Search found 666 matches

by endorka
Thu, 2023-Jun-22, 05:08
Forum: RECORDING STUDIO DESIGN
Topic: Attic Shaped Studio
Replies: 470
Views: 552424
Great Britain

Attic Shaped Studio

Thanks chaps. The films are amazing, they totally exceeded my expectations. I hoped they might make a bit of a difference, but it really is a huge difference they make. The film I chose was SV10 ext from Johnson films. https://www.johnsonwindowfilms.com/residential-commercial-products/scenicview/ Ye...
by endorka
Thu, 2023-Jun-22, 05:00
Forum: RECORDING STUDIO CONSTRUCTION
Topic: Garden Recording/Mixing Room in Surrey, UK - Build Diary
Replies: 112
Views: 71854
Great Britain

Garden Recording/Mixing Room in Surrey, UK - Build Diary

6160 I'm really concerned about this photo: holes-cut-in-beam.jpgThose holes seem to be way too large, and in the wrong place, for structural integrity. You can cut holes in structural (load-bearing) beams and joists, yes, but they have to be done within certain limitations in order to not compromi...
by endorka
Wed, 2023-Jun-21, 20:26
Forum: RECORDING STUDIO DESIGN
Topic: Attic Shaped Studio
Replies: 470
Views: 552424
Great Britain

Attic Shaped Studio

Thanks Glenn. A minor but very useful update now. Recall that the main room has that large south facing glass area. As discussed before, it's great until summer when the windows let in far too much heat and the room gets hot. Essentially, add 10°C to the outside temperature and that's how hot it wil...
by endorka
Tue, 2023-May-02, 06:30
Forum: RECORDING STUDIO DESIGN
Topic: Attic Shaped Studio
Replies: 470
Views: 552424
Great Britain

Attic Shaped Studio

Thanks Stuart. I've learned that installing this type of HVAC ductwork is one of my least favourite jobs in studio building. Working on flimsy materials with sharp tools in dark confined spaces, where the cost of a mistake means several days additional labour to make it good. It's like asking Edward...
by endorka
Mon, 2023-May-01, 17:49
Forum: RECORDING STUDIO DESIGN
Topic: Attic Shaped Studio
Replies: 470
Views: 552424
Great Britain

Attic Shaped Studio

I'd established that swapping the fan direction so air is blown into the room rather than being sucked out was working well, so bought another inline duct filter box to install before the fan intake. I left the filter box on the other side of the system in place, removing it would be too hassle, muc...
by endorka
Wed, 2023-Apr-26, 04:56
Forum: RECORDING STUDIO DESIGN
Topic: Stand alone “room in a room” studio build ORANGE NSW Australia
Replies: 78
Views: 93079
Great Britain

Stand alone “room in a room” studio build ORANGE NSW Australia

Glad to be of help! Another thing I found useful was to actually use the door as it will be used during all this. It gives you a good idea of the best settings for the door closer, and repeated openings and closings will help it settle and give greater consistency of your measurements and gasket adj...
by endorka
Mon, 2023-Apr-24, 10:50
Forum: RECORDING STUDIO DESIGN
Topic: Stand alone “room in a room” studio build ORANGE NSW Australia
Replies: 78
Views: 93079
Great Britain

Stand alone “room in a room” studio build ORANGE NSW Australia

Wonderful stuff Glenn. With all the precise and heavy work required to build and install these doors you can understand why people who are cash rich but time, labour or skill poor sometimes opt for the very expensive commercial ones that come pre-assembled into the frame with all the seals built in.
by endorka
Mon, 2023-Apr-24, 06:32
Forum: RECORDING STUDIO CONSTRUCTION
Topic: Garden Recording/Mixing Room in Surrey, UK - Build Diary
Replies: 112
Views: 71854
Great Britain

Garden Recording/Mixing Room in Surrey, UK - Build Diary

5951 Ordered the 150mm ducting in the end. Had some issues with delivery from Just Fans but eventually got all the kit. I'm in the process of installing and will update here with pics of progress, soon. Let me guess: they were waiting for the G2 filter panels to arrive at their depot? :D Cheers, Je...
by endorka
Mon, 2023-Apr-24, 06:28
Forum: RECORDING STUDIO DESIGN
Topic: Stand alone “room in a room” studio build ORANGE NSW Australia
Replies: 78
Views: 93079
Great Britain

Stand alone “room in a room” studio build ORANGE NSW Australia

When I have time to beef up the other door I'll probably do something like this. It will help deal with any inconsistencies, slight door warping etc. - Hang the beefed up door. - my case only - first stop is already installed. - Wait for several days at least for the door to settle. - your case only...
by endorka
Mon, 2023-Apr-24, 06:05
Forum: RECORDING STUDIO DESIGN
Topic: Stand alone “room in a room” studio build ORANGE NSW Australia
Replies: 78
Views: 93079
Great Britain

Stand alone “room in a room” studio build ORANGE NSW Australia

Good stuff. If he complains, just play him the "No Charge" song :D

If you are in good shape, with good planing and tools ready in convenient places it would be possible to lift and install the 70kg door yourself. But best avoided if at all possible IMHO.

Cheers,
Jennifer
by endorka
Mon, 2023-Apr-24, 00:55
Forum: RECORDING STUDIO DESIGN
Topic: Stand alone “room in a room” studio build ORANGE NSW Australia
Replies: 78
Views: 93079
Great Britain

Stand alone “room in a room” studio build ORANGE NSW Australia

Nice. I like the John Brandt door seal method, it will be far easier and quicker to achieve an airtight seal with that than the approach I used. 5942 My door construction plan is to: • Get the live room door frame in square and plumb (done!) - then add the extra stop bulk and the bank vault stops in...
by endorka
Wed, 2023-Apr-12, 11:54
Forum: Reference Area
Topic: Adding Insulation Panels to Door Assemblies
Replies: 7
Views: 12650
Great Britain

Adding Insulation Panels to Door Assemblies

Yes, and the single superdoor is also essential, when like in my place it is only possible to have a single door. The fire doors in the house all have a ceramic core in a wooden frame. The outside panels are (I think) MDF or a similar material. All that being said, there is something uniquely satisf...
by endorka
Wed, 2023-Apr-12, 07:48
Forum: Reference Area
Topic: Adding Insulation Panels to Door Assemblies
Replies: 7
Views: 12650
Great Britain

Adding Insulation Panels to Door Assemblies

Correction: In the opening post I stated that "a typical UK FD30 rated fire door is 27k/m2". This was based on a standard domestic sized door weighing 45kg. I've since discovered that although some FD30 fire doors weigh 45kg, many, perhaps most, weigh 30kg. This gives a surface density of ...
by endorka
Tue, 2023-Apr-11, 10:17
Forum: RECORDING STUDIO DESIGN
Topic: Attic Shaped Studio
Replies: 470
Views: 552424
Great Britain

Attic Shaped Studio

5927 if you don't need to open the windows you could put a sheet of plexiglass in a light frame over them and seal that. an edge of squishy foam between the window and cover to damp. Thanks Glenn, that's a good idea, but the windows lead onto a balcony so they have to be able to open. All the top r...
by endorka
Tue, 2023-Apr-11, 10:08
Forum: RECORDING STUDIO CONSTRUCTION
Topic: Sliding or pocket doors for cabinets
Replies: 7
Views: 5282
Great Britain

Sliding or pocket doors for cabinets

Another alternative, guaranteed rattle free and may offer some acoustic side benefits: For the bottom part of the door that may foul on your synths, don't use a door, use an acoustic absorber panel instead. Attach little feet onto it to keep it upright.To keep more acoustic noise from the computer f...