Comments for MineWurx Studio Echos http://www.minewurx.com/echos An Audio Production and Recording Studio Blog Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:40:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on The Monster Sound Isolation Booth by MM http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-monster-sound-isolation-booth/comment-page-1/#comment-2533 MM Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:40:24 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos2/?page_id=129#comment-2533 It's been a while - but This project ran around $1500 to $1800 (that's being conservative as the wiring throws the cost up a bit.) The part which takes the most time is building it while inside a tight, confined area. Even then - it went up in a few weeks. I don't really know about the man-hours. The work was grinding and slow when it came to putting this up. Sad thing is - it's all gone now. It was broken down about a year ago. It’s been a while – but This project ran around $1500 to $1800 (that’s being conservative as the wiring throws the cost up a bit.)
The part which takes the most time is building it while inside a tight, confined area. Even then – it went up in a few weeks.
I don’t really know about the man-hours. The work was grinding and slow when it came to putting this up.

Sad thing is – it’s all gone now. It was broken down about a year ago.

]]> Comment on The Monster Sound Isolation Booth by Douglas http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-monster-sound-isolation-booth/comment-page-1/#comment-2531 Douglas Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:24:46 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos2/?page_id=129#comment-2531 Looks very impressive- I am envious. Maybe I missed it, but what was the total cost and number of man-hours expended on this project? Looks very impressive- I am envious.

Maybe I missed it, but what was the total cost and number of man-hours expended on this project?

]]> Comment on The NEW MineWurx Studio – Home Voice Over Studio Wiring and Construction by voice over http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-new-minewurx-studio-home-voice-over-studio-wiring-and-construction/comment-page-1/#comment-2407 voice over Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:27 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos/?p=656#comment-2407 Your workspace is absolutely great. I would like to have my studio look as good as yours soon. Your workspace is absolutely great. I would like to have my studio look as good as yours soon.

]]> Comment on The Monster Sound Isolation Booth – Page 6 by MM http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-monster-sound-isolation-booth/page-6/comment-page-1/#comment-2215 MM Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:50:39 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos2/?page_id=266#comment-2215 Normally heating the room isn't the problem. The equipment usually does a good job of that. The best cooling solutions are much debated. Generally it's going to come down to how much money you have. Either you're going to have to develop a design - or you're going to have to find someone who can custom design a solution for you. Either one will cost money and depend on a lot of variables. The biggest trick in quieting airflow for recording environments is slowing down the speed of the moving air before it enters the room, and still having enough force to circulate it through the room without having it SOUND like it is moving through the room. Most HVAC specialists should understand that concept and be able to offer up some ideas. Normally heating the room isn’t the problem. The equipment usually does a good job of that. The best cooling solutions are much debated. Generally it’s going to come down to how much money you have.

Either you’re going to have to develop a design – or you’re going to have to find someone who can custom design a solution for you. Either one will cost money and depend on a lot of variables.

The biggest trick in quieting airflow for recording environments is slowing down the speed of the moving air before it enters the room, and still having enough force to circulate it through the room without having it SOUND like it is moving through the room.

Most HVAC specialists should understand that concept and be able to offer up some ideas.

]]> Comment on The Monster Sound Isolation Booth – Page 2 by MM http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-monster-sound-isolation-booth/page-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2214 MM Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:37:52 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos2/?page_id=252#comment-2214 Brian - Sorry it took me forever to find your comment. As far as a mic that will work with your Mac - you can go universal with a MXL USB mic - but it depends on what you're ultimately going to end up doing. You can find more info on equipment here: http://www.thevoiceovercoach.com/voiceoverblog/the-getting-started-in-voice-over-checklist/ Brian – Sorry it took me forever to find your comment. As far as a mic that will work with your Mac – you can go universal with a MXL USB mic – but it depends on what you’re ultimately going to end up doing.

You can find more info on equipment here:
http://www.thevoiceovercoach.com/voiceoverblog/the-getting-started-in-voice-over-checklist/

]]> Comment on The Monster Sound Isolation Booth – Page 8 by MM http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-monster-sound-isolation-booth/page-8/comment-page-1/#comment-2064 MM Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:28:14 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos2/?page_id=270#comment-2064 We discovered that having so many cables in the room was a waste. Any gear in the room will turn it into a furnace - and installing ventilation to make up for the gear just adds to the problem. We've wrestled with the pass-through as well and we stuck with the same method (albeit less cables) for our second build. I don't know which pass-through you were looking at - but $450 is pretty heavy. I would think an adequate one could be soldered for less than 200. That is of course if you want to go through the expense and effort. We just bought really long, high-quality cables (gold-tipped Blue) and ran them through the wall. My fear with a soldered pass-through is and always has been its susceptibility to RF interference. We have a radio station down the road that came through some of our solder work once and we changed it all out. Just food for thought. We discovered that having so many cables in the room was a waste. Any gear in the room will turn it into a furnace – and installing ventilation to make up for the gear just adds to the problem.

We’ve wrestled with the pass-through as well and we stuck with the same method (albeit less cables) for our second build.

I don’t know which pass-through you were looking at – but $450 is pretty heavy. I would think an adequate one could be soldered for less than 200. That is of course if you want to go through the expense and effort. We just bought really long, high-quality cables (gold-tipped Blue) and ran them through the wall.

My fear with a soldered pass-through is and always has been its susceptibility to RF interference. We have a radio station down the road that came through some of our solder work once and we changed it all out. Just food for thought.

]]> Comment on The NEW MineWurx Studio – Home Voice Over Studio Wiring and Construction by MM http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-new-minewurx-studio-home-voice-over-studio-wiring-and-construction/comment-page-1/#comment-2063 MM Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:55:17 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos/?p=656#comment-2063 Being a brand new mic I think the jury will be out for a while. It's hard to tell until you can hear it in a head to head with other mics. The one thing I observe right off the bat is that having a headphone cable swinging from it while you're recording seems to be asking for noise problems. I just don't see how it could be a good thing. For people who have no other monitoring options it could be a useful thing - but think you will find most people in pro outfits snickering when they see it... Being a brand new mic I think the jury will be out for a while. It’s hard to tell until you can hear it in a head to head with other mics.

The one thing I observe right off the bat is that having a headphone cable swinging from it while you’re recording seems to be asking for noise problems. I just don’t see how it could be a good thing.

For people who have no other monitoring options it could be a useful thing – but think you will find most people in pro outfits snickering when they see it…

]]> Comment on The Monster Sound Isolation Booth – Page 8 by Jasen http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-monster-sound-isolation-booth/page-8/comment-page-1/#comment-2060 Jasen Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:20:09 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos2/?page_id=270#comment-2060 Hi Guys, I've read and re-read your build many times. On 10/11/09 My builder is starting on my room. I ended up selling the whisper room and I'm quite excited to get my room built. I decided to build a 7'x7'x9'or10'high room, basically using your build as my bible. The one question I'm still hung up on is the pass through for the cables. I understand how you did yours, but I truly want to have a pass through, because I'm not even sure what or how many cables and different devices I'm going to put in the room. I saw this pre-fab pass through on line from some audio company but they want like $427 bucks for it. It has 2 hinged doors and memory foam that seal in the cables. Any thoughts??? Thanks Jasen Hi Guys,
I’ve read and re-read your build many times. On 10/11/09 My builder is starting on my room. I ended up selling the whisper room and I’m quite excited to get my room built. I decided to build a 7′x7′x9′or10′high room, basically using your build as my bible. The one question I’m still hung up on is the pass through for the cables. I understand how you did yours, but I truly want to have a pass through, because I’m not even sure what or how many cables and different devices I’m going to put in the room. I saw this pre-fab pass through on line from some audio company but they want like $427 bucks for it. It has 2 hinged doors and memory foam that seal in the cables. Any thoughts???
Thanks
Jasen

]]> Comment on The NEW MineWurx Studio – Home Voice Over Studio Wiring and Construction by Arlen http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-new-minewurx-studio-home-voice-over-studio-wiring-and-construction/comment-page-1/#comment-1781 Arlen Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:04:37 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos/?p=656#comment-1781 Hi! I'm from Australia. I am in the process of having a studio built in my garage for voice over recording. I have a Rode Podcaster mike which has a USB connection and a headphone jack built in which is very handy. I would like to know how the mike compares with others and whether its any good for my work. Thanks and best regards, Arlen. Hi! I’m from Australia. I am in the process of having a studio built in my garage for voice over recording. I have a Rode Podcaster mike which has a USB connection and a headphone jack built in which is very handy. I would like to know how the mike compares with others and whether its any good for my work. Thanks and best regards, Arlen.

]]> Comment on Voice Over Talent Directory Updates…Take 2… by MM http://www.minewurx.com/echos/voice-over-talent-directory-updatestake-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1248 MM Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:29:18 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos/?p=742#comment-1248 You did submit for it.. And you're in there... I'm sure of it!!! You did submit for it.. And you’re in there… I’m sure of it!!!

]]> Comment on Voice Over Talent Directory Updates…Take 2… by Peter O'Connell http://www.minewurx.com/echos/voice-over-talent-directory-updatestake-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1247 Peter O'Connell Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:18:35 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos/?p=742#comment-1247 Maybe I'm confused but I thought I submitted for this? Oh well :) Best always, - Peter Maybe I’m confused but I thought I submitted for this? Oh well :)

Best always,
- Peter

]]> Comment on The Monster Sound Isolation Booth – Page 8 by MM http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-monster-sound-isolation-booth/page-8/comment-page-1/#comment-1244 MM Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:26:43 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos2/?page_id=270#comment-1244 As far as a printable PDF? No - but that's a good idea... You start looking for the donation button and I'll start looking for the PDF... As far as a printable PDF? No – but that’s a good idea… You start looking for the donation button and I’ll start looking for the PDF…

]]> Comment on The Monster Sound Isolation Booth – Page 8 by Ben http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-monster-sound-isolation-booth/page-8/comment-page-1/#comment-1243 Ben Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:17:06 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos2/?page_id=270#comment-1243 Thank you for such a great write up, do you have this on a pdf file so that I may print it out and have it available with me when I go shopping for the materials. Thanks, Ben Thank you for such a great write up, do you have this on a pdf file so that I may print it out and have it available with me when I go shopping for the materials.

Thanks,

Ben

]]> Comment on The Monster Sound Isolation Booth – Page 8 by MM http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-monster-sound-isolation-booth/page-8/comment-page-1/#comment-1182 MM Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:48:30 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos2/?page_id=270#comment-1182 The rubber fiber mat - the best I can do - is that it is an interlocking, closed cell fiber mat that is used for gym floors. It looks like large uniform jig-saw-puzzle pieces and came from home depot. They also market it as soft flooring for children's play rooms. The foam is all Auralex. Once again - hours - I don't know if I can be more accurate than MANY. I recall this booth was in the 1600 to 2000 dollar range. That includes all the wiring and foam. The rubber fiber mat – the best I can do – is that it is an interlocking, closed cell fiber mat that is used for gym floors. It looks like large uniform jig-saw-puzzle pieces and came from home depot. They also market it as soft flooring for children’s play rooms. The foam is all Auralex.

Once again – hours – I don’t know if I can be more accurate than MANY. I recall this booth was in the 1600 to 2000 dollar range. That includes all the wiring and foam.

]]> Comment on The Monster Sound Isolation Booth – Page 8 by Glen Sears http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-monster-sound-isolation-booth/page-8/comment-page-1/#comment-1181 Glen Sears Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:27:43 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos2/?page_id=270#comment-1181 I have a couple questions I was hoping you could answer. I'll be constructing something quite similar to your booth for a studio next month, and I wondered if you could list the actual products used, the rubber fiber and the other isolation materials. Obviously not the wood, sheetrock, etc, just the brands for the isolation. Also, how many hours/dollars did he project rack up? It's a tremendous room and, at -80 dB, probably one of the best in the area! Thanks for the detailed walkthrough! I have a couple questions I was hoping you could answer. I’ll be constructing something quite similar to your booth for a studio next month, and I wondered if you could list the actual products used, the rubber fiber and the other isolation materials. Obviously not the wood, sheetrock, etc, just the brands for the isolation.

Also, how many hours/dollars did he project rack up? It’s a tremendous room and, at -80 dB, probably one of the best in the area! Thanks for the detailed walkthrough!

]]> Comment on The Monster Sound Isolation Booth – Page 2 by Brian Lakes http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-monster-sound-isolation-booth/page-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1158 Brian Lakes Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:05:21 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos2/?page_id=252#comment-1158 Mike .. I am in the same boat as Carl. Wanting to get started but I am in Colorado. Any suggestions as what my first step needs to be? I am wanting to purchase a mic that will work with my Mac so I can start practicing some recording .. any suggestions with that also? Thanks so much! Awesome web site. Hey Carl .. I am in the same boat as you. Shoot me and e-mail and we can talk. Mike ..

I am in the same boat as Carl. Wanting to get started but I am in Colorado. Any suggestions as what my first step needs to be? I am wanting to purchase a mic that will work with my Mac so I can start practicing some recording .. any suggestions with that also? Thanks so much!

Awesome web site. Hey Carl .. I am in the same boat as you. Shoot me and e-mail and we can talk.

]]> Comment on The Monster Sound Isolation Booth – Page 2 by MM http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-monster-sound-isolation-booth/page-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1137 MM Wed, 13 May 2009 16:19:07 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos2/?page_id=252#comment-1137 For obvious reasons I'm not going to come out and say that any one person is bad or a punk - but I will say that if you are new to voice over you need to really keep your focus on learning as many things as you can for free before you begin to pay money to learn the craft. As for Deb - I don't really know a lot about her. Same goes for Bob. Bob is a great character voice talent. I don't know if he specializes in beginners. Beginners need to get coaching that is geared toward them. They do not belong in character refinement seminars that are better for experienced voice actors. For obvious reasons I’m not going to come out and say that any one person is bad or a punk – but I will say that if you are new to voice over you need to really keep your focus on learning as many things as you can for free before you begin to pay money to learn the craft.

As for Deb – I don’t really know a lot about her. Same goes for Bob.

Bob is a great character voice talent. I don’t know if he specializes in beginners. Beginners need to get coaching that is geared toward them. They do not belong in character refinement seminars that are better for experienced voice actors.

]]> Comment on The Monster Sound Isolation Booth – Page 2 by Carl von Wolzogen http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-monster-sound-isolation-booth/page-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1130 Carl von Wolzogen Mon, 11 May 2009 23:16:10 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos2/?page_id=252#comment-1130 Hi Mike! I am new to the Voice over indusrty and I am interested in getting started, slowly. I downloaded your podcast on avoiding scams andI just wanted to say thank you! its what I need to hear! Now, I am understanding this will take a longtime to get going. i am not in a hurry. i have a good paying job that pays the bills. The Priimary purpose of doing V.Os is to give me purpose. (long story). I am currently networking with Deb monroe, is she what you would call kosher? How about Bob Bergen? I was wondering because of some character references on your podcast. on People who just want your money. Thanks for all your time Mike! All the best Carl Hi Mike!

I am new to the Voice over indusrty and I am interested in getting started, slowly. I downloaded your podcast on avoiding scams andI just wanted to say thank you! its what I need to hear! Now, I am understanding this will take a longtime to get going. i am not in a hurry. i have a good paying job that pays the bills. The Priimary purpose of doing V.Os is to give me purpose. (long story). I am currently networking with Deb monroe, is she what you would call kosher? How about Bob Bergen? I was wondering because of some character references on your podcast. on People who just want your money.

Thanks for all your time Mike!

All the best

Carl

]]> Comment on The Monster Sound Isolation Booth – Page 6 by Anthony Jones http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-monster-sound-isolation-booth/page-6/comment-page-1/#comment-1124 Anthony Jones Wed, 06 May 2009 13:50:29 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos2/?page_id=266#comment-1124 I am building a recording studio for our DJ Academy program. Wanted to know how to heat and cool the room. Thanks I am building a recording studio for our DJ Academy program. Wanted to know how to heat and cool the room.

Thanks

]]> Comment on The Monster Sound Isolation Booth – Page 8 by MM http://www.minewurx.com/echos/the-monster-sound-isolation-booth/page-8/comment-page-1/#comment-1104 MM Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:16:53 +0000 http://www.minewurx.com/echos2/?page_id=270#comment-1104 Given that size I would go with outside dimensions of 8 wide - 6 long and 8 high - imagine it as a box and then cut one corner off - so that you have nothing but odd angles inside the booth. MM Given that size I would go with outside dimensions of 8 wide – 6 long and 8 high – imagine it as a box and then cut one corner off – so that you have nothing but odd angles inside the booth.
MM

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