Key posts: Matts Studio Build

Substantial posts by Earshot, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 18 of 50 posts are listed.

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  • Earshot, 15 July 2008Hi there, I am currently setting up a small project studio, which is in a stand alone building, approx 8x4m, and 2.7m high. I do not have enough space to employ a room…
  • Earshot, 24 August 2008Well i realise ive kinda turned this into a studio build diary so will fill in some details. My plan was to build a small recording studio suitable for good quality demo…
  • Earshot, 1 September 2008Thanks for looking anyway. Since ive had the building all closed in and doing a bit of testing ive found the current isolation won't be sufficient. I am planning a…
  • Earshot, 2 September 2008Ok, i am going to use a double wall between the live and control room. In terms of decoupling between the 2 rooms i had been suggested by an architect to cut through the…
  • Earshot, 2 September 2008Hi xspace, thanks for the comment, Here http://www.metroglasstech.co.nz/120.aspx is a link to the data sheet for the glass i have ordered. I have one sheet in the 13mm…
  • Earshot, 14 September 2008Well ive made some fairly good progress over the last week or two thanks to a couple of days off work (other work i mean!). With regards to the decoupling questions…
  • Earshot, 14 September 2008The door seal in the previous pic is a bit budget so have got a better replacement for it. With my double wall assembly, I have the control room wall perpendicular while…
  • Earshot, 16 September 2008I made some good progress over the last two days, managing to build and hang the doors that go between live and control room. One question i have is whether is is best…

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  • Earshot, 20 September 2008Well I had quite a constructive day yesterday, ive been focusing on getting the live room finished first then moving onto the control room. Im hoping by doing it this…
  • Earshot, 13 October 2008Well progress has been kinda slow over the past couple of weeks but have almost completed the live room. Have spent a fair bit of time hanging panels, making corner…
  • Earshot, 4 December 2008Hi there, sorry havent been on in a while and just saw your post, yes i used a foam backer rod around the doors and sealant. The isolation to outside is not amazing,…
  • Earshot, 11 December 2008To update progress, I have essentially completed the live room bar a few more broadband absorbers. In the last week I've moved onto the control room, laying a grooved…
  • Earshot, 19 December 2008Pics as promised, showing ceiling lining, and speaker soffits... hoping to have some good building time over Christmas all going well. I have one angled side wall up (no…
  • Earshot, 29 December 2008Hi John, Just running a Ptools le system (003) at present, via an ancient Soundtracs 24ch desk. I think it works well for what I need anyway. I am a drummer, although…
  • Earshot, 29 December 2008John, I would suggest asking someone more experienced regarding audio suited PC's. There is probably someone on this site who can give you a good list of components or…
  • Earshot, 1 January 2009Well its been good progress in the last few days thanks to some time off, have managed to get the control room painted up, most of the skirtings fitted and carpet laid.…
  • Earshot, 24 January 2009Well the studio is basically functional, still a few bits and pieces to go but overall its working well. Monitors sound really good, and visitors seem impressed. Im sure…
  • Earshot, 27 January 2009Thanks, isolation between rooms is good, better than outside. I would have liked better isolation to outside (in live room) but my external layer just doesn't have the…