What is a soffit in a studio?
In architecture a soffit is the underside of a structural component, such as a beam, arch, staircase, or cornice. In recording studios soffits are sometimes created along the front walls of a control room or studio space as an area to place large studio monitors.
What is room control on studio monitors?
For example, the Room Control on HS monitors is specifically designed to reduce the low-end build-up that can result from monitors that are placed too close to a wall, while High Trim enables you to boost or cut the high end as needed.
Where did the word soffit come from?
The term soffit is from Italian: soffitto, formed as a ceiling; and directly from suffictus for suffixus, Latin: suffigere, to fix underneath).
Should computer monitor be at eye level?
Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at—or slightly below—eye level. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen. Position the monitor at least 20 inches (51 cm) from your eyes—about an arm’s length distance. If your screen is larger, add more viewing distance.
Where should your display screen be positioned?
Monitor tips Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at—or slightly below—eye level. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen. Position the monitor at least 20 inches (51 cm) from your eyes—about an arm’s length distance.
How far apart should nearfield monitors be?
Common question: “How close should I position my “near field” monitors?” Our general rule of thumb: If they are smaller speakers, put them out about arm’s length away from you, with about that same distance between them (about one meter).
What is a soffit interior?
A soffit is an exterior or interior architectural feature, generally the horizontal, aloft underside of any construction element. Its archetypal form, sometimes incorporating or implying the projection of beams, is the underside of eaves (to connect a retaining wall to projecting edge(s) of the roof).
