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Control Room Acoustics in Recording Studios & Podcast Rooms

Acoustic requirements and design guidance for control room spaces in recording studios & podcast rooms buildings. RT60 target: 0.2–0.3s.

RT60 Target

0.2–0.3s

Key Metric

NR 15

Building Type

Recording Studios & Podcast Rooms

Control Room Acoustic Target
The control room in recording studios & podcast rooms buildings requires an RT60 of 0.2–0.3s with a key performance metric of NR 15. This target ensures appropriate acoustic conditions for the activities and communication needs of this space type.
Reference: ISO 3382-2:2008

Why Control Room Acoustics Matter in Recording Studios & Podcast Rooms

Acoustic performance in a control room directly impacts the functionality and occupant experience of recording studios & podcast rooms buildings. The RT60 target of 0.2–0.3s is set to ensure that the space meets its intended purpose, whether that involves speech intelligibility, noise control, or sound isolation from adjacent areas.

The key metric of NR 15 addresses the primary acoustic concern for this room type. Achieving this target typically requires a combination of absorptive surface treatments, appropriate construction mass, and careful attention to flanking paths and HVAC noise contributions.

Eliminating room modes and flutter echo while achieving NR 15 background noise through box-in-box construction, floating floors, and isolated HVAC systems with extremely low duct velocities.

Applicable Standards

The following standards apply to control room spaces in recording studios & podcast rooms buildings.

1.

ISO 3382-2:2008

2.

IEC 60268-16:2020

3.

EBU Tech 3276

4.

ITU-R BS.1116-3

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