Which acoustic foam to treat fluttery recording room?

Eric

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I've just moved into a new apartment, and I'm looking to treat my
recording/mixing room (same room). The room is about 12' x 10' and
has all sorts of flutter echo. I'm also noticing some low frequency
problems around the mixing area, but the flutter echo is the main
issue.

Because I record and mix in the same room, I don't want the room to
sound too dry, especially for vocals. I'm thinking about the Auralex
2" Studiofoam Pyramids - the site says they provide more diffusion
than the Studiofoam Wedges, so the room might retain a little
"liveness" without ugly echoes. Has anyone had any experience with
these? The alternative seems to be a mixture between absorbers and
diffusors.

Also, should I have more diffusion or absorption around the mixing
area, or should I treat the entire room equally?

Am I in way over my head? :)
 
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Eric,

> The room is about 12' x 10' and has all sorts of flutter echo. I'm also
noticing some low frequency problems around the mixing area, but the flutter
echo is the main issue. <

Read the Acoustics FAQ, second in the list on my Articles page:

www.ethanwiner.com/articles.html

It's a long read, but it's very thorough and explains all of the issues.

> Also, should I have more diffusion or absorption around the mixing area,
or should I treat the entire room equally? <

I think that room is too small to benefit from diffusion. What you need most
is absorption applied evenly around the room. With those room dimensions you
also need substantial bass trapping in the corners.

--Ethan