Unit Studios, Herts, UK - renovation / rebuild - Page 2

admench · 21st January 2009

Live room

Live Room

admench · 21st January 2009

inlinenl · 22nd January 2009

at the start off the thread you guys had me wondering on how it would look ... but it looks you made good plan ... in the last pictures it really comes together beautifull & very tastefull ... very nice live/drum room.

never thought off getting the monitors off the desk .. ??? vibrations mmmm ..

enjoy

admench · 23rd January 2009

You know, you're absolutely right. I have now put more acoustic treatment into the room since uploading the last photos- some pretty large corner bass traps etc. and I am left with one problem now... the desk is resonating at or below around 70hz. The stereo image is great, clarity is better than ever, but the desk is giving off some intrusive vibrations! Also the new floor that we put in is vibrating a little- do you think that spiked speaker stands would reduce this?? I am definitely going to look into getting this sorted asap!

Thanks inlinenl!

admench · 23rd January 2009

You can see that we added corner bass traps to the control room... the dimensions are 1.35m high and are 500 x 500 x 700 mm triangles. We used high density mineral wool cut into lots of triangles in a homemade frame. Low end is much clearer now!

Adam
Unit Studios

inlinenl · 24th January 2009

Hi Adam,

I would drill a hole where you can stick a speaker stand through ....

just about 6 - 10 cm hole and get some standard speaker stand .. than it does not touch the desk ....
the standard should be able to be in two parts and adjustable in height .. well you know what I mean/point at.

once again .. quality build .. UK standard .. respect guys ..

unclejoe · 30th January 2009

Hey there...just stumbled across this thread..studio looks great.
I'm based down the road in hitchin..might have to drop in sometime!
joe

admench · 2nd February 2009

Hey Joe,

Of course, pop in to have a look at our studio ! I live in Hitchin too! PM me, we'll hook up soon mate!

Adam

admench · 27th July 2009

Hi, Here are a few shots of the studio whilst during some sessions.

admench · 27th July 2009

Here are some more shots of recent sessions. Enjoy!

Hacmac · 2nd August 2009

I really like the vibe of those session pictures.
It's the kind of studio I love to record in.

admench · 10th August 2009

Thanks Hacmac!

yeah we have had many comments about the relaxed nature of the studio- Everyone feels at home and creative when they are there.

Adam

tclark · 11th August 2009

Hey,
I just found this thread right now by accident. I live in Welwyn and me and Joe have actually met

No chance of a swing by anytime is there?

Such a cool idea! Looks so sweet, nice work!

admench · 11th August 2009

Hey tclark

Of course you are welcome to visit this studio anytime!

Just pm me... I can sort out a time and we'll get the kettle on!

adam

fabrok · 17th November 2009

Nice lads, looks a great space. I'm building mine in barnet so not far from you. Cheers
Fabz

English Bob · 3rd March 2010

I can certainly confirm that the place turned out well. My band has had two main sessions there, and will soon make it three (along with a few minor tweakfests). Interesting to see the work in progress photos - and now I've seen Andy with power tools, I resolve to be more respectful towards him in future.

admench · 16th January 2011

Hi,

It's been a while but we recently had a chance to take some more photos of the studio in action:

We recently bought a Neve 1073 DPA and a custom 1960's valve mic pre which I have to box up before it gets rackmounted. Both sound absolutely great!

21st January 2009	#31
admench Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hitchin / Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 98 Thread Starter	and more... Live room Live Room __________________ Unit Studios - Blog -Twitter Studio refurbishment / rebuild photo thread

21st January 2009	#32
admench Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hitchin / Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 98 Thread Starter	Bass traps in control room

22nd January 2009	#33
inlinenl Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,783	at the start off the thread you guys had me wondering on how it would look ... but it looks you made good plan ... in the last pictures it really comes together beautifull & very tastefull ... very nice live/drum room. never thought off getting the monitors off the desk .. ??? vibrations mmmm .. enjoy __________________ Wim @ www.inlinemastering.com

23rd January 2009	#35
admench Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hitchin / Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 98 Thread Starter	Rear wall broadband absorber You can see that we added corner bass traps to the control room... the dimensions are 1.35m high and are 500 x 500 x 700 mm triangles. We used high density mineral wool cut into lots of triangles in a homemade frame. Low end is much clearer now! Adam Unit Studios

2nd February 2009	#38
admench Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hitchin / Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 98 Thread Starter	Visit Unit Studios Hey Joe, Of course, pop in to have a look at our studio ! I live in Hitchin too! PM me, we'll hook up soon mate! Adam

24th January 2009	#36
inlinenl Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,783	Hi Adam, I would drill a hole where you can stick a speaker stand through .... just about 6 - 10 cm hole and get some standard speaker stand .. than it does not touch the desk .... the standard should be able to be in two parts and adjustable in height .. well you know what I mean/point at. once again .. quality build .. UK standard .. respect guys ..

30th January 2009	#37
unclejoe Gear maniac Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uk Posts: 230	Hey there...just stumbled across this thread..studio looks great. I'm based down the road in hitchin..might have to drop in sometime! joe

27th July 2009	#39
admench Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hitchin / Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 98 Thread Starter	updated photos of our studio Hi, Here are a few shots of the studio whilst during some sessions.

27th July 2009	#40
admench Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hitchin / Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 98 Thread Starter	and a few more photos.... Here are some more shots of recent sessions. Enjoy! Last edited by admench; 16th January 2011 at 04:06 PM.. Reason: moved image locations on server

2nd August 2009	#41
Hacmac Gear interested Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 19	I really like the vibe of those session pictures. It's the kind of studio I love to record in.

10th August 2009	#42
admench Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hitchin / Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 98 Thread Starter	Thanks Hacmac! yeah we have had many comments about the relaxed nature of the studio- Everyone feels at home and creative when they are there. Adam

11th August 2009	#43
tclark Gear addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 310	Hey, I just found this thread right now by accident. I live in Welwyn and me and Joe have actually met No chance of a swing by anytime is there? Such a cool idea! Looks so sweet, nice work! __________________ Thanks so much to... UncleJoe (Tube preamp), Colonel Blues (Ableton Voucher), Bowie (Tubes)Old Goat(Tube pre, after the first was passed on)[/SIZE]! Free stuff thread! http://www.gearslutz.com/board/good-...-do-again.html Check out some recordings I've managed to wangle on a £500 budget! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tim-Cl...k/122557021248

17th November 2009	#45
fabrok Gear interested Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	Nice lads, looks a great space. I'm building mine in barnet so not far from you. Cheers Fabz __________________ Film \| Animation \| Motion Graphics \| Print \| Web \| Photography \| Audio www.u-r-ill.co.uk

3rd March 2010	#46
English Bob Gear interested Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 9	I can certainly confirm that the place turned out well. My band has had two main sessions there, and will soon make it three (along with a few minor tweakfests). Interesting to see the work in progress photos - and now I've seen Andy with power tools, I resolve to be more respectful towards him in future.

16th January 2011	#47
admench Gear nut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hitchin / Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 98 Thread Starter	Small update Hi, It's been a while but we recently had a chance to take some more photos of the studio in action: We recently bought a Neve 1073 DPA and a custom 1960's valve mic pre which I have to box up before it gets rackmounted. Both sound absolutely great!

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