Basement studio. Need help with placement, etc..

Keith here...first time posting. spent the last 56 days reading this forum. Some real good information here! Recently, I just got done redoing my basement (from the old 70's look!) and decided to move all my recording equipment down there. I have one side that is carpeted (which really would not be used for recording, more like a "living room", where there will be couches, tv, etc.. On the other side is hardwood flooring. This side will be the side where my DAW desk will be (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=546552) as well as a Yamaha DTXPRESSIIIse kit, amps, guitars, etc.. The ceiling is a drop ceiling, with fiberglass panels (2x4) throughout the entire basement. There is no concern about volume or worrying neighbors. I am ok on that! I am really concentrating on the best placement for acoustical treatment and my desk. I really want to try and "tune" this room up the best I can. The pictures below will do more justice than my words. It has all the dimensions, detail, and various views. (ceilings are about 7.5 feet). I have a couple things on my home-made image that I am not sure (green for the bass traps and the red for a curtain) My budget is around $500-$750 for now. I would like to add on other traps/etc when budget allows, so feel free to give a soup to nuts rendition of what you think and maybe the big priority as far as what to get first. I play rock/pop music Any assistance in this area would be great. I appreciate all your help in advance Thanks! Keith

i think from a mixing desk perspective you have the right idea. my only thought is that the small window/wall on one side and the curtain on the other side will potentially alter the balance. if you add another set of (free standing/hanging?) absorber panels (green) on either side (angled to reflect past you - if they're slightly reflective - a good thing) then you'll have gone further to create the desired symmetry. put a couple of absorbers on the back wall and a cloud over the mix position. maybe a cloud of the "live" portion to cut echos. some small carpets to cut echos but keep it alive.

Aloha, Looks like you've got a nice space to work with. :wink: Here's an idea that you could accomplish either as a semi-permanent build or by using modular wall units and absorbers. Aloha 8)