Control Room Window- How to build?

music · 26th March 2003

My wife gave me the room next to my project studio and I am thinking of putting in a control room window between the two. I have read alot of articles and am thinking of buying a few books on the subject too. I am soundproofing the two rooms now. Anyone put their own window in? How did you do it? I am thininking of hiring a pro but do not want to spend huge sums on a project studio. I am pricing glass and materials now. Just need construction techniques. Any info. or pics would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Keith

theunity · 26th March 2003

have you checked out the auralex web site? they have detailed instructions and photos for building a window like you're describing. here's the link: http://www.auralex.com/auralex_acous...ips/tip_5.html

good luck man!

Dave Martin · 26th March 2003

You should really get a copy of "Sound Studio Construction On A Budget", by F. Alton Everest. There are detailed plans for many aspects of studio building, long with explanations.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...504105-7516020

music · 27th March 2003

Thanks,

Keith

caduk · 15th November 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by music
My wife gave me the room next to my project studio and I am thinking of putting in a control room window between the two. I have read alot of articles and am thinking of buying a few books on the subject too. I am soundproofing the two rooms now. Anyone put their own window in? How did you do it? I am thininking of hiring a pro but do not want to spend huge sums on a project studio. I am pricing glass and materials now. Just need construction techniques. Any info. or pics would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Keith

Check out this link there are good help articles about studio build:-
www.customaudiodesigns.co.uk/articles.htm

OzNimbus · 15th November 2003

You want to go to this forum, dedicated to studio design.
http://johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/index.php

check out this as well, it's a comprehensive guide to construction, with a nice section on windows: look under "construction."
http://www.saecollege.de/reference_material/index.html

leckieisagod · 15th November 2003

Don't know if this'll help, but I previously worked in the double glazing industry and I learned a few things about glass and sound insulation. Basically, the best sort of glazing you can get for soundproofing is called Whisperglass (can't remember if it's spelt like that but if you ask for it, they'll know what you mean - you may have to ask a specialist as it's not the norm). It's a sealed unit with two different thicknesses of laminated glass (I think it's something like 7.3mm and 4mm, and it works brilliantly. Ignore anyone who recommends triple glazing as this is usually 3 lots of 4mm glass and anyone who knows anything about sound will tell you that once its waveform has changed shape to get through the first 4mm pane, the next two 4mm panes will do next to nothing to stop the soundwave. I've sold this to pubs and clubs to keep their sound in and had no complaints.

Good luck!

music · 15th November 2003

Cool, Thanks.

I'll check it out.

Keith

smoothmoniker · 15th November 2003

If you're anywhere near LA, you should check out Steve Klein's place on Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks. It's a great place to learn about design and build. His website is a great resource too.

www.soundcontrolroom.com

happy building.

-sm

STILL · 15th November 2003

Go directly to this thread, quite a lot of great info.

Finstad · 17th November 2003

Studioside: 6mm normal glass, 1cm airspace, 4mm normal glass

Controllside: 10mm normal glass.

Both glass angeled a bit down. (down to awoid reflection from light)

Thanx

Finstad

26th March 2003	#1
music Gear nut Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 139 Thread Starter	Control Room Window- How to build? My wife gave me the room next to my project studio and I am thinking of putting in a control room window between the two. I have read alot of articles and am thinking of buying a few books on the subject too. I am soundproofing the two rooms now. Anyone put their own window in? How did you do it? I am thininking of hiring a pro but do not want to spend huge sums on a project studio. I am pricing glass and materials now. Just need construction techniques. Any info. or pics would be appreciated. Thanks, Keith

26th March 2003	#3
Dave Martin Moderator emeritus Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 3,152	You should really get a copy of "Sound Studio Construction On A Budget", by F. Alton Everest. There are detailed plans for many aspects of studio building, long with explanations. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...504105-7516020 __________________ Dave Martin Java Jive Studio www.javajivestudio.com Nashville, TN

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smoothmoniker Gear addict Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 440	If you're anywhere near LA, you should check out Steve Klein's place on Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks. It's a great place to learn about design and build. His website is a great resource too. www.soundcontrolroom.com happy building. -sm __________________ metricusers.com - the Metric Halo Users Forum

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26th March 2003	#2
theunity Gear interested Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Phoenix Posts: 20	have you checked out the auralex web site? they have detailed instructions and photos for building a window like you're describing. here's the link: http://www.auralex.com/auralex_acous...ips/tip_5.html good luck man!

27th March 2003	#4
music Gear nut Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 139 Thread Starter	Thanks, Keith

15th November 2003	#6
OzNimbus SawSlut Joined: Oct 2002 Location: 22 Acacia Avenue Posts: 248	You want to go to this forum, dedicated to studio design. http://johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/index.php check out this as well, it's a comprehensive guide to construction, with a nice section on windows: look under "construction." http://www.saecollege.de/reference_material/index.html

15th November 2003	#7
leckieisagod Gear Head Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Bridlington Posts: 35	Don't know if this'll help, but I previously worked in the double glazing industry and I learned a few things about glass and sound insulation. Basically, the best sort of glazing you can get for soundproofing is called Whisperglass (can't remember if it's spelt like that but if you ask for it, they'll know what you mean - you may have to ask a specialist as it's not the norm). It's a sealed unit with two different thicknesses of laminated glass (I think it's something like 7.3mm and 4mm, and it works brilliantly. Ignore anyone who recommends triple glazing as this is usually 3 lots of 4mm glass and anyone who knows anything about sound will tell you that once its waveform has changed shape to get through the first 4mm pane, the next two 4mm panes will do next to nothing to stop the soundwave. I've sold this to pubs and clubs to keep their sound in and had no complaints. Good luck!

15th November 2003	#10
STILL Gear nut Joined: Oct 2003 Location: A Mountain Cave high above L.A. Posts: 136	Go directly to this thread, quite a lot of great info.

17th November 2003	#11
Finstad Gear nut Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 85	Studioside: 6mm normal glass, 1cm airspace, 4mm normal glass Controllside: 10mm normal glass. Both glass angeled a bit down. (down to awoid reflection from light) Thanx Finstad