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. new ceiling for live area 3 replies, 2011. Started by Rene. With gullfo and Soundman2020.
  2. Resilient Channel & Green Glue vs. M-A-M wall? 17 replies, 2011. Started by tarnationsauce. With xSpace, Soundman2020 and John Sayers.
  3. What are the must-do's for a budget studio. 1 reply, 2011. Started by cheezdotville. With Soundman2020.
  4. rir ceiling and green glue- do i need screws? 3 replies, 2011. Started by kdotx. With Soundman2020.
  5. Floating floor or not?? 4 replies, 2011. Started by Studilio. With xSpace.
  6. Studio Construction Concerns existing building shell 6 replies, 2011. Started by ricotrex. With gullfo.
  7. Soundproofing of a small room 4 replies, 2011. Started by MesAyah. With gullfo.
  8. Yet another question to clarify 2, 3, etc leaf walls 22 replies, 2011. Started by stosostu. With xSpace, lilith_envy and John Sayers.
  9. Container 2 replies, 2011. Started by shanesix. With xSpace.
  10. Mike Vale Studio 128 replies, 2008–2011. Started by Mike Vale. With Ro, xSpace and Soundman2020.
  11. General construction points 8 replies, 2011. Started by davelowe. With xSpace and gullfo.
  12. Icynene 9 replies, 2008–2011. Started by Pure L. With AVare and xSpace.
  13. Deaf Ear Studio Move (planning phase) 15 replies, 2010–2011. Started by Deaf Ear. With gullfo and xSpace.
  14. One room studio 5 replies, 2011. Started by heybulldog. With gullfo and xSpace.
  15. room in room or just a second wall uncoupled? 1 reply, 2011. Started by nstu. With gullfo.
  16. Hi, can someone please give me advice on vocalbooth build? 1 reply, 2011. Started by shaw2222. With gullfo.
  17. stc values 1 reply, 2011. Started by practiceshef. With John Sayers.
  18. New Belair studio 56 replies, 2009–2011. Started by belairstudio. With John Sayers, Ro and jbassino.
  19. Deviding Basementroom to make Controlroom, advice needed 21 replies, 2010–2011. Started by SimonOstheim. With gullfo.
  20. Fresh Air Handling: Intake/Exhaust/Fan 2 replies, 2011. Started by bsamusic. With gullfo.
  21. Plenum & Silencer for HVAC 1 reply, 2011. Started by tonymite. With gullfo.
  22. New practice room (planning phase) 10 replies, 2011. Started by lucaslz. With gullfo and lilith_envy.
  23. Small Wooden Shed Studio 36 replies, 2008–2011. Started by Ross Peters. With John Sayers, Ro and AVare.
  24. Wall treatment after texture 1 reply, 2011. Started by skintner. With gullfo.
  25. Iso Room Door or Doors in 12" Jamb? 3 replies, 2011. Started by bsamusic. With xSpace.
  26. Building a Studio - Room in room 9 replies, 2011. Started by keyboardwizard. With gullfo.
  27. Soundproofing a bedroom door 6 replies, 2011. Started by Engineer. With xSpace and John Sayers.
  28. Isolation Wall Confusion 2 replies, 2011. Started by soundguyjon. With xSpace.
  29. Simple question, need simple answer 1 reply, 2011. Started by Engineer. With xSpace.
  30. helmholtz resonator with slats arranged vertical? 1 reply, 2011. Started by kdotx. With John Sayers.
  31. Longevity of floated concrete slab on RW3 1 reply, 2011. Started by brookster. With gullfo.
  32. Silencing HVAC Returns 20 replies, 2011. Started by blue_thunder. With gullfo, xSpace and lilith_envy.
  33. acoustic sealant: pecora ac-20 ftr 11 replies, 2010–2011. Started by Pure L. With gullfo and xSpace.
  34. Floating floor Ireland 4 replies, 2011. Started by frasands. With gullfo.
  35. Basement control and live room project 10 replies, 2011. Started by edhotaling. With xSpace and gullfo.
  36. Limiting sound escape from an ALL WOODEN SHED. 15 replies, 2011. Started by Vinny_g. With xSpace, AVare and gullfo.
  37. studio from the ground up (external building) 1 reply, 2011. Started by dirtydarin. With gullfo.
  38. Planning rehearsal space - floor slab sanity check? 38 replies, 2010–2011. Started by Funkster. With xSpace and gullfo.
  39. Flanking through roxul? 6 replies, 2011. Started by Ziggadaboom. With gullfo.
  40. Stages of Soundproofing Enlightenment 26 replies, 2005–2011. Started by sharward. With knightfly, AVare and cadesignr.
  41. Pocket door insulation 3 replies, 2011. Started by shanesix. With gullfo.
  42. An unusual ventilation idea? 1 reply, 2011. Started by cooljoebay. With gullfo.
  43. New studio empty space - feasibility study 3 replies, 2011. Started by sparrowlegs. With gullfo.
  44. Suitability of Infrared heaters in a Studio? 3 replies, 2008–2011. Started by yosh. With AVare and gullfo.
  45. Control Room moving (construction) 19 replies, 2010–2011. Started by Impala. With gullfo and Soundman2020.
  46. Need solution for ceiling. Please HELP 14 replies, 2011. Started by Jetspeed. With xSpace and gullfo.
  47. joist hangers and ceiling joists with drywall: notch? or no? 9 replies, 2011. Started by Pure L. With xSpace and gullfo.
  48. Need Your Help to put it all together 9 replies, 2011. Started by Jetspeed. With gullfo.
  49. Is a wood floor necessary for dampening or only isolation? 18 replies, 2011. Started by function11studio. With xSpace and gullfo.
  50. Fresh Air Supply Plan for 3 room studio... 9 replies, 2011. Started by hally. With gullfo.