An image in Genelec’s GLM manual suggests placing a subwoofer in a position to send the direct sound waves right through the underside of the mixing desk. Is it perhaps not an obstruction issue because the sub‑80Hz frequencies aren’t so directional?
What would a modern, immersive studio look like if you had the opportunity to re‑invent it from the ground up? The answer, at least as far as the recently revamped Studio 4 at RAK is concerned, is very different to most people’s idea of what a professional studio looks like.
Sonarworks’ SoundID has improved stereo monitoring in countless studios worldwide. The new multi‑channel version is designed to do the same for immersive audio.