Using some of the construction techniques outlined on this fantastic resource of a forum, combined with the plethora of knowledge of the members here, I'd like to ask one question:
Let's assume I'm recording drums at midnight or mixing at a reasonable loud volume...
How close can I build my studio to the neighbor's brick house, without them being able to hear what I'm doing, & therefore not call the riot patrol due to my noise pollution?
I've always been curious about this, but now I need to know...
Right. With the right mass-air-mass formula, you can be right there. But mass = money and air = space (and money). So, I guess it is a money-money-money formula!