NOVA Acoustics designs and delivers acoustic panel solutions for recording studios, control rooms, and production spaces. Our consultant-led approach helps create controlled, accurate acoustic environments for recording, mixing, and mastering.
In a studio setting, untreated surfaces like walls, ceilings, and floors can cause sound waves to reflect, leading to unwanted reverberation, echoes, and standing waves that degrade the clarity of recordings. Acoustic wall panels are a critical solution for mitigating these issues, as they absorb excess sound energy and reduce reflections. By strategically placing wall panels at key points, such as first reflection zones, studios can create a controlled acoustic environment that ensures accurate sound capture during recording and precise sound reproduction during mixing and mastering. This improved acoustic clarity allows producers, engineers, and musicians to hear every detail of their work without interference from room acoustics.
For larger studios or spaces with high ceilings, acoustic baffles and rafts play a complementary role in optimizing sound control. Baffles, suspended vertically, and rafts, mounted horizontally, are designed to absorb sound from above, preventing it from reverberating and causing unwanted noise buildup. These treatments are particularly useful in live recording spaces where capturing natural sound is important but must be balanced with minimizing excessive room ambiance. Together, wall panels, baffles, and rafts create a comprehensive acoustic solution that ensures a balanced and neutral sound environment. Additionally, modern acoustic panels are available in customizable designs, allowing studios to maintain a professional aesthetic while achieving superior sound quality. By integrating these acoustic elements, recording studios can elevate their acoustic performance, providing a space where creativity can thrive and recordings can reach their full potential.
Products
Sustainable 40mm Polyester Fibre Acoustic Panel with Class A Sound Absorption made with >60% Recycled Material. Suitable for walls, ceilings, rafts or baffles.
40mm Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Panel with Class A Sound Absorption. Available in a huge range of colours and sizes. Bespoke to order. Suitable for walls, ceilings, rafts and baffles.
40mm Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Panel with Class A Sound Absorption. Self-adhesive for easy DIY Installation. Suitable for surface mounting to walls or ceilings.
40mm Impact-Resistant Acoustic Wall Panels with Class A Sound Absorption. Available in a huge range of colours and sizes. Suitable for surface mounting to walls.
12mm or 24mm Polyester Acoustic Panel with Class A Sound Absorption. Available in a huge range of colours and sizes. Bespoke to order. Suitable for walls, ceilings, rafts and baffles.
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Benefits of acoustic panelling solutions in Recording Studios
Improved Sound Clarity
Acoustic panels absorb unwanted reflections and reverberation, ensuring recordings are crisp, clean, and true to the original performance.
Controlled Acoustics
Panels allow you to fine-tune the sound environment, achieving the ideal balance between absorption and diffusion for accurate mixing and mastering.
Elimination of Noise Distractions
By reducing background noise and echo, panels create a focused and distraction-free space for artists and producers to work.
Enhanced Recording Quality
Acoustic treatment ensures vocals and instruments are captured with clarity and precision, avoiding muddiness or distortion in the final track.
Professional Appearance
Acoustic panels contribute to a polished, professional studio aesthetic while serving their technical purpose.
Optimized Monitoring
Balanced acoustics provide an accurate listening environment, helping producers make precise adjustments to their mix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are acoustic panels essential in recording studios?
Recording studios rely on precision sound. Without acoustic treatment, reflections from walls, ceilings, and floors distort audio, making recordings muddy, inaccurate, and difficult to mix. Acoustic panels create a controlled environment where sound can be captured and monitored exactly as intended.
What issues do acoustic panels solve in studios?
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Do I need both absorption and diffusion?
Most studios benefit from a combination. Absorbers manage reflections and reverberation, while diffusers scatter sound evenly to maintain a natural ambience. Together they create a balanced acoustic landscape perfect for critical listening.
Are ceiling treatments important in studios?
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Can acoustic panels improve home recording setups?
Absolutely. Even a small home studio or bedroom setup can sound dramatically better with a few strategically placed panels. Treating first reflection points and low-frequency problem areas makes a noticeable difference.
Do acoustic panels eliminate bass problems?
Standard panels improve mid- and high-frequency control, but bass issues often require dedicated bass traps. These manage low-frequency build-up in corners and along boundaries—crucial for mixing and mastering rooms.
Will acoustic panels change the look of my studio?
They can enhance it. Panels are available in various finishes, colours, and custom prints, allowing you to complement the studio aesthetic or express brand identity visually.
Are acoustic panels the same as soundproofing?
No. Acoustic panels improve internal sound quality by controlling reflections. Soundproofing prevents noise from entering or escaping the studio and requires different materials and construction methods. Many spaces use both.
Do portable vocal booths or gobos replace wall panels?
They help, but they aren’t a complete solution. Portable treatments manage reflections around microphones, but full studio control requires addressing larger surfaces and room geometry.
Will installing acoustic panels disrupt recording sessions?
Installations are usually quick and can be scheduled around production schedules. Once fitted, panels work continuously and require little maintenance.
