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« on: October 11, 2005, 11:40 AM » |
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See this thread for a description and pics of my drum room. http://community.drummercafe.com/index.php?board=10;action=display;threadid=15238The room is 12'X20' approximately. My drumset will be back against one of the 12' walls opposite the door. I'm thinking I definitely run cable and electrical to behind the drumset. Maybe even a phone line (though this isn't as necessary with cordless phones). I'll also have quad plugs on each wall. But in terms of lighting, I'm thinking a 4' section of track lighting behind the drumset and on each of the other walls. That would give me the most options in terms of configuration, colors, etc. I will probably not do a center ceiling light if I go this route. Any thoughts from the Cafe? TIA, Corey |
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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2005, 11:50 AM » |
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« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2005, 11:51 AM » |
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Keep the track lighting on the ceiling. Ceiling mount is easier to service in the event of trouble and some fixtures require mounting on the ceiling to maintain the UL approval. You can put a track on the ceiling near the wall and achieve the same effect. You can never have too many outlets in a room, especially a room used for music. The NEC requires an outlet on walls of 3 feet or more in length and any space along a wall must be within 6 feet of an outlet. This is the minimum requirement. When it comes to the number of electrical outlets--the more electrical outlets, the merrier.
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« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2005, 11:59 AM » |
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He he he, funny jonE.
Something QUIET without transformers. I put some darn lights up that were super slick I bought from Ikea and my goodness- the darn transformers would hum so loud you could hear it EVERYWHERE in the room.
Anything, as long as it's quiet and bright. Dimmers make noise but there is a type you can get that don't. Ask your electrical guy. I have them and they are pretty quiet.
Good question though.
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« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2005, 01:13 PM » |
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Dimmers!!
Ah yes, I had that on the list (which I can't find anymore).
Thanks for reminding me.
Anyone else? Track lighting sound like the way to go?
Corey
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« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2005, 08:31 AM » |
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yah, don't go for the recessed "cans" and see if the electricians can "snub" the wires thru as small of a hole as possible or go with conduit and outside/steel boxes.
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« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2005, 09:18 PM » |
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Okay, so my electrician recommends track lighting (which is where I was leaning).
The question is whether to put it on the ceiling (a sound treated barrier) or the two walls that are against the foundation.
My inclination is to go pretty high up on the foundation walls.
What do you all think?
Corey
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« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2005, 10:57 AM » |
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The room I am working on is roughly the same size as yours. I'm converting a single car garage into a practice room. I am using track lighting for the general illumination, and I plan on using sound activated stage lights for the "mood lighting" over/behind the drum kit.
Since my ceiling is not sound treated (other than thick insulation in the attic), I'm mounting the lights there. In your case, it may be better to go with the foundation walls. I would think that if you start mounting stuff on the ceiling, you will compromise the integrity of the sound treatment you put up. I'm no expert on this by any means, but it seems to make sense to me! LOL
Just my two cents.
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« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2005, 11:30 AM » |
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i don't have electrical knowledge, but what louis was saying re: the ceiling mount seemed to make good sense.
i second the dimmer switch. makes for good mood lighting, especially at night.
they make some nice halogen track lighting -- i think it's called suspension cable lighting, but they can get expensive, and do require a transformer. you can get the cheaper ones, but since halogens seem to have the fire potential, i'd want good quality. they give off very nice light.
also make sure you have one or two good task lights that are closer to your kit. i put a strong clip-on light on my music stand. true, i'm blind as a bat, but i find it helpful, esp. if i want to dim the overheads.
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« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2005, 06:30 PM » |
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A blacklight and strobe made out of an old Tide detergent box....ooops,sorry,thought I was back in the '60s there for a sec....
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« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2005, 06:34 PM » |
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A blacklight and strobe made out of an old Tide detergent box.... Everyone knows the Oxydol Box was a much better housing for the lights.  |
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« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2005, 07:40 PM » |
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if you are building a riser, have some spotlights coming from underneath  there was a pic somewhere (i think on the Pearl forum) that had that, it was great effects on it. |
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« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2005, 09:30 PM » |
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Great suggestions everyone! I think you all know I'm shooting for more than lighting, right?  I liked the under the drum riser suggestions (but I won't be using one). Corded floor lights under the kit might be cool, but I can deal with that later on. And we'll definitely be putting a dimmer switch on it. One of the attractions to track lighting is being able to configure it per needs, moods, or musical genres (i.e., Zep v. Rush v. Police v. etc.... and I can't forget the smoky jazz bar effects). Keep 'em coming! Corey |
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