Key posts: Basement Studio Design - New Construction
Substantial posts by gregkraus, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 25 of 49 posts are listed.
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gregkraus, 13 December 2010Starting to plan my studio build. Hopefully I can put enough info into this first post. I am building a home and have dedicated most of the basement as my studio/mixing…
gullfo, 13 December 2010welcome! overall - a very nice design! probably the only changes would be to alter the VO room and use smaller but multiple angled walls to preserve as much space there…
gregkraus, 13 December 2010Thanks. I probably should have mentioned that I don't foresee that I will be using the Theater room and VO/Studio at the same time. Do you think I should still double up…
gullfo, 15 December 2010ah, the joys of new construction! looks like everything is neatly tucked away in the joists and the ducting us nicely organized so soffiting those off should be…
gregkraus, 16 December 2010Unfortunately I was out of town for the past 10 weeks and could not get the strips of drywall between the joist in before the HVAC & plumbing went in. So I may have to…
gregkraus, 17 December 2010Met with my contractor...he kind of looked at me like a deer in the headlights! Gave him a bunch of drawings on how the construction needs to come together. I think he…
gregkraus, 18 December 2010Here are some photos of the RC1 (the yard said it was Dietrich or Unimast) and RC2 (Dietrich) Resilient Channel I am thinking of using on my ceiling. I've read that the…
gregkraus, 23 December 2010I am a little confused with my construction regarding the Ceiling and walls. 1. Do I install all my clips and channel & install my drywall layers on my ceiling across…
gullfo, 23 December 2010build out the decoupled walls then add the ceiling inside that and stagger the drywall layers (wall and ceiling) with bead and caulk. here's the idea on the walls -…
gregkraus, 26 December 2010I am starting to plan the wall construction for my build and have been looking at the inside out wall design. I have a few questions regarding the specifics of the…
gullfo, 28 December 2010the isolation of the inside-out wall can be quite good but it depends on a number of factors such as the outside wall construction etc. for a framed and sheathed…
gregkraus, 23 January 2011If I build out the decoupled walls then add the ceiling inside each room, what do I do in between the double walls in the air gap space to keep sound from escaping the…
gregkraus, 9 February 2011I am starting to second guess my initial design. I am not sure if splayed walls are the best for my giving space. I would appreciate any new suggestions for my space…
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gullfo, 10 February 2011the ratios can be applied in any of the 3 directions but typically is H:W:L. the reason for going along the length for the largest dimension is simply return time for…
gregkraus, 10 February 2011Thanks for the confirmation, I was starting to rethink my design based on the other posts. Your drawing is very similar to the one I based mine off from this site. It…
gullfo, 11 February 2011the angles shown are 15° but you could reduce it keeping in mind that the concept is to reduce or eliminate direct reflections into the mix position. yes, some floor…
gregkraus, 11 February 2011If I went with less angles, do I just create a rectangle boundary and then create fabric covered false walls that contain the absorption material? Similar to this: Image…
gregkraus, 12 February 2011I think I have settled on this design. I think it is the best use of the space. Let me know if anyone has any final thoughts on the design. I feel pretty good with the…
gregkraus, 12 February 2011Modified my design and did a rough layout to get a feel for the space. Image not preserved: FINAL_DESIGN2.jpg Image not preserved: CR_roughLayout.JPG Image not…
gregkraus, 15 February 2011Starting construction today on the outer perimeter walls. Here is the basic construction details. Walls: Double walls design (MAM) with 2 layers of 5/8s drywall on each…
gregkraus, 21 February 2011The build is going good I am just about done with framing. I have found a good deal on 703 for my speaker soffits, trapping, bass hangers and clouds. I am going tomorrow…
gregkraus, 22 February 2011Here is what I am planning on doing in the control room for treatment. Image not preserved: CONTROL ROOM TREATMENT.jpg Still not sure what to do on the rear wall. The…
gregkraus, 23 February 2011HVAC silencer Boxes design: (see drawing below). Box material: outer shell is 5/8 drywall, inner shell is 1/4" osb with 1" OC703 on all faces Duct coming in to the box…
gregkraus, 23 February 2011A few questions: Considering my 6" metal duct currently installed into my space - should my design have 12" path through them instead of a 6"? Or does just the register…
gregkraus, 27 August 2011Well, I have finally finished up construction (all be finishing trim) and need to address some problems with the room. The room is extremely bright. I think it has to do…