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. Scradley's Soundproof Recording and Mix Studio / Drum Room 9 replies, 2014–2016. Started by Scradley. With stevev and Soundman2020.
  2. Band rehearsal room construction/planning 1 reply, 2016. Started by janwesterm. With Soundman2020.
  3. Mixing room build in Whaley Bridge, UK 6 replies, 2015–2016. Started by TheMillPS. With Soundman2020.
  4. Soundproofing Recessed Lighting Fixtures in Ceilings 16 replies, 2006–2016. Started by camistan. With sharward, andy_eade and rod gervais.
  5. Optimum, Balanced Solution for Basement Studio Ceiling? 0 replies, 2016. Started by Museth.
  6. Critique my ceiling design please... 10 replies, 2003–2016. Started by Dr. J. With knightfly.
  7. Isolation Limitations of "Stilt" base construction 2 replies, 2016. Started by k.w.mcgreal. With Soundman2020.
  8. Ground-up studio build in Perth 80 replies, 2013–2016. Started by Birdsteeth. With stevev, Soundman2020 and xSpace.
  9. Wisconsin basement mix room 18 replies, 2015–2016. Started by paulmitch. With Soundman2020.
  10. carpet / foam underlay usages 3 replies, 2016. Started by timo6600. With Soundman2020.
  11. Apartment sound construction failure 3 replies, 2016. Started by soundbanana. With Soundman2020.
  12. Wall construction 6 replies, 2016. Started by Bergz. With Soundman2020.
  13. New studio desk to build 0 replies, 2016. Started by Hub.
  14. Home studio for recording mixing - room treatment and layout 1 reply, 2016. Started by PThorne. With Soundman2020.
  15. Vibration transmission regardless of decoupling 2 replies, 2016. Started by Hache. With Soundman2020.
  16. Metal building studio build in Texas 1 reply, 2016. Started by nevalutionary1.
  17. Another First Timer Studio Build 0 replies, 2016. Started by BrianB.
  18. Start building my new home studio.... 11 replies, 2010–2016. Started by fenders. With Soundman2020.
  19. Plugging void in control room window. Suggestions please! 5 replies, 2016. Started by lozchalk. With Soundman2020.
  20. Glass 2 vs. 3 panes Control Room 3 replies, 2016. Started by AndreMaq. With Soundman2020.
  21. Plans for Control 24 Desk 9 replies, 2016. Started by BMAJA. With Soundman2020.
  22. simple question I think 0 replies, 2016. Started by Pilchuck.
  23. Mixroom + Iso design, how to use the space I have 5 replies, 2015–2016. Started by magnified. With Soundman2020.
  24. Home Studio Build - Advice and Direction Required 10 replies, 2015. Started by Anna_Logue. With Soundman2020.
  25. Sealing off bedroom windows acoustically 24 replies, 2003–2015. Started by laptoppop. With knightfly, John Sayers and Soundman2020.
  26. Warehouse Studio Conundrum 14 replies, 2015. Started by tardishead. With Soundman2020.
  27. Trying to get the best possible DRUM room! 4 replies, 2015. Started by frCake. With Soundman2020.
  28. Drum Riser for stage/live sound 14 replies, 2015. Started by Sam Amato. With Soundman2020.
  29. Quick question on "beefing up". 4 replies, 2015. Started by paulscary. With Soundman2020.
  30. Ceiling Treatment for Listening Room / Acoustic Guitar Playi 14 replies, 2015. Started by philhjobim. With Soundman2020.
  31. Project managing a rehearsal studio build 1 reply, 2015. Started by BaseApe. With Soundman2020.
  32. Engineered stone/brick veneer for exterior leaf mass? 0 replies, 2015. Started by RyanC.
  33. Del Norte CA 3 replies, 2015. Started by curere. With Soundman2020.
  34. Duct Liner carcinogenicity and possible alternatives 4 replies, 2015. Started by andy_eade. With Soundman2020.
  35. Framed floor transmission reduction. 8 replies, 2015. Started by rlpercefull. With Soundman2020.
  36. Rehearsal Studios - New Build 5 replies, 2015. Started by callummccormick. With Soundman2020.
  37. 5.1 room within room build-out 1 reply, 2015. Started by bdkauff. With Soundman2020.
  38. STUDIO BUILD (CONVERTED 2 CAR GARAGE) HELP!! 1 reply, 2015. Started by vincruz. With Soundman2020.
  39. Asking the impossible? 1 reply, 2015. Started by Rob266. With Soundman2020.
  40. Drywall Joint Compound Versus Sound Proofing Sealant 4 replies, 2015. Started by TheBigBurrito. With Soundman2020.
  41. HRV A/C undone 6 replies, 2015. Started by tez. With Soundman2020.
  42. Tin shed, adding mass 7 replies, 2015. Started by Johnbroadb. With John Sayers and stevev.
  43. Macmanmatty's studio build questions 0 replies, 2015. Started by macmanmatty.
  44. Not building on a concrete slab? questions 3 replies, 2015. Started by PressPlayRec/Stop. With Soundman2020.
  45. Rehearsal Studio Building Planning - Cambridgeshire, UK 6 replies, 2015. Started by mikeden. With Soundman2020 and stevev.
  46. UK INSULATION 5 replies, 2013–2015. Started by thedeadzeds. With Soundman2020.
  47. Acoustics and cork 6 replies, 2011–2015. Started by LestersFlat. With gullfo, xSpace and Soundman2020.
  48. Ohio Basement Studio 53 replies, 2013–2015. Started by jkurtz. With Soundman2020, xSpace and John Sayers.
  49. The Dig Studio Diary (With Questions) 5 replies, 2015. Started by rockoman. With Soundman2020.
  50. New Studio Build, Hello! 128 replies, 2013–2015. Started by amac2673. With Soundman2020 and andy_eade.