More and more musicians are constructing home studios as a cost-effective solution to creating and producing music in a commercial studio. "Home Recording Construction: Build It Like the Pros, Second Edition" presents a simple, step-by-step plan for constructing a home studio. Each step features visual aids to illustrate the underlying concept, as well as professional tips and examples of actual studios. The book covers everything from room design, electrical considerations, room treatments, and codes, permits, and special needs. The author offers over thirty years of experience and a comprehensive and cost-effective plan that will have even novices building-and recording-in no time.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started. 2. Modes, Nodes, and Other Terms of Confusion. 3. Isolation Techniques - Understanding the Concepts. 4. Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Construction Details. 5. Window and Door Construction. 6. Electrical Considerations. 7. HVAC Design Concepts. 8. Room Testing. 9. Room Treatments. 10. Putting It All Together. 11. Myths and Legends. 12. Codes, Permits, and Special Needs.