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Building a Recording Studio

From one of the world's leading authorities on acoustics and studio design comes this comprehensive guide to designing and constructing a world-class recording space on any budget! Building a Recording Studio includes everything from the principles behind acoustical design to tips on choosing the right construction materials. Author Jeff Cooper, who has designed studios for George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, guides you through all the relevant aspects of the process in an easy-to-understand and thorough style. Whether you want to build a new studio space or just soundproof an existing room, this book is the place to start! Jeff Cooper is one of the world's leading authorities on studio design and construction. After earning four degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he started Jeff Cooper Architects in 1976. As head of his firm, Cooper has been an acoustical consultant and architect for some of the most state-of-the-art studios ever constructed. Cooper's clients have included Polygram, Capitol, EMI Records, MCA Universal, and Warner Bros., as well as Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Francis Ford Coppola.  more

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Jan-17-2009

Great introduction to the complexities involved in the audio recording environment.

Mr. Cooper has a very easy way of making the difficult read easy. A lot of information is packed into this fine manual, enough to satisfy an introductory or beginner level home recording studio builders needs.Many areas are deep enough to be satisfying. Sketched pictures are included that are...

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  • Posted: Sep-30-2008

ok but not great

its a good book. Its got a simple writing and explains things in a simple way and takes you through all of the concepts of a recording studio, such as sound, and acoustics.However it could have more tips to help people who are building studios on low budgets. I would recommend it. After all its...

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  • Posted: Jan-25-2008

One of the best books on recording studio acoustics!

This is the first and the best in a very long series of books concerning recording studio acoustics. Jeff Cooper was one of the pioneers in studying and building recording studios and though this book is very compact, it contains much of his knowledge in a precise and very simple way. This book...

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  • Posted: Mar-09-2006

Very useful.

In my opinion this is a good book. Helps you solve some problems of existing acoustical environments and provides great info on building rooms "from the ground" as well.Now, the author him self says that going deeper on some stuff is beyond the scope of the book, but I think a little bit more...

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  • Posted: Feb-25-2006

Essential resource!

Jeff Cooper "nails" every relevent topic on the construction of a modern recording studio. Not for the faint of heart (or wallet) as these construction tecniques are hardly ever followed in today's home studios. But at the least, you'll know how to do it right and why the real built-up studios...

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  • Posted: Jan-24-2004

One of the best practical aproaches to studio design

After reading lots of boring Acoustics books, I had already given up on finding a book with "PRACTICAL" advice on how to build a studio. The only negative point about this one is that maybe it is a bit scarce on contents (only 200 pages)... Once read the book, one wishes it had a sequel!

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  • Posted: Mar-28-2001

Extremely clear and helpful book!

As someone unfamiliar with construction techniques, this book was a god send to me. The writing is clear and straightforward, and it contains a series of easy to understand illustrations showing construction details. From my simplistic laymen's perspective, I can say that after reading this...

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  • Posted: Nov-01-2000

building a recording studio

This book was excellant. I have read many studio books- this one takes a few extra steps to setup a more professional envirionment then just converting a garage. I am in my 4th phase-building a house with an addition for the studio; and used this book for development of the floor plan

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  • Posted: Feb-20-2000

Practical Studio Design Tips

Cooper's book is an excelent source of practical tips on studio design. He covers all aspects of soundproofing (isolating the studio from sound transmission) as well as improving the acoustics of interior of the studio and control room.Particularly useful are the illustrations showing different...

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