Some pics of my never-ending project

Hey all, since I get the majority of my information from this board, I thought I would post some pics of my private hell. :wink: Just a little back story, I split my basement into three sections. One for my daughters play room, on for the utilities and my amp iso box, and one side for a project studio for myself. The one catch was that I had to build it so that it could be used for something else incase we sell, so I couldn't go crazy with the dimensions ( I know there not the most ideal but hey..) The room size is 16 1/2 X 10 1/2 with 7'4" ceilings. There is an vocal \ other instrument booth in the corner measuring 5.5 X 4.5 by 7'4" ceiling I am starting the 2nd layer of 5/8ths now, and I tell you, I have never wanting to just do one layer more than right now. I don't know about the rest of you, but I have done every single thing by myself and it sucks. Most of my friends are not mechanically inclined so it just me. I can't believe how much caulk I have gone through. I just order another dozen. I am running 12AWG MC wiring to metal boxes using IG outlets, but not a star grounding system. I didn't want to run conduit and the electrician I used to work for suggested just the MC with the IG's. I just had to make sure to do a home run and tie the gound closest to the entrance neutral. I used Canare quad-star cable for my XLR and Headphones (not together) I am runningt 4 XLR and 2 headphones (or maybe just the stereo signal and use a headphone amp in the booth) The doors, I know , there gonna suck but I guess I see how everthing goes with good door seals. The vocal booth door I got for 50$ at Home Depot cause it was a return. So anyway any suggestions feel free to let me know. I am going to frame out those pipes and use RC with 2 5/8's or 2 1/2's on the ceiling plus order a good window to replace the crap. There is one picture of some water shut off's. I am stuck thinking of a way to access the shutoff without killing my isolation. I would like to keep the sound out of the rest of the house more than vise versa. If I framed out the valves to hang lower than the rest of the ceiling and then screw two 3/4 inch pieces of plywood and caulk it, do you think that will work, Thanks again for everyone's help and advice. Who knows, I might be done before the superbowl.......in 2006 Craig

Won't seem to let me put too many..... here's more

More....

Iso booth vents.....

Duct covering

Thanks very much for sharing. Looks like you've been busy!

The third to last picture are the pipes I would like access to, or at least people tell me it would be a good idea...... any suggestions would be most appreciated. And while I am at it, I am a little worried that two layers on 5/8's will be to heavy for RC. I read that its possible....... but man is it heavy I can't hold a sheet over my head....... How many of you have done this (the RC not holding sheetrock over you head.... thanks.

builder wrote:

...the pipes I would like access to, or at least people tell me it would be a good idea...... any suggestions would be most appreciated...

You definitely can't cover the valve... I would think that would be a big-time code compliance no-no. Uh, you've got permits for all this, right?? Perhaps you might be able to put a valve further up the line. That, and the plywood access might be a good idea, just in case you need to make a repair later. Not sure how that would impact sound containment though -- I'll leave that to the experts. I would think that you'd need to have a valve readily available, without requiring any tools to access it, in case of an emergency. Take it from me, someone who suffered a $75,000 pipe break last spring -- always make sure your valves are easily accessible.

Hey steve, one of my pics shows water pipes runing in the ceiling. I was wondering if frame out a little access panel and attach two layers of 3/4 plywood, would that still give me fair isolation. Craig

I used RC with 2 layers of 5/8 sheetrock. . . made sure I put my RC 16" OC for the ceiling. It's strong once it's screwed in. I'd suggest renting a panel lift. . . I'll attatch a picture. It's like having 3 more people working with you who never get tired. I used one and it was no problem at all installing 12 foot pieces of 5/8" sheetrock on the celing with 2 people. And the seams are easier to mud if you use large sheets. Most equpment rental places should have a panel lift or they might call it a sheetrock lift for rent. Mine was $40 per day and worth every dollar. -'Chung

It never gets tired! :wink:

Somebody's got 'way too much time on their hands, and maybe 'way too much lubricant as well... :twisted: :twisted: Builder, check your other thread for my suggestion... Steve