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. Temporary Lighting Situation 2 replies, 2005. Started by cfuehrer.
  2. A little help on deciding witch place to choose... 1 reply, 2005. Started by tsak0. With knightfly.
  3. Problem - need advice. I know... its my own fault :-) 3 replies, 2005. Started by peegee. With knightfly.
  4. Dimmers for lighting 3 replies, 2005. Started by gdgross. With Aaronw and sharward.
  5. Starting out - need ideas. 3 replies, 2005. Started by davenhurst. With sharward.
  6. construction update 2 replies, 2005. Started by gregg. With knightfly and sharward.
  7. Anyone used Auralex U-boats? 23 replies, 2004–2005. Started by SL. With knightfly, AVare and sharward.
  8. use double doors with only two inches of space? 2 replies, 2005. Started by Huna. With knightfly and z60611.
  9. My first project--Your advice and input needed! 16 replies, 2005. Started by dickyd. With knightfly and sharward.
  10. acoustic treatment/panels 1 reply, 2005. Started by aschatzb. With knightfly.
  11. exterior window sound transmission -- "sound sink" 1 reply, 2005. Started by Huna. With AVare.
  12. Studio from scratch help 6 replies, 2005. Started by overflownpro. With knightfly.
  13. New construction Help for a Newbeee!!! 3 replies, 2005. Started by t bartoszek. With sharward.
  14. Found Sealant and 703 in Detroit area 1 reply, 2005. Started by rsandberg. With z60611.
  15. Clarification on Sound Locks 4 replies, 2005. Started by Sword9. With knightfly and sharward.
  16. Mantis Recording - Allmost done! 3 replies, 2005. Started by abraxxus. With knightfly.
  17. Possible new material idea 2 replies, 2005. Started by Aaronw. With knightfly.
  18. Air direction opossed to the sound direction stops it?? 1 reply, 2005. Started by hugo_inside. With knightfly.
  19. Breaking parallels without hangers. Is that possible?? 3 replies, 2005. Started by hugo_inside. With knightfly.
  20. Is This The Right Stuff? (703) 4 replies, 2005. Started by higgs. With knightfly and Aaronw.
  21. Multiple leaf problems?? 9 replies, 2004–2005. Started by Wet Dog. With cadesignr, knightfly and sharward.
  22. RFC: new construction 25x25x10 rehearsal room in No. Calif 4 replies, 2005. Started by Antny M Studioless. With knightfly.
  23. Wall construction options/detailed drawings 11 replies, 2005. Started by jpmanis. With knightfly.
  24. potential 2nd floor Studio project 5 replies, 2005. Started by David. With knightfly.
  25. pass-through window - a non-permanent solution? 7 replies, 2005. Started by axemanchris. With knightfly and sharward.
  26. Plastered walls from the ceiling to the floor??? 10 replies, 2005. Started by hugo_inside. With knightfly.
  27. Garage Question 3 replies, 2005. Started by famous beagle. With knightfly.
  28. ceiling/floor joist with rc channel 11 replies, 2005. Started by J Wah. With sharward, knightfly and z60611.
  29. Replacing floors ABOVE studio...isolation? 10 replies, 2005. Started by Willangus. With Aaronw, AVare and knightfly.
  30. Rough budget estimate - $$$ spent building your studio? 6 replies, 2005. Started by infiniteposse. With cadesignr, knightfly and AVare.
  31. outer walls 4 replies, 2005. Started by mikeklooster. With knightfly and sharward.
  32. Insulation in 1-sided wall 1 reply, 2005. Started by Billins. With knightfly.
  33. Alternative wall covering 0 replies, 2005. Started by serge instrumental.
  34. construction finally started 1 reply, 2005. Started by gregg. With knightfly.
  35. how do I finish these wall/door details 1 reply, 2005. Started by Godskid. With knightfly.
  36. Help a young lad with a Shed!? 1 reply, 2005. Started by GreggWalsh. With knightfly.
  37. closet vocal booth questions 1 reply, 2005. Started by tokyofan. With knightfly.
  38. My Vocal Booth Idea [oppinions needed] 2 replies, 2005. Started by technominds.
  39. How to avoid flanking in between leaves? 34 replies, 2004–2005. Started by Billyboy. With knightfly, z60611 and Sen.
  40. Installing Laminated Glass On 40 - Duro Rubber 1 reply, 2005. Started by aschatzb.
  41. ROUGH WEEK - TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT... 2 replies, 2005. Started by knightfly.
  42. OC 703 Question 10 replies, 2005. Started by Cojonesonasteek. With AVare, z60611 and knightfly.
  43. Acoustic Sealant mess-how do I avoid 4 replies, 2005. Started by Finally. With Aaronw and rod gervais.
  44. SoundProof Or Sound Booth? 3 replies, 2005. Started by nrob324. With knightfly.
  45. Avoid triple leaf... why?? 3 replies, 2005. Started by hugo_inside. With rod gervais and z60611.
  46. Crawlspace Control Room 8 replies, 2005. Started by himey77. With knightfly and cadesignr.
  47. Sliding doors vs. doble door and window 2 replies, 2005. Started by hugo_inside. With rod gervais.
  48. OC703 in Boston 7 replies, 2005. Started by peegee. With knightfly, AVare and sharward.
  49. Any fire-rated door recomendations? 5 replies, 2005. Started by itsapleasure. With knightfly and sharward.
  50. Air gap or Insulation? 23 replies, 2005. Started by Sword9. With knightfly, AVare and Aaronw.