I have a 20' X 17' squarish room with 10.5' ceilings.
I want to build a control room for mixing.
Is there a fast track to the dimensions I should build it in? At what angles?
Please start me in the right direction. I know there's no simple formula.
Thanks in advance.
I'm aware there will be extensive needs regarding treatment of the room. I'm just wanting to get started on squaring the dimensions and shape correctly.
Help for a Newbie....
Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 18113.
Hi "wordmanjay". Please read the forum rules for posting (click here). You seem to be missing a couple of things! :)
Unfortunately, there is no fast track if you want to do it yourself. It takes months to learn how to design a studio, then months more to actually do it. If you don't have that much time, then the other alternative is to hire someone to do it for you.Is there a fast track to the dimensions I should build it in?
If you do decide to do it yourself, the best way to get started is with these two books: "Master Handbook of Acoustics" by F. Alton Everest (that's sort of the Bible for acoustics), and "Home Recording Studio: Build it Like the Pros", by Rod Gervais. (And also read John Sayers own work @ http://johnlsayers.com/Recmanual/index.htm). The fort book will teach you all the theory that you need to know about basic acoustics, and the second book will teach you the practical aspects of actually designing and building a studio.Please start me in the right direction. I know there's no simple formula.
There are several possible shapes, depending on which basic design philosophy you choose to follow. Some people prefer plain rectangular rooms, others prefer to angle their walls for one of several possible reasons. One common current design philosophy is "RFZ", meaning "Reflection Free Zone". Each has its pros and cons, and you need to decide which one fits your space, skills and budget. All of them will work, if designed and treated correctly. And any of them can fail, if done haphazardly, without sufficient attention to the underlying laws of physics, and good design discipline. But that's what this forum is all about! Helping out folks who want to learn how to design and build their own studio, and who are prepared to do most of the "heavy lifting" themselves. So check out the forum rules again, then add the needed details next time you post. - Stuart -I'm just wanting to get started on squaring the dimensions and shape correctly.