Acoustic Panels for Recording Studios — The Right Treatment for Professional Sound

If you are building or upgrading a recording studio in India and searching for acoustic panels for recording studios, this guide is written specifically for you. The difference between a professional-sounding recording and an amateur-sounding one is rarely the microphone or the interface. In most home and commercial studios across Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bangalore, it is the room itself — untreated, reflective, and unpredictable — that destroys otherwise good recordings.

Extint Decor manufactures acoustic panels with an NRC of up to 0.90, designed and supplied from Pune to recording studios, podcast rooms, and broadcast facilities across India.

Why Recording Studios Need Acoustic Treatment

When sound is produced in a room — a vocal, a guitar, a drum kit — it travels in all directions. In an untreated room, those sound waves bounce off every hard surface and arrive back at the microphone milliseconds after the direct sound. These reflections are recorded along with the original audio, creating a reverberant, washed-out quality that no amount of post-processing can fully fix.

The specific problems untreated studio rooms cause are flutter echo between parallel walls, comb filtering from early reflections reaching the microphone, bass buildup in corners that makes low-frequency monitoring inaccurate, and a high reverberation time that makes recordings sound unprofessional.

Acoustic panels absorb these reflections before they reach the microphone or the listener. The result is a clean, dry, controlled sound that represents only what was performed and not the room around it.

Which Extint Decor Products Work Best for Recording Studios

For recording studios, the product recommendation depends on the studio type and budget.

Wooden acoustic panels are the premium choice for professional studios. With an NRC of up to 0.90, they absorb 90 percent of sound energy across the frequency spectrum. Their natural wood finish gives studio interiors a professional, broadcast-quality appearance. They can be painted to match any studio colour scheme. These panels are used in professional recording facilities in Chennai, Kolkata, and Gurgaon. Learn more at extintdecor.com/wooden-acoustic-panels/

Velvet acoustic panels offer NRC up to 0.70 and are ideal for home studios, podcast rooms, and voice-over booths. Available in a wide colour range, they are a practical and visually appealing choice for independent musicians, YouTubers, and podcasters setting up studios in Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur. Learn more at extintdecor.com/velvet-acoustic-panels/

Slim sheets are 100% polyester fibre panels with NRC up to 0.70. Their lightweight construction and low profile make them a practical choice for studios with limited wall depth or where a low-cost treatment is needed first. Learn more at extintdecor.com/slim-sheets/

Infill wall panels are used during studio construction inside wall cavities and above false ceilings to create an acoustically isolated shell before the surface finishes are applied. These are non-itchy, eco-friendly, and self-sufficient. Learn more at extintdecor.com/infill-wall-panels/

Where to Place Acoustic Panels in a Recording Studio

Correct panel placement is as important as the panels themselves. Placing panels randomly reduces their effectiveness significantly.

The primary reflection points on the side walls are the first priority. A hand-held mirror test reveals these points accurately. Wherever you can see the speaker reflected in the mirror is where a panel should go.

The ceiling above the mixing position is the second priority. A ceiling cloud eliminates the strongest ceiling reflection and dramatically improves mix accuracy.

The rear wall behind the listening position is treated third. This wall reflection creates the most problematic delayed echo in a studio.

Corners should be treated with bass traps to address low-frequency buildup that distorts bass monitoring.

All four Extint Decor panel types are available in the standard size of 1200 x 600 x 15mm. Custom dimensions are available for specific studio layout requirements. Contact the team at extintdecor.com/contact-us/

Installation in a Recording Studio

Surface-mounted panels for home and semi-professional studios are adhesive-mounted. Clean the wall surface thoroughly and allow it to dry. Mark panel positions with a spirit level. Apply construction-grade adhesive to the back of each panel in a perimeter and cross pattern. Press firmly for 30 to 60 seconds and allow 24 to 48 hours to fully cure.

For professional studios where panels may need to be repositioned, Z-clip or French cleat mounting systems are recommended for wooden panels. These allow panels to be removed and repositioned without wall damage.

For new construction or studio build-outs, infill wall panels are installed during the construction phase inside wall cavities and ceiling voids before plasterboard or surface finishes are applied.

Studio Projects Across India

Extint Decor has supplied acoustic panels to recording studios and podcast studios across India from independent home studios in Pune and Nashik to commercial facilities in Mumbai and Bangalore. Their wooden panels with NRC 0.90 are the product of choice for facilities where recording quality is a professional necessity, while velvet and slim sheet panels serve independent creators and budget-conscious builds across Surat, Vadodara, Indore, Bhopal, and Lucknow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What NRC rating is needed for a recording studio? For professional recording studios, NRC 0.75 or higher is recommended. Extint Decor’s wooden panels achieve NRC 0.90 meeting professional-grade standards. For home studios and podcast rooms, NRC 0.70 from velvet or slim sheet panels is effective for most recording needs.

How many panels does a home studio need? A small home studio of 10 to 20 square metres typically requires 12 to 20 standard panels covering primary reflection points, the rear wall, and ceiling. This is a starting point and more panels can be added as budget allows.

Do acoustic panels stop sound leaking out of the studio? No. Acoustic panels treat the internal acoustic environment. Preventing sound from leaking through walls, floors, or ceilings requires structural soundproofing which is a separate construction discipline. Many professional studios combine both structural isolation for the shell and acoustic panels for the interior.

Can I install acoustic panels in a rented space? Yes. Adhesive-mounted panels can be removed without permanent wall damage if the surface was properly prepared. Z-clip mounting for wooden panels allows complete removal with no wall impact.

What is the best acoustic panel for a vocal booth? For a small vocal booth, velvet acoustic panels or slim sheets offer excellent NRC performance in a compact, lightweight format. For a professional vocal booth, wooden panels with NRC 0.90 are the optimal choice.

Where can I order acoustic panels for my studio in India? Visit extintdecor.com or call +91-9175092436. Extint Decor supplies across Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Nashik, Surat, Jaipur, Indore, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Nagpur, Coimbatore, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Mysore, and Goa.

Ready to Build Your Studio?

Explore acoustic panel options at extintdecor.com. View wooden panels at extintdecor.com/wooden-acoustic-panels/ View velvet panels at extintdecor.com/velvet-acoustic-panels/ View slim sheets at extintdecor.com/slim-sheets/ Request a free quote at extintdecor.com/request-quote/ Contact the team at extintdecor.com/contact-us/

+91-9175092436 | +91-9923094127 | Hinjewadi Phase 3, Pune, Maharashtra