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sphelan · #1 (**permalink**) 24th June 2009 , 04:09 PM

Here are some photos of my "studio" or should I say "space for music making".

http://picasaweb.google.es/shaneskil...09270375067570

It's not quite up to the level of Circle Studios...yet, but it's all I've got.

The gear I have is as follows:

Mac Pro
Digidesign 003
Keystation Pro 88
KRK RP6s plus RP10
Kore2
Acoustic guitar
Ibanez bass guitar
Squire Strat
Various percussion instruments
Yamaha PSR9000 (for decoration)
Mics: Sm57, Sm58, 2x AKG Preception 150, Rhode NT1A, AKG C1000S, AKG C3000B,

As you can see, it's tucked into the corner of the living room in our two-bedroom apartment. Not anywhere ideal at all, I know. But until I win the lottery or someone starts a collection for me, it's all I've got for the moment and for the near future.

The room is 6m 35cm long by 3m 33cm wide. The "studio" occupies 180x150cm of this! I can here Trev wincing already!!!

There is a large window to my left when facing the monitors (photo 2 and 3). Behind my head there is a bookcase on the other wall (photo 5 and 2).

Really I am very limited in what I can do regarding fixing or hanging panels on the walls. I could make up some free standing panels if they might improve things but storing them might be awkward given the space.

We hope to buy something bigger in the future, but that could be a year or two down the line. As a result, I don't want to make any structural changes that could affect the appearance of the ceilings and walls when removed.

Basically, I am looking for advice on how I can maximize the results I can get from this space.

In photos 6 and 7 you can see a small hallway which has the two bedrooms and one of the bathrooms leading off it. There are therefore four doors that can be closed to make it an isolated space. Would this make a good vocal booth?

I presume I should hand duvets or something in this space to tame the reflections.

I notice anything I bounce to audio and then check on another system sound rather more boomy. Should I just disconnect the sub woofer? Could it be causing more problems that it's worth in this set up? You can see it in picture 4 just under the keyboards.

PS I was unable to upload the photos here for some reason so here is a link to them....

http://picasaweb.google.es/shaneskil...09270375067570

#1 (permalink) 24th June 2009 , 04:09 PM
sphelan Costa Del Cool Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 3,052	What can I realistically do to improve this space? Here are some photos of my "studio" or should I say "space for music making". http://picasaweb.google.es/shaneskil...09270375067570 It's not quite up to the level of Circle Studios...yet, but it's all I've got. The gear I have is as follows: Mac Pro Digidesign 003 Keystation Pro 88 KRK RP6s plus RP10 Kore2 Acoustic guitar Ibanez bass guitar Squire Strat Various percussion instruments Yamaha PSR9000 (for decoration) Mics: Sm57, Sm58, 2x AKG Preception 150, Rhode NT1A, AKG C1000S, AKG C3000B, As you can see, it's tucked into the corner of the living room in our two-bedroom apartment. Not anywhere ideal at all, I know. But until I win the lottery or someone starts a collection for me, it's all I've got for the moment and for the near future. The room is 6m 35cm long by 3m 33cm wide. The "studio" occupies 180x150cm of this! I can here Trev wincing already!!! There is a large window to my left when facing the monitors (photo 2 and 3). Behind my head there is a bookcase on the other wall (photo 5 and 2). Really I am very limited in what I can do regarding fixing or hanging panels on the walls. I could make up some free standing panels if they might improve things but storing them might be awkward given the space. We hope to buy something bigger in the future, but that could be a year or two down the line. As a result, I don't want to make any structural changes that could affect the appearance of the ceilings and walls when removed. Basically, I am looking for advice on how I can maximize the results I can get from this space. In photos 6 and 7 you can see a small hallway which has the two bedrooms and one of the bathrooms leading off it. There are therefore four doors that can be closed to make it an isolated space. Would this make a good vocal booth? I presume I should hand duvets or something in this space to tame the reflections. I notice anything I bounce to audio and then check on another system sound rather more boomy. Should I just disconnect the sub woofer? Could it be causing more problems that it's worth in this set up? You can see it in picture 4 just under the keyboards. PS I was unable to upload the photos here for some reason so here is a link to them.... http://picasaweb.google.es/shaneskil...09270375067570 ______________________________ Eat my dust! I've made my move and there's no looking back!
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