[Frank Stearns]

(hank alrich) writes:

5016 wrote:

-snips-

One more thought: if this is a fun project with no serious outcome
intended, cool. But if this is intended to be a serious project with
potentially successful commercial outcome, for a small fraction of that
amount of money one can record and mix and master in fine facilities
working with experienced engineers, and have a lot of money left over
for promtion and publicity, tour support, etc.


Hank has made perhaps the best point of all.

These days, $150K would buy a lot time in some good facilities.

Don't forget -- once you build a plant like this, you'll incur additional and
continuous expenses above and beyond a normal house.

If this is a commercial enterprise, be aware of zoning considerations. I know, I
know, you're under the radar by keeping it quiet. But good luck if for some awful
reason you need to make an insurance claim. (Insurance co.s love to bail if your
enterprise isn't dotted-"I"/crossed-"T" perfect... "Yes, we know, Mr. Homeowner,
your place was up to the more exacting commercial code but this is a residence -- so
no-go on your fire claim..." -- and crap like that.)

Also be aware of how zoning will affect what will be allowed on a permit. Do a
perfectly legit design, but one that looks commercial, and the local permit
authority might give you grief; varies quite a bit. And if you try to skip this, you
could have some real headaches downstream.

But still, from a technical standpoint, the single biggest deal really is the
ceiling height. What are your options there?

I admire and encourage anyone who wants to dream, because most everything starts
from that place. But it's better to pop any balloons that might be prone to popping
well before they're attached to a gondola that's 4,000 feet in the air. g Or, you
get clever about keeping them from popping in the first place.

If after all things are considered and you've got enough balloons still inflated to
keep the enterprise afloat, go for it!

Best of luck with it.

Frank
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