Hello everyone! I have a space I need your help with! The house/area is not mine (Father's house). The money is not mine. The money is limited. I'm only purchasing stuff for this space that I can take out of there when I need too such as acoustic panels etc.
Below are some pictures and my rough diagram of his existing basement and the area he will let us use.
Please know I can't make this place perfect. I'm trying to use what I have, build some walls and make it the best that we can! I realize alot of people might say, oh just forget it... but PLEASE! Help me.
Sorry for the cellphone pics, I didn't have my camera that day.
From outside of the room by the laundry area looking in.
Walking in the room looking towards the back right of the room. The wood beam on top is actually a fake beam of sorts covering hot and cold pipes. There is like 8-10 inches of space to make a wall on the side of it if need be so it will match up to the existing wall. If you can see theres a foot and a half about of space by the dancing people.
Walking into the room looking left angle.
From the other end of the room looking back.
Another.
A pretty true to life drawing of the entire basement.
THE AREA IN QUESTION.
My Father initially said we could build a booth with a window and do it right in the corner with the people with their arms raised with green. Well I think the control room should probably have a room also. Unless you think I could put a desk/ workstation on the side with the window and get better sound control maybe with some free standing acoustic panels behind and sides/walls? Leaving the area open? Only down side is it would be nice to make a cheap craigslist donated type bathroom down there too. I think theres a closed sewer pipe in that corner too!
My only idea. I know square walls are not idea for most decent sized control rooms. Well I got a small room and only can do a square pretty much being easy and cost efficient?
Now heres what we're working with. Existing drop ceiling with insulation batts from Johns Manville. I was initially told they were sound control batts but I'm not so sure so I need to check. Even though if they are I doubt they are that good? Also I know he stopped like a 6 to 10 inches from the drop ceiling lights. What to do about that? I cant take the insulation out and redo it. We need to keep it. Atleast it does something. If them acoustic drop ceiling panels might be an option eventually.
As for the walls, what to do about the brick wall? We really dont have room to build on it. I think we need to leave it brick. I can add a sheet of drywall to the existing drywall and double hang the other drywall but space is a concern. I dont think we should go any smaller then 2x4 studs, do you? Also what to do about insulating the walls? ANd should we use 3/4 in. drywall and double up on it? Also should we make it so they are staggered )so the seems dont line up)or does it really matter? Plus should we mud the first layer? After that what about treating the space taking in consideration that the more space to move the better! Also any ideas on air conditioning? I can add a unit in the booth/super small band room lol. Right now where we record gets sooooooooo hot with just 4 people. and its just as small. I also think that putting two pieces of glass on both sides of the wall connecting the control room and booth with the glass on an angle in each room wide at the top and skinner at the bottom. Ive seen this done and I guess its for deflection? (where to get it and what would be best?) I think that covers everything.
With my limitations and considering a no budget (find money as we go) what do you think would be best and where should money be spent first to last?
I appreciate your help so much guys and gals (if any!)
Below are some pictures and my rough diagram of his existing basement and the area he will let us use.
Please know I can't make this place perfect. I'm trying to use what I have, build some walls and make it the best that we can! I realize alot of people might say, oh just forget it... but PLEASE! Help me.
Sorry for the cellphone pics, I didn't have my camera that day.
From outside of the room by the laundry area looking in.
Walking in the room looking towards the back right of the room. The wood beam on top is actually a fake beam of sorts covering hot and cold pipes. There is like 8-10 inches of space to make a wall on the side of it if need be so it will match up to the existing wall. If you can see theres a foot and a half about of space by the dancing people.
Walking into the room looking left angle.
From the other end of the room looking back.
Another.
A pretty true to life drawing of the entire basement.
THE AREA IN QUESTION.
My Father initially said we could build a booth with a window and do it right in the corner with the people with their arms raised with green. Well I think the control room should probably have a room also. Unless you think I could put a desk/ workstation on the side with the window and get better sound control maybe with some free standing acoustic panels behind and sides/walls? Leaving the area open? Only down side is it would be nice to make a cheap craigslist donated type bathroom down there too. I think theres a closed sewer pipe in that corner too!
My only idea. I know square walls are not idea for most decent sized control rooms. Well I got a small room and only can do a square pretty much being easy and cost efficient?
Now heres what we're working with. Existing drop ceiling with insulation batts from Johns Manville. I was initially told they were sound control batts but I'm not so sure so I need to check. Even though if they are I doubt they are that good? Also I know he stopped like a 6 to 10 inches from the drop ceiling lights. What to do about that? I cant take the insulation out and redo it. We need to keep it. Atleast it does something. If them acoustic drop ceiling panels might be an option eventually.
As for the walls, what to do about the brick wall? We really dont have room to build on it. I think we need to leave it brick. I can add a sheet of drywall to the existing drywall and double hang the other drywall but space is a concern. I dont think we should go any smaller then 2x4 studs, do you? Also what to do about insulating the walls? ANd should we use 3/4 in. drywall and double up on it? Also should we make it so they are staggered )so the seems dont line up)or does it really matter? Plus should we mud the first layer? After that what about treating the space taking in consideration that the more space to move the better! Also any ideas on air conditioning? I can add a unit in the booth/super small band room lol. Right now where we record gets sooooooooo hot with just 4 people. and its just as small. I also think that putting two pieces of glass on both sides of the wall connecting the control room and booth with the glass on an angle in each room wide at the top and skinner at the bottom. Ive seen this done and I guess its for deflection? (where to get it and what would be best?) I think that covers everything.
With my limitations and considering a no budget (find money as we go) what do you think would be best and where should money be spent first to last?
I appreciate your help so much guys and gals (if any!)
