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Episode 644 – Wilson Harwood Tells Exactly How To Build A Truly Soundproof Studio
On this week’s Inner Circle Podcast episode, acoustic designer Wilson Harwood tells musicians what it actually takes to build a personal studio, including soundproofing costs, common mistakes, and overlooked questions.
An artist himself with a need for a personal recording space, he first built his own 270-square-foot backyard studio in 2020. Wilson found he loved the work and the process so much he eventually grew it into a full design firm.
He explains why soundproofing and acoustic treatment are frequently confused, why mini-split air conditioners don’t actually bring in needed fresh air, and why DIY builders routinely underestimate everything beyond the walls.
You can hear it at bobbyoinnercircle.com, or via Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Mixcloud, Spotify, Deezer, and TuneIn Radio.
Also, a video version of this podcast is now available on YouTube as well.
Discover more about building your own studio at https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com.
Chapters:
00:01:07 – Welcome to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle
00:01:11 – The biggest mistakes people make when DIYing soundproofing
00:02:56 – Has soundproofing technology actually changed since the 1940s? 0
0:04:55 – Soundproofing vs. acoustic treatment: what is the real difference?
00:09:12 – Why HVAC and fresh air are the most overlooked studio design problems
00:11:54 – Are home theaters making a comeback, and are they going immersive?
00:13:22 – How many studios are actually being built with Atmos setups?
00:17:10 – Hearing the Beatles Revolver in Atmos: a private listening party story
00:19:25 – How Wilson went from musician to professional studio designer
00:29:05 – Ceiling clouds: acoustic benefits and clever lighting integration
00:30:16 – What does it actually cost to build a properly soundproofed studio?
00:33:56 – What do people not understand about what professional studio design really involves?
00:37:50- Final thoughts and wrap-up
