Hey guys....I'm about to start a build within an existing structure in Columbus, GA. It currently consists of a living space, a bedroom, a bath, and a closet that will be converted into an iso booth.
Irregardless, here's what I'm working with. Existing structure as I said, crawl space (by default no slab), it has its own HVAC, dedicated circuitry, attic space, plenty of grounded outlets. What I want to be able to do is use the living space as the live room, the bedroom as the control room, the closet as the iso booth, and wire up the bath for tracking guitar amps and vox to take advantage of the natural verb.
My current plans are to lay hardwood down, run audio under the floor and power in the attic, build out inner walls for at least the live room (maybe control too, depending on space and $), install a window between the two rooms, double the doors between the living area and the studio as well as between the control and live rooms, install tie lines (XLR and TRS, 2 each) in both the iso and bath, and wire up the live room for playback. In addition, I want to install some artsy yet functional diffusers and traps in both rooms, dampen some existing windows with baffles and curtains, and tie the whole thing together with a sharp and professional motif.
Any thoughts on the above, space, dollars, please comment. I've got a source for rockwool and plenty of willing hands for the build. I have been watching many of these threads grow over the months and days before I posted this and I'm excited to see what tips and tricks everyone has.
Here's a sketch (thanks to floorplanner.com) of the space. Dimensions are close but not 100% accurate:
Here's a view of the future Live Room looking toward the doors on the right in the rendering. The door on the right is an exterior door which leads to a porch. You can see the HVAC return on the floor in between the doors...might be a problem, not sure yet:
...and here is looking back the opposite way toward what will eventually become the Control Room. The empty wall on the left is where I hope to install my window:
The below shot is as if you have walked through the door above and are facing the left corner of what will become the Control Room:
Now you have turned to your right to see the closet (future Iso Booth) and Bath:
Close up shot of closet. I plan on removing the shelving and clothes bar:
Shot of bath:
Thanks in advance for your tips and comments. Sorry for the shoddy pics but honestly I hadn't thought all of this through yet. I could write for an hour notating in detail my plans but I figured it would be more worthwhile to get your opinions first. I'm very stoked to finally have a place for all my music and business to come together and I can't wait for you guys to come with me.
-J