Building a small studio

[Balschoiw 0]

Quote[/b] ]I seriously doubt that the mindless rants about the system formulated 20years ago by a bunch of drunk late teenagers with a mohawk on their head will attract the interest of anybody

Mine is guaranteed

I´d also offer some "masterpieces"

[Frisbee 0]

Quote[/b] ]thats why I am going to put in the stereo surround sound

Stereo surround? (couldn't resist ^^; )

I agree with Bademeister. Especially on a limited budget you're better off getting a good stereo setup rather than one of those cheap "Home Theatre" sets composed of plastic boxes with flimsy drivers. (I know, I know, bigger is not always better, but there are limits)

The good thing is that you'll probably be able to get second hand stuff easier and much cheaper if you go the stereo route.

You've just got to weigh in the factors yourself, I mainly listen to music, a little gaming and a little dvd watching on my comp.

I don't think surround sound is a big enough advantage for me to go for a set that is much worse in the stereo department (I have yet to hear the first cheap surround set that is able to come near my ancient inherited set there ).

When I have a job and can splash out serious money for a surround set that also works well as a stereo set, then I will, but for the moment I don't yet consider surround important enough.

Let us know how it progresses, I can only speak for myself of course, but it interests me.

[killagee 0]

Spec Op:

I am a professional Sound Engineer, mostly concerts, but I have worked in and helped build a few studios in my time. Outline what you want to acheive with this studio a little more, and I will help you out mate

Basically I'm aiming for an "All Media Studio".

Right now I'm still in the process of cleaning and cleansing the downstairs, getting rid of dust, spider webs, wood chips, things like that just so when I put stuff over ontop it's clean and neat. Still a few things I need to take down, but it's minor.

The egg carton thing is a good idea. I think I'll test out that and see what it does for me. The thing is echo should'nt be a problem for me, knowing that most stuff I'll be doing will involve a headset.

Not only is it a studio, but it will also be my bedroom from now on. It's a large wide open space and it should work nicely. (thats why I am going to put in the stereo surround sound) if I can afford it.

Basically the studio is just for electronics, I'm not sure there is much more that would need to be done, but then again I'm not sure, so any suggestions or tips like the egg carton thing would be cool.

In that case, everything you need can be done with a computer Can I recommend AVID Pro for Video Editing and Digidesign Pro Tools for Sound recording / editing...For microphones try a Shure KSM32, a Beta58a and a couple of SM-57's. You can do almaost anything with that.

Worried about the neighbours or flatmates getting pissed at the noise? Hang heavy carpet 2 inches off the wall. This can drop transmission by 64 dbSPL.

If I were you , I would be very weary about buying any home stereo equipment. The Hi-Fi industry talkes out of a hole in its head. They claim things that defy the laws of physics and invent* new words that sound cool but dont mean anything. Stick to the lower end of pro gear. Get a pair of little Mackie's for monitors.

If you are using headphones, make sure you get Indistry Standard ones, otherwise you will mix your product on some thing that sounds different to everything else! Try Sennheiser HD-25's.

* Its true! Their PR people (who I know) have Neogilism Awards at their end of year parties...