![]() The wall measures just under a foot in depth and it most definitely works. ![]() We used the highest density rock wool as the foundation of the ‘sound proofing’ and after that there are layers of different sound absorption the symmetrically extend on either side including high density rubber, high density foam, two layers of ‘Soundbloc’ plasterboard and a few other things before a layer of plaster and paint. We got a local joiner in to put the stud frame up and after that we took care of the rest. In my case, as you can see from the photos, there was no dividing wall and we took it upon ourselves to create one. If you’re lucky enough to have found a space that is already divided into two rooms then you’re a good step ahead, if not, don’t fear it’s genuinely not that hard. 3. Creating Your Space 2ĭo you need to build any structures within your space? A dividing wall? A Vocal Booth? If you’re building a studio to have a control and a live room you’re going to need to have a dividing wall. You don’t want any noise getting out here. Here’s the outside of Phoenix Sound Studio. ![]() It’s also very easy to check with your local authority what the limitations are etc so as boring as it is, it is worth doing. Just make sure you’ve checked before you start. I ended up having to build in a second wall on the inside to combat this. My unit leads onto a residential street and I ended up with the local authority at my door with a dB meter. What do you need to take into consideration?įirst things first, and I’m only saying this because I learnt the hard way, how much bleed is there from your live room to the outside of the building/surrounding units etc? Make sure that if your space has an external wall that you have checked just how loud it is on the other side of that wall.Ok, so you’ve found a unit or building or space that is going to work for you so what’s next? 3. Creating Your Space 1 3. Creating Your Space Take in to consideration how easy it is to secure if it isn’t already very secure and make sure you look at alarming it and whether that’s possible. Nothing worse that someone finding out what you have in there and then stealing it all because it wasn’t very secure. This also leads me to the final point regarding the space… IS IT SECURE?! I cannot stress this enough. You’re going to be putting thousands of pounds worth of gear in there why risk it getting broken due to damp or poor conditions? You don’t want any damp issues or crumbly walls etc. Lastly, just make sure that the space/room is in decent condition. This is the studio before anything was built. What is it made of? What will you need to do to tame the sonic properties of the space? Then make sure you think about things like whether you’re too close to a residential area, this is important because if they start complaining and you’ve not checked with your local council or authority they will just close you down or at least make a good go of it. Once all that is in place, make sure that the room/space you’ve found is correct for what you need. The Live Rooms at AIR and Real World Studios… They’re quite big. It’s better to start small and crush it than go huge and let it crush you. Remember that if all goes well and you grow out of that space, you can always move and expand. Make sure you know exactly what you’re looking for and make sure you have a good understanding of property and space prices in the area you are looking.Ī good thing to remember is that, although you probably want a really sick looking studio with loads of room that matches up to those of AIR or Real World, you probably don’t have that budget and not only that, your clients starting out probably don’t have budget to record in a space like that so look for somewhere that is within your means. Whether you’re renting or attempting to buy a space outright. Of course all of this factors into the cost of the space as well. If you’re just using the space for writing and maybe some vocal work, do you really need a live room big enough for a drum kit and some amps? Do you even need a live room? The reason this is important is that essentially this determines the size of your studio. What I mean by ‘What is the studio going to be used for? Are you going to be recording bands live? Are you going to need enough space to fit a Grand Piano in? Are you going to want to record choirs? Are you just producing beats, record voice overs, writing music?Ģ different types of studios: one for recording, one for composing. When it comes to looking for a space, the thing to keep at the forefront of your mind is ‘What is the studio going to be used for?’ This probably sounds like a dumb question to ask yourself because obviously it’s for making music… duh. So obviously this is a pretty obvious point but it’s also probably the most important because without a space you can’t have a studio really….
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