ABSTRACT
The best recordings come from properly designed spaces. Before anything
is loaded into the room, before any equipment setup begins, you must
determine the best ways to take advantage of the recording space. Some
studios have dead areas and live areas, each with their individual func-
tions. Some studios have adjustable wall panels that can liven or deaden
areas of the room. You may decide to, for example, record horns in a live
area of the room and record an intimate acoustic guitar in a less live area.
Again, understanding the physical limitations and characteristics of the
room helps you decide where each setup will sound best.
