Acoustic Knowledge Base
Whether you're recording vocals, instruments, or voiceover, isolation makes a real difference. This video guide covers the key methods for building an isolation booth and how GIK Acoustics products can help you get there.
Locating and treating your first reflections is the foundation of any good room treatment strategy. This video walks you through the process step by step so you know exactly where to start.
Setting Up an Isolation Booth for Recording
An isolation booth isn't always the right answer — but when it is, getting the dimensions, construction, and absorption right makes all the difference. This video guide covers everything you need to know before you start building.
Most home studios start life as a bedroom or basement. This guide explains why smaller rooms cause acoustic problems, how peaks and nulls form, and how the right combination of absorption and diffusion creates a balanced, accurate listening environment.
Understanding Diffusion And How To Use It In Your Room
Diffusion can keep a room sounding lively without the deadness that comes from over-absorption — but understanding how it works and when to use it is essential. This guide covers the fundamentals, the difference between 1D and 2D diffusion, and how to implement it correctly.
Learn how to find and treat bass buildup with proper trap placement, thickness, and coverage to achieve tighter, more accurate low-end response.
How to Acoustically Treat a Live Room or Recording Room
A great recording room starts with a neutral acoustic foundation. This video tutorial covers the key techniques — bass trapping, absorption, diffusion, early reflection management, and smart use of gobos — that turn any room into a professional recording space.
Hifi Listening Room Acoustics Setup
Even the best speakers will disappoint in a poorly set up room. This tutorial walks through everything you need to know about hi-fi listening room setup — from speaker placement and listening position to bass trapping, reflection control, and diffusion on the rear wall.
Acoustic Panel or Bass Trap Ceiling Mounting
Ceiling treatment is one of the most impactful things you can do for your room acoustics — and it's easier to install than most people think. This guide covers three proven methods for mounting acoustic panels and bass traps from the ceiling.