Category Archives: Studio

Pro Tools 9

In case you didn’t notice, Pro Tools version 9 has been released, I decided to upgrade from version 8 (LE with MBox2 interface) last week. The update went smooth and so far I cannot report any bugs/irregularities. Therefore I’m loving … Continue reading

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Acoustics

After installation of all the gear and furniture, it was the right time for an acoustic measurement. Initially a frequency- & impulse response were scheduled to determine the problem area’s and which acoustic trouble (room modes? early reflections? etc) had … Continue reading

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DJ booth

Practically nothing new here for those who visited the previous (claustrophobic) booth at the first floor. Kwantum’s closets with roller doors are still there, just added a new angled desk for the CDJ’s and a laptop with DJ software

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Mixing & Mastering console

Thanks to John Sayers’ Recording Studio Design Forum I found this thread with a DIY mixing- & mastering console that suits my needs. I do not own (yet) a tremendous amount of 19″ gear so I did not create the … Continue reading

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Construction

The construction phase can be viewed in detail in the “verbouwing” category (sorry, in Dutch only), this is the sound isolation summary: Elimination of transmissions through the building structure are accomplished by using floating walls and floor. The floating walls … Continue reading

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Planning

The first chapter regarding building this studio is about the planning of construction, sound isolation and acoustic treatment. First of all start with the requirements and intended use of the room: this will be a typical mixing/mastering room, no live … Continue reading

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