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Post by indiehouse on Jul 13, 2021 7:35:59 GMT -6
Can I ask about your utility lines in the ceiling? What did you end up sealing in with drywall on the ceiling? I have lots of stuff above me, main water line in, sewage, gas lines, lots of duct work, main breaker box. It’s all in this room. I’m afraid to put up a drywall ceiling in fear that I’d have to rip it out if something goes wrong. My room dimensions aren’t terrible different than yours. I feel cramped as is. I approached Jeff Hedbeck with my room in hopes that I could hire him to design a space. He took a look at my concerns and turned it down. That was hugely disappointing. Hey, look up and reach out to John Brandt. He helped me out with the acoustics of a small mix room in my house years ago. He works on all sorts of studio builds big and small so he may have some solutions or advice for you. I think some studio designers have set minimum specs and if your space can't accommodate it then they pass. Thanks! I will send him a message. I've always heard that Hedbeck was the working man's studio designer, and when he passed on my space, I just figured there was no hope. |
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Post by tim on Jul 13, 2021 8:00:10 GMT -6
Hey, look up and reach out to John Brandt. He helped me out with the acoustics of a small mix room in my house years ago. He works on all sorts of studio builds big and small so he may have some solutions or advice for you. I think some studio designers have set minimum specs and if your space can't accommodate it then they pass. Thanks! I will send him a message. I've always heard that Hedbeck was the working man's studio designer, and when he passed on my space, I just figured there was no hope. So when John helped me out, I basically had a bedroom on a second floor in a townhouse that I was converting. I think it's around 12'x14'. Very far from ideal so there were compromises I had to make. But John helped smooth out the frequency response. A small room like that took a lot of absorptions. Hopefully he can give you a hand. Report back. |
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Post by Quint on Jul 13, 2021 8:11:46 GMT -6
Thanks! I will send him a message. I've always heard that Hedbeck was the working man's studio designer, and when he passed on my space, I just figured there was no hope. So when John helped me out, I basically had a bedroom on a second floor in a townhouse that I was converting. I think it's around 12'x14'. Very far from ideal so there were compromises I had to make. But John helped smooth out the frequency response. A small room like that took a lot of absorptions. Hopefully he can give you a hand. Report back. How was he on price? I worked with him a little bit a few years on a vocal booth, but that was a minor fireblocking issue and he offered some advice for free. I certainly was impressed and appreciative of his offer, but I haven't had the opportunity to pay him for his services. |
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Post by tim on Jul 13, 2021 8:46:20 GMT -6
So when John helped me out, I basically had a bedroom on a second floor in a townhouse that I was converting. I think it's around 12'x14'. Very far from ideal so there were compromises I had to make. But John helped smooth out the frequency response. A small room like that took a lot of absorptions. Hopefully he can give you a hand. Report back. How was he on price? I worked with him a little bit a few years on a vocal booth, but that was a minor fireblocking issue and he offered some advice for free. I certainly was impressed and appreciative of his offer, but I haven't had the opportunity to pay him for his services. Back then he had a small room package that was dirt cheap, which I don't think he offers anymore but I could be wrong. I did consult with him on building out a commercial space a few years ago, but I didn't move forward as taxes on commercial real estate in Chicago is comically high. His rates were very fair compared to a few other designers that I spoke with at the time. |
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Post by Bat Lanyard on Jul 13, 2021 9:03:45 GMT -6
Wow! Very nice!! How did you handle the HVAC? Is it a separate unit from the rest of the house or does it tie into your house duct with some sort of silencers? Sure looks like a lot of work but I bet it was well worth it! Thanks, Tim! Totally worth it on many levels.
So the HVAC was a big concern as I knew I'd be on the same unit as the rest of the house (old room was on a separate unit that served the second floor). I considered one of those small isolated wall units but quickly let go of that idea, not wanting the eyesore. So I bought some materials to make some silencers using Rod Gervais' design in his book. In the end I had a return installed at the very back of the room. The feed is above the doorway, so I did move that inward a few inches. I was pleasantly surprised that it's far more comfortable than my old room. The lines are probably 50+ feet back to the unit which I guess helped with bleed into the house because I don't have any issues there and didn't need to build the silencers (which was great - one less thing). |
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