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Totally. My last studio was even smaller and even though it was in the basement and generally cool, after working in there with the equipment on for a while it would get seriously hot! With no HVAC system in it, the only option I had was to quit working while I opened the doors and ran a fan...

North and East basement walls:

West wall, partitioning studio from family room:

South wall with opening into hallway and "bar":

SouthEast corner of room and connection to hallway:

Wow, I can't believe it's been over eight years since I've posted anything on this site! Coincides with the time when I was last actively working on and in my own home studio, but that was two houses and a lot of life ago. I learned a lot about what to do and what not to do from building that...

OK, what I need is someone to explain in detail the differences in these slot types and what's compatible with which. What I understand so far is that there are two new types of slots on motherboards which are rendering traditional PCI slots obsolete (PCI-X and PCI express). I understand that...

So, I've been trying out a lot of different acoustic guitars lately, and the ones that have stuck out the most to me have been the Taylors. Their feel, ease of playablility and pristine sound have seemed consistently great with all the different models I've played. The only others that have...

The attached diagram shows my current midi setup of several devices which communicate with my PC using a midisport 8x8 usb interface. Currently I run both Sonar and GigaStudio on this PC, but have considered adding a second PC to my setup and running Gigastudio separately. I have an audiophile...

My pc keyboard is getting kind of worn out and needs to be replaced. I was considering getting a wireless keyboard and mouse to help cut down on cable clutter, but was wondering if they might cause any issues with RF noise/interference in my audio gear. Anyone using an RF keyboard and/or mouse...

OK, so I just got a new SPL meter and I thought I'd use it to check the db level at my mixing position. My understanding is that it's a good idea to monitor at around 85 dba. So, playing a reference track I had loaded in Sonar with the fader set at 0db, I adjusted the trim on my monitors so I...

I would like to import a song from a commercial CD as a track in a Sonar project (Sonar 4 Studio) to use as a "reference" track to check my mix, eq, levels etc. I thought if I could just stuff the .wav from the CD into a track in my project I could A/B it with my mix using the mute and solo...

OK, this post is not directed towards those of you pro-level engineers that already know the ins and outs of every mic, and this is not a thread to debate whether the Rode or the Studio Projects come closer to a Nuemann - blah, blah, blah. I'm posting this thread for the benefits of the newer...

Has anyone had any real experience with the Strobosoft tuner yet? I could really use a good strobe tuner for setting intonation, etc, but $220 for the VSII is a bit hard to swallow. The strobosoft looks like a good option if it works just as well, I could set it up on my laptop to use on my...

Let me know if you have one in good condition you'd like to sell - thanks.

I've decided to try making some of my own instrument and patch cables. I did a search and saw that many folks recommended using Mogami or Canare cable and Neutrik connections. Also noticed that many of you used http://www.redco.com as a supplier. So I went to the redco sight and noticed that...

I currently have a V-amp pro (the guitar version, not the bass one) which I use for recording my guitars. I am planning to buy a bass soon and although I'd eventually like to buy either the bass version of the V-amp pro or some other di box, I won't be able to afford one immediately. In the...

Hi, I've been toying with the idea of buying a bass for my home recording setup. I have been a guitar player for many years but don't have much experience with basses, so today I went and tried a few at a local music store. I want something that will sound good for direct recording (no amp)...