Unused space under stairway converted to a noise-proof, sound-treated recording booth.

Owners (that's us, in this case) wanted a quiet space to record AV content, study, read etc. and wanted to convert unused space under primary stairway into a fully enclosed, sound treated micro-studio. 

Demo revealed existing insulation, electrical and plumbing infrastructure, which aligned with project plan sketches and notes. 

Once the area was stripped to studs, new framing was added to bolster existing walls, one wall was extended and a new wall was added to house an exterior grade insulated door. 

Existing soffit was taken down, then rebuilt from scratch with the same double insulation treatment all walls and ceiling received: New 3" rockwool , then rigid silverback foam insulation. 

New drywall for soffit, walls and ceiling came next, and finally fresh new paint. 

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Hardwired high-speed network connection was added, along with new overhead and pendant lighting. 

A powered duct fan was tied into the new outlet vent near the ceiling and a passive inlet was added near the floor. 

Acoustic treatment was added to the space, and pro audio engineers rated the noise floor and acoustic properties of the recording room as suitable for professional recording​.

 

To date,  the space has seen use by adults and children for:

• Professional voiceover recording

• Video-conferencing

• School class sessions

• Choral practice

• Guitar practice

• Quiet space for reading and watching TV

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We finished on schedule and the owners were elated.