Category: Studio Build
Testing Sound Transmission Loss of my new Studio Playing my Bass Guitar
A few weeks ago I tested the soundproofing method used for the build of my studio, whether it was effective and successful or not, while playing my acoustic drums. The results were quite evident that it was a success. Well,…
Testing Studio Sound Transmission Loss While Playing the Drums | Soundproof Studio
Let’s do a quick ear test on the soundproofing method I used for my studio build, with only 1 door having a door air-tight acoustic seal, while I (try to) play the drums. Throughout my planning and building of my…
Building My Home Recording Studio Part 30 – The Studio Equipment Setup
In Part 30 of Building My Home Recording Studio, it is time to setup all the gear. I do a quick rundown of the main outboard gear that gets used regularly.
DIY Acoustic Cloud Panel – Save a fortune
There are many commercially available acoustic panels to suit any studio, live room or bedroom, on any budget, but mostly they are a bit expensive for the average home studio or bedroom producer. Today I will show you how I…
Building My Home Recording Studio Part 29 – Final Touches And Move In
The build of my home studio is nearing its end, with final touches and few small works left. I do a quick two-door open/closed outside noise SPL level check. Most of my gear is now ready to install, including my…
Audio Leads Rack DIY Hack
Got lots of audio leads stacked in boxes or nowhere to put them for easy access? Well, this might help you, easy and cheap.
Building My Home Recording Studio Part 28 – Skirting and Second Door Completed
Installing the skirting boards is not as simple as one might assume, as they can play a great part in the soundproofing concept. See how I manage this. I go into detail about how to mount the skirtings to keep…
Building My Home Recording Studio Part 27 – Paint and Floor Work Completed
All the walls, including the feature wall, are now painted and complete. After undercoating and 2 coats of paint, it looks great! Next is the flooring. I install the underlay and then the laminated boards. After getting the hang of…
Building My Home Recording Studio Part 26 – The Paint Work
Now that all the plasterboard and putty are sanded down, time to get the paint job started. I need to paint the ceiling, the walls and the outside walls as well.
Building My Home Recording Studio Part 25 – Electrical Work Completed
Finally, all of the electrical installation and air-con work was done. Also completed is the sanding of plasterboard putty to a smooth finish.
Building My Home Recording Studio Part 24 – Plasterboard Works
Now that all the plasterboards are installed, time to putty all of the joints.