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Hi- I searched this and it has gone unanswered several times. Also, the link to the room in the Studios section has great pictures but no dimensions.

I think the full answer to this would be outstanding because Kentucky is an example of an attainable sized room for the average joe with great acoustics. In other words, alot of us could build a Kentucky shaped/sized similar room, but Center Field would require a mansion.

I don't remember... but are there dimensions listed for the dead room of B... i seem to remember them being roughly similar in size. maybe a bit deeper for kentucky.

I don't think Steve wants to answer this question.

I should have brought a tape measure the last time I was there.

The dimensions are probably easy to guess but I think its the adobe bricks that really make that room zing.

I have been mixing a record this week and some of the drum tracks were done in kentucky. The room sounds so good I actually started searching around for adobe manufacturers in my area. That shit really sounds good for some reason.

He was so forth coming about all the other dimensions, I am shocked that it is such a mystery. Perhaps there was some expensive alchemist consultations that resulted in a metaphysical ratio...

They give you the stats on Center Field because none of us can afford the room, but if everyone had a Kentucky there would be an uprising.......

Just kidding. Seriously, someone on here knows.

He's always been very generous about sharing info. So if this is the one bit we don't get out of him then so be it.

If I was to guess I'd say the room was around 20 by 15 (maybe even smaller) but it's the depth that's deceiving. It could be almost a 20 foot ceiling in there counting the secret space beneath the floor.

Whatever it is... It is THE business as far as room on drums sounds go.

The metaphysical part is Steve himself. He's actually a 4th degree wizard I hear.

losthighway wrote:He was so forth coming about all the other dimensions, I am shocked that it is such a mystery. Perhaps there was some expensive alchemist consultations that resulted in a metaphysical ratio...

They give you the stats on Center Field because none of us can afford the room, but if everyone had a Kentucky there would be an uprising.......

Just kidding. Seriously, someone on here knows.

I can't remember the dimension exactly 18-20' x 14-17' x 10-13'ceiling.
Now all you have to do is build a room out of adobe brick and glass (20-22' high ceiling), suspend a concrete, mechanically isolated floor about 9' off the real floor, then cover that in oak.

greg wrote:

losthighway wrote:He was so forth coming about all the other dimensions, I am shocked that it is such a mystery. Perhaps there was some expensive alchemist consultations that resulted in a metaphysical ratio...

They give you the stats on Center Field because none of us can afford the room, but if everyone had a Kentucky there would be an uprising.......

Just kidding. Seriously, someone on here knows.

I can't remember the dimension exactly 18-20' x 14-17' x 10-13'ceiling.
Now all you have to do is build a room out of adobe brick and glass (20-22' high ceiling), suspend a concrete, mechanically isolated floor about 9' off the real floor, then cover that in oak.

I'll build myself a brick drum room someday. I'm closer to Arizona then you guys so I might even use some adobe. I'll probably skip that 9 foot mechanically isolated floor though.

greg wrote:I can't remember the dimension exactly 18-20' x 14-17' x 10-13'ceiling.
Now all you have to do is build a room out of adobe brick and glass (20-22' high ceiling), suspend a concrete, mechanically isolated floor about 9' off the real floor, then cover that in oak.

Thanks Greg.

Now my weekend is planned. I was looking for an excuse to sell that yacht. Oak floor here I come.

otisroom wrote:I'll probably skip that 9 foot mechanically isolated floor though.

I posted about this earlier, but there was some kind of error that didn't list my post. To me, this is the coolest thing about this room and the studio in general. Absolutely brilliant bass trapping. You could build a room that size, but it wouldn't likely sound nearly as balanced without bass trapping that's that effective.

Chris Garges
Charlotte, NC

cgarges wrote:

otisroom wrote:I'll probably skip that 9 foot mechanically isolated floor though.

I posted about this earlier, but there was some kind of error that didn't list my post. To me, this is the coolest thing about this room and the studio in general. Absolutely brilliant bass trapping. You could build a room that size, but it wouldn't likely sound nearly as balanced without bass trapping that's that effective.

Chris Garges
Charlotte, NC

I agree that this is a crucial factor in the sound of Kentucky. But probably not within my projected budget. I've built many other bass traps and will have to find a way to trap my room differently when the time comes.

Basements are rare in southern California.