professional recording studio construction

Sensibly locating the music room is step one. No amount of acoustical caulk is going to make the former practical. Imagine how the sound isolation requirements for a practice room located next to the nursery versus one in the garage might differ. The location of the studio space will greatly affect the degree to which you’ll need to isolate it from the rest of your home.

A practice space for your garage band and a space used for vocal recording or listening to chamber music will have some obvious differences. Understanding the use of the space is the first priority. I’ve designed spaces for music at all scales, from auditorium halls to private listening rooms, and have learned a few basic sound concepts that can dramatically improve the aural environment of any space. While a home music room may not have the demands of a professional recording studio, many spaces can benefit from the sound isolation and acoustic treatment applied to rooms designed for playing music. We aim to control the sound entering and exiting the studio, the heat and humidity inside and, of course, the acoustics.

When it comes to designing spaces for practicing, performing, recording or just jamming, control is equally important to acousticians and architects. Most musicians will admit to sharing a single core skill necessary for mastering their instrument: control.

Professional recording studio construction