PROFESSIONAL AUDIO SETUP for editors (DIY Acoustic Panels + Yamaha HS5 and HS8S Subwoofer Review)

00:00 Intro 00:39 The Plan 1:51 The Science Behind Reverb 4:10 DIY Acoustic Panels 7:01 Choosing Speakers (Yamaha HS5) 10:47 Installation and the Results An editor's audio setup is hugely important. Today we'll show you how to choose and setup speakers, cabling and even how to build your own acoustic panels to reduce reverb in your room. Please enjoy! ----------------------------------- Get Film Editing Pro training courses here 👉 https://www.filmeditingpro.com/freetr... ----------------------------------- AUDIO GEAR SHOPPING LIST Yamaha HS5 x2 ($199 USD each) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc... Yamaha HS8S ($479 USD) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc... König Meyer 26772 Studio Monitor Stand x2 ($77 USD each) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc... Cable 1/4” TRS to XLR3M x2 (price varies by length) Cable XLR3F to XLR3M x2 (price varies by length) The HS5’s are available in black and white. You can also get a version with screw holes for mounting. Don’t forget to buy two speakers (they are sold separately)! We tried some cheaper stands but they wobbled too much! We really liked how solid the König and Meyers were. Make sure you buy cables that are an appropriate length. The quality of XLR cables can vary. We really like cables built with Neutrik Connectors. ACOUSTIC PANEL SHOPPING LIST: -Insulation -Timber -Fabric (for the front and for the back) -Picture Hanging Hardware -Screws and Glue INSULATION: We used Rockwool Acoustic Insulation. Choose an appropriate size for your room. Remember the thicker the insulation the better it will attenuate sound. The names and dimensions are slightly different in the USA (Rockwool Safe ’n’ Sound - available in 6” or 3” thickness) and Europe (Rockwool Sound Insulation - available in 100mm, 70mm and 50mm thickness). Our insulation came in a pack of 12. WOOD: We used square planed softwood. Choose timber that is slightly thicker than your insulation. For example, we used 50mm insulation but the wood was 69mm wide! The extra space behind the insulation actually improves sound attenuation. For our 1200x400mm insulation bats we used about 3.8 metres of wood for each panel. FABRIC: We got our fabric from eBay. Search for ‘cotton muslin’ and pick a color! Alternatively, check out local suppliers. We kept our panels plain, but you might prefer something more ornate. For the back of the panel we used landscaping weed fabric. FITTINGS: We used picture hardware to hang our panels. This minimizes damage to the walls. Search for ‘picture d-ring two hole’ and ‘double nail picture hook’. You’ll need two of each for each panel. OTHER BITS: You’ll need wood glue and screws! We used 11 screws per panel. ----------------------------------- Follow us at: Website: https://www.filmeditingpro.com Facebook:   / filmeditingpro     / filmeditingprotraining   Twitter:   / filmeditingpro   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS ▶︎ https://www.filmeditingpro.com/subscribe ----------------------------------- Film Editing Pro is an online learning resource that provides detailed, step-by-step creative editing training. Our mission is to teach you the art of creative editing – not only how to use a piece of software. Our contributing team of professional Hollywood editors has 120+ years of combined editing experience. Students are able to learn professional editing techniques through in-depth tutorial videos, illustrated guides and hands-on editing lessons that walk you through the world of film, tv and trailer editing.