Recent content by pandamonk

It was just an assumption/guesstimate. I've seen an example of a stud wall with an STC of 40 where the transmission loss is >35dB for most frequencies but tails off below 160Hz down as far as 15dB. If we assume an average volume of 85dB, then 15dB is 17.65%. The stud wall described is...

Hi guys, hope you're doing well in these crazy times. I've not posted on here for almost decade. After learning everything you'd ever need to know about home studio building, and meeting a bunch of brilliant people from all over the world, I built a studio from a bomb shelter (like the image...

Back in 2008 I invested in some Naiant microphones from HR member and Naiant owner mshilarious aka Jon O’Neil. I ordered them in bulk with the intention of being their main UK retailer, but it never quite worked out as I'd hoped. I found my stock again recently and am now selling the X-S on...

No, they're not interchangeable. You can choose the flat or tailored capsule. Here's the frequency plots

Hi guys. Not been on here in months. I completed my degree in Commercial Music gaining 2:1 with honours :) Thanks for all your help in achieving that. I'm planning to build a riser for the PA system at a local music venue to help with sound isolation. I plan to use Auralex Platfoam and MDF to...

Hi guys, I'm writing a dissertation on the cultural aspects of home recording for my BA(hons) final year. Uni is one of the main reasons I haven't posted for a while, as well as the "new" theme feeling rather uninviting. Anyway, as part of this dissertation I am conducting interviews and a...

Hi guys, I'm helping out a local youth club who are considering offering rehearsal space to local bands. Thing is, they have other people using the building at the proposed times. The rooms are far apart, but the sounds really seems to carry down the corridors. I plan to install proper seals...

What would you do to the 1st track here? Sorry it's myspace, but I just want some quick, general mastering suggestions. Cheers

Hi guys, Next year I'll be studying my honours year in Commercial Music, and for my dissertation plan to focus on Acoustics. I'm starting early, I don't start 4th year until September, and am compiling a reading list. Do you guys, especially our resident experts Ethan, Rod, etc., have any...

Is it possible to create a CD with audio and video which when inserted into a VCD/DVD player will play the movie, and into a CD player will play audio data? Will this be of redbook standard, etc? Will CD replicators accept this?

Hi guys, I'm planning on building a portable vocal booth for taking to markets etc. to promote my studio, recording karaoke style. I have designed it to be easily built, offering modest isolation (STC of at least 30dB), portable, and quick to dismantle, store and rebuild. My only problem is how...

What happened to that last thread? Why was it closed? Anyway What Rick is talking about is mic/room placements, etc. If you track using headphones, you won't be able to hear the little nuances that you could with separate rooms. No matter how well you know your room and mics, you still have to...

Hi guys, I recently noticed a place that manufactures foam near to where I live and I was wondering if I could get them to make me some acoustic foam. I'm trying to do my research before I go so I know what to ask for, and where better than here... So I've been doing some research and come...

Hi guys, this is more for a dedicated computer/laptop forum, but I trust you guys so thought i'd post it here: The problem with my girlfriend's laptop is that it gets REALLY hot. I've looked up the main reasons for why it would get so hot (CPU, Hard Drive, improper environments, etc) and tried...

Hi guys, Been a long while since I posted in here, but here is the 1st demo song (will be 8th on the album) of my label's first artist. http://www.lightningmp3.com/live/file.php?id=18699 The drums were recorded with the t.bone BD300 on kick, t.bone SC300 on snare, and a pair of Naiant MSH2s...