Acoustic Treatment

Your Acoustic Treatment Makeover Starts Here

So, you’ve finally decided to do something about the acoustics of your recording or performance space. Sweetwater is your one-stop shop for acoustic treatment, with everything from acoustic panels and bass traps to acoustic foam and drum shields. We offer a wide selection of sound treatments and acoustic treatment accessories, as well as full room treatment systems. Our Acoustic Treatment Buying Guide walks through product types, placement strategies, and room-specific recommendations in detail.

Why Acoustic Room Treatment Matters

Standing waves, bass buildup, flutter echo, and other acoustical issues can tarnish your recordings and leave live performances sounding muddy and undefined. Untreated home studios, rehearsal spaces, houses of worship, and auditoriums rarely provide optimal sound. Acoustic treatment does not soundproof a room; it controls how sound behaves inside it. The result is a more neutral listening environment where the mix decisions you make hold up when you play the track back somewhere else.

Acoustic Panels, Bass Traps, and Sound Treatments for Every Space

Absorptive acoustic panels are a common starting point. These sound dampening panels and sound deadening panels target mid- and high-frequency reflections at the first-reflection points on your side walls and ceiling, tightening the stereo image and reducing harshness. Studio sound panels and acoustic treatment panels come in a range of sizes and densities, and brands like Primacoustic offer complete room kits to take the guesswork out of choosing the right panel count for rooms of different sizes.

Bass traps go in the corners of your room, where low-frequency energy naturally accumulates, and they’re an effective tool for cleaning up a muddy low end. For monitor placement and first-reflection treatment, our selection of studio monitors includes the gear you’ll need for the acoustic side of speaker positioning. If you’re also mapping out your desk and room layout, our studio furniture pairs well with any treatment plan.

If you’re recording a whole band in one room, strategically placed gobos provide isolation for guitar amps and drums. Looking to improve your vocal recordings? Sweetwater’s sE Electronics studio bundles include an isolation filter, shockmount, pop filter, and more in one package.

How Sweetwater Makes Acoustic Treatment Easier to Get Right

At Sweetwater, we understand the importance of good acoustics in studio and recording setups. Many of our employees are musicians and engineers who have built their own studios, and our Sales Engineers have years of consulting experience helping customers get the most out of their acoustic room treatment. Give us a call at (800) 222-4700, and you’ll be on your way to better-sounding recordings and performances.