Boxiness Rejection
I am absolutely at my wits end.
I have had multiple speedy's/contests rejected for 'boxiness' With no proper instructions on how to fix it.
Hi,
Thank you for your submission; we greatly appreciate your effort. Unfortunately, we won't be able to approve this recording due to the following issue(s):
- There is 'boxiness' impacting your recording which makes it sound as if it was recorded in a very small space.
We trust our feedback will help you improve the quality of your work and achieve professional results.
I have attached a picture of the space I record in. The walls a ceilings are all 'bass traps' (sound absorbing insulation backed with MDF and wrapped in thick fabric). the room is 2m high, 1m wide and 2m long.
This seems like a sufficiently large, acoustically treated space. Is it not?
When I am instructed to fix it using EQ I use a parametric equalizer of 100Hz at 48Db, is this correct. If not can you please explain what I should be doing.
Can a QC professional please help me with this? I just want to actually get some actual answers on what I am doing wrong and how I can fix it.
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Hi again,
Are those walls made of MDFs?
... and you are creating parallel walls w/ those?
AFAIK that's a no-no kinda thing to do when recording anything :-(((
Here's what's going on:
https://theproaudiofiles.com/better-acoustics-in-your-home-studio/
I hope this helps.
Best regards,
Oki
Hey Oki thanks for the article.
Are You a QC pro?
Hi Michael,
Yes, I am.
I started out as a Bunny Pro, just like you.
BTW, ... I wish I knew what was inside of those boards :-((( Somehow I assumed they were made of 100% sound-absorption material.
BR,
Oki
The insulation I used is Earth Wool accoustic insulation.
Also Oki what amount of EQ should i be doing to my recordings and what levels should I be doing it at?
OK Oki I have done a few tests and experiments. could you please listen to these files and see which (if any) have an acceptable level of boxiness?
test 1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UPi478vLe2qFVTnmJO4qSbH11_bP9ieO/view?usp=sharing
test 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BoZpoAKEtlCxQEmZ8efV8nOl2Ivt38L4/view?usp=sharing
test 3: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mYjVmi3j8AWo7gHYoi6qHu9kqIJdInVr/view?usp=sharing
Hello again,
It sounds better with less noticeable room mode with tests 2 and 3. You really do not want to get too close to the mic; that will present another difficulty called 'proximity effect'.
Another thing you might want to beef up is insulation. We hear too much of street rumbles and automobiles passing by ... and that's not good :-((( Is there a way you could seal off the window(s) with thick plywood boards, to block the incoming noise? I know that sounds ridiculous, but we'll have to do something about that ;-(
BR,
Oki
So 2 and 3 have acceptable levels of boxiness?
Room-mode-wise, Yes. It can be that both you (as a sound source) and the microphone are placed at relatively good, less-resonant node(s).
BR,
Oki
Alright thanks for confirming oki. I'm sure I'll have to make another post in a few days for the same thing but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.