David Frangioni has worked in hundreds of studios as both the installer and engineer/producer/technologist for artists such as Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Ricky Martin, Ringo Starr, Sting, Bryan Adams, The Stones, Pat Metheny, Kiss and dozens more. David will discuss his approach to choosing loudspeakers for a recording studio or reference quality playback room, incl. sizing the right speaker, how many pairs of speakers do you need for a studio? Surround or stereo? Specific brand and type? Acoustics and speakers and much more.

What Does an Acoustic Designer Do?

After your equipment such as microphone, computer, and instruments, arguably the most important part of a recording studio is the acoustics.  If acoustics were not necessary, we’d all just record in our living rooms or bedrooms.  Why would anyone build special rooms for recording if it weren’t to capture excellent and isolated sound quality?  A proper recording studio offers the quintessential environment to create and capture at a world class level!

If you’re building a high-end studio, you’ll benefit by partnering with an acoustic designer. But what is an acoustic designer? Based in Miami, FL, David Frangioni is a world-renowned studio designer who has worked with everyone from Aerosmith to the Rolling Stones to Shakira. Let’s dive into what makes acoustic treatments essential, and what an acoustic engineer can do for your studio!