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Is this expensive to do? I was thinking about getting some quotes for a 2000 ft home/barn ...loft idea ...am I mad......any input appreciated
Tim

I'm sure the price is greatly based on your needs. Do you want professional recordings? Do you want to spend hundreds on Auralex to have professional quality mixings. I think the price is mostly up to you. If you want a total conversion from barn to studio - with fancy lighting, monitors built into the wall, ect, ect - then it will cost LOTS O' MONEY. But, if you just want demo-type studio I'm sure it can be done for less. I have no real VALUES because I dont know much about design/construction - but this is the general perspective view.

- NICK

I just started working with a structural engineer to remove a post in my basement. That's who you'll need to talk to for your info. I drew up plans of the shell of my basement and where the beams and posts sat which saved him a trip to my house and me a couple of $. One thing to find out is will the town where you live require you to present a set of prints with an architect's stamp on it. Another option is to talk to a builder in your area to get an idea of cost.

Good Luck,

Tom