And keep us posted. I'm really excited for you ! There is actually alot of fun and joy in researching and putting a project together. By the way, check out the music Supercreep has posted. If that's stuff that's been done at his pad, I'd say his opinions are worth thinking about, especially in regard to keeping your basement as one whole space.I am considering all the info i have received and researched and working toward devising a plan.
today it is snowing so i will likely be here and around just researching.
thanks for the notes and info..
keep it coming.
Are there any particular things that are absolute musts or mistakes when it comes to construction, sound-proofing, treating, or furnishing a studio?
Hey Casey, thanks buddy. I'm fine as frogs hair. Still cranky as ever, but I'll keep it to a low roar here.Good to see you back, Rick. How are you?
You betcha. Soon as I get down to your neck of the woods. No matter when..lets Got something you might be interested in then too. Later on that.We've still got dinner plans, right?
Also, to 816matt. There may be no "absolutes", but there sure are a ton of "best practices" and plenty of 20/20 hindsights should you ignor them.
..."there are no absolutes" .
I understand that there are no absolutes, and as you say there are "best practices" and 20/20 hindsights, that's what I was going for with this thread. Looking for other peoples suggestions or "hey don'ts"
I really appreciate everyone chiming in.
Quick thought for planning...
Would building in a smaller iso for vocals make any sense? I keep wanting to make things difficult and think of all these scenarios. I suppose that is how one comes to the best situation for them...
I'm just trying to make the best use of the space I have to work with..the first time.
Also when you go to the one room approach, what is the best way to deal with cables.. I would like to avoid a mess of cables running right down the middle of the room.
Cable snake built in to a floor? Trap door? in the wall? along the wall? just deal with it?
I want to pick up Rods book too.. Where would you suggest I buy it?
Thanks all...
In the end, I wish I'd never used drywall in my studio, or my whole house. I really hate drywall - it's chalk and cardboard! The reason it's popular is because there's no cheaper 4x8 anything.
Yea, that WAS the point. (note to self...file under BLINDINGLY OBVIOUS)BUT...It's an absolute to say that "there are no absolutes".
Would building in a smaller iso for vocals make any sense?
Hello Matt. Ok, if you want some help, you need to help me. I need you to post some pictures of the room from all four directions and a few of your existing setup.
Then tell me for starters...
What is the existing HVAC and where is the main unit located?
What is your goal as far as isolating this basement from the rest of the house and or neighbors?
What type music are you planning on recording?
What brand and model of audio monitors do you have or are planning on using?
What does your recording system consist of.(ITB? Tape machines? Mixers? etc.
As far as the size is concerned, it'll be fine. Wait and see.
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