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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2018 18:08:35 GMT
The Studio Environment
Some of the radio studios I've worked in over the years did not employ janitorial services, some never had wall-board attached to open 2-by-4's, a few were open ash trays.
The ones with no air-conditioning made work especially difficult, and I'm reminded of that now as it's the first steamy day of the year here at KDX.
Eventually we'll get around to starting the old "smallest model ever made" air-conditioner that cools well enough for a one man show but cannot handle guests.
Of course we have plans and even a budget to install something better but today I'm too hot to bother with it.
How is the comfort-level at your radio station?
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Post by sparepart on May 12, 2018 21:44:49 GMT
The Studio EnvironmentHow is the comfort-level at your radio station? AC & Heat are OK - can take a while for the system to catch up when the building has been unoccupied. Operating positions - OK for now, some of the guests tend to sit way back and not use proper mike technique (requires more gain then you should use) Mike booms - When doing audio only they worked fine - Once we started streaming to Facebook, we realized they get in the way. Looking at YellowTec M!ka TV arms that skim the tabletop, and stay out of the camera view. Chairs - we have been using cast-off swivel kitchen chairs. They match, however not something you want to sit in for more than an hour at a time. Just obtained a pair of Aeron Chairs, with 2 more in the pipeline. Should be a massive improvement in talent & guest comfort.
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Post by Boomer on May 12, 2018 22:43:42 GMT
Air conditioning can be an issue at radio studios when microphones open, and that's where full house A/C can be a good thing, with the compressor unit outside. Even then, the voltage transients from a big unit turning on can cause clicks in recordings. A window unit can be a source of fan noise and bass hum from the compressor motor.
I used to have more problems with all kinds of outside noises, but in this decade I've been using pretty well isolated cardioid dynamic vocal mics with foam, and you have to be right on top of them to get the proper levels. It's in the style that sports radio shows use, and you get plosive P sounds unless you talk across the mic properly.
I can have a window A/C in the room turned on, and it barely gets into the mic, but when I'm worried it might I'll shut it off before opening the microphone.
I've thought of a climate controlled studio room with vents in and out connected by ducts to an A/C in another area, like single room remote A/C. You could use ceiling diffusers like restaurants have.
I sure hope people don't smoke in studios any more!
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2018 22:54:39 GMT
Ugly Smoking
I tried to have a no smoking ban when operating a radio studio out of my house, but one of our volunteers was a big name retired from the broadcast profession and the only way he would come in is if we allowed him to chain smoke. It was hell.
Sadly his last days were spent on an oxygen machine which we figured would explode when he tried to smoke spitefully.
And there were the smoking girl friends... under the spell of romance a man will forgive plenty to win the company of a woman.
We have neighbors who smoke but not cigarettes. Say no more.
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Post by sparepart on May 12, 2018 22:59:08 GMT
Air conditioning can be an issue at radio studios when microphones open, and that's where full house A/C can be a good thing, with the compressor unit outside. Even then, the voltage transients from a big unit turning on can cause clicks in recordings. A window unit can be a source of fan noise and bass hum from the compressor motor. In our case, the building was a telephone exchange in a previous life, so the system is a large duct, low pressure system at the other end of the building. Ugly SmokingI tried to have a no smoking ban when operating a radio studio out of my house, but one of our volunteers was a big name retired from the broadcast profession and the only way he would come in is if we allowed him to chain smoke. It was hell. Our property is a National Historic Site. The Fire Marshall banned it on the entire site.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2018 23:05:42 GMT
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In a previous building while operating a recording studio I designed a very effective hybrid AC system that worked well...
Based on the fact that cold air falls, I mounted a large window unit at the top of a window instead of the usual window sill. Designing and building the support structure was challenging.
Then, based on careful measurements, we ordered a single duct section that exactly plugged into the output opening of the AC unit when the front panel was removed, and this duct crossed the room above head level and entered the studio by a precision cut in the wall, where a louver brought the chilled air minus noticeable sound.
When I get around to it that's what I want to do here, but also I get much pleasure out of postponing projects.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2018 22:24:58 GMT
Cool Down BelowWe've heard of thermally regulated home air circulation, bringing cooled air up from underground rather than powering air conditioners. Well, how about just taking your living down into the ground? It's being done. Living On the Down Low
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Post by Admin on May 14, 2018 11:40:23 GMT
Well I have central A/C throughout my house including my "studio" but actually I operate and program my station remotely from the comfort of our family room, thanks to Tightvnc. The Studio EnvironmentSome of the radio studios I've worked in over the years did not employ janitorial services, some never had wall-board attached to open 2-by-4's, a few were open ash trays. The ones with no air-conditioning made work especially difficult, and I'm reminded of that now as it's the first steamy day of the year here at KDX. Eventually we'll get around to starting the old "smallest model ever made" air-conditioner that cools well enough for a one man show but cannot handle guests. Of course we have plans and even a budget to install something better but today I'm too hot to bother with it. How is the comfort-level at your radio station?
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Post by Admin on May 14, 2018 11:55:18 GMT
At my previous home I had a whole house attic fan four feet in diameter. By opening just the basement windows and the door to the basement, the air is drawn up from the cool basement through the entire house and does a pretty good job until the temp gets above 90. Cool Down BelowWe've heard of thermally regulated home air circulation, bringing cooled air up from underground rather than powering air conditioners. Well, how about just taking your living down into the ground? It's being done. Living On the Down Low
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