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DSTs and DST panels in the room will improve your mixing or recording environment. Other, less permanent methods,

D. Mount the remaining panels on the ceiling and

For superior acoustics, Auralex suggests mounting LENRD-DST TM Bass Traps in the corners of your room (for low

This Kit is designed to be the first step towards better acoustics. You may wish to continue to maximize your sound

Do not worry about placing treatments very low on the walls--use them at ear level and on the ceiling for best results.

the back wall. Focus the ceiling treatment between

panels on the ceiling and on the back wall.

right is encouraged, but not mandatory. Around the mix position, you might

behind the studio reference monitors. The graphic illustrates DST panels

The graphics illustrate one possible pattern for DST

Other General Suggestions

Rear of Room

Thanks again for purchasing the Auralex Roominators Alpha-DSTTM Kit!

obstacles blocking your corners, it is acceptable to place them in the horizontal, wall/ceiling corners.

Align the panels however you choose - tests have shown that there is no discernable, acoustical difference between the

The Auralex Acoustics Alpha-DSTTM Roominators Kit

A. Using TubeTak ProTM, mount one (1) LENRD-DST in each vertical corner. We suggest you install the LENRD-DSTs

When treating the front and side walls, try using a mirror to ascertain where reflections are coming from. Simply have a

Try to avoid using the same pattern on parallel walls unless you shift the pattern over. Try to avoid large amounts of

different alignments of the wedges (i.e., horizontal, vertical, or diagonal wedges will all be equally effective).

frequency control) as well as 1'x1' DST panelsTM for absorption on the walls and ceiling.

untreated space opposite untreated space.

this wall is strongly encouraged.

mounted across the front wall, creating a section of wall treatment. The

the mix position and the studio reference monitors.

starting at the ceiling. However, we understand that not all corners are the same. If you have doors, windows or other

Front of Room

GRAMMA Amp Isolation Riser, or portable products such as our MAX-WallTM Mobile Acoustical Environment.

If your room is set up with a mix position against one wall (as many rooms are), please use the following general

Remember that these are only guidelines. If you have furniture or gear in the way, simply work around it as best you can.

want to try using the "mirror" method to place panels.

pattern in your room does not have to be identical, but placement across

with products such as our T'Fusor 3D Sound Diffusors, DST-R Diffusive Sound Tile Reflectors, MoPAD Monitor Isolators,

The number of panels and placement on each surface can vary given your specific situation.

such as VelcroTM, nails, pins, screws, etc. can be used to mount the LENRD-DSTs or DST panels for easy removal later.

studio monitors in the reflection is a likely surface to treat with Auralex Studiofoam-DSTs!

friend move a mirror around the walls and ceiling while you are sitting at the mix position. Anywhere you can see your

Auralex acoustic control products are very forgiving. Placement on the walls is not an exact science. Just having LENRD-

guidelines:

C. Mount DST panels on the side walls. Equal amounts on the left and

General Guidelines

purchased separately.

No diffusion has been supplied with the Roominators Alpha-DST Kit; we do offer many different diffusors that can be

B. Using TubeTak Pro, mount DST panels on the front wall, between and