Home Recording Studio Build it Like the Pros
- 338 Pages
- Published by ArtistPro
- Softcover
Product Description
With the advances in digital technology, musicians can now produce their own music. But the gear is only part of the equation when it comes to recording and mixing. The next part is finding a soundproof room that you can produce it in. Unfortunately, any old room in your house will not suffice for a quality recording. Without a decent room, you’l never be able to record a studio-quality recording you’ll be proud of and excited to have other people hear. So how do yo… More >>
#1 by 2shoes on March 14, 2010 - 1:06 am
If your hope is to work with the equipment and space you have, this is probably not the book for you. The author uses the book to advertise lots of expensive brand merchandise starting on page one. There’s also little you can learn from this book unless you are willing and capable of making major structural modifications to your space. “Home” recording studio is a misnomer, if you ask me, unless your home happens to have an unused wing that you can spend a year or so reconstructing as a professional studio. The narrow focus may be perfect for those people who have the time and resources (money for contractors, etc.) to do it, but there were only about five sentences in the whole book that applied to my situation. If you consider yourself more a musician than an engineer, I would not recommend it. I would give it three stars since it is obviously useful to some people, but some horribly unedited writing throughout the book (such as, “Yes, sir, just like magic – it disappeared, and here you’ve been told that magic doesn’t exist.”) brought it down a star.
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by Mark B. on March 14, 2010 - 3:38 am
This book distills a huge amount of information into a usable, understandable format. Rod really managed to make a go-to guide for those of us looking to learn about studio construction.
This book is an absolute must-have if you’re even thinking about building a studio.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by gsbe on March 14, 2010 - 4:15 am
Best book on the subject I’ve read (out of 3 or 4). I continue going over the details of the different sections to try to internalize the materials and layout of each piece of the project puzzle.
When I showed this book to a professional acoustician friend who works for a internationally recognized acoustics firm, he agreed that many of the construction materials that were reviewed in the book are in fact the very same ones that they recommend in the building of performance spaces and recording studios. I thought that was the best recommendation of all!
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Bill L. Shoup on March 14, 2010 - 5:08 am
I’m building a basement studio. My starting point was bare concrete walls and open ceiling with joists from the floor above. In my case this book was invaluable. Even though there is a wealth of information (and much of it very good) on-line in regard to studio construction, understanding the general concepts, and judging whether the information is from a truly knowledgeable source can be quite overwhelming. Rod is highly respected in every aspect of studio construction and his advice is sought after by the big boys. In my project, the high priority items have been 1) Sound isolation – How do I keep sound from entering and leaving the space and 2) Once isolation is achieved, how do I treat the space acoustically so it is conducive to recording and mixing music? The book addresses these issues and others very nicely. It gave me a solid understanding of the principle of these issues, then building on those principles, went into specifics regarding construction and product options for achieving these goals. In my opinion it’s important to note that many times Rod would offer multiple options varying from least expensive and reasonably effective, to most expensive and extremely effective. It is written in plain, clear language and includes excellent illustrations, and examples of how particular techniques are used in large studios. In most cases, it provides more information than you need to achieve these goals. I also find myself well educated enough from this information to more easily determine whether information I find on-line may be credible or not. This book is an easy and interesting read, and a wonderful reference applicable for any project similar to mine, or more involved. My copy is becoming worn out from being referred to so often!
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Marcel P. Lemay on March 14, 2010 - 7:46 am
This is an excellent book if you wanna build a home studio. I spent month’s researching studio construction online, with lots of contradictory information. This book shows you exactly what to do and it debunks some of the overkill reccomendations found online. He show’s you how to build a quality studio for the least amount of money and backs it up with practical experience.
If you want to build a home studio, this book is a must have.
Rating: 5 / 5