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Diffuser overview

Diffuser overview

From the course: Music Studio Setup and Acoustics

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Diffuser overview

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A diffuser scatters sound arriving from any direction to reduce the problem of direct reflection from the speakers. Diffusers create a more even musical sound without reducing the reverb time significantly like an acoustic panel can. There are two types of diffusers, 2D and 3D. A 2D or two dimensional diffuser scatters the reflections in the same single plane that they are received. A 3D or three dimensional diffuser scatters the reflections in random directions at random times. The 3D diffuser is better at scattering the reflections, but it's more difficult to build. So it's more expensive as a result. While diffusers can be used anywhere in the room that doesn't already have an acoustic panel. A common strategy that's used by many commercial studios is to use a diffuser on the rear wall. That being said, many room designers feel that the rear wall should be absorptive, especially if the room is small. That's what you should try first, if you have any doubts about which to use.

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