new desk: sterling modular : acoustics

[t_d]

so... will likely be getting a new Sterling Modular desk for my new room.... the model that works the best for me is the Plan D.. because it has room for dual computer monitors and a bit of desk space for a DAW controller (mackie control in my case).

my question is.. as nicely as the sterlings are designed, does it have too big of an acoustic footprint?

would i be better off with a smaller Plan A desk and then another rack to my side for additional equipment and the control surfaces? or would that side rack just cause another set of acoustic problems?

hopefully you understand what i'm getting at..

i want to have the best desk for what i need, but want to make sure it's not disrupting the acoustics too much...

OR.. should i just get the Plan D and then design the treatment around the effects that it has on the room?

thanks..

[jhbrandt]

I like the Plan D. I use it in several of my drawings... How big is your room?

You will need to have the speakers positioned well behind the desk -- It's all in the alignment to prevent early reflections off the desk. -- But, the bigger the desk.. the bigger the room needs to be.

Cheers,
John

[t_d]

John,

this will be the room http://www.gearslutz.com/board/5512246-post14.html

you'll remember it when you see it as you were in on the discussion.

think the space is big enough? I'm pretty sure vie seen Plan Ds in smaller rooms..

thanks again for the help.

[jhbrandt]

Oh yeah. I remember.

Yes, that ought to work. Position is everything.

Cheers,
John

[t_d]

no need for the lots going on here!

yeah, i figure it would be good.. and then just work the acoustics around it to makeup for any reflections and stuff...

thanks!

[jhbrandt]

Originally Posted by t_d

yeah, i figure it would be good.. and then just work the acoustics around it to makeup for any reflections and stuff...

thanks!

yup

[therealbigd]

$3k??

Have you explored the possibility of a carpenter building something EXACTLY as you want it? That's what my father had done and it didn't cost $3k...

[t_d]

yeah, i have explored that option a bit.. and it still may happen... but not sure yet...

i'm anal about build quality and aesthetics, so it would have to be DAMN good...

[streetbeats]

t_d

My carpenter built this for me for less that £400 GBP, including all the material costs, rack rails etc...



Ignore the layout/setup, it was all a work in progress


Ps 1000 gs posts, congrats :D

[t_d]

nice looking! and encouraging.

would be cheaper to fly your carptenter to NY than for me to buy a sterling

[balanceman]

get the sterling. I did. it's great. quick assembly. cable pass throughs. fabric panels.
no brainer.

[streetbeats]

Originally Posted by balanceman

get the sterling. I did. it's great. quick assembly. cable pass throughs. fabric panels.
no brainer.

If you have money to burn maybe. All those features are possible in a DIY/carpenter build with relative ease
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[balanceman]

Originally Posted by streetbeats

If you have money to burn maybe. All those features are possible in a DIY/carpenter build with relative ease
thumbsup

if you've got time to burn.

[streetbeats]

Originally Posted by balanceman

if you've got time to burn.

I have neither an abundance of time nor money, hence I use a local skilled carpenter thumbsup

[jdg]

i built my own desk because i could make it as acoustically small as possible.

the sterlings are great, but a bit "chunky".

so, building a custom one lets you do stuff like that.

i have a 3D pdf of my desk somewhere (its like a sterling plan A)

i'll see if i can find it.

[SAC]

After someone can adequately describe how they will make the megalith and amazingly testament sure to impress one's family and friends acoustically transparent, then one can discuss which carpenter they will employ.

Until then they would do well to focus on the real purpose of the room by making its acoustic signature as small as possible, focusing only on what is absolutely necessary, and allocate space for hors d'oeuvres, drinks and other assorted condiments outside the room.

Now I'd best run before I am shot for delivering the good news!

[streetbeats]

Originally Posted by SAC

Now I'd best run before I am shot for delivering the good news!

The reality is though that whilst acoustics should always be the priority, there are often other considerations that imply compromises, one of which is ergonomics (and in my case trying to do as little further harm to an already screwed back)
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[wick]

Originally Posted by jdg

i built my own desk because i could make it as acoustically small as possible.

the sterlings are great, but a bit "chunky".

so, building a custom one lets you do stuff like that.

i have a 3D pdf of my desk somewhere (its like a sterling plan A)

i'll see if i can find it.

hi JDG ,i know is a old post but i saw your comment,i was wondering if you find that 3D pdf?if you have it can you at least send it,i m very interested on build something similar p.m. ok.thanks

[mhch]

@streatbeats

What are the two display stands which appear in the photo of your studio ? DIY or not ?