Home Studio Acoustic Design with John Brandt - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

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Warren talks to John Brandt from John H. Brandt Acoustic Design (www.jhbrandt.net) about acoustic treatment and how to set up your studio. They they refer to some resources which can be downloaded for free here: jhbrandt.net/re....
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[@timmceneany2573]

John designed my room. It's a small 12'x16' bedroom but sounds incredible after finishing all treatment and properly positioning the monitors. I built all the panels myself which took me awhile but saved a ton of cash. Materials plus John's fees were around 2k. Money well spent in my opinion. If I had purchased commercial panels it would have cost thousands more. Well worth hiring an expert like John if you can. He'll save you time and money by getting it right the first time.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +Tim McEneany Wow that's great hear! That's a great deal!! Yes, I was really impressed with how forthcoming John is with all of this incredible advice!

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[@AmielRocker]

how much is the distance from tweeter to tweeter of your speakers in that room? and how far from your front wall?

[@timmceneany2573]

+AmielRocker I started out at 67.5" apart, toe in 30 degrees. Then did a bunch of measurements with small changes to listening position and speaker placement until got to a place which was best. I'll have to measure and report back.

[@AmielRocker]

thanks..and please report back

[@rudolfbaethge282]

Wow, this interview is pure gold and so useful after 5 years. The fact that the topic is so relevant and ever lasting, make this video a “classic “. Maybe an “oldie but goodie “ KZbin playlist? Or the “must watch before you....” playlist?

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks! That’s an interesting idea

[@bulletproofzest]

I have been working with John over the last months on my control room build. Cant recommend enough. It is very affordable to have him do your design and he provides great support. Acoustics is a counterintuitive science, and there’s a lot of misinformation out there, so if you just want to get down to the business of mixing and making your life easier, having someone do the design for you is a shortcut. The thing I really like about John is that he’s continually getting up to date information and updating his knowledge base, and so he’s continually on the cutting edge of his field. not only that, but take a look at his rooms- the wow factor is Incredible. I will have by far the most impressive space in my town from an aesthetic point of view, which, let’s face it, does matter to clients.

[@revolutronic]

hi warren, so nice nice to see that you can broadcast out of a sauna these days.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +revolutronic Haha! No I think Connor was trying to do the soft focus Barbara Walters thing on me!! Hahaha Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@revolutronic]

:-) stupid jokes aside, the show was pure gold. the sheets alone!!! i desperately need someone like john to treat my crappy studio acoustics in a guerilla fashion.

[@noisesoundtonevibe]

Thanks for trying to figure out what we can do in DIY acoustics, this is really usefull and important stuff! Thanks Warren and John!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +noisesoundtonevibe You're welcome! I love being able to help!! John is an incredible resource!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@stratshadow]

Hi Warren, another great informative episode featuring John. Am learning so much from your channel...many thanks for all the videos!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +stratshadow Thanks very much! I really appreciate your kind words!! I am so happy to be able to showcase everyone's incredible talents and bring this information to everyone's attention! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@mdeasy]

Thank you both for being so generous with your time and knowledge! Great interview!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Marshall!!

[@JBRRecordings]

Great video Warren! thanks for sharing it! amazing to hear John passing his knowledge!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Javier Barrios I know!! Thank you John for your insight!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@hugograve]

Amazing video as allways!! best way to take my breakfast is watching your videos!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Hugo Grave Thanks very much! I hope you enjoyed your breakfast!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@budgetguitarist]

+Hugo Grave Funny. I'm eating breakfast while watching this also! We're practically related.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +budgetguitarist.com I'm eating mine and responding! Haha Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@mycbeats1276]

Great video. Glad to find my newly (and rather blindly) built home studio passes the room dimension tests. Foam comes in wedge shapes so that during packaging and shipping, two pieces can be fitted together like Lego which takes up less space therefore reducing cost... and like John said, reduces the effectiveness.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Faraz Abtahi Great stuff! I hear you! This has always been guess work for me as well!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@ArthurStone]

Hey good to see John on the show Warren; such a great contributor on Gearslutz! Much appreciated : -)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Arthur Stone Yes very honoured to have John participate and share his vast experience with us all! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@JHBrandt]

+Arthur Stone Thank you! Cheers

[@VinylScratch37]

wow...thanks for this awesome interview! I got a shitload of foam stuff hanging around in different spots in my room which has like, almost maximum inefficiency according to this interview! I'm definetly gonna put my new knowledge to a use in a room rearranging day tomorrow! Warren, John, thanks for this incredible iinterview, and the one thing I'll definetly have to keep on my mind is "trust your ears".

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +VinylScratch37 Great! So glad John was able to help! Wonderful insight! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@ephedrinedream]

+VinylScratch37 Yes, another conversation about practical bass trapping details/methods that didn't quite come back around. I'm also interested in specifics about how the "pink stuff" can be utilized in corners: leave rolled up and stack rolls, unroll, bagged with/in what, etc. We were *so* close to an answer. Such a great interview, subject, and topic, Warren; thanks!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Harold LaRue Thank you! I'll see if I can get John on here! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@JHBrandt]

+Harold LaRue we'll probably do more of these discussions. :) But there is a LOT you can do on the cheap for starters. And it's far better than filling your room with 2" foam treatment. Having said what I said about foam... They DO perform, and they look great right out of the box. You don't have to put acoustic foam in fabric or a frame, but to make your room really work, you're going to need a LOT more than that. Please see my other comments about pink stuff and rock wool. Cheers!

[@Str8Jaket3d]

Another stupendous episode Warren! Great way to tackle the much debated acoustical debate.Picked a great guy to interview for it.First thing people should notice is that everyone all says the same thing..the love of music...all music... really is one of the keys to it all..cheers keep up the great work.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +Str8Jaket3d thanks very much! Yes John is great, I really want to be able help all of us and get a proper balanced conversation that will get us all the information we need to create a great listening environment! John rules! He is extremely upfront and I'd loved talking to him!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@AmielRocker]

Better, Faster, easier and more enjoyable..... so true, that is exactly what is the job of a great acoustic designer , John is top class!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +AmielRocker Yes agreed John is amazing! He is doing a forum for us this coming week on the Academy, if you aren't already please try out the free trial and see if you like it! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@guitarboi2k3]

This was beyond helpful. Thank you so much Warren and John. Inspired to go make some bass traps.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +guitarboi2k3 Wonderful!! So glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@JHBrandt]

+guitarboi2k3 , YES! :D

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +John Brandt Thanks for your great help! I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@acklin83]

John's re-designing my control room after I saw this. Incredible guy - can't wait to start building!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +acklin83 That's fantastic to hear! John is fantastic!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@guitargalaxy333]

Perfect timing ... Thanks for the Great video !!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Paul Bryson You're welcome! Glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@LordHar]

This is a super episode!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +LordHar Thanks very much!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@rjb7569]

First off, Warren: I will have a "Marvelous time recording and mixing!" (Once I get started, that is). Getting into the game at an older age, finally. Converting the former dining room end of the living room/dining room as my recording/mixing area. Coming along well, so far. Had decided on the Focusrite USB 4Pre as my interface, only to see the price jump from $600 to $760 overnight, killing that plan (tight budget on social security, unfortunately). Your videos are consuming so much of my free time! Damn you! They are so helpful and "educational," as I'm trying to set things up the best I can, as a singer/songwriter/guitarist. I envisioned myself as a Brian Wilson singer/arranger when younger before real life happened. Loved to sing, harmonize. Still do. My loss. John was terrific in his generosity and explanations for those of us setting up our rooms. Grateful to you both for your efforts! By the way, I don't believe you when you say you get up @7:00 am and finish your day @2:00 am. Those of us in the know are positive you've been cloned 5 or 6 times, doing all that you do!

[@sarinsahil]

This is gold! Thank you John and Warren. Very grateful :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@sansocie]

John,thanks. Looking forward to reading that blog. Great show Warren.

[@williamjohnson2598]

Hopefully a helpful suggestion to add here. Save yourself some time and cash if your going to build your own absorbers. My first go round, I started using rock wool because that's what the local home center had... sadly I ran out of wall and ceiling space before I could get the frequency response close to being corrected. Tore all that out and tried again using the rigid owens corning fibreglass inside the helmholz slat and panel traps and on homosote hangers. I got triple the amount of correction... big difference.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +William Johnson Thanks for the great tip and insight! I really appreciate it!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@JHBrandt]

+William Johnson yes, Helmholtz absorbers are good to a point. I normally don't recommend targeting specific frequencies, but you want to know, going in, what your room response is prior to treatment. If you have double resonances like in a square room, you may very well need to target the axial modes with Helmholtz resonators. Cheers!

[@williamjohnson2598]

+John Brandt Indeed. Had rectangular space. After heavy low end treatment front and back, my measurements seemed to illustrate a build up of certain lows.. ie a hump at 70 and again at 140 and again at 280 for example. So I built helmholz to target the 70 thinking that it'd address the additional 1/4 and 1/2 wave. I added ownen corning 703 inside the boxes to broaden the effected Q. The single most dramatic improvement came after building panels to hang from the ceiling using homosote treated with 703 on both sides and covering with fabric. Worked really well but it dried up the room a bit much so I changed the first couple of helmholz to slat resonators. I wrote all this to illustrate a positive thing about helmholz I discovered which is that to some degree their modular nature allows for some adaptability that's helpful when treating a space. Its an adventure.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +William Johnson extremely glad that John has stepped up and given us his expertise! Thanks very much John! You Rock!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@tnikiforov]

Great stuff as usual! Especially as im in the middle of setting up a small studio in a cabin next to my house!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Tommy Nikiforov Fantastic! John is fantastic!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@shanelarue4629]

Once again, Gold. Thaanks!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Shane LaRue Aw shucks thanks!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@mwintersteinsmith]

Thanks Warren. As ever, very informative ;-)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Martin Winterstein-Smith You're welcome!! John ROCKS!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@terrydoylemusic]

Great chat! I have a question for John about using rolls of rockwool ... if I leave them in their packing and just pop them into the corners (floor to ceiling) will they be as effective as if I build corner traps? Or will the fact that the fibers are packed tight reduce the effect? (I´m renting so trying to avoid doing much installation ... calling them the lazy mans bass trap :-) )

[@Producelikeapro]

HI, +Terry Doyle Ok, I will let John know to come to the page! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@JHBrandt]

+Terry Doyle, yes take them out of the packaging. It's only because the packaging makes them slightly compressed. However, seeing that it's rock wool, I must ask What density? When creating treatment, I recommend that higher density absorption be used only for thin treatment. The thicker (deeper) you go, you must use the less dense fiberglass, like attic blanket. Once you get to about 32" deep, even the attic blanket is too dense and becomes reflective. :0 So you can only do so much with broadband trapping. After broadband comes wave guides and membranes. That's a topic for another discussion. :D

[@RobbDizzl]

Hi Warren, I Hope I'm not too late. But I would love to hear Johns opinion on quantum acoustics. To me it sounded a bit too mystic and good to be true. Did you talk about that off camera? Cheers Robert

[@DesperadoStudios]

Yay! Really looking forward to this one! I'm gonna go put on a kettle and get cracking. :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +DesperadoStudios Fantastic!! I'm excited! Lot's of people have been asking me about Acoustic Studio Design and I really wanted to give a lot of different perspectives! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@DesperadoStudios]

+Produce Like A Pro Great chitchat! It's difficult to explain such complex subjects in just a couple of sentences, but Mr Brandt did a good job! I think the big thing to take home here is that there is no magic to this and if you are just willing to acquire some basic knowledge and can handle a saw you can get a great studio without spending tons of money. You can do all this with regular building material, it's nothing special... that should be an encouraging message everybody, there's no secret sauce! :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +DesperadoStudios Agreed 100%! I believe John did a fantastic job explaining some very difficult principles, even I understood them and I am definitely not an expert in this area! I am learning as well! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@DesperadoStudios]

+Produce Like A Pro It's funny when you guys talked about superstitions i remember something you said in another video, namely that you've got the same preamps that Queen used in your studio, and that that might not sonically make a difference, but it makes a difference to YOU! I think that's HUGE! That and the fact that you always incorporate the techniques and sounds of people that has inspired you into your own productions. I love that whole way of thinking and it has changed the way i look at my studio space and has really made me love music production even more. It's amazing how we in this day and age can inspire and be inspired by people over the internet that we otherwise never would've met. Cheers!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +DesperadoStudios I agree 100%! Confidence is key with artists and if there are things that help them come more creative then that is the most important thing!! Thanks very much for your extremely kind words!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@RecluseRR]

Hi, Thanks for the great episode. Common problems I have met is 130-140-160hz-ish peak due to 7-8ft ceiling. If John does read this, is there anything to work around it? Or is it set in stone due to the dimensions. Currently I have two traps hanging above me that are 6 inches thick. It reduces the ringing but didn't kill the peak/ringing completely. Just wondering as this ceiling height is very common, so I imagine this comes up a lot.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Tom J. O Great question! I'll see if we can get John involved in the comments! I just emailed him to let him know the video went up! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@JHBrandt]

+Tom J. O it IS pretty much set in stone due to the dimensions.. BUT.... try raising or lowering your monitors. Get Room EQ Wizard and a UMK-1 USB mic and test.... The software is free and the mic is $75. Make a bunch of tests moving the speaker about... AND then once you fine the 'best' position for the speaker, move the listening position around (forward and back) to fine the optimal spot. This is ususally 3/8 of the room length from the front wall... Cheers

[@OliverAmberg]

Very interesting interview Warren. Thank you very much. Kind Regards, Oliver

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Oliver Amberg Thanks very much! So glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@LuisDanielJimenez]

The wedges on the foam panels are not just for aesthetics. They increase the overall absorbent surface and decrease the angle of incidence dependency. Whereas flat absorbent panels offer less absorbent surface and they work better at 0 degree angle of incidence.

[@orcasea59]

This is great information. It's amazing, a little disappointing, but also encouraging - for those who work in audio, or who want to work in recording - to see that their potential competition are more interested in videos on getting powerful drums or shredding guitar sounds than fixing their room at the onset. You *know* who's going to actually have the better drum and guitar sounds, don't you...? ;) Thanks, Warren, another great video!

[@frederickthorne2496]

Science Bitch! haha! Reverb decay, Bonello Bands, one could geek right out on this stuff. Excellent video, John is great, and correct, we (US) need to go metric. On the topic of fiberglass traps; I have built them using thrift store fabrics (cheap), attached them to either acoustic tiles (ceiling tiles) which you can salvage, or buy new, which is still cheaper than fancy shaped foam. A stapler, and if you want to get crafty and buildy, cedar fencing for frames/borders. They are waay better than overpriced shaped foam tiles. Again, home builder supply - roll insulation, acoustic ceiling tiles and cedar fencing. Thrift store fabrics. My end products look a little bit like large scale speaker grill covers and you can hang them like paintings on your walls - move them where they work best for you. ALSO - if you run across salvage office cubicles, they work great for damping in live rooms for isolation. Cheers!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Frederick Thorne Thanks for the great tips!! This is a fantastic help to everyone who is building their own studio! I really appreciate your insight! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@JHBrandt]

+Frederick Thorne Excellent! The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Cheers!

[@frederickthorne2496]

After rereading my comment, I thought I should be more clear about how I have constructed these traps. I like to use the acoustic tiles (what I am calling acoustic tiles are ceiling tiles for drop 'T' bar ceilings and have what I have found to be great acoustic properties, they are very affordable and available at any home center), because they are a convenient size. I trim the roll insulation to the dimensions of the tiles and use the fabric (you can find patterns or colors to help with aesthetics in your studio) to cover the insulation and hold it to the panels, stapling the fabric to the tiles on the back - which not only helps the look, but enables you to handle the traps without getting fiberglass all over you. I have also used plywood and particle board for the backing to the insulation when tiles were not available or uneconomical (use what ya got when you're broke, haha). I also love the cedar fencing because it smells nice, looks great and make great frames around these traps. the fencing comes in up to 6" widths which are great to give you the depth to accommodate the higher 'R" value insulation. I've been wanting to get fancy on my next set and create some more reflective surface as John was suggesting, in the form of cedar slats in open arrangements across the front of the traps. - Also, I have built these panels as large as a full sheet of plywood (which I would not recommend) 8'x4', as well as 4'x4'. 2'x4' is a great size. The 4x4s are cumbersome in smaller rooms. Cheers!

[@JHBrandt]

Remember that position is everything when it comes to the KIND of trap to be used. A critical listening room should only have slatted traps on the front wall. If possible, treat all corners, floor to ceiling, as deep as space can afford.

[@frederickthorne2496]

Front wall, of course, that makes so much sense. Very helpful! Thank you, John!

[@Dobrovinskiy]

Cool interview, thanks!

[@finn6612]

"You are kinda catching me off guard here." ... Warren Huart: "That's fantastic!"

[@khronscave]

Blogs are one thing, but... Wouldn't something like a forum be a bit more of a "social" sort of experience? Maybe including various sections (mics, preamps, miking techniques, acoustics, DIY and whatnot)? Yeah, i'm sure it might sound like a clone of places like Gearslutz, but given your relatively limited audience / user-base (at least as opposed to GS), i'm thinking the discussions would get far less "diluted" / stay more on point :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +KhronX I agree! I have the Academy where members not only help each other but I give away a free session to mix every month and then I do mix cirques and I also do an additional video every week AND a google hangout! Check it out if you like, there's a free 14 day trial. Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@chungaleta1234]

Great great video,,,, Thank you very much. By the way, What time was it on LA at the time of the interview? I was dreading you'd fall asleep off the chair LOL, Get some rest mate, you look tired! You need vacations, I suggest you.... Come to Costa Rica!!! LOL, Have a marvelous time

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +chungaleta1234 Thanks very much! John was very generous in supplying so much information! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@JHBrandt]

+chungaleta1234 , Warren was great as usual and works this stuff in-between all his other 'most important' work. ;) Me? Well it was 12:30 am when we started and I think nearly 2 am when we finished. THAT is late for this old man! LOL

[@chungaleta1234]

+John Brandt wow.... you guys have no idea how much we appreciate what you do. it really shows love for music. thank you

[@JHBrandt]

+Jeff Lane, Thanks! :P

[@RobbDizzl]

I am referring to the guy with the pretty wood panels with circles that you have talked to.

[@_war_cry]

Hi I needed some advice. I have a 57 connected to focusrite scarlet solo interface. i always have to keep the input level for mic almost full. My signal is loud enough I believe cause generally I track screaming vocals. any idea why the input is so low? do I need a preamp to fix this ?

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Tanvir Singh Manku Can you tell us what it is you're recording? How loud is the source you are recording? Have a marvellous time recording and mixing. Many thanks Warren

[@_war_cry]

+Produce Like A Pro Hey! mostly I'm either recording screems and growls like the ones you would hear on a lamb of god or trivium or BFMV album and other times I'm recording aggressive vocals like the ones James hetfield has or avenged sevenfold types.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Tanvir Singh Manku Ok if you're recording loud sources like that you shouldn't be having that issue at all! My gut would be to check the cable and then of course then the mic! Do you have a different mic to check it with? Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@tadpui]

+Tanvir Singh Manku The Scarlett Solo specs say that it has +48 dB of gain provided by the preamp. The SM57 isn't a particularly sensitive mic, and with only +48 dB of gain from the preamp, it's not too surprising that vocals (even screaming vocals) don't produce a huge signal. All in all, it's not too much of a problem. Turn the input gain up to where it's comfortable and not noisy/hissy. As long as the signal to noise ratio is OK, then you should be fine. More than likely, everything else in the mix should be turned down :) Maybe shoot for peaks around -6 dB and RMS of around -18 dB. Making the mix loud can come later in the process. While mixing, headroom is a good thing to have.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Chad Prewett Thanks for your insight! I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@adoublej88]

Warren, enjoy your videos. Question unrelated to be above video. What type of mic(s) would you recommend for live recording of a choir ranging from 80-100 members? Using Yamaha m7cl with Dante routed to Logic Pro. Thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +adoublej88 Wow that;s a huge question! What stereo mics do you have available? Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@adoublej88]

+Produce Like A Pro we are currently using 5 AKG C535s spread about 4-5 foot apart. Picks up sound well enough live but the recording is kind of weak. Had looked at the audix micro boom mics as a possible replacement. For a little perspective on the stage..All musicians on stage use in-ear monitors and drums are caged. Sound wedges for choir to hear.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi, +adoublej88 If it's thin sounding is there phase issues between the various mics? Are you printing them separately so you can check the phase issues? I like to mix accent mics and stereo mics for Choirs, so it might be good to keep your accent mics and then add a high quality stereo mic. What's your budget? Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@adoublej88]

+Produce Like A Pro they are printed separately. It would be nice to properly mic our choir within 1,500$-2,000$. Thanks

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +adoublej88 I would suggest looking at what's available as a stereo mic in that price range. Or you could get a pair of Lewitt LCT 550's and use them as a Blumlein, which I do a lot for Strings. Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@Singletonsaysvo]

For clarification, is there one Lightweight Fiber product John preferred over another?

[@MrSebify]

Hi Warren. I would love you or John to give an opinion about a triangle shaped traps in the corner. Ive heard an opinion of putting a panel, the same as you would hang on the side wall would do the trick or work even better in the corners. It has to do something with making the sound-waves bounce twice (back and forth) through the panel or making the corner smaller with a panel as opposed to sucking the waves up with a triangle shaped traps?

[@drampadreg1386]

Egg crates don't work, mattresses don't work, but futons, now they are interesting in the corners, and the reflection points of your monitors! I'm going to try these in a few different ways and see how they effect the room or stick 'em in a Helmholtz resonator for fun. But they are a dense and limp material considering how cheap they can sell for in Chinatown!

[@Adept216]

We are building a studio designed by john now

[@russwilson2305]

You guys are great!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Russ Wilson Aw shucks Russ! I really appreciate it! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@MatthiasWeston]

Any chance of an interview with John Wood?

[@soulchorea]

2:53 - option+click on the notification symbol in the top-right corner of your mac display will temporarily disable popups like that when you're doing a meeting/webex/skype thing

[@snapascrew]

Is he saying that pink insulation is good for trapping bass or as sound proofing?

[@hummarstraful]

Great video!

[@waltmodul7948]

One. Inch 2.54 mm. Two by four is 58mm by 116 mm. Or simple 100mm by 50mm is the size of the wood beam normally in metric system. BUT not 90mm by 40mm as said !

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi walt, thanks for your comment. Actually he is correct. 2 x 4 is the size when cut wet. A "2x4" board starts out as something smaller than 2 inches by 4 inches and not specified by standards, and after drying and planing is reliably 1 1⁄2 by 3 1⁄2inches (38 mm × 89 mm). I would suggest taking a quick detour to Home Depot or a Lowes etc, you'll see that 2x4 is actually considerably smaller. The name has stuck, but it's not the actual dimensions anymore, that's one of the reasons why we were discussing it. Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@NurhoStudio]

greetings sir, what if my room is L shaped? how can i get the best of it? thanks..

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Janrau Beray wow interesting question! Depending on the size you might want to section it off so one part is the control room and the other was the live room or vocal booth! Have a marvellous time reaching and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@NurhoStudio]

hi +Produce Like A Pro , its actually not dedicated to recording. its my room, living room and recording room in one. i also cant section it. thanks for the help.. cheers!

[@nasanction]

It looks like John Brandt did some visual treatment on Warren! lol... But, very informative. ;)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +nasanction Haha yes indeed! I prefer myself in Black and White and out of focus!! Haha Have a marvellous time recoding and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@nasanction]

Produce Like A Pro I might add that you were very well mixed. ;)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +nasanction haha thanks!! Have a marvellous time recoding and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@Killahworm]

a 2x4 is 48x98... in Norway at least...

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Killahworm Ok great! Thanks for letting me know! I've been over here in the US for a while and I don't remember the metric equivalents! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing! Many thanks Warren

[@Hermiel]

Try to get Hanson Hsu on.

[@Hermiel]

+Hermiel Oh, wait, you did!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Hermiel Haha yes I am showing all sides to this discussion! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@badinibeats5939]

very helpful (I'm broke as shit)

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +henry marcini Yes indeed!! Great that John is able to share his experience with all of us!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@badinibeats5939]

defiantly getting some insulation top tip

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +henry marcini Yes I am so glad that Joh was willing to share these tips!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@JHBrandt]

+henry marcini if you have any particular questions, fire away. I'm happy to answer here. Cheers!

[@badinibeats5939]

John Brandt thanks yer well my studio is currently in a fairly big room but i have another room with an angled roof and a guy at the music store said that will fix a lot of problems would you recommend moving my setup too that room? thanks again

[@wtalking1]

you must be near the water your lense is foggy

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +William Talkington if only!! I think we were going for the soft focus look! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren.

[@JHBrandt]

+Produce Like A Pro LOL!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +John Brandt Haha yes it's my Barbara Walters look! Hahaha Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@kacamusic3493]

how is it to build a studio in jakarta whit all the insects an so on..lol.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +kaca music Haha I;m sure they have all of the modern conveniences we have as well! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[@JHBrandt]

+kaca music , LOL! We use a LOT of termite treatment! Actually, I leave that up to my local builder. We build studios all over the world and I mean... ALL over. :P But since I'm a builder and familiar with many of the different climates and associated issues, we address the same at the locality. Where there are no 'codes' or inspections, it's my job to ensure (as much as possible) that my client knows and understands what needs to be done to protect his/her investment. Cheers!

[@davestanley357]

Warren Huart actually knows so much. He’s great but his incessant name dropping diminishes him.

[@cornholy69]

3 more hours of this needs to happen now… or the meeting of the acoustical genius minds…..

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@daddyslittlejunkies]

Warren, great interview as usual. I am currently looking for a house and am considering the 2-garage conversion idea. It would be awesome to get a tour of your place. That would really help me a simpleton like myself to see a real world example of what I may do and hear about some of the challenges that were faced in the construction. You mentioned that room within a room but since this was an existing structure with a concrete floor, I suspect the floor isn't floated or maybe you did. If so how was that done? What about the windows? If there were some in the live room what was done to reduce outside noise? What about heating/cooling? Did you get one of the Mitsubishi wall units? Did you need a mechanical room for say loud UPS or power conditioners? Thanks again for sharing and taking the time to make the world a better place.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi +Brian Blevins Great questions! I put all of power supplies etc in the bathroom and keep the door closed! They are also inside of a cooling box which has it's own AC Unit!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren