John Sayers' Recording Studio Design Forum

Photo updates - CR framing going up. Finishing up VB interior.

In the process of reviewing electrical plans one last time. I have been opposed to cutting any holes in ceiling (2x 5/8" drywall hung from hat channel hung from whisper clips hung from existing ceiling joists) for lighting fixtures. In the Vocal Booth we used hockey puck style under cabinet type LEDs. For that small space it works pretty well. In the CR I planned to employ some of those again but also some wall mounted up lights.

However, I have seen some new recessed LED fixtures that are pretty nice and seem to be fairly well enclosed. I was thinking it would be possible to seal these up pretty well and use them in the ceiling. Has anyone employed any of the new recessed LED's with success (I did see where Rod says he is using them) and what steps were taken to seal things up (i.e., chalk, puddy pads, closed cell foam, etc.).?

Also - I am putting this link here so I can find it later. Some real good info...

Thanks!


http://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8887&p=73528&hilit=fixtures#p73528

More photos:

Have not posted progress lately. Some additional pictures of progress so far.

Control room and vocal booth mostly done. Experimenting with doors somewhat. Installed a 1 - 3/4" solid core door in vocal booth and added a large 1/2 inch laminate (1/4+1/4) window. We wanted a large view of vocal booth but - this may be too big. Used 5/4 maple jam and used long screws into the 2x4 framing for hinges. These where a fairly cost effective door solution. All installed, gasket, maple frame, window, hinges, closer etc. likely still under $400. They appear to work adequately but, I need to seal things up a little tighter and do some measurement. This is just a test door. I am considering something heavier. My local glass people are reasonable for the lami but, only have up to 9/16th. The other door (this is a double wall system with 2 X 5/8th rock and green glue facing on each of the walls, shooting for 5.6+ PSF assembly) is just a slab for now and I will add a window there as well. Was thinking of a different thickness piece of glass as I have seen recommended but, 3/8th would be next step down, 9/16 the next step up. Or I could just go with another 1/2" piece. 3/8th seems to put me back under my wall mass of 5.6 PSF. Am I over thinking?

Low ceilings have been an issue for closers. This is why I am trying out the walk in cooler latch.

Also found out that 1 inch deep extenders for electrical boxes and not something easily found. I cut up the back of a second box to make a working electrical box that is deep enough for the two ayers of 5/8th sheetrock. Not sure how others have worked this out.

I also did not think through the screwing of the hinges through to studs on the CR walls that are not inside out. Stud has 2x 5/8th sheet rock plus green glue and is about as think as where the screw holes for the hinges go. Nothing to screw into but the door frame and then the sheetrock. Glad I used heavy maple door frames and jams but, I expect some sagging down the line.

At this point they have set up gear in the CR and are doing some mixing and recording. We will take a break and see how things are working. Then on to the third phase - the live area.

They needed to use the mix room and vocal booth so those got done.