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Hey guys first time on here and not sure if this the right place to ask these questions but gonna have a go neways. I am in the planing stages of building my own studio in my garage at home. im puting a new wall in and puting gib (plasterboard) on the walls and ceiling. also putin in new soundproofing batts in the walls. just wantd to no if i was on the right track and also wot else i can do to make it perfect. Im also gonna be buyin alot of gear so that will be the next questions if this al goes to plan.
Cheers
 
solo_guy2 said:
Hey guys first time on here and not sure if this the right place to ask these questions but gonna have a go neways. I am in the planing stages of building my own studio in my garage at home. im puting a new wall in and puting gib (plasterboard) on the walls and ceiling. also putin in new soundproofing batts in the walls. just wantd to no if i was on the right track and also wot else i can do to make it perfect. Im also gonna be buyin alot of gear so that will be the next questions if this al goes to plan.
Cheers
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Hello and welcome to HR!

-- Actually, I really don't recommend having a look at what other people are doing... because many 'do it' wrong or spend way too little or too much money trying to accomplish they know not what. But do research the areas where you have questions. (Use the search function) Look at the answers provided by professionals...

You are on the right track - Planning. A friend of mine has a tag line; "Good studio building is 90% design and 10% construction."

What are the dimensions of your space?
Why are you putting in a wall?
What is your STL goal? (how much sound transmission loss do you require?)

Note: There is no such thing as sound proofing batts. Insulation will not sound proof. - cement does..., as does many other massive materials.

Give us some specific questions and we'll be happy to help. - But, Please answer my questions first. ;) If you can answer them, you are 80% there. More information on my publications page. - Also note my list of recommended reading.

Good luck with your planning!
Cheers,
John
 
Hey mate cheers for that that. area is around 4m by 7m so not to big but big enuff for wot i am wanting to do. I am puttin a wall in as i am building in a garage and i only want to use half of it so need to put a wall in my father in law is a builder so wont have ne problems there. also garage is lined with hard board at moment so will be takn that off and pasterboarding instead. wot do u mean by stl i dnt understand.A few questions i have are. Im looking into acoustic studio foam at the moment hw and hw much of this would i use and do i really need it. Im going to have drums full guitar rig and like i said will be mixing in the same room even tho people have been teling me this is not a good idea. also looking at runing protools with presonus firestudio. should i run a mixer in front of this of just str8 into the presonus. thanks again and still have many questions. ne help would b gr8 cheers
 
Solo,

STL = Sound Transmission Loss. Determine how much sound reduction you need from inside the 'studio' to the outside neighbors & inside the dwelling. THEN you can build the walls accordingly. NOTE: Rock drums can produce 105 decibels! That is probably a good reference - now figure the loudest that you want it to be inside the home & also how much noise (in decibels) your neighbors will tolerate - or what the local ordinances say for noise levels.

Mixing in the same room is a great idea! The only down side is recording drums - It will be difficult to hear exactly what you are recording until AFTER it is recorded, - but after a little experience at it, you should be fine.

To treat the room properly, you will need good trapping. This can not be accomplished with foam. You will find that it is better & cheaper to build traps with regular building insulation or better yet - rock wool or compressed fiberglass. Are you or your band mates 'handy' at building things?? Search the threads here and on GearSlutz for details on building traps and panels.

Cheers,
John
 
y would u bother wastn your time saying that mate ppl on here are looking for help not some smarta** being a pain
 
solo_guy2 said:
y would u bother wastn your time saying that mate ppl on here are looking for help not some smarta** being a pain
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You should also realize that this forum is based mostly creative people (most musicians) who have a sense of humor and provide advise because they enjoy it. For you to lash out at a respected member of this community for being sarcastic, or in this case-helpfully funny, is a self kick in your own 'dumba** for being a pain in his ass. Just sayin man. Chill.
 
jimmys69 said:
You should also realize that this forum is based mostly creative people (most musicians) who have a sense of humor and provide advise because they enjoy it. For you to lash out at a respected member of this community for being sarcastic, or in this case-helpfully funny, is a self kick in your own 'dumba** for being a pain in his ass. Just sayin man. Chill.
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Word .
 
By the way, why would you judge a person who may give you free advice on a forum you just joined who actually replied to you? The advice you have been given previously in your thread by John is priceless. RAMI could probably teach you how to "Cheers". An unclear written question deserves respectful banter if you are not clear. Go to Home Depot for uneducated answers........
 
I'm going to hold up a bank ........ what should I use hammer or screwdriver? :D
 
hey mate its not going to be to much of a problem noise getting out. the drums r gonna be the loudest part. there will hardly ever be a full band playin and the people that live next door are neva at home so not to botherd hw much noise gets out. i was watchin some videos on utube about sound traps they look pretty easy to make and as i said father inlaw is a builder so im sure he could put something together. where are the best places to put them. like around the drums or where im mixing?
Once again thank u for your help
 
sorry that must of hurt ur feelings all i was saying is that im looking for help in setting up my studio. From now on i will just not reply to ur comments thanks for your help
 
solo_guy2 said:
hey mate its not going to be to much of a problem noise getting out. the drums r gonna be the loudest part. there will hardly ever be a full band playin and the people that live next door are neva at home so not to botherd hw much noise gets out. i was watchin some videos on utube about sound traps they look pretty easy to make and as i said father inlaw is a builder so im sure he could put something together. where are the best places to put them. like around the drums or where im mixing?
Once again thank u for your help
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Hang on Hans Solo,

youtube sound traps are for suckers. They do not trap sound.

I would NEVER trust anything I saw on Utube unless it came from a respected, verifiable source.

Traps are for acoustics and do not block sound.

Cheers,
John
 
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