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The Basics of Room Acoustics

Learn key room acoustics concepts—peaks, nulls, bass buildup, and how absorption and diffusion create balanced, accurate sound in small rooms.

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Three GIK Acoustics Amplitude™ Acoustic Panels shown side by side in dark walnut, medium walnut, and beech finishes, displaying three different precision-cut diffusion plate patterns

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.

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Bass Traps: When and Where

Learn how to find and treat bass buildup with proper trap placement, thickness, and coverage to achieve tighter, more accurate low-end response.

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Live recording room at Sonic Temple Studio Italy treated with GIK Acoustics acoustic panels on the walls and ceiling

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.

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Hi-fi listening room featuring GIK Acoustics Amplitude™ Acoustic Panels in walnut and beech finishes alongside SlatFusor™ Acoustic Panels on the walls, with large floor-standing speakers and subwoofers positioned for two-channel listening.

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.

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Recording studio mix position with GIK Acoustics acoustic panels on walls and ceiling, Gotham Primitive Root Diffusers on the rear wall, and large floor-standing speakers.

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.

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Tutorial: Treating a Home Theater Room

Tutorial: Treating a Home Theater Room

Sign up to receive access to our Home Theater tutorial. Get the basics on how to set up your own home theater system and acoustic treatment to get the absolute best sound possible, maximizing your speakers and the room you’re...

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 Drummer recording in a GIK Acoustics-treated room with bass traps and acoustic panels on the walls.

Drum Room Acoustics Levels of Absorption

Dylan Wissing of Getting the Sound walks through eight levels of absorption and diffusion in a live drum room, letting you hear the difference for yourself. Using headphones, you can find the sound you're after — from live and reflective to tight and controlled. A quick, ear-opening demonstration for anyone recording drums or treating a music studio.

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Room Acoustics: First Reflection Points


Once you've optimized your listening position, treating your first reflection points is the next critical step. This video walks you through the mirror trick — a simple method using a friend and a mirror to pinpoint exactly where acoustic panels need to go. A clear, practical guide for anyone starting their room treatment journey.

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