Acoustic Panel Placement Made Scientific. Exact panel placement, proven by physics and powered by patented LAP‑Engine™
Room Acoustic Treatment in 48 h
WavePlace™ automatically designs the acoustic treatment layout your room really needs.
Stop guessing, Stop wasted panels.
Start scientifically optimized acoustic layout.
Up to 35 % fewer panels, physics‑driven placement, delivered in 24‑48h
WavePlace™ — The Physics
WavePlace analyses your room dimensions, speakers placement and listener position to design an optimize treatment layout.
Up to 35 % fewer panels
Spend on Speakers, mics , plugins, and gear , not on extra foam. Spend on Speakers, mics , plugins, and gear , not on extra foam.
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How It Works
How WavePlace Optimises Acoustic Panel Position
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Wave Analysis
Patented LAP‑Engine™ crunches modes up to 5000 Hz combining in a special alghorytm modal mapping, SBIR & broadband ray‑tracing.
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Smart Placement
Algorithm tests thousands of panel grids while respecting the acoustical constrains of your room.
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions – Acoustic Panel Placement & Home-Studio Treatment
What is an acoustic panel and how does it work?
An acoustic panel is a porous absorber—usually mineral-wool or open-cell foam—encased in breathable fabric. Sound energy enters the fibres, turns into heat, and stops bouncing around the room. When you add panels as part of a room-acoustic treatment plan, they cut RT60, tighten bass, and lift clarity without making your home-studio acoustics feel “dead.”
How many acoustic panels do I need for a small home-studio?
A typical 8 × 4 × 3 m mix room reaches a target RT60 ≈ 0.25 s with 10–16 broadband acoustic panels (50 mm, α≈0.80). The exact count depends room shape, material, dimension and on speaker location and listening position. WavePlace™ analyses your data and layout, then recommends the exact number and size based on your specific room and usually it suggest fewer panels than generic “cover-30 %-of-the-walls” rules pushed by panel vendors.
Where should acoustic panels be positioned?
For mixing rooms the priority order is stop the sound as soon as possible to avoid unpredictable behaviours inside the room.
WavePlace™ outputs a millimetre-accurate acoustic panel position map—follow it like LEGO® instructions and hit the sweet spot first time.
What is room acoustic treatment vs. soundproofing?
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Acoustic treatment tames reflections inside the room (panels, diffusers, bass traps).
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Soundproofing blocks noise leaving or entering the room (mass-loaded walls, decoupled studs).
WavePlace specialises in acoustic treatment; true sound-proofing needs structural work.
Can I treat my home-studio without drilling?
Yes. Try free-standing gobos, desk-mounted mini-traps, ceiling track hooks, or 3 M Command™ strips for panels under 3 kg. WavePlace flags which surfaces can take adhesive mounts vs. screws so you keep landlords happy.
Do thick rugs count as acoustic treatment?
A rug only absorbs frequencies above 500 Hz. It won’t cure low-mid flutter or bass boom. Pair a dense rug with wall and ceiling panels for full-band coverage.
Will diffusers replace acoustic panels?
No. Diffusers scatter mid/high frequencies but do not absorb bass. A balanced room uses absorbers for low-mid control plus diffusers to maintain liveliness. WavePlace suggests absorbers or diffuser where they are really needed for you specific room.
What’s the ideal RT60 for a home mixing room?
0.20 – 0.30 s (mid-band). Longer times smear transients; shorter can feel “dead”. WavePlace will suggest you 3 levels of treatment inside your room based on your specific acoustic treatment needs optimizing the number of panel necessary.
I’ve already placed panels—why does the bass still boom?
Likely standing waves or SBIR notches. WavePlace’s modal analysis pinpoints exact problem frequencies and recommends tuned traps for your specific room acoustic problems.
How does WavePlace™ differ from free room-tuning calculators?
Most calculators use generic Sabine maths; WavePlace combines several phisics calculation in a LAP Engine algorithm.
The result: fewer panels, precise panel position, and a printable cut-sheet—all delivered in 48 h.
Do I need acoustic panels if I mix on headphones?
Headphones bypass room coloration and you will not have the clear idea of all the track problems like stereo image, comb filtering for this reason all Mixing and Mastering studios works almost exclusively on studio monitors and not in headphone.
Moreover you still track, record, and re-amp in the room.
A treated space ensures better mic captures and accurate loudspeaker checks before release.
Will acoustic treatment increase my property’s value?
A non-permanent kit (panels on cleats) won’t affect valuation, but built-in bass traps and clouds often boost resale if marketed as a “media room” or “podcast studio.”
Can acoustic panels be stylish?
Absolutely — but you treat your room for acoustic problems not to have a nice room into take pictures. Choose custom prints, bevel trims, or wood slat fronts but place the acoustic panel in the right place. WavePlace will tell you where to position your acoustic panel treatment for your studio.
How much does professional room acoustic treatment cost?
DIY acoustic-panel treatment kits start around €300, while a turnkey pro-studio acoustic treatment can top €10 000. WavePlace™ cuts the waste: our algorithm trims up to 35 % of the panel surface you’d normally buy. On a €10 000 pro kit that’s a saving of more than €3 500 without sacrificing performance.
Budget smaller? Even if you can add only a handful of panels, WavePlace pinpoints the exact acoustic panel positions that deliver the biggest improvement in home-studio acoustics. Spend less, place smarter, hear more.