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I am digging out a basement and adding foundation in my home. I will have about 300 square feet to use for a home studio. I am not knowledegable about construction and will be hiring contractors to build rooms in the basment.

I want to make a nice recording studio, but don't know where to begin. I can't spend a ton of money, but is there a way to get plans for a studio to give to the contractors when they build? I am leaning towards having one room for tracking and mixing.

Thanks for any help.

LOST TIME wrote:I want to make a nice recording studio, but don't know where to begin.

How about here... please...

I can't spend a ton of money . . .

A ton in hundreds? Singles? Dimes? "A ton of money" is too vague.

. . . is there a way to get plans for a studio to give to the contractors when they build?

Do your contractors have any experience building studios? Do they understand what is involved?

To see what can happen when contractors get cocky, see these drywall contractor horror stories:

• aschatzb's "DryWall Contractor Screwed Me" Thread
  Bob's "Suggestions needed to quiet kitchen floor above apartment" thread (on recording.org)

How about a detailed drawing of the space you have to work with?