Do you need to build a home studio? Perhaps, you want to host a radio or podcast show? Maybe, you need to record music at home to avoid the costs involved in using commercial studios. Whatever your reasons for wanting a home studio, you must ensure that your area has the correct acoustic properties before you sit down to make a recording. Acoustics can be affected by many factors, including the room shape and the materials used in its construction. Even the depth of the carpet and other furnishings in the room can affect the sound. To correct any acoustic problems in the room, you should install acoustic panelling products on the walls and ceiling.

Which acoustic panelling products do you need?

There is a variety of acoustic panelling products that you might consider fitting. If you restrict your choice to standard acoustic panelling, you will find a variety of small panels. You can use the panels in any combination to make up the amount you need. When deciding how many panels to buy, you must work out how much of the wall you will need to cover. It may require a degree of experimentation to achieve your desired sound quality, but most home studios will probably need at least a good portion covered in the panelling as a starting point. If you want to use larger panels, you will be buying fewer panels, but you may find that the panels cause more damage to your walls if you ever need to remove them and rearrange your studio.

How should your acoustic panelling products look?

Acoustic panels usually come in two different thicknesses. The choice you make will depend on the range of frequencies that you want the panels to absorb. If you choose the thicker panels, they will better absorb low-frequency sounds than the thinner panels. However, you may have already thought about installing bass traps to capture lower frequencies. It can help to bring in a professional and carry out some tests to see what works best in your location.

Another consideration is the Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of the panelling. The higher the NRC rating of the acoustic panelling products, the better they will absorb sounds.

When you have completed your tests and calculations, you will be in a good position to head to your nearest supplier and select the best acoustic panels. If you have any more questions, the sales staff can assist you and ensure that you leave the shop with the right panelling.