Quick answer: Recording studios and podcast rooms use acoustic panels to absorb room reflections so microphones capture the voice or instrument, not the room. Velvet Acoustic Panels (NRC up to 0.70) are a common choice, with Wooden Acoustic Panels (NRC up to 0.90) where maximum absorption is the priority.

Why Treatment Matters for Recording

Untreated rooms add echo and coloration to every recording, and it’s hard to remove in editing. Absorbing reflections at the source gives cleaner, more usable audio.

Which Panel Fits Which Setup?

  • Podcast or voiceover booth: Velvet panels around the mic position for clear speech.
  • Home studio: Velvet for a studio look, or wooden panels for stronger absorption and a design-led finish.
  • Larger production spaces: Infill Wall Panels for efficient coverage over bigger areas.

Placement Basics

Treat the walls beside and behind the mic and the reflection points facing the sound source. See our full placement guide.

Common Mistakes

  1. Treating only one wall
  2. Skipping the ceiling in a room with a hard, flat ceiling
  3. Assuming panels will soundproof the room against outside noise

For wider context, read uses of acoustic panels across industries.

Planning a studio? Request a quote for panels sized to your room.

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