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jmz93
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HI folks!
Yes, another newbie looking to improve the acoustics of his listening space.
I'm in a rectangular room in a finished basement with carpet on the floor. I'd like to cut down on reflections and low frequency bumps, primarily for mixing. I'm not looking to record in here.
You can see some pics here:
http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/9yx9qd*
I'm blind, so I hope those pictures show enough detail ... I asked a buddy to take them. I can't provide exact measurements.
but, I'm guessing the first surfaces I need to treat are the drop ceiling over the desk, near the right monitor??
Acoustics wern't a primary concern when the room was constructed, and since it's my parents' house, I can't go knocking out that lowered ceiling bit, unfortunately.
So next best thing, panels of some sort.
Dad will likely be the builder here ... does anybody have a handy PDF detailing materials and construction, that I could print out? He's not that computer savvy, but I do need him to wield the power saw - unless I want to become that famous mix engineer Stumpy, who moves faders with his toes.
Hey, it could be good promotional material on youtube, sans screaming.
Since I have to sell Dad on this project ...
Safety:
by condensed fiberglass, are we talking about the same stuff packed into our attic? Isn't that stuff bad to be breathing in?
How do you go about sealing it, but with sound still able to reach it through the fabric, to be absorbed?
In other words, I don't want to be breathing in nasty stuff that accumulates in my lungs over time... Am I worrying unnecessarily?
By pannel, i'm imagining a simple wooden frame. Does it have a backing? Is it broken into sections? Or is it simply a simple wooden boundary, a large rectangle say 2' x 4'?
I'm in Southern Ontario, near Toronto.
Does anyone know of someone who could consult on this professionally? take measurements, recommend products etc.? I certainly don't mind spending the money to do it properly. I just spent coin on Adam A7-X's. I'd be more than willing to spend a similar amount fixing up the acoustics.
Do acoustics specialists even bother with small jobs like mine? I've really only heard of such people working on things like multi-million-dollar concert halls and such.
For that matter, if you're reading this and are in my area, I'd love to talk to you about how you fixed up your own space.
If you'd be willing to help with mine, I'd of course pay you for your time, labor, materials etc.
Any and all help greatfully received!
thanks for reading,
Chris
Yes, another newbie looking to improve the acoustics of his listening space.
I'm in a rectangular room in a finished basement with carpet on the floor. I'd like to cut down on reflections and low frequency bumps, primarily for mixing. I'm not looking to record in here.
You can see some pics here:
http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/9yx9qd*
I'm blind, so I hope those pictures show enough detail ... I asked a buddy to take them. I can't provide exact measurements.
but, I'm guessing the first surfaces I need to treat are the drop ceiling over the desk, near the right monitor??
Acoustics wern't a primary concern when the room was constructed, and since it's my parents' house, I can't go knocking out that lowered ceiling bit, unfortunately.
So next best thing, panels of some sort.
Dad will likely be the builder here ... does anybody have a handy PDF detailing materials and construction, that I could print out? He's not that computer savvy, but I do need him to wield the power saw - unless I want to become that famous mix engineer Stumpy, who moves faders with his toes.
Hey, it could be good promotional material on youtube, sans screaming.Since I have to sell Dad on this project ...
Safety:
by condensed fiberglass, are we talking about the same stuff packed into our attic? Isn't that stuff bad to be breathing in?
How do you go about sealing it, but with sound still able to reach it through the fabric, to be absorbed?
In other words, I don't want to be breathing in nasty stuff that accumulates in my lungs over time... Am I worrying unnecessarily?
By pannel, i'm imagining a simple wooden frame. Does it have a backing? Is it broken into sections? Or is it simply a simple wooden boundary, a large rectangle say 2' x 4'?
I'm in Southern Ontario, near Toronto.
Does anyone know of someone who could consult on this professionally? take measurements, recommend products etc.? I certainly don't mind spending the money to do it properly. I just spent coin on Adam A7-X's. I'd be more than willing to spend a similar amount fixing up the acoustics.
Do acoustics specialists even bother with small jobs like mine? I've really only heard of such people working on things like multi-million-dollar concert halls and such.
For that matter, if you're reading this and are in my area, I'd love to talk to you about how you fixed up your own space.
If you'd be willing to help with mine, I'd of course pay you for your time, labor, materials etc.
Any and all help greatfully received!
thanks for reading,
Chris
