Studio Planning

[EliasGwinn]

Originally Posted by whitepapagold

Everytime I ask a real question that you would have to have some knowledge to answer, no or minimal responses but if I buy a Pacifica and want to hear what serial numbers other owners have, 100 people will unrack their preamps to join the club...

So true...

However, the name of the site is "GearSlutz" - i.e., "those that lust for audio gear". I'd say that it's living up to its name! (The number of '500-lunchbox' units you own is like the number of notches on your bedpost, and those with vintage U47's have supermodel girlfriends!!)

Here's an idea to make the site more effective: Allow readers to rate the quality of a post/poster. The average rating of any given post can be displayed on that post. A member's average rating will be displayed under a poster's avatar. This will allow the cream to rise to the top, so to speak.

Also, I'd recommend a sub-forum that is less gear-centric and more info/technique-centric.

Atb,
-e

[TheBoss]

Originally Posted by deda

Another under rated affordable mic is the AT 4050 and a pair can be a plus for overheads and can be eBayed for 500.00 to 700.00. They are damn good for the money but they perform much better than their price would indicate. If you surf a lot of High End Studio sites you'll see them in almost every studio along with others of the AT 40 series. I have only the AT 4050's so that's all I'll comment on. Regards ,,deda,,

Tons of great Pre's but not one decent mic. I would invest in U87 Vintage or AT4060 rather than AT4050. Price difference of maybe $100 but it will be worth it. The U87 might be a little hype but its hype that will bring you clients.

[TheBoss]

Originally Posted by EliasGwinn

So true...

However, the name of the site is "GearSlutz" - i.e., "those that lust for audio gear". I'd say that it's living up to its name! (The number of '500-lunchbox' units you own is like the number of notches on your bedpost, and those with vintage U47's have supermodel girlfriends!!)

Here's an idea to make the site more effective: Allow readers to rate the quality of a post/poster. The average rating of any given post can be displayed on that post. A member's average rating will be displayed under a poster's avatar. This will allow the cream to rise to the top, so to speak.

Also, I'd recommend a sub-forum that is less gear-centric and more info/technique-centric.

Atb,
-e

This is a great idea but keep in mind that ratings can bring unwanted traffic as well. I still think its +1 if you know how to read through them.

[Octopussy]

Originally Posted by warhead

Sean, I have a very good friend that I list as a free consultant on my website under Acoustics, named Jeff Hedback. Jeff has done rooms for friends and customers of mine, and also gives me advice on treating my own space. He is able to help with planning and construction on a 'for hire' basis, but if you have a plan you'd like to submit to him to discuss he can give you commentary on it and help avoid pitfalls, whether you hire him or not. He is the nicest, most non-pushy / soft spoken guy you could ever imagine: another great reason I promote him...!

I cannot stress this enough: the room matters so much and it's nice to know you have budgeted for it...! But be sure somebody out there takes a look at your plans, or that you bring somebody in who knows the pitfalls of construction and the process to (A) save money and (B) make effective use of the money you spend.

It's amazing what little steps you can overlook that compromise a room's effectiveness.

War

+1 for Jeff Headback! Great guy, very knowledgeable!