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  1. RICK FITZPATRICK

    cheap homemade console desk and monitor shelf!

    I know a hollow core door is of no use in a studio, except as this. I used one for my first console deck. I bet a lot of peole have a used one laying around. And a 8' 2 x 6. In fact, for those of you who are looking for a cheap desk, heres a proven idea. Cheap too. I still use the concept in my...
  2. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Mixer opinions?

    Hello, I am looking for opinions regarding small format analog mixers. I currently have a Studiomaster 20x8x2, but would soon like to upgrade to a 32 input console. I have 2 msr-16's that would be connected for recording and mixdown. This is purely for a home personal studio, so quality is not...
  3. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Soffit Mount Mains Design

    Hello everyone. I have started my final control room/studio design, and immediatly ran into a soffit monitor question. In order to design the front control room wall, window, soffit geometry and airspace between this wall and the adjacent studio wall, I must determine overall dimensions of the...
  4. RICK FITZPATRICK

    acoustic wave guide technology(reg)?

    Hello, say I just watched an "infomercial" for Bose "acoustic wave guide technology" in one of thier radio products. Herbie Hancock among other salesman were demonstratiing the benifits of listening to music on this "miracle breakthrough". Just curious if this would have any use in monitor...
  5. RICK FITZPATRICK

    -10 on dsub

    Hello, I would like to build some modules for interfacing my console/mixer/patchbays etc. I have seen the rear of foh consoles where custom elko or dsub(larger)type conecctors/jacks have been installed into the anvil cases, for mic and line level snakes etc. I have never worked with these type...
  6. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Corporate no no

    For those of you...cont. OK,ok, I've read the wkole thing so far, and at first, I was consumed by the comedy in this saga, and all the opinions of whats going on here. Untill today. Today something occured to me that because americans are so used to cheating, its taken for granted everywhere I...
  7. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Good all around module

    Hello, I'm new to this forum, and I am not even a keyboard player. I am open to suggestions, for a good all around sound module to interface with my midi setup for my home studio. Some thing with multiple analog outputs(maybe digital also?) I would eventually like to interface a midi guitar...
  8. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Tascam 42b remote

    Howdy all, say anyone know what remote works with a Tascam 42B-NB and what the difference is from a 32? Thanks now.(see, I can write short shit too, and not books!) fitz;)
  9. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Seeking Mr. Sayers advice.

    Hello Mr. Sayer. I finally found some time to REALLY study your SAE site, and I have to admit, first of all, your knowledge on this stuff is very profound. And offering it free online is nothing short of fantastic. AND, I owe you an apology, for my posts that probably made you laugh, but if...
  10. RICK FITZPATRICK

    mastering A to Z

    Howdy all, I ran across this accidentally tonight. This tells the real shit about mastering in regards to analog and digital. I think this pretty well sums it all up. http://www.digido.com/cdmastering.html Wow!!!Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!! I've seen the light. No more bullshit. No more...
  11. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Mixdown media for mastering from?

    Hello, I have an issue that I need some education on. And that is 2 track Analog mixdown. Now, first off, I am no expert. I am asking, not stating anything. Please remember that. And no flames please....I'm just trying to learn. Here is the issue...IS 2 track tape the medium of choice for...
  12. RICK FITZPATRICK

    truss's anyone?

    Howdy all, since this IS a HR display forum, I thought I would post some things I use in my design work and my studio. Here is a truss system I use for lighting and overhead mic booms, etc. http://www.camelbackdisplays.com/trussworksparts.htm I use 8' sections, found in a used store fixtures...
  13. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Slotted Resonator?

    Hello, short and sweet from now on. Here is a product, although maybe not usefull for studios, that I am curious about. Are these slotted panels a sort of hemholtz resonator? How about the diffusers, useful anywhere in the studio? Your comment is appreciated! http://www.wood-trends.com/...
  14. RICK FITZPATRICK

    perspective quiz

    Hello everyone, I've been so confused by so many ideas here and there, its really getting hard to focus on what it is I am really trying to do in my control room design, so I outlined a few areas of uncertainess. Here are my conclusions. Maybe you can see some things I am missing here. So here...
  15. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Non parallel walls-more than one reason to build them?

    Hello everyone, I found an acoustics website lastnight that has some interesting things to say, and as I read the following passage, something occured to me that I would like to ask about here. I know if we had an acoustician posting here, he would probably clarify this for me. It has to do...
  16. RICK FITZPATRICK

    "Floating" assembly sections

    Can anyone provide a link to or information about the correct way to detail the intersection points at wall to wall, floor to wall, ceiling to wall, using resiliant channel? I'm looking for actual section/details at these points. I am also wondering about what "floating" really refers to. In my...
  17. RICK FITZPATRICK

    "musical studio"

    Hello, I have a design question if anyone has any access to resourse that suggests this. How many cubic feet of airspace should an inner shell of a studio enclose, to be considered a "great musical room". The purpose is the recording of acoustical instruments/performances. Say, a four, maybe 5...
  18. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Design Paradymes

    Hello, this is the first in a series of questions that have plaqued me for a long time. Enlightenment is what I'm after. First, let me tell you this. I am planning on building a studio, a real studio. Maybe with 2 studios/control rooms/ vocal booth etc. At this point in my life, my interests...
  19. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Offer on Unique Property

    Hello everyone, and as John says,cheers. I like that. Cheers! I would like to post the second installment of my future"home studio?" saga. I just returned from 2 trips. One from the state of Oregon, and one from LA. I went to Oregon to find my final home/commercial building(s), for our...
  20. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Current CR design

    Hello, Can anyone tell me if there currently exists, an optimized control room design, that is licensed for use, and or where I might find a (CR)design hiarchy/criteria list or publication. I've read Alton Everests books, and others, but I am not a reader of MIX or architectural/acoustics books...
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