Key posts: Basement recording studio in Columbus Ohio Build Diary

Substantial posts by Esco, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 45 of 104 posts are listed.

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Esco, 26 January 2011The design is ready and I will begin building this coming weekend. Here's the studio design link and all of the progress made.…
Esco, 31 January 2011Ok so for my cold air intake. I asked a professional and they said that there is no way I can go any smaller/shorter... so it looks like I'll have to build the vocal…
Esco, 31 January 2011Ok I do have an idea. Maybe I can use my basement as the cold air return and take the air return vent out completely? Here's a few pictures of what I have to work with.…
Esco, 1 February 2011I am going to fix the duct work and not use the flex piece with the main duct work. I will use the flex duct for the hvac in the CR and the Vocal booth. Glenn, I had my…
Esco, 28 March 2011I just found out through private messaging with Glenn that I build the walls incorrectly. I nailed the the walls to the joists above using neoprene as the barrier…
Esco, 28 March 2011Your right! It's my fault though. I had a contractor friend come over and he recommended that I build it that way. The issue is that I have never build a wall before so…
xSpace, 28 March 2011The picture you show is one of >several< ways to correctly build a framed assembly. ISO clips/track applied to the joists above with the sheetrock attached to the…
xSpace, 28 March 2011It creates a direct flanking path which will allow vibration/sound a direct path into and out of the environment. The second issue is that the deflection of the existing…
Esco, 30 March 2011Xspace. Sorry for making your repeat yourself. I see what you mean. However Glenn has me using rubber bolts to connect to the joists. Wont the vibration still occur with…

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Esco, 30 March 2011I will be working on using rubber bolts to decouple the walls tomorrow night. Per Glenn And here's more detail on how it will work from Glenn Makes sence to me once I…
rod gervais, 30 March 2011I can see how this would work, however there is a certain challenge that exists doing this... In any case where there is a rubber member that cushions an (otherwise)…
Esco, 30 March 2011Hey Rod, Thanks a ton on the reply! Where would I get a mechanics stethoscope? It makes perfect sence what you are stating and I would hate to just tighten the bolts…
Esco, 30 March 2011Rod, Awesome! I'll get one this week. So I'm guessing that there will be some noise transfer when tapping the supporthing structure above right? So I will be looking for…
Esco, 30 March 2011I just wanted to attach the design concept from Glenn to this post so everyone can see what I'm working toward. Here's a top view with material list Image not preserved:…
rod gervais, 30 March 2011When I inspect the rooms I design I expect there to be no transfer of sound from the existing to the new inner structure (as relates to physical flanking). If I can hear…
Esco, 30 March 2011Wow thats insane! I would have never thought concret would travel sound so far! And I didn't realize how important it is to isolate the concrete areas also. No sound…
rod gervais, 31 March 2011I would guess not - to begin with you will not be creating a situation (with the wall resting on the slab) that you are creating with the top of wall and connections to…
Esco, 31 March 2011Thanks! So does this mean that the bottom of the 2x4 wall I can just have the wood resting directly on the concrete or would I use the neoprene as a "barrier"? Also…
gullfo, 5 April 2011i believe Brien is referring to using OSB on the corners to form a cross-bracing to stabilize the isolation walls - which is definitely an option, or using (as…
xSpace, 6 April 2011I do not know what a "decoupled anchor bolt" is or where to find it, and still have concerns about how best to use it since a particular foot pound would be required for…
gullfo, 7 April 2011i've used the decoupled bolt tactic in a number of studios and it seems to work. ideally you go with isolation brackets and do it right but many folks find the extra…
xSpace, 8 April 2011I like that. I wonder if it could be modified a bit to reduce the real ability of short circuiting under the present state. The use of a foam sleeve isn't helping,…
Esco, 14 April 2011I have an issue… actually a few issues. I built the control room top and bottom walls and hammered the walls directly into the joists about 3 weeks ago. Well, when I…

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gullfo, 18 April 2011Panasonic sells a number of quiet fan units. here's one http://www.ventingdirect.com/panasonic- ... ct/p877543 another option - a multiple port unit and use flex duct…
Esco, 19 April 2011Ok a few quick questions It looks like the fan unit will be outside of the box? because the flex pipe comes outside of the picture and states that it is going to the fan…
gullfo, 19 April 2011so, if you're planning on ducted HVAC, then one of the boxes would be the supply and one would be the return and you could tap them into the ducts with the appropriate…
Esco, 20 April 2011Ok I see what you mean. I have decided to purchase isolation mounts instead of using the bolts of the plywood free standing walls. The reason I decided this is because…
gullfo, 20 April 2011you should use isolation brackets on the concrete side as well - mount angle brackets on the walls then attach. the isolator brackets also go between the CR and LR walls…
Esco, 6 October 2011I'm Back! Yeah I know, it's been a long time away. I have been taking care of some financial issues but I an back and ready to continue building. Glenn, I apologize for…
Esco, 10 January 2012Hey All! I will be finishing framing this week! I have Glenn's sketchup file and Finally have the finaces to build. I will have to build under my air duct. I'm guessing…
Esco, 12 January 2012Ok while building my walls I realized a huge mistake... detail. I have skipped out on detail just to get the job finished. I forgot to neoprene under some of my…
Soundman2020, 12 January 2012Not a big deal, depending on what your intention was: If the rubber was just meant as a seal, due to an uneven floor, then you can pump in caulking compound in several…

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Esco, 12 January 2012Stuart, Dude you are amazing! Thanks for taking the time to help me. I think the neoprene was just to prevent sound from traveling under my wall and also to reduce any…
Soundman2020, 12 January 2012If Glenn suggested it, then my guess is that it would be for sealing. Most people don't realize just how important an airtight seal is. Even a tiny crack under your…
Esco, 12 January 2012Sorry for my mispellings... I did mean caulk. LOL I bought about 200$ worth of neoprene so I guess thats why I am a bit uneasy about wasting it. But I'm sure I can use…
Esco, 13 January 2012Hey Stuart, Glenn did message me and confirmed what you said. So I will just caulk very well under the walls. I could use some help or advice though. I have th frame a…
Esco, 1 April 2012Ok, so after much thought and research. I have decided to go with xspaces suggestion of building a frame on top of my walls and doing the room within a room method. This…
Esco, 23 January 2014Wow has it been a very long time.... So, I'm back. I thought I was selling my house so I held off on building a studio. Well, we will be at our current house for a very…
Esco, 13 February 2014Stuart, I need you to hold my hand through this my friend.. So, my ceiling height is 7feet 1inch and I'm trying to figure out the best way to build the ceiling on the…
Soundman2020, 13 February 2014Not necessarily! :) If you build your ceiling "inside out", then you don't lose that height. "Inside out" means that the drywall goes on TOP of the new joists, instead…
Esco, 19 February 2014I started framing the vocal booth the other night. I'm going with the room inside a room design and building the ceiling on top of the framing. We had to drop the…
Soundman2020, 24 February 2014Are you doing one layer or two? I'd suggest using plywood or OSB as your first layer, then drywall as the second: That will really firm things up well. Or if you are…
Esco, 27 February 2014Stuart, Wow, sorry... for some reason I didn't see that you replied. My bad! Quote: Are you doing one layer or two? I'd suggest using plywood or OSB as your first layer,…

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Esco, 10 August 2015long time no see! This studio was designed by our forum member Glenn “gullfo” about 5 or 6 years ago. For many reasons it was postponed. In April I decided to pick back…
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