Building a Backyard Recording Studio from Scratch!"

In this video I relive the journey I took building my own back garden recording studio. I reflect on the pit falls and possibilities and also reflect on previous studio builds I've undertaken. I fitted a Ring security system and save time I just linked the video I used for the installation as an info card. Hopefully there will be some ideas in here to help you with your project.
All music by ‪@JonBishopGuitar‬

[@timnixx5733]

Oh no way you skate AND do music. Met at Newquay in May skating already saw your skate stuff so I just googled garden music studio and here you are again haha amazing

[@JonBishopGuitar]

😂

[@maio996s]

Great video and great studio Jon!! I remember you did a video about your studio gear, I would love to see it again! Just a question do you use a HW channel strip for recording with plugins? I remember you used UA solo 610 as channel strip... am I right?

[@JonBishopGuitar]

Hey there,
Many thanks for the feedback. Well remembered! Yes I use the UA Solo as a mic pre and also the Pre’s in the UA Apollo. The main channel strip I use is the SSL plugin in the Apollo. The latest video is a bit more studio based?!
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[@robertjones1364]

I am beginning to think there is nothing that you cannot do when you set your mind to it, looks great!

[@JonBishopGuitar]

Thanks dude, it felt like I was constantly pulling it back from the brink of disaster. Good thing with wood is you can pull it out and re do it when it’s on the wonk !!

[@zephead2002]

Is there space for an acoustic drum kit? Would that be to loud and PO the neighbors?

[@JonBishopGuitar]

Many thanks for tuning in.
Yes, I have a small sized setup that I can put together. Sounds fine, it’s not as soundproof as my old live room, but I can record a guitar amp or small kit without any issues? TBH I mostly use the V drums to trigger superior ?

[@dannywood]

Great video. I'm also about to do this and I live in Redruth ✌️ where did you decide to get the cabin from?

[@JonBishopGuitar]

Hey dude, I ordered the Cabin online, I think they are much of a muchness. The single garage ones were way cheaper than the garden room style?

[@6bawx]

thinking about doing something similar. did u have any concerns about ventilation and moisture? seems to be the only thing i'm stuck figuring out right now. lots of different answers online. thanks

[@JonBishopGuitar]

Two and a half years in and no issues. The breather membrane seems to work a treat. I definitely went overboard with the ground membranes, but is was worth it as no damp. We have had the worst winter on record for rain ☔️ so it’s been tested well. I work in here for hours at a time, no issues to report?

[@JonBishopGuitar]

I guess a key thing I didn’t really go into was leaving air gaps between the layers. It goes 40mm logs, breather membrane, air gap, rock wool, gap, OSB, acoustic plasterboard

[@checkthewater39]

Well done. Thanks for sharing. It is really cool to see what building techniques and names for materials and equipment you used. Educational and entertaining. Congradulations on a awesome studio.

[@JonBishopGuitar]

Many thanks for tuning in dude !!

[@sneekinaboutom9450]

Looks ace! A great 'Mission Control'..

[@JonBishopGuitar]

Thanks for the feedback dude !

[@stevecochrane5376]

Full credit to you ,man. I have built 3 studios now . Seriously , there's only about a million times more work than originally expected in each of them . Certainly looks like you've nailed . Well done, man Enjoy.

[@JonBishopGuitar]

Thanks dude, yeah it’s a full on mission, Last time I was constrained by the double Garage that was there. This time I could start from scratch and I prefer the setup overall. It all round works better!