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. Sound coming thru double layer brick wall. how? why? 10 replies, 2010. Started by gabe real. With John Sayers, Ro and Soundman2020.
  2. Sound Isolation Strip -versus- Backer Rod and Caulk 6 replies, 2010. Started by britune. With xSpace and rod gervais.
  3. Construction questions for new studio build 0 replies, 2010. Started by kwaehner.
  4. plans for a portable sound iso booth 2 replies, 2010. Started by groundhog. With xSpace and Soundman2020.
  5. Yet another detached garage practice room thread 15 replies, 2009–2010. Started by Pure L. With xSpace and Soundman2020.
  6. Class A design flaw-flanking noise 16 replies, 2010. Started by stelladat. With lilith_envy, xSpace and Soundman2020.
  7. Drywall layers 7 replies, 2010. Started by dnafe. With xSpace, AVare and Soundman2020.
  8. 6 feet (!!!) ceiling therapy 15 replies, 2009–2010. Started by niva. With rod gervais, xSpace and John Sayers.
  9. From the ground up wall construction 14 replies, 2010. Started by Funky Animal. With AVare, xSpace and Soundman2020.
  10. Which wall construction do you suggest 12 replies, 2010. Started by barksy. With Soundman2020 and AVare.
  11. Ceiling Joist Loads 22 replies, 2010. Started by specialkm. With xSpace, rod gervais and lilith_envy.
  12. New studio construction ("Color of Sound") 11 replies, 2010. Started by CofS.
  13. Room within room or 3 layers of drywall for vocal booth? 2 replies, 2010. Started by sansa. With lilith_envy.
  14. Single "Super Door" or Two Solid Core Doors 8 replies, 2010. Started by specialkm. With lilith_envy, Soundman2020 and AVare.
  15. Does anyone know if these "Noiseproofing" clips work well? 2 replies, 2010. Started by britune. With rod gervais and AVare.
  16. Studio Walls . . . Sheet Rock or Wood 29 replies, 2010. Started by JhonAckerman. With Soundman2020, xSpace and lilith_envy.
  17. GG then new wall or vice versa 16 replies, 2010. Started by chazz. With AVare, xSpace and Soundman2020.
  18. Help with my garage conversion 2 replies, 2010. Started by dankelly. With lilith_envy.
  19. Holmes on Drywall: BS/Not BS? 4 replies, 2010. Started by Pure L. With John Sayers and rod gervais.
  20. "Inside Out" Wall Question 9 replies, 2010. Started by specialkm. With John Sayers, rod gervais and lilith_envy.
  21. Electrical Wiring 0 replies, 2010. Started by Scottyinhd.
  22. "3 Leaf" Window Clarification 4 replies, 2010. Started by leigh. With rod gervais.
  23. Caulk for studio glass? 6 replies, 2010. Started by stelladat. With jbassino and xSpace.
  24. Additional Mass Calculation 21 replies, 2010. Started by Chris-P. With xSpace, Soundman2020 and AVare.
  25. inside out and non-inside out wall used together. 3 replies, 2010. Started by trodden. With xSpace.
  26. Small room Weakest link solution 2 replies, 2010. Started by gurubuzz. With lilith_envy.
  27. Mastering Room Design - Need some advice 5 replies, 2010. Started by jtraverse. With lilith_envy, Soundman2020 and NativeLuv17.
  28. RC2-> Ceillings / Madson Isolator Clips-> Walls 15 replies, 2010. Started by benoitbel. With Soundman2020 and John Sayers.
  29. Neoprene? 3 replies, 2010. Started by Pinhedgtr. With John Sayers and AVare.
  30. Question about glassy door - not sliding 2 replies, 2010. Started by mcmaklin. With Ro and Soundman2020.
  31. Recommendations for a floor 5 replies, 2010. Started by Pinhedgtr. With John Sayers and Soundman2020.
  32. High Voltage interfreance??? 4 replies, 2010. Started by hhsdrew123. With xSpace and Soundman2020.
  33. need help with research on building a studio - i am clueless 2 replies, 2010. Started by BobbyMD. With xSpace and Soundman2020.
  34. Laminate Floor vs. Carpet and Static 7 replies, 2006–2010. Started by rubinomusic. With guitardad72, sharward and xSpace.
  35. Dampening from frame to frame/flanking noise-vibrations 1 reply, 2009–2010. Started by camistan. With jbassino.
  36. wall construction questions. 12 replies, 2009–2010. Started by trodden. With rod gervais and xSpace.
  37. New Studio, Old Basement, LOW Noisy Ceiling 8 replies, 2009–2010. Started by stetto. With Soundman2020, giles117 and AVare.
  38. Garage Conversion for isolation 14 replies, 2009–2010. Started by full_bleed. With Soundman2020 and John Sayers.
  39. Nails protruding through Subfloor from Tile and other areas. 19 replies, 2007–2009. Started by Cram. With rod gervais, sharward and camistan.
  40. DIY Soundproofing with MDF and 12" thick rubber 0 replies, 2009. Started by NickF.
  41. laminate flooring question 17 replies, 2007–2009. Started by Lbc. With Ro and sharward.
  42. Temporary Garage Studio: Let's start with the Floor? 32 replies, 2009. Started by suntower. With xSpace, AVare and rod gervais.
  43. Knightfly/Rod/et al... kudos and thanx! 3 replies, 2009. Started by xaMdaM. With Ro.
  44. I forgot to add ROCKWOOL to floating floor. What to do? 103 replies, 2008–2009. Started by alexfigueira. With Ro, xSpace and rod gervais.
  45. MDF For Wall Layers 14 replies, 2009. Started by specialkm. With AVare, rod gervais and jbassino.
  46. Splayed Windows Orientation + Floor Material 7 replies, 2009. Started by mixboy2105. With Soundman2020, rod gervais and AVare.
  47. If no floating floor.... 24 replies, 2009. Started by idfalk. With xSpace, Soundman2020 and Ro.
  48. basshanger absorber made of gypsum and foam 1 reply, 2009. Started by ThomasT.
  49. Ceiling Construction Choices 8 replies, 2009. Started by specialkm. With AVare, lilith_envy and xSpace.
  50. how to close window 0 replies, 2009. Started by ThomasT.