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I would really apreciate any comments on the mix below. It is just drums, bass and guitar but it is the first thing tracked and mixed in my new space. http://www.longsoughtfor.org/postn/html/modules.php?name=zina&op=modload&file=index&l=2&a=ben_mix2&t=mix2 Thanks for your time and ears Kevin.

How about "Civil Engineering" :)

Hi Luis - I'm not sure what you mean... do want to seal the joints? Or are you talking about adding a layer of something? Joints can be caulked with silicon or other sealant. Then add your second layer of ply with the joints staggered or oriented 90deg. HD sells a Pergo product that is for...

The band Spoon has a neat video for their song "Small Stakes" on their web site. All shot in their studio. Checkout: http://www.spoontheband.com Go to "linx" the video link is on top right hand side. Cheers Kevin.

Nice (both of them). Do you have separate switches for them or are the tied to the record button somehow? Kevin.

Good job Charoo - that is what I had been thinking too though what you now call "booth 2" is kind of square. Work on the booths next - try and make some non-parallel walls or use Johns wall units to break up reflections. Kevin.

Acoustically yes if they are thick enough. My biggest concern would be fire saftey though. I'm sure a quilt like that would go up in flames quickly. Kevin.

Charoo - Try calling local contractors or building supply places. Lot's of stuff can be used - Rigid Fiberglass, Rockwool or mineralwool even regular fiberglass will work if it is all you can get. Check out insulation dealers/distributors there. I have heard of pure wool and straw being used...

Michael - I'd say, spend your money on recording gear over instruments. Certainly, if you see a great deal on a nice guitar, then go for it and build your base that way. Most people have their own guitars and would only use a studios if it was better then theirs or unique in some way. I have a...

John your new site is really great. I agree with Ausrock on leaving old stuff up too. In Blue Bears case, you could list the new stuff as Blue Bear Sound. I really like this: http://www.smartdraw.com/resources/examples/floorplans/studio.htm Nice job! Kevin.

Way cool SOMM! Looks really comfortable. Great vibe. Kevin.

Charoo - If you are just starting out, try using the search function for this bbs. It is not the greatest but it does turn up lot's of great information. Searching on "Sand" in this forum turned up 2 pages of threads. Also - try checking out...

Thanks guys. The funny thing is, I built it in the wrong room and realized after that it was too big to get through the doors :( .. fortunatly, the 2x3 piece was bolted on and not glued or nailed. Taking it off allowed easy transport. Not until after a fair amout of swearing though. lol Kevin.

Luis - is the ceiling in "A" really the floor joists for your first floor or are you making a new ceiling? I sort of did A because the joists are supported by the concrete walls of my basement. I brought the walls up to the particle board/MDF and the sheetrock of the ceiling butts the wall but...

Can be found here: http://www.longsoughtfor.org/postn/html/modules.php?set_albumName=album22&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php I'd have to say it is from the "trackrat" school of desk design :) Kevin.

Hi Rick - for tracking the bass, "better" is what you belive sounds best... you could do it either way you suggest, or with an external pre amp (even the line out of an amp) go: bass -> pre -> compressor -> tape (or board -> tape). I do run my (8) buss outputs to the patchbay, but my board also...

Sjoko, Looks awesome man! Kevin.

I just bought my second Event product.

Sure - Why not? If you can parley even 15% of those downloads into a CD sale then it should be worth it... 900 CD's a year is great! I'd say go for it, use new material and keep the downloads there as samples but advertise the CD too. Kevin.

Here's a good mic pre: http://www.longsoughtfor.org/postn/html/index.php?module=htmlpages&func=display&pid=8 Kevin.