Introduction...
I apologize in advance if this is the wrong section of the forum for posting a thread relating to studio construction/design. I would greatly appreciate any advice/suggestions within this thread or direction towards another site/forum to post this type of question. Anyway here we go...
A little background...
I have done a good amount of research online and I am currently reading "Home Recording Studio Build it Like the Pros - Rod Gervais," "Acoustic Design for the Home Studio - Mitch Gallagher" and "Master Handbook of Acousics - Everest." I realize this might be "overkill" but I am trying to educate myself to the fullest extent before investing in this setup which shall be permanent for quite some time. I have only been producing house/progressive for about 1yr and I am finally settled in a new place.
Budget...
This one is tricky for me. I have yet to gather an estimate of all the costs because I am not exactly sure of all my acoustic purchases/treatment at this time (obviously wall padding/bass traps). I am trying to minimize costs but I am willing to spend what is necessary for a proper and permanent setup. For a start I have at least 2,000 to spend right now.
Producing Setup...
1. Macbook Pro
2. M-audio Oxygen 29 keyboard
3. 26inch Vizio TV monitor
4. 2 - 19inch LG monitors
5. 2 dell inspiron laptops
6. 2 M-Audio BX8 Monitors
7. 2 speaker stands (No additional foam padding just a thin layer that came with the stands)
8. I currently have no acoustic treatment in place
Room Specifications...
Attached to the post is a sketch of the dimensions as well as photographs of the room
The room is fairly large
Height = 91in (2.3m) - 98.5in (2.5m)
Length = 153in (3.89m)
Width = 206in (5.23m)
Considerations...(I would appreciate advice on any of these topics).
1. I know monitor placement is essential and should be addressed first including the spacing in the room as well as the equilateral triangle spacing between the monitor and your listening positions. In room there is a small outcove area in front of the window where the wall extends indepth about an inch. You can see what I mean in the drawing. Not sure how to consider this spot with regards to monitor placement
2. Large wood closet built into wall on one side of the room. Not sure how to address/treat this since the rest of the room is dry wall.
3. Carpet floors.
4. Octagon shaped elevated ceiling portion in the center of the room, about 7.5inches above the height of the rest of the ceiling (again refer to sketch)
5. This room would be a dedicated studio but also might double as my bedroom. I have a small twin bed and a dresser. I was wondering what complications would arise by placing these in the room as well. I have the option to sleep in another room if complications arise from other objects such as these
6. The room is not a perfect rectangle/square due to the outcove in front of the window as discussed in #1 as well as the small area upon entering through the door (refer to sketch)
7. Any info on regarding room setup vs type of genre produced (ex: heavy bass in house/dub vs mixing a country track). As stated earlier I am mixing house/progressive house.
Attachments... (see below - I apologize for the mess in the room haha)
1. Sketch drawing of the room and its dimensions
2. actual photographs
Conclusion...
Sorry I wrote this like an essay and I know it is a good amount of information. I will continue to do my research and answer my own questions however I would love to see some personal opinions/advice from members who have more experience in this field than me (which is barely any haha). I really appreciate your time and thoughtfulness, as I said earlier ANY suggestions will be extremely helpful! Thanks in advance!!!
PS: Please let me know if there is anything I need to add/edit to this thread to make the information more helpful. I spent some time putting this together and I am attempting to collect as much research/opinions as possible before making my purchases. Hopefully I covered most everything but I know that is probably not the case!
