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Originally Posted by GhostofJohnToad
I thank you for all the good advice but I think with the 7 foot ceilings it's going to be tight. I'm only 5'8" so for me It would kinda work, but I just don't know. I'm only planning it to be for me, but most of my friends are my height as well.
As far as what I envision...
1)I really just want it to be a one room studio. I'll build something more elaborate my next house around. This is too get my feet wet and just get a space.
2) Heating and air conditioning - not really. But it would be easy to bring in if I need to as there is a vent coming off the ducts that I could easily tie in.
3) Probably float the floor, not the ceiling. Just put some rockwool in the spaces between the beams and something thin over top or maybe incorporate the beams to give it a rustic look?
4) doesn't have to be dead quiet just fairly ok. Won't ever be a full band in there. Loudest things will be vocals and my guitar amp.
5) Room dimensions are still being thought of...
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Hiya,
My thoughts - in response to your points above.
1. Cool.
2. HVAC is a BIG deal. It adds $15k to a build. Period.
3. Good plan- although you want to float some bass traps on the ceiling above your mix position.
4. Dead quiet isn't ideal for a mix room in terms of acoustic treatment.
If you are talking about isolation, good- complete isolation is virtually impossible on a reasonable budget.
6. Go to Ethan Winer's site- he has a PC app that can give you ideal dimensions for a 7ft ceiling.
My second to last room was an 8ft ceiling- I managed to mix 1/2 a dozen records in that room; it can be done.
Also look at John Sayers site
http://www.johnlsayers.com/
It is an excellent resource.
Seriously, this is an undertaking- the cheapest I have spent on a studio is $4k in materials alone but that includes tools.
You need a table saw, mitre saw, a couple of good drills, various other tools.
(I did built an entire studio with a hand saw and hand-drill- I wouldn't recommend trying it yourself).
You need a good friend who won't ***** when you ask him to help you to hang drywall- it is impossible to do alone, at least on the ceiling.
Make sure you use a mask when laying the rockwool in the walls and ceiling- you don't want to breathe that sh*t into your lungs.