Psycho - Acoustics

Psycho - Acoustics Audio Recording, Mixing and Mastering. Studio Construction Services, this page is administered by Lawrence Fine aka "LorenzoNine" The grid is 1'. Sounds fine?

This is a one of a kind pre-fabricated, modular, symmetrical audio control room. It is a "floating" room within a room constructed with structural steel framing
( 1" X 2" X 3/16" channel for floor and walls and 1" X 1" X 3/16" angle for all other framing details ) The boundary is finished 3/4" particle board. The glazing on the doors and equipment bays is 3/4" acrylic. All hinges are marine grade

stainless steel and the latches on the equipment bays are high quality
( over center cam ) stainless steel. The room tapers from 10' wide at the front to 12' wide at the back and is 14' long. It will fit in a 12' X 14' room with a 8' 3" ceiling. The ceiling "butterflies" down to the center at 9 degrees from the side walls which are 8' high. The PLATFORM floor system is supported by (55) 5/16-18 alloy steel set screw "jacks" ( adjustable from within the room ) which "dog point" into 2" X 4" X 1/4" thick steel plates which have resilient hard wool felt soles adhered to their bottom. Three pictures are of the model. They are accurate renderings of the current configuration of walls, doors and windows. The fourth picture is of the left side equipment bay which has a 3/4" thick acrylic door and the front end acoustic treatment bay ( absorption and horizontal splitter ). Great mixes have come out of this room - - - THERE IS ABSOLUTELY ZERO FLUTTER ECHO ( standing waves ). Michael Blackmer, Acoustician / Studio Designer and friend TEF'd the room early in it's construction, before acoustic treatment was installed and commented that this room " is exceptionally well behaved ". The room was around +3db at 20 hz within a 4' diameter at the sweet spot. With acoustic treatment the room is nearly flat and exhibits a small low end boost near the boundaries. I will negotiate and accept the best reasonable offer. I will also work with you on the re-construction. The room is now deconstructed and ready to travel. There are modifications that may be performed to suit your needs ( front end glazing configuration, ventilation etc. )


TESTIMONIAL:

Tom Orsillo - singer / songwriter
"Psychoacoustics! Speaking as one who holds the "track record" for laying down vocals at this amazing "Psycho-Acoustics" I can say first hand the acoustic quality and the resource availability (instruments/engineering) are just some of many earthly manifestations of genius and boundless energy and exuberance of its creator Lorenzo Fine. On occasion during two of my prior lives as Sun Tzu (722–481 BC) and then again my reincarnation prior to this’ Gaius Julius Caesar (100 – 44 BC) I can barely capture the Psycho-Acoustics-experience using a phase of my ancient and native tongue "NE PLUS ULTRA". TESTIMONIAL:

Michael Blackmer - Senior Acoustician, Blackmer Sound LLC

Re: Psycho-Acoustics cr2

To whom it may concern, I am very familiar with Lawrence Fine's "CR squared" (Compact Reference Control Room) both as an Acoustician while working with him to fine tune it and as an engineer while tracking and mixing in it. I have measured the CR2 extensively using a Techron TEF acoustic analyzer and find it to be remarkably accurate and well behaved. Mixes done in this room "travel" very well to other venues, especially considering its small size. The bass is well damped and so has minimal ripple; in general the major interfering factors usually present in a small room have been very carefully tuned out according to principals. The acoustic behavior and ergonomics of the CR2 are top notch. Lawrence's implementation of a "bite sized kit” design approach is also brilliant. It involves a stable floor platform supported by an array of adjustable jacks that allow it to be set flat and level, so that existing conditions do not skew the geometry of the rest of the room. The whole thing goes together easily with a hex key wrench and a screwdriver. All mating surfaces are padded so nothing rattles or buzzes in a high level sound field. Most sub-assemblies can be handled by one person. I will be glad to speak in greater detail with all interested parties to help determine suitability to fit your needs and set of existing conditions. Michael Blackmer Senior Acoustician Blackmer Sound LLC
617-935-1950 [email protected]

TESTIMONIAL:

Bill Farrar - producer / engineer / songwriter

cr2, this mighty room within a room is a joy to track and mix in. Close your eyes and the walls disappear, leaving you with nothing but the pure music, nothing to obscure your pursuit of sonic perfection. Highly recommended, 5 stars, 2 thumbs up
and a huge well done to the audio genius sprouting forth from Lorenzo. No, sounds magnificent. Why Psycho-Acoustics? There are many influences that effect what we hear. There is the direct sound, reflected sound, the time it takes to hear that reflected sound, the volume of the direct and reflected sound, decay times, the direction we perceive the sound to be coming from and much more. The art and technology of making and recording sound has evolved from placing a single microphone in a room and then placing musicians and vocalists in a proximity to that microphone in order to get the best overall sound. Now we have the capability to put a microphone, sometimes two or more, on individual instruments and voices, and each microphone may send a signal to it's own dedicated recording channel, so the sound levels and qualities can be adjusted after the recording is made. cr2
Extraordinary mixes have come from this room. Psycho-Acoustics centerpiece is our "Compact Reference Control Room", affectionately dubbed "cr2". It houses 24 tracks of Tascam DTRS, a Soundcraft Ghost 32 channel console, Mackie HR 824 monitors and a raft of outboard equipment. The "VAULT" is a well isolated and good sounding studio space in the basement . The cr2 and vault are two way video linked and have 24 Gotham Audio Cable star quad microphone cables and 8 star quad studio send cables. A room this size needs to be well diffused and damped in order to get accurate, uncolored information from the monitors. To accomplish this, alternating dense rigid fiberglass board (RFB) and sound deadening board (SDB) vanes were placed in cavities in the front sides of the room creating a horizontal splitter at 4' from the floor. The rear wall and corners were treated similarly. The SWEET SPOT is surprisingly large for such a small room. cr2 is a "room within a room" and was designed and built by lorenzo. The walls splay at 9 degrees from front to back, the ceiling "butterflies" at 9 degrees and the front windows slant at about 5 degrees creating a space with no parallel surfaces. Michael Blackmer, Acoustician, tested the room before acoustic treatment was installed and remarked " this room is surprisingly well behaved!" This is the STUDIO space. It measures 19' X 12' with 10' ceilings. The acoustic illusion of being in a larger room was created by well balanced and placed absorption and diffusion.

11/20/2024
11/04/2024

Claim to fame:

I played in a band with Tony Levin on this stage.

10/19/2024

The Mark Russel Trio at 19 Carter

10/09/2024

Still Life II:
This massive brass and polycarbonate pipe in three ( plus screen ) neat, nesting pieces. Yes, the mating surface on the brass/polycarbonate is a nice, long taper.

The screen gets installed on the bowl seat and then the bowl is placed in the socket.

The bowl has gone through several iterations and this is the best one yet.

Simple and really easy to maintain.

10/09/2024

Major clean up and out at Aisle Nine.
Sessions, having a mellow psycho-acoustic experience.

The music room can now accommodate TWO comfortably.

All the laminated sessions posters are forming a crown pinned to the wall and the top edge rests around 2” out against the ceiling.

Dust and grime have been collecting in some crevices for EONS! It’s in the process of being removed from the house.

09/26/2024

Had a great visit with Rob Lohr this afternoon. Cool “hobbit hole” beneath Mr. Music, very cool stuff is being designed, developed and produced. Allstonamps.

And I got a really good picture of the process, challenges, discoveries and basic loving what I’m doing vibes.

And thanks for remembering (I didn’t till you reminded me) of your visit to Psycho - Acoustics, my Compact Reference Control Room in the dining room at 21 Alton Court while Michael Blackmer was a Roommate.

The functional components, framing, flooring, walls and ceiling are available to become property of a crazy rich person! Best offer, sealed bid, must be received by my birthday, 11/2.

PM me if you are interested.

I’ll follow up with a link to the photos, including the DISASSEMBLY.

It’s available and ready to go asap.

Included is my presence as a supervisor, advisory council for reassembly.

How could something that looks this good have gone so very, very bad?Hopefully the dispute I have with the company will ...
09/12/2024

How could something that looks this good have gone so very, very bad?

Hopefully the dispute I have with the company will be resolved before removal and possible reinstallation by a crew of qualified, licenced and insured friends.

Nearly $20,000 in legal costs have been paid by me to date. This was money that I had earmarked for continuing the "DEEP ENERGY RETROFIT" of my HOME in Hudson.

My "contract" with my original Attorney was INTENDED to keep this OUT OF COURT and was initiated at the time that I totally lost confidence in NuWatt to be responsible as their Construction Supervisor was condescending, arrogant toward me at our only meeting where he finally admitted that the job had NOT been done to satisfy certain product specifications.

My ONLY intent was to have the company do the appropriate "fixes", get paid for the proper, PERMITTED installation, having the system inspected and approved, commissioned etc.

I would then have given NuWatt a **** review for doing the right thing.

When and how did this become a such debacle, fiasco and boondoggle?

Why did NuWatt, without any "warning" have a lien placed on my HOME? (may this be construed as using the legal system to "extort"?

NOW, getting to my Better Business Bureau review and what appears to be a response from someone at NuWatt in which

I AM ACCUSED OF EXTORTION!

I didn't and had no intention of bringing this to court!

But, apparently NuWatt did!

Why?

I just wanted them to honor the contract and for me to have a working, productive system!

Remembering the apparent owners comment when he and his Construction Supervisor met with me around a month after the boggled install and after his construction supervisors comments admitting the problem, - - -"You know how hard it is to get good help"!

No, I don't, but apparently NuWatt has a problem with their contractors!

From what I've been getting from friends in the Solar Install and SERVICE industry, this problem is ENDEMIC in the "industry". My (hopefully) new legal team commented during a preliminary meeting "It's the WILD, WILD WEST" as the SOLAR INDUSTRY has so many facets and sets of "terms and conditions" and apparently, REGULATION and the ability to hold company's legally responsible for their actions and inactions is nearly impossible!

(Included image of review and reply)

And I get accused of using the court system to "EXTORT" NuWattto get "FREE" panels!? Nearly $20,000 in legal costs for FREE PANELS!?

This morning I decided to do a little more research into NuWatt Energy.

Here's GROKS take on NuWatt and it sounds very impressive.

NuWatt Energy
Answer
NuWatt Energy is a company focused on solar energy solutions, headquartered in Austin, Texas, and Woburn, Massachusetts. Here's a brief overview based on the latest information:

Founding and Leadership: Established in 2009 by Dr. Aiman Alawa, NuWatt Energy has grown to become a notable player in the solar energy sector, particularly known for its innovations in solar technology applications.

Service Offerings:
Solar Panels: NuWatt markets, manufactures, and installs solar panels for residential, commercial, and institutional clients across several states including Texas, Massachusetts, California, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
Solar Noise Barriers: They have pioneered solar noise barriers, which not only reduce noise but also generate solar energy. A notable project includes the retrofit in Lexington, Massachusetts, which generates significant electricity annually.
Agrivoltaics: NuWatt is exploring AI-driven agrivoltaics, aiming to combine solar energy generation with agricultural practices, enhancing land use efficiency.
Energy Storage and Other Services: Beyond solar, they offer energy storage solutions, EV charger installations, and heat pump AC systems, indicating a holistic approach to energy solutions.

Recognition and Awards:
NuWatt has been recognized by Panasonic as the fastest-growing installer in the Northeast for multiple years, showcasing their growth and quality in solar installations.
Market Position and Innovation:
Their approach includes not just installation but also innovation in how solar energy can be integrated into various environments, from noise barriers to agricultural fields, showing a commitment to expanding the application of solar technology.
Community and Environmental Impact:
By focusing on solar and related technologies, NuWatt contributes to reducing carbon footprints and promoting energy independence among its clients, aligning with broader environmental goals.

Recent Developments:
While specific recent news directly about NuWatt Energy wasn't detailed in the latest updates, the general trend in the energy sector, including mentions of other companies like NuScale Power's challenges with small modular reactors, might indirectly influence or be compared to NuWatt's solar initiatives in terms of renewable energy solutions.

Given this background, NuWatt Energy stands out for its specialized services in solar integration and innovation, particularly in niche applications like solar noise barriers and agrivoltaics, reflecting a forward-thinking approach in the renewable energy sector.

With my ADHD and my "aging mind" I hope this rant wasn't too disjointed.

09/08/2024

LIHOP?

09/08/2024

Green Rising

Jillstein2024.org

09/08/2024

I'm thinking. Perhaps differences-of-state no more energetic than a flap of a butterfly's wings, or even a single quantum flip, can, do and will change our evolving now-transparent future, how it freezes to become, for us, "The Past". It doesn't take much. A small meteor hitting an asteroid a hundred million years ago.
"The future is transparent. The past is opaque."

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This is a one of a kind pre-fabricated, modular, symmetrical audio control room. It is a "floating" room within a room constructed with structural steel framing ( 1" X 2" X 3/16" channel for floor and walls and 1" X 1" X 3/16" angle for all other framing details ) The boundary is finished 3/4" particle board. The glazing on the doors and equipment bays is 3/4" acrylic. All hinges are marine grade stainless steel and the latches on the equipment bays are high quality ( over center cam ) stainless steel. The room tapers from 10' wide at the front to 12' wide at the back and is 14' long. It will fit in a 12' X 14' room with a 8' 3" ceiling. The ceiling "butterflies" down to the center at 9 degrees from the side walls which are 8' high. The PLATFORM floor system is supported by (55) 5/16-18 alloy steel set screw "jacks" ( adjustable from within the room ) which "dog point" into 2" X 4" X 1/4" thick steel plates which have resilient hard wool felt soles adhered to their bottom. Three pictures are of the model. They are accurate renderings of the current configuration of walls, doors and windows. The grid is 1'. The fourth picture is of the left side equipment bay which has a 3/4" thick acrylic door and the front end acoustic treatment bay ( absorption and horizontal splitter ). Great mixes have come out of this room - - - THERE IS ABSOLUTELY ZERO FLUTTER ECHO ( standing waves ). Michael Blackmer, Acoustician / Studio Designer and friend TEF'd the room early in it's construction, before acoustic treatment was installed and commented that this room " is exceptionally well behaved ". The room was around +3db at 20 hz within a 4' diameter at the sweet spot. With acoustic treatment the room is nearly flat and exhibits a small low end boost near the boundaries. I will negotiate and accept the best reasonable offer. I will also work with you on the re-construction. The room is now deconstructed and ready to travel. There are modifications that may be performed to suit your needs ( front end glazing configuration, ventilation etc. ) TESTIMONIAL: Tom Orsillo - singer / songwriter "Psychoacoustics! Speaking as one who holds the "track record" for laying down vocals at this amazing "Psycho-Acoustics" I can say first hand the acoustic quality and the resource availability (instruments/engineering) are just some of many earthly manifestations of genius and boundless energy and exuberance of its creator Lorenzo Fine. On occasion during two of my prior lives as Sun Tzu (722–481 BC) and then again my reincarnation prior to this’ Gaius Julius Caesar (100 – 44 BC) I can barely capture the Psycho-Acoustics-experience using a phase of my ancient and native tongue "NE PLUS ULTRA". TESTIMONIAL: Michael Blackmer - Senior Acoustician, Blackmer Sound LLC Re: Psycho-Acoustics cr2 To whom it may concern, I am very familiar with Lawrence Fine's "CR squared" (Compact Reference Control Room) both as an Acoustician while working with him to fine tune it and as an engineer while tracking and mixing in it. I have measured the CR2 extensively using a Techron TEF acoustic analyzer and find it to be remarkably accurate and well behaved. Mixes done in this room "travel" very well to other venues, especially considering its small size. The bass is well damped and so has minimal ripple; in general the major interfering factors usually present in a small room have been very carefully tuned out according to principals. The acoustic behavior and ergonomics of the CR2 are top notch. Lawrence's implementation of a "bite sized kit” design approach is also brilliant. It involves a stable floor platform supported by an array of adjustable jacks that allow it to be set flat and level, so that existing conditions do not skew the geometry of the rest of the room. The whole thing goes together easily with a hex key wrench and a screwdriver. All mating surfaces are padded so nothing rattles or buzzes in a high level sound field. Most sub-assemblies can be handled by one person. I will be glad to speak in greater detail with all interested parties to help determine suitability to fit your needs and set of existing conditions. Michael Blackmer Senior Acoustician Blackmer Sound LLC 617-935-1950 [email protected] TESTIMONIAL: Bill Farrar - producer / engineer / songwriter cr2, this mighty room within a room is a joy to track and mix in. Close your eyes and the walls disappear, leaving you with nothing but the pure music, nothing to obscure your pursuit of sonic perfection. Highly recommended, 5 stars, 2 thumbs up and a huge well done to the audio genius sprouting forth from Lorenzo. Sounds fine? No, sounds magnificent. Why Psycho-Acoustics? There are many influences that effect what we hear. There is the direct sound, reflected sound, the time it takes to hear that reflected sound, the volume of the direct and reflected sound, decay times, the direction we perceive the sound to be coming from and much more. The art and technology of making and recording sound has evolved from placing a single microphone in a room and then placing musicians and vocalists in a proximity to that microphone in order to get the best overall sound. Now we have the capability to put a microphone, sometimes two or more, on individual instruments and voices, and each microphone may send a signal to it's own dedicated recording channel, so the sound levels and qualities can be adjusted after the recording is made. cr2 Extraordinary mixes have come from this room. Psycho-Acoustics centerpiece is our "Compact Reference Control Room", affectionately dubbed "cr2". It houses 24 tracks of Tascam DTRS, a Soundcraft Ghost 32 channel console, Mackie HR 824 monitors and a raft of outboard equipment. The "VAULT" is a well isolated and good sounding studio space in the basement . The cr2 and vault are two way video linked and have 24 Gotham Audio Cable star quad microphone cables and 8 star quad studio send cables. A room this size needs to be well diffused and damped in order to get accurate, uncolored information from the monitors. To accomplish this, alternating dense rigid fiberglass board (RFB) and sound deadening board (SDB) vanes were placed in cavities in the front sides of the room creating a horizontal splitter at 4' from the floor. The rear wall and corners were treated similarly. The SWEET SPOT is surprisingly large for such a small room. cr2 is a "room within a room" and was designed and built by lorenzo. The walls splay at 9 degrees from front to back, the ceiling "butterflies" at 9 degrees and the front windows slant at about 5 degrees creating a space with no parallel surfaces. Michael Blackmer, Acoustician, tested the room before acoustic treatment was installed and remarked " this room is surprisingly well behaved!" This is the STUDIO space. It measures 19' X 12' with 10' ceilings. The acoustic illusion of being in a larger room was created by well balanced and placed absorption and diffusion.