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On the recommendation of the musician Robi Nikolov, whose music studio we had treated acoustically in an earlier project, we were contacted by a client who has a podcast studio in the co-working space Work&Share. The client had problems with the acoustics of the studio even though some acoustic treatment had already been installed.
The main problem was that, despite the acoustic pyramids, the studio suffered from echo and unwanted sound reflections, which affected the quality of the recordings and the comfort of working there. The acoustic treatment was not distributed correctly in the room, which led to flutter echo. This was due to the small volume of the room and the incorrect alternation of absorbing and reflective surfaces.
The room was a rectangular room, in which the acoustic pyramids alternated with ordinary wood panelling with no acoustic properties and with bare painted wall surfaces. The problem was that opposite walls were covered either with reflective surfaces or with absorbing panels, with no consistency in their layout. This created uncontrolled reflections and degraded the overall listening experience.
Our team carried out a detailed site survey and analysis, taking into account the position of the existing panels, the wood panelling and the bare walls. We then entered the data into specialised acoustic software, which confirmed that the amount of existing acoustic treatment was sufficient, but its incorrect placement prevented the desired effect.
We proposed an optimised layout, filling the gaps with additional panels and adding to the existing treatment. The main goal was to stop the uncontrolled sound reflections, especially between opposite walls. We developed three options, including treatment of the ceiling to further reduce unwanted reflections.
After reviewing our proposals, the client chose one of the options. We prepared 3D renderings, so that the client could picture the final result. There was some hesitation about the colour of the panels, but in the end the client chose black acoustic panels.
After final approval of the colours, sizes and positions of the panels, we manufactured them and scheduled the installation. The installation went smoothly, and our team completed everything within the agreed deadline.
The Work&Share podcast studio project shows clearly how important it is for acoustic treatment to suit the specific space.
In cases like this, panels are often placed “by eye” – with no real idea of their effectiveness and no assessment of what the room needs. This rarely gives the desired result. Not every panel is equally effective, and not every installation automatically solves the problem. This project is a reminder that well-considered solutions based on experience and expertise often save time, money and inconvenience in the long run.
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