Studio Acoustics 101: Simple Fixes for Better Sound

You can own the best microphones, interfaces, and monitors, but if your room sounds bad, your recordings will too. Studio acoustics play a huge role in how your mixes translate. The good news? You don’t need to build a million-dollar studio to improve your sound. With a few simple steps, you can dramatically upgrade the acoustics of your home studio.

1. Start with Speaker Placement

Where you put your monitors matters. Place them in an equilateral triangle with your listening position, about ear level, and at least a foot away from the wall. This reduces unwanted reflections and improves stereo imaging.

2. Control Reflections

Bare walls and floors cause sound to bounce around the room. Add rugs, curtains, or even bookshelves to reduce reflections. Foam panels or fabric-wrapped absorbers behind your speakers and at first reflection points can make a huge difference.

3. Tame Low Frequencies

Bass tends to build up in corners. Use bass traps (or thick absorbers) in each corner of your room to smooth out the low end and prevent boomy mixes.

4. Avoid Symmetry Issues

Try not to set up in a perfectly square room, and avoid sitting too close to walls. Small adjustments in desk and speaker position can reduce acoustic problems.

5. Test and Adjust

Play reference tracks you know well and listen carefully. If the bass feels too heavy or the highs are too sharp, adjust your monitor placement and acoustic treatment until the sound feels balanced.

Final Thoughts

Good acoustics aren’t about perfection—they’re about making your room more accurate. Even a few rugs, panels, or bass traps can transform your listening environment and help your mixes sound better everywhere.

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