Recording Studio Design

by Philip Newell

Recording Studio Design is essential reading for anyone involved in building, renovating and maintaining recording studios. Good acoustics in a recording studio is crucial to the success of a project, and the financial implications of failure means getting things right first time is essential. In straightforward language Newell covers the key basic principles of acoustics, electro-acoustics and psychoacoustics and their application to studio design. Fully updated to reflect current technology and practice additional sections include digital signal processing, design for soundtrack mixing and foley rooms, providing a complete reference offering real solutions to help improve the success rate of any studio.

Genres: Music

736 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Nicolas Rojas]

"Requirements:
• Ability to work
• Able to record
• Optimal quality of recording
• Studio should be adequate

Details (sound isolation & background noise levels):

• Inside out (dominant): 80 dBA to 90 dBA of isolation
• Outside in: At 20 dBA or below

(Check signal to noise ratio)

Areas:
• Recording room
• Control room (monitoring & mixing sections)
• Workshop

Note: balance mixing console & control room space."