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Post by Matt H. on Dec 15, 2006 8:10:19 GMT -7
Building a small recording studio in a new basement space. Any advice on materials or building techniques for walls, floors and ceilings?
Thanks
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 15, 2006 9:26:57 GMT -7
If you have to run more outlets look into having a whole new and seperate circuit from the breaker box. This would cut down on line noise and surges from other things that might be on the same circuit.
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Dec 15, 2006 10:29:47 GMT -7
Matt H, Go to this link. More data there than you can shake a stick at. Goes into wall construction, cielings, floors, hvac, and everything else. www.acoustics101.com/default.aspPaul G.
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Post by messenger on Dec 15, 2006 11:15:50 GMT -7
matt h. separate breaker box is a good idea,especially if your going to be pulling a lot of power[power amps,ac unit,guitar amps,heater,signal processors,lights, it all adds up].100 amp breaker box should do.as far as acoustics go it depends on your budget.that stuff can get rather pricy.you can insulate your walls batt insulation,then apply visqueen[vapor barrier],then finish with a soft material.i used burlap bags.its rustic,but its practical & it works very well,& its inexspensive.if your going strictly pro.,then you might want some pro. advise. p.s. don't be afraid to add plenty of electrical outlets also.
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 15, 2006 12:26:26 GMT -7
Lots of electrical outlets and headphone outlets. Probably better to buy a bunch of matching headphones so everybody hears the same thing.
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Dec 16, 2006 21:07:57 GMT -7
High ceilings and hardwood floors. You want lots of natural room reverb. My ghia sounds better in the livingroom than in the basement studio.
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Post by Matt H. on Dec 23, 2006 20:35:08 GMT -7
Thanks everyone -
trane,
great link -
Merry Christmas
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