Acoustics Speed Dating

PaulBrewer

I'm organising an Event with Chris Walls from Munro Acoustics that we're calling 'Acoustics Speed Dating'

The idea is that you'll book a 30 Min 'date' with Chris and you supply the following -

"Dimensioned sketch of your room (showing orientation of speaker / mix position)
Indication of what walls & ceiling are built from (brick or plasterboard?)
A couple of pictures of the room.
What the room is used for.
Do you dry hire the studio ?
Brief description of any problems they're aware of.
Basic equipment list (console, monitors mic pres etc)
Do you have a budget for acoustics?"

With that info Chris can do some quick calculations and give you some basic pointers of how to sort any possible problems.

This will give you an idea of how you may proceed in the future (either with or without Munro's help) and an opportunity to chat to a very nice chap who is at the Top of the Acoustics game.

It costs you nothing and may open a world of possibilities on what we believe is the single most important aspect of a studio, especially one that sells it's services.

It will probably be early December and we'll pick a venue that's best suited to the interested parties.

Chris has, of course, promised to wear a short skirt and a low blouse .... to get into the spirit of things, like ...

SeanHurley

Paul count me in! Fair play to you and Chris for offering this, I am in the process of trying to fix problems with my room and it would be double whopper to get advice from Chris.

P.S. Tell Chris I only go to first base on the first date!

PaulBrewer

SeanHurley wrote: »

P.S. Tell Chris I only go to first base on the first date!

You say that now - but when he's offering you ruler flat frequency responses (with a slight lift in the low end of course) and perfect firm impulse responses you'll probably capitulate ....

SeanHurley

PaulBrewer wrote: »

You say that now - but when he's offering you ruler flat frequency responses (with a slight lift in the low end of course) and perfect firm impulse responses you'll probably capitulate ....

Will ya stop, you are exciting me standing waves.....

PaulBrewer

I now have 2 possible venues in Dublin - but if there's a surge from outside the Pale it could be out there too.

fitz

As always, depending on when it's on, I'd be quite interested in this...

PaulBrewer

Cool, as soon as we have a date I'll let youse know -

As I say, it will be a 'booked' event i.e you'll have your time slot.

It's going to be informative from both sides of the desk insofar as, apart from the obvious advantage to the possible client, it will also give us an overview of what is likely to happen Acoustics wise in Ireland next year.

I'm now collaborating with Munro and will be spending some time in the UK promoting their and our, services.

So everyone should get what they want out of the event ....

Aridstarling

Would definitely be up for this. Hoping to get a good bit of work done with the room over Christmas so this would be perfect timing.

PaulBrewer

That's great to hear Arid.

PaulBrewer

Right , that's 4 places gone out of a possible 16.

Welease

Sounds like a great idea...

Unless he is planning a long day and no lunch , you might want to cut it down to 12 or so spots.. with lunch, handovers between people and the innevitable overruns it would be a pity to run out of time trying to cram 16 in.. Great idea though.

PaulBrewer

There'll be Lunch and No Over Runs !!

Welease

PaulBrewer wrote: »

There'll be Lunch and No Over Runs !!

It's da musik biz.. i bet even the lunch overruns

JJV

Hi Paul,

I'd be very interested in meeting Chris for half an hour to discuss the acoustics of my own studio/garden shed. Perhaps if you were to put me towards the end of the sessions we could all adjourn to the Cedar Lounge to address its particular sonic deficiencies over a pint!

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PaulBrewer

JJV wrote: »

Hi Paul,

I'd be very interested in meeting Chris for half an hour to discuss the acoustics of my own studio/garden shed. Perhaps if you were to put me towards the end of the sessions we could all adjourn to the Cedar Lounge to address its particular sonic deficiencies over a pint!

new track: www.soundcloud.com/jj-vernon/november
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Chris has suggested interested parties mail me at Paul@Audiowarehouse.ie with the following details first -

"Dimensioned sketch of your room (showing orientation of speaker / mix position)
Indication of what walls & ceiling are built from (brick or plasterboard?)
A couple of pictures of the room.
What the room is used for.
Do you dry hire the studio ?
Brief description of any problems they're aware of.
Basic equipment list (console, monitors mic pres etc)
Do you have a budget for acoustics?"

So he can have a plan prepared.

PaulBrewer

2 sets of Details gone over to Chris already...

Aridstarling

Any idea on a date for this Paul? My diary is quite full for December you see...;)

PaulBrewer

Let me Twist Christy's arm ...

PaulBrewer

It looks like the second week in December.

I'm awaiting the confirmation from Chris as he has to go to the Kremlin around that time too ! For real ...

PaulBrewer

December 22nd is the date !

Aridstarling

Cool, I think I can make that. Looking forward to it.

monkeyfudge

I'd be interested.

Not quite music production I'm involved in, but I could do with some advice on recording dialogue for radio dramas.

PaulBrewer

monkeyfudge wrote: »

I'd be interested.

Not quite music production I'm involved in, but I could do with some advice on recording dialogue for radio dramas.

Huh ? Have you read what this thread is about ?

monkeyfudge

Well I have a studio and I'd like to best know what I can do to optimise it for recording vocals.

PaulBrewer

monkeyfudge wrote: »

Well I have a studio and I'd like to best know what I can do to optimise it for recording vocals.

Ah, cool.

Send on your info to me at Paul@AudioWarehouse.ie and I'll forward it on.

monkeyfudge

Ah grand. Will do.

I'm fairly happy with the studio. It's just I don't think I'm using the best mics I could be using. And currently using the Prosonus Firepod and I just feel I should be getting a much better quality from it all.

PaulBrewer

monkeyfudge wrote: »

It's just I don't think I'm using the best mics I could be using. And currently using the Prosonus Firepod and I just feel I should be getting a much better quality from it all.

Chris, who is an Acoustician can't offer you any advice on that.

Aridstarling

Any sure location yet Paul? Just a-wonderin' is all.

PaulBrewer

Aridstarling wrote: »

Any sure location yet Paul? Just a-wonderin' is all.

No - haven't even looked yet. Dubalincentric I reckon ...

slavedave

Paul, I would be interested in any advice for the acoustic space that we use (but it is not a studio - more a performance /congregational space used on a weekly basis). Understand if this doesn't qualify but if you are happy to let it pass the entrance exam then I can forward the necessary details to your email address.
This is a genuine request - I have tried to improve the sound quality there over the last few years without any acoustic treatment but would value some professional opinion as to what could be the next step/investment.
Thanks.

PaulBrewer

Please do Dave -

Chris has wide experience apart from just music studios, he's also done BBC and Financial Times Broadcast Studios as well as the main concert hall in the Kremlin and various Bollywood Studios !

Anything that needs a guaranteed acoustic solution we can facilitate.

Send me your info, Cheers.

PaulBrewer

Last call for Acoustics Speed Dating - it's now going to be over 2 days and I have a couple of spare places on the Monday (Tuesday is full)

Anyone else for the last of the 'Dates' ?

dav nagle

PaulBrewer wrote: »

Please do Dave -

Chris has wide experience apart from just music studios, he's also done BBC and Financial Times Broadcast Studios as well as the main concert hall in the Kremlin and various Bollywood Studios !

Anything that needs a guaranteed acoustic solution we can facilitate.

Send me your info, Cheers.

And what about Eanan, he is looking for a solution!

PaulBrewer

Could I get everyone who'll be attending Monday and who doesn't have a time slot to give me a quick email please ? Paul@AudioWarehouse.ie

PaulBrewer

Chris may have an hour later Tuesday evening ( 6pm ish ) as his flight isn't til late if there are any stragglers ...

slavedave

Apologies Paul - sent you an email this morning. Hope I can get a slot at this late stage. Thanks.

PaulBrewer

All good Dave ! See you next week.

PaulBrewer

Looking forward to introducing you to Chris tomorrow.

If anyone else has a a late interest in attending, no matter at what level, give me a buzz and I'm sure we can squeeze you in.

PaulBrewer

Unsurprisingly Chris Walls flight has been delayed!

So all times slide by about 2 hours - I think I've contacted everyone due .

Sorry for Inconvenience.

PaulBrewer

Thanks to all who came today I hope it was worthwhile and sorry for the delay starting.

I'll see some more of you tomorrow !

PaulBrewer

Phew - we met a dozen guys in two locations over the two days, some in Raheny, some in other locations.

From that there are 4 guys who I believe will make significant 'Acoustics Progress' in 2010 which has to be good for our industry.

Also Thanks to SeanJames for the bottle of whiskey !

PaulBrewer

First contract signed from our ASD day .... 2 others in the pipeline !