Difference b/w RPG Skyline and GIK QRD diffusors

Maril,

I fully understand your point and if I were in your shoes I would probably do the same. Can you ask Rives what the difference would be?

Nevertheless I agree with Shadorne. To me that's an unusual spot for QRD diffusion and Shadorne is telling you how these are usually implemented, including the recommendations in Everest's and in Toole's books.

Come to think about it, maybe you can do us a favor and ask Rives why they chose QRD in that spot and post what they answer. Rives knows their stuff and maybe we learn something.

BTW: good move contracting Rives. Which level did you select? I'd be interested in the results.

Actually Rives specified Skylines on the front wall, and nor QRD. There also some diffusion on the ceiling and side walls at first refl..points. And , of course, a lot of bass trapping.

Maril,

The term QRD means quadratic root diffusor and refers to the math behind the calculation of these. I understand the Skyline is a QRD, but I realize it's confusing when there are commercially available products called QRD, like the GIK you asked about. Sorry my thread was ambiguous.

Diffusion in 1st reflection points on the side walls and on the ceiling (likely another 1st reflection point), is not uncommon. I would still be interested in understanding why Rives recommended diffusion on the front wall.

Horacio

RPG does make QRD panels as well, but Skylines are NOT QRD design.
I will try to ask Rives about it.

Look on line. You can buy RPG skylines for A LOT less on line. Paint them yourself for next to nothing if you want colors. There is online discussion on how to do so. Just google it. - Jim