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. Studio out of 2 bedrooms! Underway... 14 replies, 2010. Started by ndcomix. With Soundman2020 and xSpace.
  2. Seeking advice for Studio Construction in Stockholm Sweden 5 replies, 2010. Started by Useg Diaz-Granados.
  3. Commuinty studio Design/Build 1 reply, 2010. Started by cnmccune.
  4. drywall underneath the basement ceiling/Bolt system 6 replies, 2010. Started by classicalguitar. With Soundman2020 and xSpace.
  5. Framing Isolation 10 replies, 2010. Started by wildbagel. With Soundman2020 and xSpace.
  6. Adding mass to a brickwall 21 replies, 2010. Started by sonolink. With Soundman2020, rod gervais and xSpace.
  7. Metric Lumber Sizes in Inside Out Wall 6 replies, 2010. Started by Gregor Smith. With lilith_envy, xSpace and Soundman2020.
  8. 3 layers Plaster wall & Technical Hatch 1 reply, 2010. Started by benoitbel. With lilith_envy.
  9. Assembly questions-details 2 replies, 2010. Started by jpmanis. With xSpace.
  10. Very small vocal booth, please help me make this work :) 19 replies, 2010. Started by Love 528. With Soundman2020, jwl and xSpace.
  11. basement small rehearsal room 3 replies, 2010. Started by eduardoc. With Soundman2020.
  12. small basement room3 0 replies, 2010. Started by eduardoc.
  13. Small basement room2 0 replies, 2010. Started by eduardoc.
  14. Silencer box measurments 12 replies, 2010. Started by Rivernile. With rod gervais and Soundman2020.
  15. small basement room sketch 0 replies, 2010. Started by eduardoc.
  16. Soundroom in Denver 2 replies, 2010. Started by ThomasK. With Soundman2020.
  17. best use for limp mass ?? 6 replies, 2010. Started by plus6vu. With Soundman2020 and xSpace.
  18. New Studio Build in Louisiana 100 replies, 2008–2010. Started by JK Recording. With xSpace, AVare and Ro.
  19. Anyone ever double up panes of glass? 7 replies, 2010. Started by Cold. With Soundman2020, rod gervais and AVare.
  20. External Cladding 1 reply, 2010. Started by jdh. With rod gervais.
  21. What to do with back (outside) of room in room walls?? 4 replies, 2010. Started by loftdweller. With xSpace.
  22. 2X4 FOR CEILING JOIST 7 replies, 2010. Started by Rivernile. With xSpace and Soundman2020.
  23. I made a construction mistake--worth redoing? 8 replies, 2010. Started by w1111e. With xSpace and Soundman2020.
  24. Neoprene damping options 1 reply, 2010. Started by Gregor Smith. With Soundman2020.
  25. Drywall and Caulking Questions 2 replies, 2010. Started by Dolphran. With TomVan.
  26. HVAC in small iso booths 0 replies, 2010. Started by loftdweller.
  27. Basement studio impact of specific construction compromise 3 replies, 2010. Started by Dolphran. With xSpace.
  28. Covering insulation in inside out walls 5 replies, 2010. Started by ian.lb. With John Sayers.
  29. Best use of limited resources? 0 replies, 2010. Started by tpann.
  30. HotRox Studios Build, Auckland, New Zealand 2 replies, 2010. Started by belolab.
  31. Does closed cell foam transmit any audio?? 4 replies, 2010. Started by loftdweller. With xSpace and Soundman2020.
  32. Will A Tiny Third Leaf Matter? 12 replies, 2010. Started by dannyd. With rod gervais, AVare and Soundman2020.
  33. Rockwool density 12 replies, 2010. Started by rav. With AVare and Soundman2020.
  34. Advice needed on Studio build / Soundproofing 8 replies, 2010. Started by blue_thunder. With Soundman2020.
  35. Reverb Chamber out of an old farm silo 1 reply, 2010. Started by Viccy. With John Sayers.
  36. Help with wall design 5 replies, 2010. Started by jayendra. With Soundman2020.
  37. "Live Room" . . . To skylight or NOT to skylight" . . . 7 replies, 2010. Started by JhonAckerman. With AVare, xSpace and Soundman2020.
  38. Drywall: 2nd layer on attic floor. Glue or no glue? 1 reply, 2010. Started by Pure L.
  39. Lets Talk "Sheathing" 7 replies, 2010. Started by specialkm. With xSpace.
  40. Quick question regarding studio floor 2 replies, 2010. Started by cbas.
  41. Tilting all of the studio walls 3 replies, 2010. Started by sdgoes99. With xSpace and Soundman2020.
  42. 2 car garage (20 x 20) to studio conversion 4 replies, 2010. Started by loopman. With jbassino and Soundman2020.
  43. hello people 0 replies, 2010. Started by Soundman2020.
  44. Control Room Window: How to determine proper glass thikness? 6 replies, 2010. Started by Giancarlo. With AVare and Soundman2020.
  45. Bamboo flooring 2 replies, 2010. Started by tom42107. With John Sayers.
  46. Basement Drum Practice Room 2 replies, 2010. Started by flaquez.
  47. Inside Out Vs. Conventional Walls 7 replies, 2010. Started by specialkm. With Soundman2020 and John Sayers.
  48. Live Room 1 reply, 2010. Started by Wlouch.
  49. "Modular" Project Studio in NYC office building 9 replies, 2009–2010. Started by speedo. With jbassino.
  50. ShoezMusic 0 replies, 2010. Started by Shoez Music.