Help with low ceiling space - sketchup file now included!

Started by fishman on 10 September 2006. 7 replies.

Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 7025.

I have a space which measures 20' by 12' approx and was looking for ideas about room layout. The biggest problem with the room is that the ceiling is only 6'7" high. I'm looking to add acoustic treatment to this room, minitraps or otherwise. I'm not worried about cost at this stage. Soundproofing is also not a concern. I would like to use this space for mixing, possibly tracking vocals too. I have two larger rooms downstairs one of which I feel would be a better choice for tracking, but I'm mainly concerned about whether I can use the upstairs area successfully or not.
forgot the attachment. :oops: I suppose I'm asking two things: firstly is my room tall enough to be considered a reasonable mixing environment and secondly where should I put acoustic treatment and how much? thank you in advance for any assistance, I really appreciate it.
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Have I posted this in the wrong forum? :(
final bump?
Have I done something wrong or left something out - if this problem has been addressed before could someone please direct me to an appropriate link.
Still no response to my post - I cannot believe that NO-ONE here has any comment, even just a smart assed remark! My problem is unusual enough to be worth posting - effectively the fourth wall of the studio isn't there. I did the searches before I posted - couldn't find anything similar. Is there a secret handshake I'm unaware of? Or is my room too small (or small time) to be worth considering? PLLLLLEEEEEEEAAAAAAAASSSSSEEEEE someone respond!!! thanks
Sorry mate - I've been away attending the Countdown Concert in Brisbane ;) Why not use one of the proper sized rooms for a control room. The upper room is limited in ceiling height, layout space etc yet you can fit a proper control room in one of the lower rooms. cheers john
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Thank you for your advice, unfortunately the lower rooms are not available for acoustic treatment. Is it possible to make a decent sounding room using the (admittedly limited) space upstairs?