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Re: Bahamas Home Studio [message #313452 is a reply to message #312982 ]

Fri, 08 February 2008 07:14

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AHHH, I see, "Said the blind man".

The control room is almost done, I did it interly of purple Auralex. Its a small irregular shape so I am trying to make it dead. The CR door is being installed. I ended up with a framed glass door with 2x 3/8 panes but I built the door frame so that later I can put another door if the one is not quiet enough.The window frames are also being made so hopefully I will be able to paint them this weekend. Each window will have 1/2" and 3/8" glass. The outside glass will be mounted at an angle. Glass is expensive! I will get some fresh pictures next week.

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Re: Bahamas Home Studio [message #315359 is a reply to message #313452 ]

Thu, 14 February 2008 07:44

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Control desk Left;

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Thu, 14 February 2008 07:51

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CR right side,

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Nothing is wired in yet, I,m still working on the patch bay. The I-mac is going to be retired to internet use. I am ordering my new Mac today.

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Re: Bahamas Home Studio [message #315619 is a reply to message #271169 ]

Thu, 14 February 2008 21:58

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Nice looking EQ there.

Sorry I haven't checked the patchbay thing yet...will try to by weekend.

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Re: Bahamas Home Studio [message #316317 is a reply to message #296006 ]

Sun, 17 February 2008 15:00

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Looking good!

Rick Welin - Clark Drive Studios www.hellfirerecords.com

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Re: Bahamas Home Studio [message #316397 is a reply to message #271169 ]

Sun, 17 February 2008 20:51

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DId you make any sound yet?? We're all curious about the real test... how do things sound?? Is the isolation and noise floor workable... how did the Ductless AC work out?? Do you think you can work with it?? More info please... (for all our interested readers who have been following this for a few months now)....

Thanks!!

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Re: Bahamas Home Studio [message #316958 is a reply to message #316397 ]

Tue, 19 February 2008 13:53

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I have not done any real test's yet. I have not run my cables yet. However, I have put the bedroom stereo in the live room, its about 60 watts/side with a sub. I floored it out with some AC/DC, stepped outside and shut the 2 doors. If you listen real close you can just bear ly hear it and no bass!.
I had the wife go inside and whack a Pearl Piccolo snare while I stood outside. Again I could hardly hear it.So I am figuring I was successful at good isolation and I still have acoustic panels for the wall, about 20 of them 2'x4'x4" and a couple throw rugs for the floor. I am also going to double seal the 2 entrance doors with silicon weather stripping.
The sound of the stereo in the live area, so far its a little bass heavy. Not so bad figuring bare sheet-rock walls and bare wood floors. I have some Lenrd bass traps in the corners(temporary until I can afford some Real Traps)When the panela go up I think it will sound allot better.
The control room has acoustic foam on the walls and ceiling with Lenrds in the corners. The floor is bare wood.I was surprised at how much better the stereo sounded in there. Crystal clear!I listoned to some familiar music and it sounded great.
I purchased Event SP8's for my new near-fields but with my luck one of them came faulty and has to return Mad

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The glass people will be installing the CR window glass on Friday. 1/2" and 3/8". The door to the CR also has double glass. So far I only have one installed but have provision for a second one later on if I need it, I'm sure I will.

Thanks for the help so far,

Clifford.

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Re: Bahamas Home Studio [message #320181 is a reply to message #316958 ]

Fri, 29 February 2008 09:42

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O.K. My replacement SP-8 arrived today so I will be checking them out over the weekend. The CR is finished except for wiring.
My new computer is on its way and so are my wall panels,28 in all.If I can find time this weekend I will be doing some painting in the live area. The glass went in last weekend,it looks nice. The installation guy told me that I was going to have problems with moisture between the panes of glass. I had a bunch of silica jell packs that I tore open and put in the frame, so far so good.

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Re: Bahamas Home Studio [message #325093 is a reply to message #320181 ]

Sun, 16 March 2008 11:26

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Spent most of the weekend installing Bass traps,almost done. If I get finished I will post pics.

My computer arrived from E A R last week,I'm waiting for me computer geek friend to help me re-instal ProTools.

My Patchbay and bulk cables should be here this week.
fun fun fun Very Happy

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Mon, 17 March 2008 08:13

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Panels are mounted except the corners, the plastic is still on them.

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Mon, 17 March 2008 08:15

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The drum area.
I'm not too sure about the wall color, what do you think?

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Mon, 17 March 2008 08:16

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Got lots of junk to move.Old B-15 and B-18 for the trash Confused

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Mon, 17 March 2008 08:17

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more junk;

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Mon, 17 March 2008 08:18

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In through the out door;

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Re: Bahamas Home Studio [message #325331 is a reply to message #271169 ]

Mon, 17 March 2008 11:54

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nice! the room colour is a very happy one! how does it sound?

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Mon, 17 March 2008 12:06

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Thanks Glen,

So far nothing is hooked up and my drums are not here yet.
However I have played my acoustic guitar,electric guitar and bass and have banged on my Slingerland.
The acoustic guitar sounded great but it did sound a little low in volume. Nothing missing though, Lows,mids and highs all present and sweet.
I played my Tele through a 66 Ampeg Jet, it was lovely,great bottom end and the mids in my face, again I found myself increasing the volume more than usual.
The snare was the most pleasing, before the traps the sound bounced all over the room and was very harsh on the ears. Now there is 0 bounce and the decay is almost instant.

I like it Very Happy

Very Happy

What is a good way to test the room?

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