Home Studio Acoustic Dampening Planner

Home studio reflections can smear mixes and introduce flutter echo. This planner combines your room dimensions, current absorption, and target decibel reduction to estimate how much acoustic treatment you should hang on walls and ceilings.

Measure wall-to-wall distance in feet.
Measure the shorter wall span in feet.
Clear height from floor to ceiling.
Desired reduction in reflected sound energy at mid frequencies.
Leave blank to assume 0.15 (painted drywall with minimal furnishings).

Conceptual acoustic planning aid. Validate with in-room measurements for critical recording facilities.

Examples

  • Bedroom studio 12×10×8 ft targeting 18 dB with default absorption ⇒ Recommended treatment coverage: 250.59 sq ft. Approximate 2'x2' panels: 63 pieces.
  • Basement studio 16×14×9 ft targeting 25 dB with absorption 0.25 ⇒ Recommended treatment coverage: 658.67 sq ft. Approximate 2'x2' panels: 165 pieces.

FAQ

Does the result guarantee a specific STC rating?

No. It only addresses internal reflections. Use isolation upgrades (double drywall, resilient channels, sealed doors) if you need to raise transmission loss.

How should I distribute the panels?

Start with first-reflection points, rear wall diffusion, and a ceiling cloud above the listening position before filling in remaining square footage symmetrically.

Can I enter metric measurements?

Convert metres to feet with the site's meters-to-feet calculator, then input the converted values here for accurate coverage results.

Additional Information

  • Coverage is limited to 95% of the room surface so you avoid over-damping and maintain some natural ambience.
  • Panel counts assume 4 sq ft absorbers. Substitute the surface area of bass traps, curtains, or ceiling clouds if you use different treatments.
  • The model scales required coverage based on the existing absorption coefficient—rooms with thick rugs or bookshelves already in place require fewer added panels.

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