I want to build a recording studio
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Posted on Oct 04, 2005 06:18 pm
gdaq_13
Member Since: Oct 04, 2005
Hi, Im new in here I would like to build a recording studio first of all I wold like to know how does the room needs to be like what to put for Isolation etc. also I would like to known what fo I have to buy i am starting in this so I have no idea. Im planning on buying a G5 and a mixer but what else and tell me wich mixer please and is it ok to have Mac instead of Pc I would appreciate your answers
Thanks
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HuePinnipedal Czar (: 3= Member
Since: Apr 11, 2004
Oct 04, 2005 07:44 pm Welcome to HRC gdaq !
Some ideas for the room...
www.acoustics101.com/
... as far as the equipment goes, that is a pretty vast topic . It would help if we knew are you looking to do, recording-wise ?
Mac or PC ? That's a matter of personal prefference... Macs tend to be pricier, but work just as well . ; )
jmailjimmie neutronMember
Since: Feb 14, 2005
Oct 04, 2005 09:17 pm Are ya doin' the Royal Philharmonic, a 5 piece rok-in-roller, or just yourself? How many tracks ya wanna do at a time? etc. like Hue said.
pjkPrince CZAR-mingMember
Since: Apr 08, 2004
Oct 05, 2005 08:41 am I'm just now reading through acoustic101, what a good resource. I can't believe I haven't read through here before.
Anyway, I'm building too, gdaq, I've got frames up, but will have to wait till my house is finished before I can spend much time on the studio.
I can share info with you if you're inclined, but certainly the best avenue is for you to get more involved and learn up on your possibilities. The link above should cover much of your questions (or at least get close). There's also the john sayers web site
www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/index.php
There's a bunch of builders there, who've done lots of different kinds of studios.
Someone on here just built a studio with good results, dealing with the Sound Isolation Company. I'm dealing with them as well, or at least, I will be.
www.soundisolationcompany.com/
They're statement is that 2x4, normal insulation, with absorbtion foam, sound clips, hat channel, then 5/8 drywall gives STC 60, which seems ambitious, but that's what they claim. Take a look at their site and you can see some of their build designs.
Flashmannot the brightest spark...Member
Since: Sep 13, 2005
Oct 05, 2005 01:38 pm Hello mate,
I'm new to it all aswell! It's pretty daunting but with a bit of reading and some help from these guys you'll have a much better idea of where to go.
Let us know what type of music you want to do, but I have some tips anyway.
Read as much as you can so that you have a background knowledge. For example finding out the differnece between a dynamic mic and a condenser mic is.
A word of advice. dont rush into anything! I nearly bought an emu 1212 soundcard because my mate said it was great. it is but it doesnt have enough inputs for what i want to do.
They have lots of articles on this site and a few on Sound on Sound but you have to pay for that.
Keep asking questions here. It s a real helpfful crowd.
Flashy.
