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Old 11th November 2009   #16
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Originally Posted by Brainchild View Post
Hrm, yeah this sounds more like a generally unpleasant living situation than a specifically studio-related problem. Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like there's any simple easy way out of it.
I think there was a pretty well-thought-out thread on here fairly recently in which someone recommended finding out the local noise ordinance sound level limits, getting an spl meter, and just making sure you stay below that level. In that way, at the very least you're in no legal danger from your neighbor. If they're expecting unreasonable concessions from you, you may just end up having to push back.
I'd be surprised if the music volume is above normal conversation levels. I'm going to pick up a cheap db meter just to make sure.
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