains to determine if you think they are worth it.
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Post by Hexspa on May 19, 2020 8:51:14 GMT
Acoustic Curtains would be an awesome band name. Even so, I don't know about that treatment option.
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Post by tiggerdyret on May 19, 2020 12:40:30 GMT
Fair enough, thanks. They are quite expensive too. I might also want green curtins to catch the vocals, so I can use it as a green screen if needed, so I'll just get some thick curtains from Ikea intead.
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Post by rock on May 19, 2020 14:00:12 GMT
I thought I remember Ethan mentioning something about curtains so I did a search and I found this: ethanwiner.com/music.html About halfway down you'll find mention and a picture of curtains in one of his studios. Maybe Ethan can add something to this thread for you. |
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Post by Hexspa on May 19, 2020 17:59:52 GMT
Like I said, I have nothing but conjecture to add but why not build baffles from insulation? Isn't that what most studios do? Aren't curtains just for separating two areas with a mere modicum of sound isolation such as a stage from the audience?
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Post by rock on May 20, 2020 2:51:12 GMT
I think we agree that in a control room, a consistent ideal environment is the acoustic goal. But in the recording room, variability is an asset when the acoustics can be adapted to needs of different situations. Acoustic curtains, to some extent, provide that easily. When both mixing and recording are done in the same room, I don't see a problem with flexibility.
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Post by Hexspa on May 20, 2020 9:10:07 GMT
Curtains! You're right. My speculation has been crumpled and tossed into the sewer of wrong.
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Post by Hexspa on Jan 10, 2022 14:11:14 GMT
Just found out that 2.5" (French)-pleated crescent velour is fully-absorbent down to 400Hz when 5" (125mm) off wall. It goes for about $22/yd. and is inherently flame retardant. Those acoustics metrics are furnished as a lab result pdf by brand so I won't post the whole thing. You can get that fabric anywhere. These measured curtains have 'three-pass flametrol' adhered to the velour. I'm not sure if it makes a difference, though. The velour itself seems to make up the bulk of the absorption.  |
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