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A shed

  • 17-06-2010 2:14pm
    #1
    splitrmx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 352 ✭✭


    Anybody here have their own little studio in a shed? How's that working out for you? How have you got it heated in the winter?

    I was toying with the idea of moving back down to the countryside where my parents live and setting up a little space in a shed as they wouldn't like a load of synths and drum machines in the house. No drum kit would be needed as I'm mainly doing electronic music.


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  • #2
    ZV Yoda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,456 ✭✭✭ZV Yoda


    Can be done alright – the success depends on the construction of the shed. If it's rickety oul' yoke with a corrugated roof, then forget about it. But if it's a proper building, then it's no different to any other bricks & mortar set up.

    I've my studio in our garden shed... works a treat. Construction-wise, it's the same as a house (cavity block, dry lined, plastered, attic etc). I use a Dimplex storage heater (with frost protection for the winter). I've "soundproofed" it as well possible (I used to have a full kit in there) & one of the benefits of doing that is that is very well insulated. My problem isn't keeping warm - it's staying cool... it's surprising how much heat can be generated by a computer, a few hard drives... and the obligatory lava lamp :cool:


  • #3
    johnnylakes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 164 ✭✭johnnylakes


    I have a wee studio in what used to be stables....drylined it, put in a floor, wired it etc. Have a little conrol room and a live room. It's well insulated, but is not completely 'soundproofed' . The only issues I find are in Summer it gets REALLY hot, I mean REALY hot!! And in Winter it can get very cold...I have a heater during the winter that is on a timer and this keeps it at a reasonably steady temperature. The main thing is the structure really but if you are not using a drumkit it shouldn't really be an issue....
    Also, I would say if you are starting from scratch look into acoustics and room treatment before you do/buy anything else!!


  • #4
    henessjon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 377 ✭✭henessjon


    ZV Yoda wrote: »
    Can be done alright – the success depends on the construction of the shed. If it's rickety oul' yoke with a corrugated roof, then forget about it. But if it's a proper building, then it's no different to any other bricks & mortar set up.

    I've my studio in our garden shed... works a treat. Construction-wise, it's the same as a house (cavity block, dry lined, plastered, attic etc). I use a Dimplex storage heater (with frost protection for the winter). I've "soundproofed" it as well possible (I used to have a full kit in there) & one of the benefits of doing that is that is very well insulated. My problem isn't keeping warm - it's staying cool... it's surprising how much heat can be generated by a computer, a few hard drives... and the obligatory lava lamp :cool:

    where can i get a lava lamp
    :p


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