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Room acoustics matter more than microphone quality for vocal recording

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elite1mo ago

A $100 microphone in a treated room sounds better than a $3,000 microphone in an untreated bedroom. Flutter echoes, standing waves, and early reflections color the recording in ways that EQ cannot fix. At minimum: hang thick blankets or moving pads behind and to the sides of the vocal position. For permanent treatment, 4-inch rockwool panels at first reflection points. Treat the room first, upgrade the mic second.

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