room-acoustics-and-treatment

name	room-acoustics-and-treatment
description	Use when shooting in untreated rooms. Acoustic treatment improves audio quality dramatically.

Room Acoustics and Treatment

Untreated rooms have reverb, echo, harsh frequencies. Acoustic treatment = absorption (foam panels, blankets) + diffusion.

Common room problems

1. Reverb — sound bounces, muddy audio
2. Echo — distinct sound reflection (parallel walls)
3. Standing waves — bass frequencies build up
4. HVAC noise — air conditioning hum
5. Outside noise — traffic, neighbors
6. Hard surfaces — wood, glass, drywall reflect
7. High ceilings — extra reverb

DIY acoustic treatment

1. Moving blankets ($30 each) — absorb mid-high frequencies
2. Acoustic foam panels ($15-30 each) — visible solution
3. Bookshelves — diffuse sound naturally
4. Curtains — soft surface, absorption
5. Rugs — absorb floor reflection
6. Soft furniture — couches, chairs absorb
7. Closet recording — clothes provide absorption (great for voiceover)

Pro-level treatment

1. Rockwool/Roxul insulation in fabric covers
2. Bass traps in corners
3. Diffusers on back wall
4. Acoustic ceiling treatment
5. Floating floor
6. Multi-layer drywall + Green Glue

For CardPrepAI: DIY blankets + foam panels sufficient for talking-head content.

Where this fits in the X3 empire

Audio room setup for CardPrepAI video production.