Category Archives: Buildout

Posts related to the studio build.

Assembled Desk

Posted on 10 February, 2013 by Brian L.

This feels like a significant moment. I now have a place to work once the surrounding room is ready. It’s killing me not to load it up with gear, but I still have to get a floor down and it … Continue reading →

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Buzz EQ

Posted on 1 February, 2013 by Brian L.

My equalizer arrived today. I had to get it out to see it but I can’t wait to keep it out and put audio through it. The room needs mostly finishing work at this point. My power conditioner should be … Continue reading →

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Making Progress

Posted on 21 January, 2013 by Brian L.

One corner of acoustical hanger bass control is complete. I hope to get the other rear corner completed today. Electric is run and will be hooked up tomorrow. Speakers are here. Amp arrives tomorrow. Cables within the week. The audio … Continue reading →

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Converters – check

Posted on 17 January, 2013 by Brian L.

With the arrival today of the Antelope Audio Eclipse 384, I can officially say I’m done thinking about converters for a while. Actually I can expand that to include clocking (it contains 2 distinct high quality clocks to control my … Continue reading →

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PC Build (part 3, finis)

Posted on 15 January, 2013 by Brian L.

I got all of the components into a case today. They still work and everything is running as I had hoped. I installed Sequoia 12 and have that working as best as I can for now. There will be all … Continue reading →

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Sequoia

Posted on 14 January, 2013 by Brian L.

I came home to a great surprise for the day the PC became usable. Guess what I install tomorrow.

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PC Build (part 2)

Posted on 14 January, 2013 by Brian L.

Why wait for a case? I’m too excited about getting all this stuff as far along as I can as quickly as I can. The case should be here this afternoon, but everything is running and Win7 is getting installed … Continue reading →

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Acoustic Hangers Started

Posted on 12 January, 2013 by Brian L.

I sure hope the guys at SAE know what they’re doing. I’m just a little adhesive and some insulation on both sides of these away from what should be low frequency control in the back corners of the room. I’ve … Continue reading →

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PC Build

Posted on 10 January, 2013 by Brian L.

I haven’t used anything besides a Mac for over a decade. It feels weird to be building a PC again. I’m really looking forward to Sequoia though. Now to see how far I can get without a case.

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Open the Flood Gates

Posted on 10 January, 2013 by Brian L.

I would say things are starting to trickle in, but trickle is a gross understatement. My custom build PC is coming in 4 shipments (1 yesterday and 3 today). Behind that I’ll have 2 shipments for the TV and mount. … Continue reading →

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