Sound production not only depends upon the quality(notes) of the sound generated

from a source like human vocal-chord or an electro-mechanical speaker, but it

depends upon the medium through or from which is comes after reflection,

refraction, diffraction, absorption or interference. Thus, acoustics plays a vital

role in sound production.

Acoustics can be defined as a science dealing with the production, effects and

transmission of sound waves through different media including reflection, refraction,

diffraction, absorption and interference. It also includes consideration about

characteristics of auditoriums, theatre and studios along with their design.

There are various situations needing enhacing the quality of sound in an enclosed

space, tackling the interference problems etc. which require acoustic treatment to

be done. Important role of studio acoustics (SA) is to identify such problems first.

Like:

(a) While clapping your hands if a fluttering sound is heard because of sounds

bouncing back and forth from hard parallel walls then this needs acoustic

treatment.

(b) If the studio is made up like concrete block basement or garage, so you hear

too much room reverberation.

(c) If the studio is too small

(d) If you hear, outside voices in the recordings.

(e) If bass guitar amps & monitor speakers sound booms

(f) If you hear a lot of leakage in mic signals.

All these would need attention to be paid to