A Study in Small Room Acoustics for the Purpose of Recording

Abstract

Although many high-end studios are still generating business for themselves, the project and home-based studio has been on the rise since the advent of digital technology in the 1990’s. Due to the availability and decreasing price point of digital recording technology, it is now easier than ever for someone to produce audio/visual content out of their own home. However, there are several potential acoustical problems inherent in small spaces that could keep one’s audio work from sounding truly professional. This thesis attempts to identify the problems of small spaces, while also offering potential solutions to these problems in order to produce the highest-quality content when working in an unideal space.