#186

I have a small Nanoleaf Canvas setup on the darkest wall in the studio. (https://nanoleaf.me/en/consumer-led-lighting/products/smarter-series/nanoleaf-canvas/)

Its not cheap but its very versatile. On gloomy days I usually set it up as a simple daylight panel. But it also does some really nice ambient variations, many of which are sensitive to audio.

I’ll probably extend it when finance allows

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#187

Interesting. I could be tempted to do something similar with this Ikea Alex/Linnmon desk. Do you have a picture of your setup?

#188

You had perfectly fine lighting going on with those beautiful Teac VU meters.

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#189

I’m not sure what makes studio lighting different than normal lighting, but something maybe a bit different (and probably more expensive) would be something from gantri.

I also often use these around the house and in the studio after dark. they’re meant for sleep, but I use them for all kinds of stuff. (I was also a part of the team that built this, full disclosure).

if you want to go really big on a desk light , there’s always the over-engineered dyson task light.

#190

I can enthusiastically recommend Jamracks studio furniture. Solid bamboo, and reasonably priced for the build quality.

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#191

The only difference is I care how my studio looks, the rest of the house… not so much :slight_smile:

#192

This is proving difficult to search for on the web, only finding bundles intended for someone who’s buying the speakers with the cheapest stands possible or audiophile forums ascribing mythical powers to the stands, so… does anyone have suggestions for floor based speaker stands appropriate for Yamaha HS7 monitors?

The Output ones that would match my desk are both twice as expensive as I’d like to spend and have a 14-16 week lead time… so those are out of the running, nice as they appear to be.

#193

Good speaker stands are incredibly expensive, I ended up going for the Ultimate Support ones which are great but not height adjustable which is a big miss. The K&M one is also great (at least the pricey one) BUT it has a round base which can be great in some cases, terrible in others, it didn’t work for me so I had to pass. Actually honestly if I were to buy new stands now I’d go for the Output ones and I wish they were available back when I bought mine…

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#194

is this a market where there’s just cheap crap and good expensive, and nothing in between? Cuz I don’t want to spend half as much again on the stands as I did on the speakers, but $120 would be fine. See lots of stuff in the $60 range with so-so reviews.

#195

i have these and they are pretty good. i think the base is well designed in terms of compactness/stability (when setup close to the front wall in an equaliteral triangle the sides run parallel/perpendicular to the front wall…the cutout in the back makes it not stick out a lot further than the back of the monitor). they are a little tall at shortest position for me so my monitors angle slightly down for proper tweeter directivity. build quality is fine…some feet screw holes were very tight, but since i’ve got them set up they’ve been solid.

#196

The 26720 model from K&M has the three-legged base rather than the round base (26740). I use them with HS7’s and they fit perfectly.

#197

I have Towersonic for my ATCs, they are absolutely phenomenal.

http://www.towersonic.com/

#198

I’m revisiting the challenge of 88 keys in a cramped space. I’ve attempted it before and ended up giving the keyboard away. Contemplating a more serious attempt this time around.

Here’s two wildly divergent approaches from the same company:

Have you found a clever piece of furniture that makes a piano interface to computer music in a tight space both ergonomically comfortable and attractive?

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#199

Commenting on this mostly because I’m going through the same research/debilitating deliberation right now. Keen to hear if others have successfully solved for this. I’ve considered getting a standing desk and a keyboard stand with casters to simulate a keyboard drawer, but this is likely to be inelegant with many legs (desk and stand) on display in any given moment. A fixed keyboard tray is potentially better for that, but obviously more set with that configuration.

What didn’t work so well last time for you?

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#200

I struggled to get both the music keyboard and the typing keyboard at an ergonomic height. At the time I was using the same computer and desk for work. I’ve now cleanly separated those tasks into different spaces, which makes it easier to prioritize the music keyboard height.

88 keys is just a really demanding presence. It’s best not to try to do much else simultaneously, but I can’t really help myself. There’s always some reason I want some knobs, sliders, a keyboard, a mouse, and a screen.

Some empty desk space is nice too, in case you need to write something down or eat a meal or whatever.

My approach of trying to achieve all this with a butcher block slab, wasn’t really sufficient.

#201

I have the slightly smaller Miza desk. It’s the best setup I’ve had but to make it properly useable you need a height adjustable chair. I have also had to mount my computer monitor on an adjustable arm. I found it was too far away to be comfortable for extended use if it was just sat on the desk bridge.

Because I have my mixer on the desktop I also added a pull out under desk tray for my computer keyboard.

They are great value. Really well made and very solid.

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#202

EARLabs Studio situation 2020/11/17

Sound design corner

Mastering / production corner

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#203

came across another desk solution…

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I quite like the design. slightly unsure whether the ergonomics of the two shelves is totally ideal, but it doesn’t look like it would be too bad (although a height-adjustable chair/stool might be very helpful).

edit - be warned, shipping to the states is $$$

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#204

Can anyone recommend good sliding keyboard trays?

The Tiny Studio Corner Thread
#205

I use one of these stuck to the shelf next to my desk and a lamp on the other side of the room https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/ledberg-led-lighting-strip-white-10400936/