Proper isolation rooms might look like closets but they’re actually bigger rooms with a foot or more of insulation on each wall making the room appear smaller. What I’m trying to say is that closets sound bad. Specifically, a type of interaction called comb filtering, which basically thins the sound and gives it an odd texture. While this might mean less of an audible decay, it also means more room interaction. The only difference between a small room and a big room is that in a small room the reflections are closer together. That’s true whether you’re in a big room or a small one. Those reflections continue until the energy itself dissipates. Here’s how room reflections work: sound energy propagates through a space and reflects off boundaries. However, if you aren’t afraid to put in a little effort to get great results then come join me in the winner’s circle. If you want to do it poorly, by all means skip this step and go for subpar results - but know it was your decision to choose to lose. Controlling the acoustic environment is a pain, and it’s not particularly glamorous.
The biggest mistake people make is buying an expensive mic and an expensive preamp and putting it in an improperly treated room or closet. I’ve put together five or so home studios, as well as two commercial studios, and I’ve learned a few things when it comes to getting the best sound possible. That said, there are some difficulties when it comes to recording in a home studio. Home studios are wonderful - they’re convenient, comfortable and cost effective. About half of the songs I mix were recorded in part, or entirely, in a home studio.
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