Substantial posts by Johnny Corvette, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 16 of 24 posts are listed.
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Johnny Corvette, 11 February 2012What started as a simple basement re finish project has turned into a home recording studio project and more. From throwing some walls up and picking out laminate…
Johnny Corvette, 16 February 2012Some progress made - mostly preliminary work. Getting existing ceiling structure some additional mass and caulking the heck out of it. We should be framing up the vocal…
Johnny Corvette, 18 February 2012Trying to develop a decent CR layout while also fully utilizing the space. Reviewing nodes and modes but, I need to pin down a layout more before I go crazy (-er). A…
Johnny Corvette, 22 February 2012Photos of iso booth walls getting built. Plan is to use 3/8" lag screws to fasten walls together then caulk. Looking for something beyond caulk to place between studs on…
Johnny Corvette, 22 February 2012Ooooh. I guess that's true but I was actually considering NOT anchoring iso booth walls to the floor. My thinking is (was) to assemble walls together and securing top…
Johnny Corvette, 23 February 2012Oh darn - forgot about opening and closing the door!!! Yes a couple anchors may be prudent - don't want the booth to walk around the cement floor like some…
Johnny Corvette, 23 February 2012It actually did. Floors are really uneven. Will do Stuart. I used tap cons of a certain length and spacing previously based on code but, I should re look. Thanks. Some…
Soundman2020, 23 February 2012Do not do the RC on furring strips like that! Not even if you do it horizontally. You need at least a 4" air gap in there, or your MSM resonant frequency will be rather…
Johnny Corvette, 2 March 2012Thanks again for the help - of course, like everyone, I always want more. Had a couple seemingly small questions. 1) when adding mass between joists to existing ceiling…
Johnny Corvette, 3 March 2012Trying to get a read on how many of the WIC clips I am going to need. Rod's Home Recording Studio book seems to imply using just one every 8ft (section A-A , fig 10.9 of…
Johnny Corvette, 11 April 2012A few updates and photos: -Vocal Booth near complete. Finish work and cedar trim work. Door needs to be cut out for window and sweeps added but might hold off until all…
Johnny Corvette, 20 April 2012Photo updates - CR framing going up. Finishing up VB interior. 540331_404919172866423_100000450318549_1435243_1015604314_n.jpg…
Johnny Corvette, 20 April 2012In the process of reviewing electrical plans one last time. I have been opposed to cutting any holes in ceiling (2x 5/8" drywall hung from hat channel hung from whisper…
Johnny Corvette, 24 September 2012Have not posted progress lately. Some additional pictures of progress so far. Control room and vocal booth mostly done. Experimenting with doors somewhat. Installed a 1…