Studio makeover.

Modulus_Amps

Very nice, is it insulated enough to crank amps without upsetting the neighbours?

octatonic

Modulus_Amps said:

Very nice, is it insulated enough to crank amps without upsetting the neighbours?

Yeah, that isn't an issue.
It wasn't really before though.

stonevibe

Looking good and should make mixing a lot easier.

octatonic

Update: all but 4 of the ceiling and ceiling/wall corner traps are now in.
Getting this accurate has taken days.

The cloud in particular was a bugger.
We used 6 cleats per pair of traps- the right traps are attached to the left ones with a coupling bar.
The cloud is solid as a rock.

octatonic

Everything is taking ages now.
But it is coming together slowly.

Yes, I know the speakers are too wide- this is to make cabling everything easier for now.

fastonebaz

This project has been completed far quicker than my bathroom in in the middle of remodeling. Amazing. Loving that ceiling. I do hope an array of coloured led lights are hidden around too for that atmospheric effect. That crate on the right looks heavy! 

octatonic

No coloured lights yet- I do have Philips Hue here but they are just different shades of white.

I'm down to the fiddly stuff now- running audio cables through walls and skirting cavities.
So far the acoustic isolation between the two rooms is fantastic. 

octatonic

Update. 
Still running cables.
Yes, a month later.
But getting close now.

I need to figure out what I am doing with monitoring.
The ATC's are too wide with the Kii's in the correct position.
Cutting down to one pair of monitors is always an option but I am disinclined to do that.
The ATC's, being horizontal, are tricky to place if you have any other large monitors in the room.

I could sell them and go up to SCM50's, which are vertical, but that would be another big pile o money.
Also maybe a bit too big for the room.
Still need to think.

The modular desk is brilliant, it is a new design from Buso Audio who also made the main desk.
In terms of room sound- it is so much better than before, as you might expect.

hollywoodrox

Absolutely Fantabulous thanks for sharing it on here it’s very interesting 

fastonebaz

It's absolutely super .  That 2nd pic does make me think of  Dr Who's tardis.  All those buttons....  makes my little reaper plugin shrivel up in shame  

fastonebaz

I'm still holding out for an entry to SOTM one month so we can finally hear what a proper quality mix sounds like. 

digitalkettle

fastonebaz said:

It's absolutely super .  That 2nd pic does make me think of  Dr Who's tardis.  All those buttons....  makes my little reaper plugin shrivel up in shame  

It seems bigger on the inside!

fastonebaz said:

I'm still holding out for an entry to SOTM one month so we can finally hear what a proper quality mix sounds like. 

Wiz'd.

Supportact

octatonic said:

Update: all but 4 of the ceiling and ceiling/wall corner traps are now in.
Getting this accurate has taken days.

The cloud in particular was a bugger.
We used 6 cleats per pair of traps- the right traps are attached to the left ones with a coupling bar.
The cloud is solid as a rock.

This all looks fantastic. If you don't mind me asking, did you make the cloud panels or are they bought? And have you got any tips/warnings about attaching them to the ceiling? I ask because I may have to make or at least install a similar thing later this year, so this thread is making me think. 

octatonic

Supportact said:

octatonic said:

Update: all but 4 of the ceiling and ceiling/wall corner traps are now in.
Getting this accurate has taken days.

The cloud in particular was a bugger.
We used 6 cleats per pair of traps- the right traps are attached to the left ones with a coupling bar.
The cloud is solid as a rock.

This all looks fantastic. If you don't mind me asking, did you make the cloud panels or are they bought? And have you got any tips/warnings about attaching them to the ceiling? I ask because I may have to make or at least install a similar thing later this year, so this thread is making me think. 

They are from GIK- 242's I think.
So hanging those panels was a right faff.

They were put up in pairs- you can see in the photo that we used 3 support brackets per pair.
This is because they are all bolted together using a flat piece of metal as a coupling bracket.
It took over a full day just to hang those 8 panels, with 3 of us onsite.

Supportact

octatonic said:

Supportact said:

octatonic said:

Update: all but 4 of the ceiling and ceiling/wall corner traps are now in.
Getting this accurate has taken days.

The cloud in particular was a bugger.
We used 6 cleats per pair of traps- the right traps are attached to the left ones with a coupling bar.
The cloud is solid as a rock.

This all looks fantastic. If you don't mind me asking, did you make the cloud panels or are they bought? And have you got any tips/warnings about attaching them to the ceiling? I ask because I may have to make or at least install a similar thing later this year, so this thread is making me think. 

They are from GIK- 242's I think.
So hanging those panels was a right faff.

They were put up in pairs- you can see in the photo that we used 3 support brackets per pair.
This is because they are all bolted together using a flat piece of metal as a coupling bracket.
It took over a full day just to hang those 8 panels, with 3 of us onsite.

Thanks. Sounds like I'll need some helpers then when the time comes. 

octatonic

Studio renovation is finally finished.
The only thing that is changing is I'm adding the BXT bass modules for the Kii Three monitors.

Pics:

https://i.imgur.com/mpZDGXB.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/uOTtif8.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/YjQWml1.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/PqZ3MzV.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/qVsR1Qb.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/DjEoZFb.jpeg

IMC1980

Your studio looks fucking brilliant. 

Sporky

That looks like a fantastic, productive space. 

Habanero

I have no idea what that wall of knobs does, but it definitely looks impressive!

grappagreen

octatonic said:

Everything is taking ages now.
But it is coming together slowly.

Yes, I know the speakers are too wide- this is to make cabling everything easier for now.

Been watching this with interest... I'm super jealous of your setup and I can appreciate the hard work involved (and cost!).

The left hand window is a little frustrating but all rooms have their challenges! Notice you don't have a great deal of diffusion going on and lots of broadband absorption. floor finish obviously helps but be interested in what the RT20 looks like across the spectrum.

Do you have any low end mode issues you've had to target with pressure based treatment (or intend to)?

Most importantly how does the room feel? What's the imaging like? 

Do you have any REW before/afters?

I'd love to have a listen

Si