How close to the neighbors?

Using some of the construction techniques outlined on this fantastic resource of a forum, combined with the plethora of knowledge of the members here, I'd like to ask one question: Let's assume I'm recording drums at midnight or mixing at a reasonable loud volume... How close can I build my studio to the neighbor's brick house, without them being able to hear what I'm doing, & therefore not call the riot patrol due to my noise pollution? I've always been curious about this, but now I need to know... :) Cheers, Dingo

Dingo: With everythign you have not told us, aqs close as you want. All it takes is money (and a foundation to support the weight :D ) Seriously, all it tkaes is money. What is your budget? Better yet read and follow the sticky at the top of the forum "before you post". Andre

Right. With the right mass-air-mass formula, you can be right there. But mass = money and air = space (and money). So, I guess it is a money-money-money formula! ;-)