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If you're spending hours mixing your music and can never get it to sound right, the problem might not be your microphones or your studio monitors. The problem might be your room. I see this happen all the time. Most people think better gear is the ticket to better-sounding music, but that’s only true up to a point. If you’re deciding between a gear upgrade and acoustic treatment, acoustic treatment almost always makes a bigger difference. Better monitors in an untreated room will still sound muddy and unclear. And better mics in an untreated room will still pick up reflections that make recording feel impossible. Acoustic treatment is the quickest (and sometimes cheapest) way to drastically improve the sound of your music. It's a one-time investment that impacts the full production process, from beginning to end. A treated room makes recording, mixing, and mastering 10 times easier, all at once. I know acoustic treatment doesn’t feel as exciting as a new piece of gear. But it’s the single highest-impact upgrade you can make to get the most out of the gear you already own. I made a video called Acoustic Treatment Doesn’t Need To Be Complicated that walks through the first three stages I’d recommend for anyone getting started. Once you’ve got a plan for where to put acoustic treatment, you’ve got two options:
Beyond the 10% discount, I also recommend GIK because they offer free acoustic consultation. Their team will walk you through a treatment plan before you buy, which ensures you get exactly what you need for what you do in your studio. Extra bonus: GIK Acoustics is a partner of Audio University, which means buying with our link and discount code supports our ability to post free YouTube videos every week! Talk soon, Kyle - Audio University |
