Soundman2020 - Studio Design Forum

Such a fantastic explanation! It’s crazy how many misconceptions get thrown around about how modes work and their role in room acoustics. This puts it in a very easy to understand language. Thank you Stuart!

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Ahh man that’s so annoying!! :cen: And what’s the point anyways?! I mean come on. Go home spammers geeze (or to the place suggested by Starlight...I like that idea lol). Sorry you are having to deal with this Stuart. This is such a fantastic resource. I know we all appreciate your efforts! Cheers Tr...

Soundman2020 wrote:Qr Bbpost That's a nice one. I used to have one of those... and now I'm sorry I let it go. Should be fine for what you need.

Sweet! Should've just gotten that from the start lol.

2196 I would take a good look at the sealing issue! You'd be surprised how much sound gets out through gaps around windows and frames. A tube of good-quality caulk and some soft rubber weather-stripping can do wonders.... Inspect around your windows carefully to see where you might have gaps, and s...

Hey Stuart, Thanks! Took your advice and measured with some "four on the floor" dance music playing. Got it to around 85dB inside and then was measuring around 62-65dB tops outside at various locations. Granted, this is including the outside ambient noises of distant traffic etc. 20 dB iso...

Also, I know this is a big no no (Stuart might kill me :shock: ), and I will obviously re-test when the real meter comes in...but I did a test with Decibel X (an app for my iPhone 11) and here are the readings (C/slow): front porch right outside of the control room = 61dB average (58dB min/65dB max)...

2187 Adding an additional layer of drywall over your existing walls and ceiling, with Green Glue Compound, could probably gain you several dB. Ahh ok I was wondering if something like that might help. I still think this is probably out of the question as it would be permanent. And due to the way so...

Wow! Again, thank you Stuart for such attention to detail. That was a very helpful explanation on all levels. First, I just wanted to say that Guitar Center was kind enough to let me return the SPL Meter even without a box. So I got my money back and ordered the Extech 407730 online. Should be here ...

2170 Is it possible a draft of some kind is getting to it? Try some different positions in the room, and some other rooms too, Thanks again for the help Jennifer. I've tried in different areas of the room and other rooms as well. This thing is clearly a dud. It's all over the place and for no reaso...

2165 That sounds strange. With that kind of leap - effectively 8 times increase in volume - I think you would hear it. What meter / mic are you using? Is there a way to verify it is working? Do you have it securely fixed to a mic stand? If it is handheld perhaps handling noise is causing the leaps?...

2163 Methinks you should also measure with the HVAC on. Since you need to keep your gear properly dehumidified/humidified (and breathing comfortably never hurt either), it seems like the right move. That sounds like a good idea! :P I will get that done tonight for comparison. And man am I glad I do...

Thanks Paul and Jennifer! I remeasured using C weighting "slow" and I got a range from 39-69dB in a matter of about a minute (again HVAC off). It literally shot straight from 39 to 59 at one point and there was no perceivable change to my ears. No car driving by or anything like that. Ther...

I'm wondering if I should be using A or C weighting for measuring the ambient "noise floor" in my room as it is now. Obviously this is a home studio and not a professional double wall construction. From what I read, A weighting takes the lows out of the situation and C weighting measures m...

Jennifer! Beautiful studio. I don't know what has taken me so long to stop by your thread. I am tuned in and excited to see this soffit build! Such a nice space already and you clearly have a ton of knowledge on the subject. I've been learning a lot just reading through. Best of luck moving forward....

I also wanted to mention an aspect about listening to these speakers that is really changing the game. Obviously, when I've listened to the music in the past, I can tell great production from mediocre or poor production. But with these speakers, it's like I can hear the sonic decisions that were mad...