A Controlled Recording Test
How much difference can a movable acoustic panel make to a guitar recording?
Mikey Scott Studio put the Arrowzoom Pyramid PRO Acoustic Foam (KK1471) to the test in a living room—a realistic domestic space without the acoustic treatment already installed in his studio.
The goal was to compare how the recording sounded without the panel and with it in place, focusing on room reflections, clarity, body and the overall recorded sound.
The Review
For the test, Mikey built a 3 ft × 4 ft double-sided movable panel using 24 Arrowzoom Pyramid PRO acoustic foam tiles. Each tile measured 25 × 25 × 15 cm—or 10 × 10 × 6 inches.
He then recorded the same four acoustic-guitar chords in two separate takes:
- Without the Arrowzoom acoustic panel
- With the Arrowzoom acoustic panel
To make the comparison as consistent as possible, Mikey used the same acoustic guitar, microphone and gain settings. He also kept the playing and recording positions consistent, making the movable acoustic panel the only deliberate change to the setup.
This practical demonstration allows listeners to compare both versions directly and decide how the panel changes the sound for themselves. Headphones are recommended to hear the differences more clearly.
Why It Stands Out
- Designed for practical DIY treatment: Mikey used 24 tiles to build a double-sided movable panel.
- Flexible placement: The freestanding design can be positioned where it is needed instead of becoming a permanent wall installation.
- Demonstrated through a controlled test: The guitar, microphone, gain and recording positions remained consistent while only the panel changed.
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