Feakishly peculiar space

Started by mistertut on 6 May 2004. 4 replies.

Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 1619.

Hi all, I've been lurking for a couple weeks and have read very many existing posts, but I can't seem to get a grip on what to do with the space I've got. I am using the space as a studio currently, but it's not proper at all- no walls no iso booth, and I'm in a basement that regularly gets some water. (will float floor). I also am doing this on the cheap. I'm getting OK results as is, but I have too much ambient noise for mic recording and I need to start doing this soonish. Also, when I start mixing I will need a better environment. Here is my scenario: I am recording ambient/new age music with spoken words. Lowish ceiling with exposed rafters and runs of steam pipes, gas pipes and electrical. Willing / wanting to do this in stages (iso booth first priority). Strong preference to have iso booth window in front of recording desk. Need a small space for storing excess gear. If anyone has any thoughts on how best to carve up this space, I will be most appreciative. If I have not supplied sufficient info, please let me know. Thanks in advance,
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Some additional info: This is intended to be commercial, but not for hire. My company will be using it soley for creating and recording compositions that are a therapist talking over "relaxation" type music. We will record both the music and the speech here. No drum kits, but perhaps hand percussion. After thinking on the above diagram a little more, I am considering putting a skewed "corner control room" type station in the lower half with a vocal booth in the upper/middle and a storage room/airlock at the top. I'm just not sure if it is the most practical use of this space. Any guidance? Thanks, Tut
Tut - it's a really small space with only two real options for a control room area. here's one of them cheers john
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John, Thank you so much for taking the time to offer that design.:D You said there were 2 possible designs. I wonder if the other might look similar to the idea I came up with. Here is a poor rendering of it. Most of the alterations from my first diagram are obviously freehand. I am notoriously bad at math, so I am sure my angles are a bit off, (the control room is supposed to be symetrical :!: ) but I hope they are near enough to put across what I am getting at. What are your thoughts/criticisms of this? Thanks in advance, and again. -Tut