Hi. I'm trying to do music in probably the worst room in the world - pretty much a cube (16x16x12) with all hard surfaces - I exaggerate only slightly. As you might expect it's deafening for rehearsals and useless for recording.

I have spent a good length of time trawling the internet for opinion and reviews on sound treatment, including these wonderful forums, and realise that it will not come cheap (DIY not an option) and it's easy to get it wrong or useless. Also the room has to serve other purpose and look decent, so it can't be turned into some kind of foam and duvet womb.

Before I spend money on the basis on my semi-informed best guess, would anyone who knows what they're talking about (i.e. who is familiar with the different products on the market and their deployment) care to pay the place a visit, for a modest but sensible sum, to advise me how resources would best be spent? I am (just) in Kent, half an hour by train from London Victoria or 5 minutes from M25 J3.

I hope it's okay to use the forum in this way. If interested, please e-mail me on <comm@maplescombe.com> with a brief outline of your credentials and rates.

Credentials? I think there's lot of people on here that can help, with or without a diploma, and not wanting any money for a bit forum advice. Auralex advise people on what treatment might be best for one, or Studio SOS, that would be the best kind of visit wouldn't it? If you read a lot of those, duvets are often suggested.

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Hi. I'm trying to do music in probably the worst room in the world - pretty much a cube (16x16x12) with all hard surfaces - I exaggerate only slightly. As you might expect it's deafening for rehearsals and useless for recording.

I have spent a good length of time trawling the internet for opinion and reviews on sound treatment, including these wonderful forums, and realise that it will not come cheap (DIY not an option) and it's easy to get it wrong or useless. Also the room has to serve other purpose and look decent, so it can't be turned into some kind of foam and duvet womb.

Before I spend money on the basis on my semi-informed best guess, would anyone who knows what they're talking about (i.e. who is familiar with the different products on the market and their deployment) care to pay the place a visit, for a modest but sensible sum, to advise me how resources would best be spent? I am (just) in Kent, half an hour by train from London Victoria or 5 minutes from M25 J3.

I hope it's okay to use the forum in this way. If interested, please e-mail me on with a brief outline of your credentials and rates.

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Hi, and thanks for all replies and suggestions. However, one name kept coming up: Max Hodges, a long time stalwart of these boards. I've contacted him and he sounds like a fine and knowledgable bloke and he's coming to inspect the space next week. I am greatly looking forward to his opinion and subsequent proposals.

Congratulations, Max is exceedingly knowledgeable and a genuinely nice guy. Very reliable and very hard working too.

Make the most of him. Take the time to think about what you want to achieve and what your priorities are. If you have a clear idea of your aims and how you like to work, that will help Max to help you find the best possible solution.

And tell him I said 'HI'

Andy

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Congratulations, Max is exceedingly knowledgeable and a genuinely nice guy. Very reliable and very hard working too.

Make the most of him. Take the time to think about what you want to achieve and what your priorities are. If you have a clear idea of your aims and how you like to work, that will help Max to help you find the best possible solution.

And tell him I said 'HI'

Andy

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... and I said Hi' too! ... the man Hodges will see you right... no doubt on that.

And say Hi to him from me too!

He's definitely the right man for the job.

Hugh

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And hi from me as well. He built my lurvely drum shed

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And a big hi from me as well - we miss Max's forum contributions


Martin

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Hi all

I hate to hijack threads but I too am after some advice regarding my room. I've since moved to a bigger space and it' s causing me a real headache. Is there anyone who can offer any advice? Tea and biscuits will obviously be provided (can't work without them), and I'll happily pay if needed.

I live in Nuneaton, a small town just off Junction 3 of the M6. It's about 10 mins from Coventry and 30 mins from Birmingham centre.

Thanks guys

Paul

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Hi Paul

If you read to the end of THIS then you'll get the info you require.

A bit more than 'tea and biscuits' required, but your investment will be well worth it!

Mike

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Before I spend money on the basis on my semi-informed best guess, would anyone who knows what they're talking about (i.e. who is familiar with the different products on the market and their deployment) care to pay the place a visit, for a modest but sensible sum, to advise me how resources would best be spent? I am (just) in Kent, half an hour by train from London Victoria or 5 minutes from M25 J3.

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Max Hodges is the man for this, as already mentioned.

If you want some Rockwool slabs framed like these...







then I can make them in my garage quite easily.

The cost would be materials, transport and a little for my time. It won't take long to do and I am close to you in Kent.

However, Max, although more expensive, has much more experience than me and would do a better job.