Help with ISO booth (with pics)

79_Limited · 18th August 2008

I have a basement studio that has a large closet attached to the rear. Dimensions are 13' X 5.5' X 7.5'.

I mainly need a iso booth to track loud guitar and bass in particular at night when the wife is asleep. I don't want to tear into the existing walls and would like to know if it is possible to add on to the existing structure. I know I will need to remove the current dropped ceiling. The only ceavat is I will need to access some portions above because it contains my kitchen plumbing.

Any ideas on how best to proceed?

Here are some pics and rough draw ups.

Ideally I would like to install a sliding glass door where the current existing large doors are.

Glenn Kuras · 18th August 2008

I got your PM about this thread. I deal more with room acoustics then ISO things but I would think the best you will be able to do is double drywall with green glue. I will email Bryan, our lead room designer, to get his input on this. He knows TONS on the ISO side.
BTW I see you are in Atlanta, so am I.

Glenn

bpape · 18th August 2008

Having ISO and leaving access at the same time is difficult but not impossible. You'd be able to do firring strips and drywall and leave an opening that's hinged with seals around the edges and a 'lip' that is slightly larger than the opening. It'll be heavy as it'll likely need to be double MDF to get the mass we need.

The firring will also provide some additional isolation. As Glenn said, 2 layers of drywall/mdf with Green Glue between will help the isolation quite a bit.

Bryan

79_Limited · 18th August 2008

Thanks for the tips. I would love to discuss more. You aren't the only that has recommended drywall and the green glue. Would you recommend 2 layers of 5/8 drywall or less?

Yes I am here in Atlanta so I guess that means I can pick up the acoustic panels? WIll what I need fit in a small car hatchback or do I need something bigger like a Murano?

Glenn Kuras · 19th August 2008

yes 5/8 should be fine.

As far as pick up, YES I highly recommend saving on the shipping and picking up. Depending on how much you get I think maybe a small truck or SUV might be better. We are north of down town (85N/285) so if you are close you could make a couple trips.

Glenn

18th August 2008	#1
79_Limited Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 528 Thread Starter	Help with ISO booth (with pics) I have a basement studio that has a large closet attached to the rear. Dimensions are 13' X 5.5' X 7.5'. I mainly need a iso booth to track loud guitar and bass in particular at night when the wife is asleep. I don't want to tear into the existing walls and would like to know if it is possible to add on to the existing structure. I know I will need to remove the current dropped ceiling. The only ceavat is I will need to access some portions above because it contains my kitchen plumbing. Any ideas on how best to proceed? Here are some pics and rough draw ups. Ideally I would like to install a sliding glass door where the current existing large doors are.

18th August 2008	#2
Glenn Kuras Gear Guru Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 12,007	I got your PM about this thread. I deal more with room acoustics then ISO things but I would think the best you will be able to do is double drywall with green glue. I will email Bryan, our lead room designer, to get his input on this. He knows TONS on the ISO side. BTW I see you are in Atlanta, so am I. Glenn __________________ Glenn Kuras GIK Acoustics USA GIK Acoustics Europe 770 986 2789 (USA) +44 (0) 20 7558 8976 (UK) See the NEW Scopus Tuned Trap

18th August 2008	#3
bpape Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2005 Location: St. Louis(Wildwood), MO Posts: 764	Having ISO and leaving access at the same time is difficult but not impossible. You'd be able to do firring strips and drywall and leave an opening that's hinged with seals around the edges and a 'lip' that is slightly larger than the opening. It'll be heavy as it'll likely need to be double MDF to get the mass we need. The firring will also provide some additional isolation. As Glenn said, 2 layers of drywall/mdf with Green Glue between will help the isolation quite a bit. Bryan __________________ I am serious, and don't call me Shirley Bryan Pape Lead Acoustical Designer GIK Acoustics

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19th August 2008	#5
Glenn Kuras Gear Guru Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 12,007	yes 5/8 should be fine. As far as pick up, YES I highly recommend saving on the shipping and picking up. Depending on how much you get I think maybe a small truck or SUV might be better. We are north of down town (85N/285) so if you are close you could make a couple trips. Glenn