The Control Room was designed following the LEDE (Live End – Dead End) technique. This method optimizes room acoustics to avoid unwanted reflections that could interfere with the direct sound coming from the monitors.
The goal is to control how and when sounds reach the listener. Direct sound from the monitors arrives cleanly, without being masked by reflections. This ensures clear and accurate monitoring.
Reflections picked up by microphones are reproduced by the monitors. However, the recording room is acoustically treated to minimize excess reflections.
In the Control Room, the first reflection point is carefully managed. The rear wall, located about three meters behind the engineer, reflects sound in a controlled way. At the same time, the listening area is treated to absorb unwanted energy.
Thanks to this acoustic treatment, reflections do not compromise sound perception. The result is a monitoring environment where the engineer can hear a true and faithful representation of the mix.
Reverb time is precisely calibrated, and the spectral response remains balanced. This ensures a neutral, uncolored sound ideal for professional and reliable mixing decisions.
Recording Room ‘A’ has a trapezoidal design, with two orthogonal walls and two angled at 5 degrees. This shape helps control sound reflections naturally.
The lower part of the walls, up to 160 cm, is covered with micro-perforated wooden slats. The upper section and ceiling are treated with compressed mineral fiber to absorb higher frequencies.
This acoustic treatment reduces reverberation time, creating a controlled environment free from unwanted coloration. In addition, the room is fully soundproofed and isolated from external noise, protecting the integrity of every recording.
While it’s easy to assume that room acoustics shape the final sound, the real goal here is clarity. The room’s design ensures the cleanest and most accurate capture of audio.
A window facing the Control Room allows visual communication during sessions. Thanks to its balanced acoustics, Recording Room ‘A’ is ideal for vocal recordings, offering a space that supports clear and detailed performances.
This room, developed as part of a pilot project by the University of Engineering in Ancona, has inspired several theses in Acoustic Engineering.
Its unique geometry and construction, based on the principle of controlled reflections, provide exceptionally neutral acoustics. Covering 160 square meters and built entirely of wood, the space can host orchestras, choirs, and ensembles without altering their original tone.
A true gem of MR Studio, the room captures sound with natural reflections, delivering outstanding recording quality.
It’s also one of the few rooms in Italy still able to host large groups of musicians. Thanks to movable panels, it allows for the separation of instruments during multi-track sessions, even when performed simultaneously.
This setup speeds up the recording process and helps reduce production costs—an efficient solution for complex musical projects.
The Walls
For optimal insulation, the walls are made of solid concrete. Wooden beams, spaced 50 cm apart, are mounted on the surface. Between them, mineral fiber panels and low-density fireproof Celenit are inserted.
The side walls are then covered with micro-perforated slats, suspended from the base wall with air gaps and insulated with mineral fiber to enhance acoustic performance.
The Doors
Custom wooden doors, built with a lead core and honeycomb soundproofing material, offer around 40 dB of insulation. Gasket seals ensure airtight closure and strong protection against outside noise.
The Floor
The floating floor is completely isolated from walls and foundation using an anti-vibration structure. It includes layers of lead, mineral fiber, sand, metal mesh, and cement, finished with parquet.
This structure improves sound insulation, especially in the higher frequency range.
The Electrical System
All cables are shielded inside copper tubes, forming a Faraday cage that blocks radio interference.
A static UPS protects equipment from power surges, while 12V halogen lights running on direct current minimize hum.
The grounding follows a “star” layout to avoid ground loops and ensure electrical stability.
The Ventilation System
Engineered for five air exchanges per hour, the ventilation is fully insulated from external noise. It runs at subsonic frequencies to avoid interference with microphones.
Air ducts include 90° bends and acoustic traps, allowing only filtered air to pass while blocking unwanted sounds.
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