John Sayers’ Recording Studio Design ForumAn archive of johnlsayers.com, 2003–2022

Studio Construction

How thick should my walls be, should I float my floors, and why is two-leaf mass-air-mass design important?

  1. Construction Details 38 replies, 2003. Started by knightfly. With Sen and John Sayers.
  2. isolating a basement ceiling 2 replies, 2003. Started by brandonhook. With John Sayers.
  3. Fibreglass board 2 replies, 2003. Started by bolehnggak. With John Sayers.
  4. Unknown acoustic material 1 reply, 2003. Started by bolehnggak. With John Sayers.
  5. basic fastener question - screws 10 replies, 2003. Started by laptoppop. With knightfly and John Sayers.
  6. Unlock the mystery of my Vox/Iso booth... 2 replies, 2003. Started by Dr. J. With John Sayers.
  7. Bad news :( ... 6 replies, 2003. Started by Sen. With John Sayers and knightfly.
  8. Live Tracking Room Studio Doors? 11 replies, 2003. Started by Dr. J. With knightfly and John Sayers.
  9. Great sounding drum room poll! 2 replies, 2003. Started by Gearslutz.com Jules. With John Sayers and Eric Best.
  10. Studio built above garage..? 19 replies, 2003. Started by JOHNNYGATE. With knightfly and John Sayers.
  11. Dacron.... for hangers 4 replies, 2003. Started by LDQ. With John Sayers.
  12. How to build "ceiling clouds" 2 replies, 2003. Started by laptoppop. With John Sayers.
  13. blown-in cellulose??? 9 replies, 2003. Started by nukmusic. With knightfly.
  14. Live (Studio) Floor 5 replies, 2003. Started by LDQ. With John Sayers and knightfly.
  15. Caulk specifications 13 replies, 2003. Started by Michael Jones. With knightfly.
  16. failed and very disappointed..... 27 replies, 2003. Started by isolation. With knightfly and John Sayers.
  17. floating timber floors 7 replies, 2003. Started by raindog. With knightfly, John Sayers and Sen.
  18. Inside Out wall frame 22 replies, 2003. Started by LDQ. With John Sayers, knightfly and Sen.
  19. Control Room Window ... ? 3 replies, 2003. Started by LDQ. With knightfly and John Sayers.
  20. Garage Studio/Practice Room 11 replies, 2003. Started by liqdchris. With knightfly.
  21. false ceiling construction? 8 replies, 2003. Started by jc71. With knightfly and Sen.
  22. The metal thingy that hooks into frame and bricks... 11 replies, 2003. Started by Sen. With knightfly.
  23. sound proofing question 3 replies, 2003. Started by jon s. With knightfly.
  24. Ever used perforated/slotted plasterboard? 1 reply, 2003. Started by mocsa. With knightfly.
  25. Build studio or treat existing building? 3 replies, 2003. Started by Mikedawg. With knightfly and John Sayers.
  26. Windows vs Sliders. The cost difference... 8 replies, 2003. Started by lunatic. With John Sayers and knightfly.
  27. STC? 11 replies, 2003. Started by nukmusic. With knightfly.
  28. Double-wall construction PLUS resilient channel? Worth it? 3 replies, 2003. Started by jazzman. With knightfly.
  29. help needed with wall cavity at the top 6 replies, 2003. Started by chippy. With knightfly.
  30. The wall separating CR and LIVE room!? 18 replies, 2003. Started by Sen. With knightfly.
  31. Adjacent walls 13 replies, 2003. Started by Michael Jones. With knightfly.
  32. Ventilation 1 reply, 2003. Started by newnes. With knightfly.
  33. window sealing plan 3 replies, 2003. Started by listener. With knightfly.
  34. approximate cost 11 replies, 2003. Started by Peter. With John Sayers and knightfly.
  35. Electricity in studios!!?? 9 replies, 2003. Started by Sen. With knightfly and Sen.
  36. Studio Floor Plans.. please check! Ideas? 7 replies, 2003. Started by AWS. With knightfly.
  37. Electrical boxes - better to mount ON wall rather than IN? 1 reply, 2003. Started by jazzman Lee. With knightfly.
  38. soffit unit? 11 replies, 2003. Started by rsb. With John Sayers.
  39. Back to basics 2 replies, 2003. Started by rsb. With John Sayers.
  40. Small studio build - please help 9 replies, 2003. Started by BigRedButton. With knightfly.
  41. Hey Knightfly! 1 reply, 2003. Started by Michael Jones. With knightfly.
  42. where can i find....... 1 reply, 2003. Started by monkeyboy. With Ethan Winer.
  43. Cheapest Construction 3 replies, 2003. Started by AWS. With knightfly.
  44. Flexible mounting of acoustic materials 5 replies, 2003. Started by MusicBeyondThought. With John Sayers.
  45. Floating Floor Materials 1 reply, 2003. Started by lunatic. With John Sayers.
  46. The North American Basement 0 replies, 2003. Started by John Sayers.
  47. Starting for Scratch 1 reply, 2003. Started by thedug. With John Sayers.