Acoustic treatment that works and still looks like an office
Where reflections come from, what to treat first, and how to keep the room presentable on camera.
Speech in a room has two enemies: early reflections from nearby surfaces, and the long decay of a bare box. Treat them in that order.
First: the mirror points
Sit at the mic and have someone slide a mirror along the wall. Where you see the microphone in the mirror, a reflection hits it. Panels there do more than panels anywhere else. Usually two per host.
Second: the ceiling
A cloud above the table controls the tallest reflection in most offices. It also hides lighting cables on video.
Third: low-frequency build-up
Thicker panels in corners, or bookshelves with books of uneven depth. Foam does nothing here.
Keeping it presentable
Fabric-wrapped panels in the company colours, framed prints with absorbent backing, and a rug. Nobody visiting the room should be able to tell it is treated.
Acoustic planning is part of every Blueprint; installation is included in Pro Studio.
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