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. A couple of questions regarding outershell completion 11 replies, 2011. Started by brookster. With gullfo, xSpace and Soundman2020.
  2. some insight from the pros 2 replies, 2011. Started by fandus. With gullfo and Soundman2020.
  3. Question: repairing exterior stucco walls from the inside? 2 replies, 2011. Started by michaelleemusic.
  4. The Stickhouse Studio BUILD 213 replies, 2006–2011. Started by Stick. With sharward, knightfly and len-morgan.
  5. What sound level meter is ok? 1 reply, 2011. Started by DanielMaat. With BriHar.
  6. Attic Studio Build 1 reply, 2011. Started by MJG. With xSpace.
  7. Single Car Garage Conversion to Small Studio. 1 reply, 2011. Started by Blackcentr. With xSpace.
  8. A Music Room, the plan, and a couple of questions 1 reply, 2011. Started by Dexd. With gullfo.
  9. Pictures/Ideas for room perimeter cable chases. 0 replies, 2011. Started by Allbread.
  10. LOW FREQUENCY IMPACT NOISE 23 replies, 2011. Started by soguale. With gullfo, xSpace and lilith_envy.
  11. New Studio in CA - Questions 32 replies, 2011. Started by aheadbehind. With xSpace and gullfo.
  12. Estimate for basement rehearsal space 5 replies, 2011. Started by Diabolus. With gullfo and xSpace.
  13. New construction in Austin TX 6 replies, 2011. Started by bbordine. With gullfo and xSpace.
  14. leveling floor 5 replies, 2011. Started by andymel. With gullfo and xSpace.
  15. I need an expert opinion :) 1 reply, 2011. Started by hoodleehoo. With gullfo.
  16. Practice Studio Bedroom Conversion 6 replies, 2011. Started by Kotedjuga. With xSpace.
  17. Hardwood floor going in on slab tomorrow - quick question? 1 reply, 2011. Started by Allbread. With gullfo.
  18. Hellfire's Dual Wall Iso Booth Build. Updated 6/20/11 Traps 50 replies, 2011. Started by DJ Hellfire. With gullfo, John Sayers and xSpace.
  19. Backyard shed for mixing/mastering 16 replies, 2011. Started by cgeswein. With gullfo and xSpace.
  20. Suggestions for what to stuff wiring conduit with 1 reply, 2011. Started by BradG. With gullfo.
  21. how best??? 18 replies, 2011. Started by fatmike. With gullfo, xSpace and Soundman2020.
  22. Which scenerio is best for Islolating the basement? 9 replies, 2011. Started by kreets222. With gullfo and xSpace.
  23. Angled roof and wall material in a prefab/panel studio 7 replies, 2011. Started by aceofdubs. With gullfo and xSpace.
  24. Building a studio for bandrehearsal and recording 2 replies, 2011. Started by chevrolet. With xSpace.
  25. How to beef up steel doors? Mounting MDF sheet securely! 4 replies, 2011. Started by DJ Hellfire. With gullfo.
  26. Solid door or polystyrene filled ? 2 replies, 2011. Started by akashic. With xSpace.
  27. Building small home studio on attic 3 replies, 2011. Started by lanzia. With gullfo and xSpace.
  28. advice on wall construction. 13 replies, 2011. Started by beau. With gullfo, xSpace and Soundman2020.
  29. Modular Isolation Booth 4 replies, 2011. Started by Feature. With gullfo and xSpace.
  30. Studio from scratch in NW Argentina, please help! 5 replies, 2011. Started by Mauricio. With gullfo and xSpace.
  31. A BIG thank you!!!!!! With Pics!! 7 replies, 2011. Started by J.P.. With gullfo and RJHollins.
  32. Wall Beef-up - Gaulking Saves Money or "Too Much Sugar..." 9 replies, 2011. Started by brainditch. With xSpace and gullfo.
  33. Wall Construction 6 replies, 2011. Started by Celereon. With gullfo and xSpace.
  34. Could I use this material to make the acoustic hangers? 7 replies, 2011. Started by hugo_inside.
  35. Modular room-within-a-room panels? 2 replies, 2011. Started by Sensible. With gullfo.
  36. Studio designed by me in HYDERABAD 6 replies, 2011. Started by sanjeev. With gullfo.
  37. Continuing from where I left 5 replies, 2011. Started by sanjeev. With gullfo, xSpace and RJHollins.
  38. Building A Room Within A Room! 14 replies, 2010–2011. Started by Dub. With xSpace, Soundman2020 and gullfo.
  39. Attic Rock Box 5 replies, 2011. Started by snacks. With gullfo.
  40. silencer box: flexduct inside? or without? 5 replies, 2011. Started by Pure L. With BriHar and gullfo.
  41. wavebar or barrierboard or green glue? 1 reply, 2011. Started by akashic. With gullfo.
  42. improving ceiling isolation in lower office 9 replies, 2011. Started by jasman. With xSpace, gullfo and Cram.
  43. Cram's Basement Jam Room 147 replies, 2007–2011. Started by Cram. With BradJacob, xSpace and Ro.
  44. R15 vs R13 vs rockwool for in-wall with old 2x4 construction 1 reply, 2011. Started by IanKaravas. With gullfo.
  45. adding mass to existing walls question 11 replies, 2011. Started by Circling Crane. With gullfo and xSpace.
  46. New Studio Construction in Commercial Building Upstairs 3 replies, 2011. Started by soundinvestment. With gullfo and xSpace.
  47. Help understanding "Inside Out" walls 4 replies, 2011. Started by Dan_Detora. With gullfo.
  48. My Holy Neighbors...Insulate/soundproof the attic? 3 replies, 2011. Started by leopold. With gullfo.
  49. Control Room Acoustics Renovation 8 replies, 2011. Started by adrianolsen85. With gullfo.
  50. TomInAZ Build Diary 2 replies, 2011. Started by TomInAZ. With gullfo.