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  1. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Basic desktop "Studio"

    Well, like I said then...carry on with "tweaking the environment.":) Btw...maybe you could share your insight into your process. I'm sure we'll learn something.
  2. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Had to move into the basement

    In "normal" rooms, with wood framing and drywall, you get the benefit of FREE Low frequency absorption by virtue of the drywall membranes from stud to stud. And by virtue of TRANSMISSION, some of the energy will transmit through the wall never to be heard from again, which is also good...
  3. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Basic desktop "Studio"

    I'm a little curious though. Hmmm, you haven't even started recording...yet you know how to deal with the room?:confused: Ok, well, carry on then. :rolleyes:
  4. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Basic desktop "Studio"

    Post it in the equipment forums and you'll get more answers. Ok, BUT..... ummmm, I beg to differ. It will affect EVERYTHING when it comes time to MIX. And you won't discover the truth UNTILL it comes time to playback your recordings on a DIFFERENT system in a DIFFERENT room. But..you don't...
  5. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Basic desktop "Studio"

    Hi and welcome to the board. Well, from a recording perspective, if everything is ITB you might be ok. However, when it comes time to mic'ing and mixing, your room response may make Translation to other systems unreliable. But only you can make that determination. You haven't bothered to tell us...
  6. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Building furniture..................

    :eek::eek::eek::o OMG! Geeezus, getting old sucks. I don't understand tech from 10 years ago let alone today. Hmmm, isn't there a smiley for banging your head on the desk?:D
  7. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Building a vocal recording booth

    You may not necessarily need one. Tell us about your space as it exists now, and the conditions you record under. Like what kind of environment your studio is in. Any noise? Post some pictures and a little plan of your existing room. We'll go from there. fitZ
  8. RICK FITZPATRICK

    building a isolation booth..please help...

    Hello Dave. Well, yes and no.:D Yes it works. And no, I've never used it. Reason is..it's too expensive for my blood.:D But yes it works very well. And so does steel framing. Better than wood. But to truly get all the benefits from these things, you need to address the entire construction in...
  9. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Make the most out of my studio space

    Hey Jeff. Exactly how does treatment help with a drummer that is too loud for the vocalist to hear them self? I'd be interested to know.
  10. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Building a vocal recording booth

    Why did they say that? What did you ask them or tell them in the first place? Are you having a problem without one?
  11. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Home Studio Newbie

    John already gave you the answer. But if all you are interested in is equipment...yes, your thread doesn't belong here. I suggest trying some of the other forums related to equipment. On the other hand, if you want to know how to improve your recording SPACE...well, welcome to the right place:D...
  12. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Studio without a control room.

    John hit it on the nail head. But just to keep from wasting a bunch of time...what is your budget? And do you own this place?
  13. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Building a vocal recording booth

    Ok. Then let me ask you this. What makes you think you actually need one?
  14. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Building a studio

    Define "furnish". Usually it refers to "furniture". If you are referring to "building" a studio, that's an entirely different animal. :) We can't help you if you don't help us. Post a plan with DIMENSIONS including height, and a few pics would help. Tell us your goal. Type of music. Budget...
  15. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Building furniture..................

    How? I think he probably already built it. Did you read the date of the thread?:rolleyes: Lesson#1:D
  16. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Make the most out of my studio space

    Make a choice. I bet you and your band mates drink this much coke in a month.:rolleyes: Here's three possibilities ART HeadAMP 4 channel Headphone Amplifier - eBay (item 250772881296 end time Feb-17-11 19:00:35 PST) PreSonus HP4 Headphone Amplifier - eBay (item 250771869209 end time...
  17. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Attic Studio

    Well then....carry on. Unfortunately, the US is quite different when it comes to Codes. And since this bbs doesn't ask you to post your location, I posted what I thought was "good policy" for others who DO live in the US. Although, I understand that most DIY's will ignore "good policy" as some...
  18. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Making Holes in Things

    Oh, and btw, I had already finished 6 shots of a tutorial on how to do what you asked, when it dawned on me what I wrote. So, down the road, when you REALLY need help, don't be afraid to ask. :) Here's one of the jpg's
  19. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Making Holes in Things

    You betcha!:D Amazon.com: Home Recording Studio Build it Like the Pros (Book) (0082039530345): Gervais Rod: Books The author is a member here and a friend of mine. Second edition just released. You won't be disappointed. It tells EVERYTHING related to making a home studio. Well, ya can't...
  20. RICK FITZPATRICK

    Attic Studio

    Hey Lou! What part of "proper" does "Run extension cords" fall under?:D
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