EPIC Home Studio Build 2.0 - Q&A

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[@DrProgNerd]

"You gotta get yourself in some deep water that you probably had no business being in - and then you gotta figure out how to climb your way out of it." You just described my mixing journey. I'm in *way* over my head....and loving it. I still suck at it, but I'm having a great time. Every new skill I acquire is a victory.

[@chriswenzel7275]

Someone else said it... But your comments around how you learned the skills necessary to build out your space was priceless.

[@xerreonlikes]

the original video was crazy. it was a full-blown documentary, pro in every way, with story and of course with a ton of information. usually to make exactly this would take a full crew and twice the amount of time you took. and all while you were just doing the video as a side project, while you were actually building out your studio. mad, mad respect

[@hauntedbytheliving1175]

Good ol’ Colt “thought 2 inches was good enough” Capparrune… 🤣 I kid, I kid

[@haverstickdesigns]

Fantastic video, Colt! The amount of hard work you put into this studio is astounding. We were honored to be a part of it.

[@EdMcCraeMusic]

The shadows coming off of the diffuser in the background are SICK!

[@davelassell]

Imagine the possibilities with those RGB controls.

[@scottnelle]

This shot looks great. Thanks for answering all the questions!

[@ministryinsong]

Fantastic, loved the video and love the room. Hope you have many hours of enjoyment working in it Colt. God bless from bonnie Scotland. Looking forward to the next stage - when you recover 😀

[@richardlatham3771]

im in a rabbit hole with mine but I'm just a small home studio. i cant even imagine something on that size. great job

[@DigitalKnightProd]

Hearing a boomy reflection on your desk on this video.

[@ColtCapperrune]

Yep, definitely. Overhead shotgun mic catching my reflection off of the desktop unfortunately…

[@ChetGass]

Loved the video and the extended Q&A! Had no idea you were shut down for 10 months that’s crazy! As a fellow DIY’er, really appreciate someone taking the time to build it themselves properly and thinking through everything. Gives me motivation and ideas for my projects (And likely a future studio revamp for myself as well!) Great set of videos and happy you got a killer room set up, can’t wait to see the full atmos rig!!

[@donniejohnson1879]

Love the beige fabric, went the same way. Btw love the meat church hat, use their rubs on my ribs and briskets.

[@DJILLEE]

I would love to see a video where you have a Q&A with everyone involved in the treatment and measurement of the room. I'd love some technical explanation of some of the choices and why having two subs is better than one.

[@GeorgeAmodei21]

You can Install a RetroFIt WIndow on the Inside to help lower Noise Dual or Triple Glazed.( from cars or neighbors mowing and STILL keep the VEIW of the Tree Line. I Have a similar issue so I draw Blinds at an ANGLE and put portable (2) 3.5"D x 2'W x 4"H ROCKWOOL Panels. I built 7.5’ Partition Walls that connect & move anywhere in STUDIO ( closest to a Vocal Booth ) but glad I made these. George Amodei

[@ErikVaughnPohovich]

A perfect way to set the record straight. Great job, brother!

[@chrisishoy7924]

This was an exciting and informative set of videos! You did a great job on your studio improvements! Can’t wait to see the Atmos setup get installed.

[@donniejohnson1879]

I love the part about doing things yourself, same way here. I have been that way for 25+ years. I learn new things everyday.

[@chunkadelic1]

Love the shot

[@larswillsen]

Talk about timing, just came back from the groceries with some cake for my coffee :)

[@michaeltablet8577]

Great video and great rebuild! They say: Necessity is the mother of invention. Sometimes Necessity is just a mother.

[@Nathan_Lundstrom]

Watched the whole video! Loved seeing your honesty with a project that had so many hurdles to go through!

[@ColtCapperrune]

Thank you man!

[@kniferideaudio]

Good placement, treatment and zero correction EQ is the way to go.

[@johanarens9798]

Hey Colt, food for thoughts for the next video (when you will cover the Athmos piece). That would be interesting to show us how you did handle the cabling for the speakers attached to the ceiling and those who are going to be around the listening position. Each of them will required a power outlet and a XLR iirc. Love wires but we don't want to see them :)

[@bridgestreetdesign]

My take on doing it myself is that I can probably do it right if I have the luxury of doing it wrong once or twice, and I just don’t have that much free time.

[@imaxeman69]

Props, bro. I am the same way. I worked on my own cars, worked on my own homes. Built my own guitar pedals and mic pres. You learn by failing.

[@QFXmusic]

Having built my own 9.1.6 Atmos studio I totally agree that if you take your time and watch loads of youtube videos you can build your own studio. It really helps if you can use basic tools then you can build anything with will power. As you say we don't all have buckets loads of cash so we have to do it ourselves :) Great video and my respect for you went up a huge amount knowing that you did the work yourself :) Well done and look forward to more of your videos.

[@chrisw443]

Dude that is an epic background, I bet theres so many cool lighting tricks you can do with that panel.

[@Mereomusic]

Amazing work! I really enjoyed the video. I think you can actually use your mtrx studio for room correction. You have the measurements so it would be easy to do with rew I’m sure it will optimize the sound even more. But I guess you will do that for atmos anyway. Good luck !

[@waltertill1388]

congrats to the cool work in the room and of course of the long video... i put my atmos rig together in the beginning of the year - work, but a lot of fun. i am couroious what kind of expreience you will make! all the best from Austria!

[@lorenz3152]

So proud of you. I love your honesty and devotion. Always a treat to check in and find something new here. Wishing you well with everything to come.

[@lifermusik]

One more question! In the original video there was a low-end problem, if you were to get smaller speakers would the bass response be better due to the size of the room?

[@KernSound]

I've been lucky my whole family are in construction. When they need electrical that is my area. But also I have worked with wood and have helped build a few houses. When I get back to the States I will be building my space as well as my furniture. It's been fun watching you build your space. Can't wait until your Atmos system goes in.

[@ilikeweirdonames4187]

Day 1 of me asking Colt to make a video about organizing files and projects.

[@delvenhamric1200]

I have been poor my whole life, so if I wanted something done, I always had to do it myself! I’m now 72 and retired, with the same mindset! Unfortunately, crawling up into my attic to run speaker wires and network cables, now takes month's, instead of days! Do to the fact that I’m still broke and now too old, I truly enjoyed watching your journey with your studio. I can’t wait to see your Atmos install.🤔

[@henryhuynh2099]

Inspirational

[@DanielSilva-te1ww]

Like the A-Roll setup. Diffusion background looks killer. I’d throw some tube lights on the floor under the diffusion to reduce the shadows cast from the lights above.

[@alex_ayers]

Wise words Colt. Especially on the note about learning how to do things because "anybody" could do it. I worked in a band and used "KZbin EDU" to learn how to use a mixer, then just using the mixer with experience. Which led to me getting a job at a local hotel doing AV work, now 3 years later being able to invest into my Atmos rig!! It's all about the mindset. How bad do you really want to learn something? If you don't want to, pay someone that does know, and you can't go cheap no knowledge. To me, it's worth more than anything besides my time. Thank you Colt.

[@TonyThomas10000]

Very proud of you, Colt. That is quite a room!

[@oskocio]

Was great to watch the whole process the other day. I also love this new backdrop! Fantastic work Colt - I wish I could see/hear it myself!

[@cliffprowse3341]

Loved this video as well as the full length build out. I do look forward to the Atmos journey and the future content of this channel, Colt!

[@vc2tb]

Enjoy your new studio 👍👍👍

[@Studio22mix]

Awesome job I really enjoyed the long video, studio builds are always fascinating imo 😊

[@L.Scott_Music]

Big congrats Colt.

[@davelassell]

Recognizing when it's time to call a guy is tricky for those of us who have always been "good enough" to do things ourselves whether out of necessity or desire to learn. It's great that you are honest with everyone about how and when you made those choices.

[@alexanderhobson5585]

Dude!!! The new back set looks amazing brother!!! Congrats on the new build!

[@DavidDavis-FA-photog]

Congratulations! and Great Job!

[@bridgestreetdesign]

I spent my share of years working in studios with no windows, and it was so disorienting and NOT healthy. 8am to 8pm and all you know is the morning sun and the blackness of night. 8am to 8am and you lose all track of what day it is. 8pm to 8pm is even worse. When I built my own place I didn’t even entertain not having windows. Just being able to see the street, the house next door and the squirrels in the tree outside the window keeps me sane. The sonic compromises are well worth it.

[@Jeremy_Kinsey]

Cheers, Brotha!

[@MichaelLeeMetalProject]

Music n mixing doesn't work out for alot of us. I said fuck it, went back to riding n racing my dirtbike. Glad to see it workin for you, dude.

[@panickedrobert]

Great job man!

[@ColtCapperrune]

Thank you!!

[@ExtremeMetalMike]

2:42 "I was under the impression that 2 inches was good enough...." Same Colt...... same.....

[@braxal6983]

Nice video. When do we get to see all the gear?....I sound like a kid in the back seat.....Are we there yet?

[@marvsowell684]

Congratulations on your new room! What crossover point did you guys land on for the subs?

[@stevedemetrious6454]

Great job Colt 👍🏼 can you speak a little bit about the lights. Are they insulation contact safe? Did you have to cut and glue/staple the fabric around the openings? I’m always worried about catching the fabric on fire with recessed lighting so any recommendations would be highly appreciated. Thanks!

[@kphillipsmusic]

Big room

[@SessionsRecording]

"“If you feel safe in the area you’re working in, you’re not working in the right area. Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth. And when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting.” David Bowie

[@greenloungerecording9362]

Great video. I have a question about the freestanding acoustic panels to give you local symmetry around the mix position. Could you share some information about the design of these panels? Is it insulation with a solid core (eg mdf) or is it insulation with just a pegboard on the backside?

[@DESTYPROD]

waaawwww!

[@omarmiranda4987]

The assessment that low end can only be stop with mass it’s not correct. Helmholtz resonators are an amazing alternative.

[@Svvingo]

🐐🐐🐐

[@ColtCapperrune]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@PaulEubanks]

How are you running all the cabling needed for the Atmos speaker setup?

[@theBullringLive]

Are you familiar with Audient Oria interface/controller?

[@OriginalRaveParty]

Any idea how long it took to edit the build video? 😀

[@ColtCapperrune]

Three full days lol

[@OriginalRaveParty]

​@@ColtCapperruneNice. You put a lot of very cool production into it 👍

[@Studio22mix]

@@ColtCapperrune Three full days wow 😮

[@whome3911]

Some of us are blessed with more inches than others…no judgement man.😂

[@MoogTheOne]

Your life would have been a lot easier if you went with Genelec Ones and dual matching subs.