So, you walk into your studio, clap your hands, and hear that zing flutter between the walls.

And now you’re convinced your mix can’t possibly translate properly, right?

Come on, it’s just flutter echo.

Sure, it’s a little annoying, but is it really that big of a deal?

If you’ve been relying on the clap test to diagnose your studio’s “problems,” let’s be honest—you probably know deep down that it’s not exactly the gold standard of acoustic testing.

But hey, who doesn’t love a good clap every now and then?

The thing is, flutter echo only shows up when sound bounces between parallel walls, and the clap test is often just telling you what you already know—or leading you to worry about things that really aren’t issues.

So why does everyone still do it?

Maybe it’s just habit, or maybe we all like to feel like we’re doing something useful with that satisfying clap.

But if you’re serious about getting your studio to sound right, you might want to dig a little deeper.

In my latest video, I show you a better way to test for flutter echoes—one that actually matters for your listening and recording positions.