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. noise trough roller blind pelmet 13 replies, 2009. Started by callaghan. With John Sayers, lilith_envy and xSpace.
  2. help a n00b! MDF for walls? 6 replies, 2009. Started by littlemonster. With John Sayers and xSpace.
  3. Finished converting garage into a mixing room. Photos! 2 replies, 2009. Started by Acle. With John Sayers.
  4. OSB floor over existing floor? 3 replies, 2009. Started by Oktaven. With lilith_envy and xSpace.
  5. question about glass, not philip, just normal glass 4 replies, 2009. Started by hally. With John Sayers and lilith_envy.
  6. Germany Studio Build Regensburg :-) 5 replies, 2009. Started by peppa. With John Sayers.
  7. Sliding glass doors 3 replies, 2009. Started by bad radio. With John Sayers.
  8. Help on desk dimensions 2 replies, 2009. Started by eliraz2001. With Ro.
  9. Filling in Studio Walls 6 replies, 2009. Started by eddiemunster666.
  10. New Studio: making the best of an elevated foundation..help! 13 replies, 2009. Started by tiltrite. With xSpace.
  11. Sound isolation 1 reply, 2009. Started by Funky Animal.
  12. Rod: Type "K" Trunk Rubber? 66 replies, 2007–2009. Started by doublehelix. With rod gervais, Cram and Lou.
  13. support post for outer shell 0 replies, 2009. Started by cporro.
  14. Looking for a Structural Engineer in Southern California 0 replies, 2009. Started by tiltrite.
  15. Gaps or no Gaps where the floor/walls/cieling meet? 4 replies, 2009. Started by tiltrite. With Ro.
  16. Advice needed on build over wooden joists 2 replies, 2009. Started by jbassino. With Ro.
  17. Would this be a 3rd leaf or just a roof? 4 replies, 2009. Started by tiltrite. With John Sayers and xSpace.
  18. Boss 826 0 replies, 2009. Started by biggator.
  19. Staggered studs 7 replies, 2009. Started by Steeeve. With John Sayers, lilith_envy and xSpace.
  20. How do run a test on my CR acoustics? 1 reply, 2009. Started by Johnrg. With lilith_envy.
  21. Recessed Amp Iso 2 replies, 2009. Started by amunoz0920. With xSpace.
  22. Sound deadening material (aka Dynamat) anyone? 5 replies, 2009. Started by Dirtbag. With Ro, rod gervais and xSpace.
  23. Door Jam Fitment? 9 replies, 2009. Started by Mordent123. With lilith_envy, xSpace and jbassino.
  24. I'm a MVO, I'm building a studio, and I know not a lot. 22 replies, 2009. Started by TheFrenchVoice. With John Sayers, Ro and jbassino.
  25. existing wall and 3 leaf issue, anyone? 6 replies, 2009. Started by TheFrenchVoice. With Ro and Soundman2020.
  26. Basement Combination Room Construction Under Way 55 replies, 2007–2009. Started by billshoup. With Ro, xSpace and doublehelix.
  27. Los Angeles Dept of Bldg & Safety - Garage Studio Build bust 2 replies, 2009. Started by DrFord. With lilith_envy and xSpace.
  28. Here's what I've got... Can you help me make it better? 4 replies, 2009. Started by mr.adambeck. With xSpace and Soundman2020.
  29. Adding mass between closely spaced joists 6 replies, 2009. Started by petrovinksy. With xSpace and Soundman2020.
  30. Ducted heating and cooling... I have a real problem...!!! 16 replies, 2009. Started by Ratty_7. With Soundman2020, John Sayers and jbassino.
  31. Question on door frame? 4 replies, 2009. Started by Mordent123. With lilith_envy, Soundman2020 and NativeLuv17.
  32. Sand filled speaker stands 6 replies, 2009. Started by tlsaudio. With jbassino and Soundman2020.
  33. Building recording space in rental home 9 replies, 2009. Started by casimer. With Soundman2020, John Sayers and Ro.
  34. JP+JP Studio Build 1 reply, 2009. Started by JP+JP. With John Sayers.
  35. Hockey anyone? 20 replies, 2003–2009. Started by terrible_buddhist. With knightfly, Ro and xSpace.
  36. Air Space 10 replies, 2003–2009. Started by cfuehrer. With knightfly, Ro and giles117.
  37. help over here 0 replies, 2009. Started by eruss.
  38. Sealing around snake Holes? 5 replies, 2009. Started by Mordent123. With Ro, lilith_envy and xSpace.
  39. Gap in ceiling what sould I do? 3 replies, 2009. Started by Mordent123. With lilith_envy and xSpace.
  40. stock designs 7 replies, 2009. Started by boltupright. With xSpace, jbassino and lilith_envy.
  41. Rigid Fiberglass between window frames? 8 replies, 2009. Started by Mordent123. With xSpace, John Sayers and jbassino.
  42. Quick question about fresh air? 2 replies, 2009. Started by DannyRico.
  43. Ductwork, soffits, registers, stc... 15 replies, 2009. Started by biggator. With bassman, Soundman2020 and xSpace.
  44. inside out ceiling, with regular walls. 8 replies, 2009. Started by DannyRico. With John Sayers, lilith_envy and jbassino.
  45. Decoupling Frames...Uh, just to be sure... 0 replies, 2009. Started by camistan.
  46. Swamp House Studios, Austin TX - Photo Journal 16 replies, 2009. Started by JLynn. With Ro, lilith_envy and xSpace.
  47. HELP Question about acoutsic treatment. 9 replies, 2009. Started by micmic. With Ro, xSpace and Soundman2020.
  48. ideas for these pics 32 replies, 2009. Started by cporro. With xSpace, Ro and jbassino.
  49. Building a drum practice room 12 replies, 2009. Started by makenaiboy. With Soundman2020, lilith_envy and xSpace.
  50. Dampening? or Isolating? Sounds in a pre-built room 10 replies, 2009. Started by CJTE. With Soundman2020 and xSpace.