HT/Studio

[Eddie C]

Hello and Happy New Year!

I am in the Research stage of building a HT/studio and have been overwhelmed by the information on different sites, spreadsheet calculations, etc. I would like to create a room which I can use for movies, music and practice/recording studio.

Room: 20L X 13W X 9H (unfinished, concrete floor)

I have read on several sites that the best way to isolate sound would be to create a room within the room. I don’t want to loose space and it sounds expensive. Since I have a limited budget, I plan on doing most of the work.

Before I start:

1. Is it advisable to incorporate all of the above and if so how should I treat the room? (acoustics and isolation)
2. Will it do any good to float the floor and double sheet rock walls and ceiling?
3. Can anyone tell me how or where I can find how to interpret the attached spreadsheet?
4. Should I bite the bullet and hire a pro?

All suggestions and advice on products as well are appreciated.

Peace,
Eddie C

 

[jcPanny]

Basement conversion

Specialty HT construction materials can get expensive, fast. Here is the minimum amount of construction material you should use to finish your basement.

* 2x4 on wall and cieling with 1 layer of drywall. This will also make it easy to run the wiring.
* plush carbet and extra thick carpet pad on the floor.
* Bookcases, wall hangings, curtins, and furniture that provide absortion and dispersion of sound and improve the room's acoustics.

Since the size of your basement is set in stone (or concrete) there is not a whole lot you can do to minimize or change room modes, but the attached spreadsheet might help you equalize your system after it is installed.