charic Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Any ideas where I might come across a good desk for a studio setup? Needs to be a good size as I plan to work at home aswell (2 x 19") monitors preferably with a bit of storage. It's going to be nice to upgrade from the frankly annoying desk that I've got at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I built a Quik-Lok Desk from a Quik-Lok frame then various shelves and rack frames fitted onto it. It's 'modular' spec it yourself studio desk/rackware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Have spotted an RTA desk which looks very interesting What's more is there's one for sale second hand on 'ere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1341561695' post='1720853'] (2 x 19") monitors [/quote] Don't use up valuable desk space for these....use an Ergotron arm to suspend them over the workspace - they're great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) [quote name='charic' timestamp='1341564336' post='1720903'] Have spotted an RTA desk which looks very interesting...[/quote] Those are good. But if you don't want to spend too much, have a look at this (better hurry if you want to bid, though - less than 30 mins left!). I've got one and it's acres of space. 140 X 72cm approx. I do have my monitors on separate stands, though - as has been said you don't want to waste desk space on monitors. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ikea-Office-Desk-/261058580192?pt=UK_Home_Garden_LivingRoom_TV_Furniture&hash=item3cc84dcee0#ht_500wt_1092"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ikea-Office-Desk-/261058580192?[/url] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ikea-Office-Desk-/261058580192?pt=UK_Home_Garden_LivingRoom_TV_Furniture&hash=item3cc84dcee0#ht_500wt_1092"]pt=UK_Home_Garden_LivingRoom_TV_Furniture&hash=item3cc84dcee0#ht_500wt_1092[/url] Got a pic somewhere, hang on... Edited July 6, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Looks a little bit too tight for my needs but thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1341567188' post='1720976'] Looks a little bit too tight for my needs but thanks [/quote] It's bigger than it looks! The pics shortens the depth quite a bit! The desk is 140 X 72cm... get a tape measure out and you'll see what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) [url="http://www.quiklok.com/catalog/?p=p_15"]http://www.quiklok.com/catalog/?p=p_15[/url] [url="http://www.ergotron.com/Products/tabid/65/PRDID/354/language/en-GB/Default.aspx"]http://www.ergotron.com/Products/tabid/65/PRDID/354/language/en-GB/Default.aspx[/url] Edited July 6, 2012 by Twigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Thanks guys Have pulled the trigger on this though [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/180798-fs-studio-rta-producer-station/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/180798-fs-studio-rta-producer-station/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1341568304' post='1720998'] Have pulled the trigger on this though [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/180798-fs-studio-rta-producer-station/"]http://basschat.co.u...oducer-station/[/url][/quote] I was looking at that yesterday, it's a nice thing. Bargain, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Yep and I can get my: Studio Monitors 2 x Computer Monitors 61 Key Keyboard Audio Interface All on there with NO hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1341564713' post='1720910'] Don't use up valuable desk space for these....use an Ergotron arm to suspend them over the workspace - they're great. [/quote] I've thought about buying such things but it's taking the pi$$ when some bracket metalwork costs almost as much as the screens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalalf Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1341568304' post='1720998'] Thanks guys Have pulled the trigger on this though [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/180798-fs-studio-rta-producer-station/"]http://basschat.co.u...oducer-station/[/url] [/quote] Hopefully see you Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1341567679' post='1720985'] [url="http://www.quiklok.com/catalog/?p=p_15"]http://www.quiklok.com/catalog/?p=p_15[/url] [url="http://www.ergotron.com/Products/tabid/65/PRDID/354/language/en-GB/Default.aspx"]http://www.ergotron....GB/Default.aspx[/url] [/quote] 200quid for a fancyshmancy SHELF?! I'd buy another sodding desk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Why not build your own? All you need is a couple of bits of 6x2 MDF, an 8x4 sheet of plywood, cut it all out, screw it all together and you're done: This particular model has a whole 183 cm of desk space. Also it has a platform for the monitors, which doubles up as space underneath for rack gear. The "shelves" on the side are both 19" as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 [quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1341583127' post='1721355'] Why not build your own? All you need is a couple of bits of 6x2 MDF, an 8x4 sheet of plywood, cut it all out, screw it all together and you're done: [/quote] Too much to learn in too little time. I will get my woodworking skills up to scratch at some point but everything I've built up to now fell to pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I was looking at these desks with the built in racks and thought they were a good idea, and I'm planning on building a new desk at some point as I've been dragging this bloomin' gre't big Frankensteinien things around with me for years. But once you've got your rack gear bolted in, how do you get at the back of it? My rack gear is in an ABS rack next to my desk and it's a pain to turn around to get at the back of it as it is, but having to move an entire desk...? Part of my new desk design does have a rack, but it's on wheels and will roll out to allow access to the back. Also, I see no one has posted a corner desk. That's what mine is and I find it cosy and find everything easy to reach. Though my plans for a new desk will be a straight one, the full length of the room. I shall actually bolt it to the wall for extra stability. Be interesting to see some more designs for desks for more ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 The one that valhalalf is dropping off on sunday is on wheels too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Jack Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 [quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1341585058' post='1721418'] Also, I see no one has posted a corner desk. [/quote] I vaguely remember reading in Sound on Sound that setting up in the corner was a no-no because of the bass resonances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 [quote name='Commando Jack' timestamp='1341585707' post='1721437'] I vaguely remember reading in Sound on Sound that setting up in the corner was a no-no because of the bass resonances. [/quote] Is that because the sound should ideally go to a flat wall, or because they shouldn't go into an opposite corner? Because of the long shape of the room the desk isn't pointed at another corner, just an angled wall. My desk isn't a studio desk, so I don't worry about that at the moment. But the plan is to get some monitors and do it properly, but, like I say, I am planning on building a new, straight, desk anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 [quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1341585058' post='1721418'] I was looking at these desks with the built in racks and thought they were a good idea, and I'm planning on building a new desk at some point as I've been dragging this bloomin' gre't big Frankensteinien things around with me for years. But once you've got your rack gear bolted in, how do you get at the back of it? My rack gear is in an ABS rack next to my desk and it's a pain to turn around to get at the back of it as it is, but having to move an entire desk...? Part of my new desk design does have a rack, but it's on wheels and will roll out to allow access to the back. Also, I see no one has posted a corner desk. That's what mine is and I find it cosy and find everything easy to reach. Though my plans for a new desk will be a straight one, the full length of the room. I shall actually bolt it to the wall for extra stability. Be interesting to see some more designs for desks for more ideas. [/quote] Funny you should mention "wheels" because this one is actually on castors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 [quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1341588591' post='1721502'] Funny you should mention "wheels" because this one is actually on castors [/quote] Well, that explains it. Though it still seems quite a faff to move a whole desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 [quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1341590335' post='1721533'] Well, that explains it. Though it still seems quite a faff to move a whole desk. [/quote] Well luckily it's not your desk then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 [quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1341591425' post='1721559'] Well luckily it's not your desk then [/quote] True! I wasn't intending to offend anyone, it was a genuine question, I wondered if I'd missed something obvious. Trouble is that I'm a rather large chap and clambering about under my desk is a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalalf Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I'm pretty sure you didn't offend anyone With the RTA it is really easy to wheel away from the wall to get round the back of it. Plus I cable tied the mains supply to the back of it and make full use of the cable manager. This means there is only the mains lead running away from the desk at the side so everything moves with it. I could in theory unplug the mains at the wall and wheel the whole setup into another room in one go. Nice and simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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