Mel Lambert over at EQ Magazine online did a nice little article about building a project studio. It covers the basic things to consider when building your home studio.

From EQ Magazine:

"1. Good soundproofing is pretty simple: If you can keep your sounds inside the space, there’s a good chance that outside noise won’t find its way to your mics.

2. If you can, avoid parallel walls: Flutter echoes and other anomalies are a bitch to eliminate!

3. Hire a competent electrician: This isn’t an area where you want any surprises. And double check for ground loops.

4. Determine where sound will bounce off the walls and ceiling: Make sure to add absorbent material there to prevent splash back into the mix position.

5. Spend dollars on good mics and DI boxes: Remember, “Garbage In/Garbage Out!”

6. A-to-D and D-to-A converters have personality: Listen to a bunch and go with what sounds best; no ringing, harshness and other funnies; trust your ears."

You can read the full article at EQ Magazine.

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