Quick answer: Videos sound cheap when the room echoes. In a video or photo studio, put acoustic panels on the walls around the set and the camera, and above the talent if the ceiling is low. Dark panels also cut light bouncing around. Clean sound means less fixing in editing.

Key takeaways

  • Echo makes videos sound cheap.
  • Panels around the set and camera fix it.
  • Dark panels also help with light.

Why studio sound matters

Viewers forgive average pictures but not bad sound. Echo is hard to remove in editing. It is far easier to stop it in the room.

Where panels go

Put panels behind the camera, beside the set, and above if the ceiling is low. Keep the backdrop as the design needs. The walls nearest the talent matter most. See where panels go first.

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Clean sound on camera infographic

Light

Dark grey or black panels stop light bouncing off white walls. That gives you more control over lighting. It is a useful bonus on top of the sound.

Studio sound diagram

Mics

A close mic plus a treated room beats an expensive mic in a bare room. The closer the mic, the less room it hears. Treat the room and move the mic in. See echoey rooms on calls.

Office video corners

Many companies film in a meeting room. Four to six panels make a big difference. That is S$740 to S$1,110 installed.

Cost

A small studio usually needs 8 to 16 panels. At S$185 each installed, that is S$1,480 to S$2,960. We confirm the count from photos.

Podcast plus video

Podcasts filmed on camera need both clean sound and a nice backdrop. Panels in the shot can be a feature. Pick a colour that suits your brand.

Moving sets

If your set moves around, freestanding gobos and leaning panels can move with it. Fixed wall panels around the main set are the simplest start. Add more where you film most often.

What we see on real jobs

Echo is hard to remove after recording. Treating the room first means less fixing in editing.

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