Pan Acoustics: Redefining the Recording Studio

Every performance carries more than notes — it carries resonance, bloom, and space. For classical musicians, those qualities define artistry just as much as technique. The problem? Most recording studios are fixed. Once the walls and panels are installed, the acoustics are locked in. A pianist, a violinist, and a quartet all hear the same response, whether it suits them or not.

Pan acoustics change everything. By combining movable reflectors, adjustable diffusers, and controlled absorption into a flexible system, the room itself becomes tunable. Instead of adapting to the space, musicians finally have a space that adapts to them.

The Core Elements of Pan Acoustics

A pan acoustic system is not one device, but a toolkit of adjustable components:

• Reflectors – hard, angled panels that bounce sound toward musicians or microphones, adding strength and projection. A reflector behind a violin can brighten its tone; one under a Steinway enhances bass warmth.

• Diffusers – geometrically patterned surfaces that scatter sound energy evenly. They prevent sharp echoes, balancing resonance tails across the room. Essential for chamber groups, diffusers keep texture transparent without dulling brilliance.

• Absorbers – selectively placed to tame excess energy. Rather than deadening the room, absorbers are used in small doses to clean up low-frequency buildup while preserving natural bloom.

• Movable Panels – modular units that combine these elements. Mounted on casters, they can be repositioned quickly, creating an acoustic layout that fits the repertoire and ensemble.

Together, these tools create a pan acoustic environment — a space where the sound field can be shaped dynamically in real time.

Why Pan Acoustics Matter for Musicians

For musicians, the benefits are immediate:

• Tailored Resonance – Add warmth for lyrical Romantic works, or trim brightness for Baroque clarity.

• Dynamic Flexibility – A solo violin can sing with projection one day, while a piano trio can expand into richness the next.

• Authentic Recordings – Many competitions forbid artificial processing. Pan acoustics allow artists to record with the resonance of a concert hall — naturally, without added effects.

• Confidence in Performance – When the room reflects sound supportively, musicians play with freedom. No fighting dryness. No battling boominess. Just a space tuned to their artistry.

This is more than comfort — it’s competitive advantage. Judges, teachers, and listeners hear music as intended: balanced, expressive, and authentic.

Engineering with Pan Acoustics

Pan acoustics don’t just help musicians — they transform engineering. By altering how energy moves through the room, reflectors and diffusers create a controllable soundstage that microphones can capture with precision.

• Early Reflections (20–80 ms) can be guided toward stereo pairs, enhancing intimacy.

• Resonance Tails (RT60) can be lengthened or shortened by changing reflector angle or absorber position.

• Scattering Coefficients from diffusers smooth out frequency response, keeping recordings transparent across registers.

At Jinny’s Music Studio, this system works hand-in-hand with microphone arrays:

• Close mics capture articulation.

• Stereo pairs (AKG C414s, Telefunken M60s) map imaging and depth.

• Ambient mics capture the bloom, shaped by reflector placement and diffuser geometry.

Because the acoustics are tuned at the source, recordings require far less corrective EQ or artificial reverb later. This preserves authentic character while ensuring clarity and balance.

Why Jinny’s Music Studio Is Unique

Most studios rely on absorption panels and diffusion tiles to create a fixed sound signature. Jinny’s Music Studio integrates a complete pan acoustic system into its architecture:

• Floating floor isolates vibration while preserving resonance.

• Acoustic tiles manage reflection without deadening.

• Custom-built reflectors and diffusers mounted on casters for flexible placement.

• Selective absorbers to clean up energy without erasing warmth.

• Movable room shaping that lets engineers and musicians collaborate on sound design in real time.

Instead of one-size-fits-all acoustics, every session is crafted to the repertoire and performer.

Authentic Sound, Shaped Naturally

Pan acoustics are not an effect. They are architecture and engineering designed to make the recording space as flexible as the music itself. By combining reflectors, diffusers, absorbers, and movable panels, Jinny’s Music Studio has turned the room into an active partner in performance.

🎻 No artificial reverb. No rigid walls. Just a studio that adapts to your sound.

✨ Experience the only studio in the U.S. with pan acoustics for classical music recording — exclusively at Jinny’s Music Studio, San Jose.