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Practical Studio Design

Welcome to our 5-Part in-depth series on recording studio design principles that work for most studio spaces.

Figure 3: Spacing two walls apart.
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Practical Studio Design: Part1

The Principles Of Soundproofing

SOS begins an in‑depth series on practical studio design. This month, the emphasis is on measures you can take to soundproof your studio or practice room.

Published August 1993
Figure 6: Patio door construction.
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Practical Studio Design: Part2

Soundproofing Doors And Windows

This month, we examine doors and windows, the most vulnerable areas when it comes to sound leakage.

Published September 1993
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Practical Studio Design: Part3

Building And Improving Walls & Partitions

We turn our attention to uprating studio walls, as well as techniques for building sound‑isolating partitions.

Published October 1993
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Practical Studio Design: Part4

Floors & Ceilings

Having dealt with walls and floors, we move on to the floors and ceilings of the studio, with a view to reducing sound leakage even further.

Published November 1993
Figure 1. Typical 'room-within-a-room' design.
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Practical Studio Design: Part5

Room-Within-A-Room Construction

In this final instalment, we present a practical overview of the 'room‑within‑a‑room' principle which is used in the construction of virtually all major studios.

Published December 1993