Finally Ordered some Room Treatment

[CosmicDolphin]

Hey guys

I've finally gotten around to ordering some acoustic treatment for my room....it's basically the back half of the garage , about 10ft square....bad shape for mixing in but I've had to make do until now.

My wife has ordered me one of these kits for my birthday :  http://www.inta-audio.com/products.asp?partno=ROOMADCHA/PUR

I think she'll make me wait until the 27th before getting my hands on it , but it should be fun.  I've been thinkin about whether it'd still be worth making a couple of extra DIY bass traps.

Guess I'll have to make some measurements when I'm done....I have a measurement if anyone can reccomend some software.

CD

[Studioplayer]

Nice Birthday gift. 

[CosmicDolphin]

Nice Birthday gift. 

[CosmicDolphin]

Well the doorbell rang at 7.30am and I ran dowstairs in my boxers to take the huge carton of foam from the delivery guy 

I've been doing some reading up and I'm also thinking of getting some Rockwool to make a couple of large bass traps too, then I should be pretty much sorted.

( Like these http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jul06/articles/studiosos_0706.htm )  They won't look that good knowing my DIY skills though !

My wife says I have to wait until my birthday to open it though , so roll on the 27th

The kids are also dissappointed as they want to make the huge empty box in to a house 

CD

[Studioplayer]

  That's funny stuff CD. From rabbits teeth to your kids wanting the more important 'empty boxes'. The life of a family. 

[Eddie]

Here is where I purchased all of my 703: http://www.atsacoustics.com

I've got about 50 panels in there so far with about 18 more to buy and cover.

Eddie

[Stoney]

Damn I'm jealous ...here I am sitting in my "studio" portacabin in the garden surrounded by layers of curtains, old blankets and corrugated cardboard...... lets not think about the fire trap I lock myself into... with all that electrical gear ......Mmmmmmm.... I must double check some of this wiring LOL.

Great stuff CD ... make sure the family doesn't realise the main function of the gear is to keep them out
 

[CosmicDolphin]

Damn I'm jealous ...here I am sitting in my "studio" portacabin in the garden surrounded by layers of curtains, old blankets and corrugated cardboard...... lets not think about the fire trap I lock myself into... with all that electrical gear ......Mmmmmmm.... I must double check some of this wiring LOL.

Great stuff CD ... make sure the family doesn't realise the main function of the gear is to keep them out
 

Haha

I hope you don't smoke !...I don't think corrugated cardboard does you any favours acoustically. but those old duvets , blankets & curtains certainly help a little.  I'm in half of our garage with an Ikea unit dividing me from all the kids bikes and junk...oh and the central heating boiler is right next to me !  You can just make out the pipes in top right of my avatar photo, above the amp.  I have to turn the heating off when recording a proper take !

I've going to make some bass traps, as the Auralex kit only goes goes down to a certain frequency...I dug this article up that I'd remember reading ...

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jul06/articles/studiosos_0706.htm

I've been offered a new job with Office Depot , so as soon as I hand in my notice in a week or so , Lyreco will put me on garden leave with full pay for my period of notice.  So I'll have time to have a go at building them and sorting the garage out...at least I have the Auralex tiles to cover them with too now.

You can get the Rockwool from Wickes..

http://www.wickes.co.uk/General-Constructional-Insulation/Heavy-Density-Insulation/invt/161189

I'm not the best DIY'r but I get by, I'll probably take pictures and maybe do a before & after...should be fun !

CD

[Stoney]

The cardboard isn't much use but I went for the multiple layer / different density approach with as many loose hung fabrics as I could get hold of which although far from ideal it dose cut a lot of transmission and reflection out.
I dont think there is much chance of catching fire as the main stucture is fairly rotten and water logged ...I say that like it's a good thing  ... I completely wrapped the inside surfaces in plastic sheet before soundproofing to keep the gear dry.... I wouldn't want a full band practice in there during the summer ...Phewww ... not pleasent but very rock n roll.

Thanks for the links ... very interesting

Cheers Ian

[CosmicDolphin]

I've fitted all mine up now, theres a thread about it here....

http://www.musicianscollaboration.com/forum/index.php?topic=5296.0

CD