Empty Office Tour
Added 2025-03-25 18:14:18 +0000 UTCI thought a couple of people might be interested in seeing the completed office interior - so here it is:
Warning - it’s a bit dull in places, specifically the beginning, middle and end.
The rest isn’t as good.
Comments
Just joined patron having watched your content for years ! Love this update, I build a garden office a few years ago and went though many of the same thoughts about how to use it and whether to keep some things going in the 'spare room' office! The Aircon is a godsend even on mild days I've found.
Jon
2025-04-26 16:28:20 +0000 UTCOrdering a garden office a very basic tick box job. Size of office, Floor covering, roof type, number of windows etc.
Techmoan
2025-04-06 10:45:28 +0000 UTCDid you get any 110/120v plugs wired in since you were doing electrical from scratch? Or does it still not work cuz it’s not at 50Hz? Or could that not have been a part of the install to add that?
GlenAllan
2025-04-06 02:25:29 +0000 UTCIt's wonderful, Mr. Moan!. I think the "grow the background into a hunt for Easter eggs and references" route is what I'd do (and timely), along with some space with a simple backdrop for close-ups. Too much white all over and it'll get into Severance territory.
Justin
2025-04-04 21:57:41 +0000 UTCI will be, but I have no idea what that limit is.
Techmoan
2025-03-28 20:51:31 +0000 UTCAre you limited on how much kWh you can use in this new Office space?
JRSC01
2025-03-28 17:59:25 +0000 UTCCozy. Enjoy!
Arthur Robillard
2025-03-28 02:15:02 +0000 UTCAnd Southerners in the U.S. say "plug it up" rather than "plug it in", although apparently it's also sometimes said that way in British English?
VWestlife
2025-03-27 23:24:47 +0000 UTCYou are running out of things to eat, Mat!
Robsa
2025-03-27 18:28:05 +0000 UTCUV blocking film, like what Fran Blanche did a video about, also helps to reduce sun fading of artwork, and yellowing of plastics.
VWestlife
2025-03-27 14:54:03 +0000 UTCWhen I had a kidney stone a few years ago, it suddenly made everything taste very salty. I couldn't even use ketchup because of how salty it is. thankfully for my taste buds (but probably not for my health), that subsided within a few weeks.
VWestlife
2025-03-27 14:51:49 +0000 UTCThe door can be re-hung to open the other way, although that would require reconstructing the door frame for it.
VWestlife
2025-03-27 14:48:37 +0000 UTCJust don't clutter it up with a lot of tat and use it as a background. I like the plain white background in Mat's videos.
VWestlife
2025-03-27 14:47:17 +0000 UTCMy units are open at the back. I have a lot of stuff so I need to up grade myself. I am thinking of a trolley with shelves
MJFJ
2025-03-27 11:27:12 +0000 UTCI’ve really struggled to find cabinets that tick off all my requirements, so I’m considering the new ones to be temporary, until something better comes along
Techmoan
2025-03-27 10:06:05 +0000 UTCI have shelving unit for my Hifi components. I put wheels on it so much easier to get to cables so things with wheels on may be a help. You probably know this ready or maybe someone has said it . Anyway just thought I would say it. Best of Luck 🙂
MJFJ
2025-03-27 09:36:01 +0000 UTCI'm getting a Technology Connections vibe with the idea of IKEA shelving! Sounding better with each new video. Fingers crossed the blood issue isn't anything serious. My bloods were a bit funny on two tests last year. The odd result they decided was "normal for me"!
Brad Jones
2025-03-26 23:45:58 +0000 UTCI see the acoustic tiles planning and installation guy coming in soon :)
Holger P Kleinert
2025-03-26 23:06:10 +0000 UTCI made my panels myself, using a wooden frame and a certain type of rockwool, covered with cheesecloth (keeps the fibres in but lets the moving air get into the absorbing rockwool). They’re cheap to make and often perform better than off the shelf sticky foam panels. Loads of information online on how to make them. Googling “DIY broadband absorbers” should point you to some useful resources. They are a fair bit bulkier than those acoustic panels, so perhaps you’re better off buying a few of the acoustic sticky panels and sticking them at the most effective places on your walls. The best places on your walls can be found using “the mirror trick”! Google “mirror trick acoustic panels”.
Pascal Altena
2025-03-26 18:31:04 +0000 UTCThey could have made the door open the other direction or inwards. I guess they didn't really consider it. If the issue with the slit windows is people seeing in, you can get 1 way mirror film that's easy to fit and does a good job. That's what I had to put ion the window to the downstairs office extension I had built a couple of years ago. (so I could get her out of my office in the loft). She complained that she sits down a lot for work so I bought a motorised standing desk and a SecretLab chair. Well, you can guess how many times she has moved the desk up and stood at it. Bugger all. When the Orbi mesh system works, it's great. I have a base station and 5 satellites. Well, it started as 5. Ever year, 1 will disconnect and refuse to reconnect. I'm down to 2 functioning satellites now. As for acoustic panels. Hexagon, you can get hexagons. I don't know why but I have a great affinity to hexagons.
evilution
2025-03-26 16:38:38 +0000 UTCOne of the great ironies, worthy of a Twilight Zone, is that Cup Noodles now taste disgusting.
Techmoan
2025-03-26 13:20:52 +0000 UTCYou definitely appear to be on the mend now, Mat. Now all you need to do is eat your own weight in Ramen noodles each day.
Robsa
2025-03-26 13:17:41 +0000 UTCWhich is funny cause in German half 6 or Halb 6 means 5:30
PipeChess
2025-03-26 12:26:20 +0000 UTCLooks great! I am glad to hear you're in good hands. I've done some rounds of specialist docs myself and it is both reassuring and worrying. Regarding your space, I'd consider to put some potted plants to give some shade. There will be a radiation component that cooling the air might have to over compensate. Regarding acoustics. While it is half of my job description, I do not really work on buildings. However I have to deal sometimes with chambers where measurements are done and sometimes those chambers are... Rooms or even exactly the same construction you have there, albeit less nice and more greasy. One point is room aspect, you cannot do anything about that. Rigid panels, wall panels and, especially glass. Some blinds help a lot. I tried at home too. Regarding the walls and sound insulation... Sound insulation makes rooms smaller and much warmer. I presume you don't want the air con blasting when recording. What you would be looking for is to reduce reveberation time. There might be some specific apps that measure reveberation time but you can hear it (that is, after all, the problem) It depends a lot on what you plan to do but if you leave the long axis open, I'd think about having panels around the microphone, sort of an open cabin. But you seem take your time on decking it out so you will see the evolution. If I can be of any help, don't hesitate to write me
Raul Ramos
2025-03-26 12:02:34 +0000 UTCThanks for the tips, it’s much appreciated. I’ve been looking at adhesive acoustic panels/tiles (I have them on the wall in my current studio) - but given the price coating the whole space with them isn’t feasible. So it’s good to know where to concentrate them. Once I’ve got more stuff in there I’ll see what else needs doing.
Techmoan
2025-03-26 11:17:16 +0000 UTCAs for the acoustics, I had two mixing studios. Which doesn't make me an acoustician but I learned this: You need diffusion, which you get for free when you put stuff on shelves and other stuff in the room. And you need absorption. There's (broadband) absorbers, and there's "bass traps". Bass buildup tends to happen in corners, so putting "corner traps" in the two corners on the hi fi end of the room migh improve the bass response. I would also consider putting broadband absorber panels on the left and right wall besides the standing speakers, and behind the speakers as well. Maybe a rug in front of the speaker to absorb mid to high frequencies, or perhaps some kind of absorption on the ceiling, but that might be overdoing it. Glad you're back and looking and sounding healthier!
Pascal Altena
2025-03-26 10:22:28 +0000 UTCFor the window in the door and those on the sides, perhaps a heat resistant foil would keep the heat a bit down? In addition to the blinds? I never used the stuff myself but I know it exists.
Pascal Altena
2025-03-26 10:10:32 +0000 UTCNew space looks fab. Looking forward to the transformation to your new studio
Alex Russell
2025-03-26 09:37:21 +0000 UTCHey Matt please check your DM
Aria
2025-03-26 08:46:15 +0000 UTCHey Matt! Great to see you!
Aria
2025-03-26 08:46:03 +0000 UTCNice, here in Germany we have a similar thing, when we say half six, it’s actually 5:30 because nothing is omitted and it’s an half hour to six 😄 But this could differ regarding the region the people come from, so there are a lot of other time-telling tactics 😅
Christian Giudici
2025-03-26 08:02:31 +0000 UTCHave you thought about moving the hi fi to use as a backdrop? It could get bigger and sillier every week.
Graham Parks
2025-03-26 07:54:57 +0000 UTCThere was a very brief time when the thing on the wall was officially a “plug socket” and the thing on the appliance was a “plug top”
Graham Parks
2025-03-26 07:50:53 +0000 UTCDawn of a new era!
Alec
2025-03-26 07:00:38 +0000 UTCGood luck with the audio! That'll be tough but you'll figure it out!
Michael Jordan
2025-03-26 06:40:36 +0000 UTCHey matt. glad that you are feeling better. take it easy mate!
Vinnie Mammoliti
2025-03-26 06:24:30 +0000 UTCWith the magic of video making, even a small studio/office can look bigger than what it is. I always thought your current setting was rather large- until I became a patreon and got to see behind the curtain.
Rudy Rodriguez
2025-03-26 04:51:31 +0000 UTCGlad you felt good enough for the tour!
Mike in Texas
2025-03-26 03:47:48 +0000 UTCMat you do sound and look better but please don't push yourself too hard. We enjoy your retro audio content and new studio. We'll still be here when you get you strength back.
Mike Long
2025-03-26 03:40:47 +0000 UTCA video that makes me happy.
Peter Jensen
2025-03-26 03:27:43 +0000 UTCI've always been impressed with your confident ability to speak on camera without heavy editing. I was watching some chucklehead on Youtube who could hardly go a single sentence without an edit. Wonderful space. I've seen you at the same angle in that tiny room for so many years- gonna be a shock when that changes I must say.
Andrew Shaw
2025-03-26 02:32:36 +0000 UTCWhen can we move in? 😉 It looks great!
Vladi Ivanov
2025-03-26 00:18:38 +0000 UTCSo brilliant. Love the new space and you are looking/sounding so much better now. You're being looked after well medically by the sound of things. Haha - I knew your missus would find the space ideal for. you to put the HiFi into. It's always the way. Good luck! ♥️
Amro
2025-03-25 22:55:00 +0000 UTCI hope the new office has an alarm system.
David Michael
2025-03-25 22:32:49 +0000 UTCHalf six is 06:30. The way to think of it is you’re half way through the 6th hour. I know it doesn’t make much sense but we’re British. We’ll always be weird. It’s a shortened version of half past six. We still say quarter past six meaning 6:15 and quarter to 7 meaning 6:45 but the ‘past’ seems to get dropped when talking about halves.
Tim Hugall
2025-03-25 22:22:09 +0000 UTCJust how I spell things is really a choice at this point. Living in the USA, but feeling British, when I'm talking to British people I use UK spellings, and to Americans I use US spellings. And for my YT channel I use UK spellings, because, well, I decided to. It's all very confusing.
Big Car
2025-03-25 22:18:56 +0000 UTCMy wife is brilliant regarding all my hifi equipment, she loves it, my ex however was always asking why I can't just be normal and have a Bluetooth speaker...fair to say i'll never have any regreats about ending my time with her! 😄
Tim Barker
2025-03-25 22:15:45 +0000 UTCWhen I post here, I try to stick to British English as far as I am aware. I left school nearly three decades ago, but back then we were officially taught British English, and I believe that is still the case in Germany. Not that it makes much difference in the long run, you get proficient in a language by using it. And with the internet, I am exposed to all sorts of English dialects anyway.
Tunix
2025-03-25 22:09:41 +0000 UTCWhen you realise that we've missed out saying "past" in the middle of the sentence (half past 6) it makes a lot more sense.
Big Car
2025-03-25 22:02:17 +0000 UTCAndy: As a USA person, that half 6 always confused me. Never thought it meant 3:00, but is it supposed to be 5:30 or 6:30?🤷 Tunix: It's interesting to see that you used the British spelling of 'realising' rather than the American spelling 'realizing' so maybe your school teachers taught mostly the British forms.
Mark Hesse
2025-03-25 21:48:12 +0000 UTCHope your longterm health is on the up Mat.
allister mckillop
2025-03-25 21:34:25 +0000 UTCAs a non-native English speaker, I find it tricky to tell what’s idiomatic in American versus British English. I probably mix the two without even realising!
Tunix
2025-03-25 21:32:33 +0000 UTCVery nice place Mat. Looking forward to see some new videos made in that office. But most importantly of course is your health. Keep the upgoing trend.
Michiel Dost
2025-03-25 21:23:52 +0000 UTCYou're looking better - that's great to see. That's an odd term we use in Britain - a "plug socket". Not "electrical socket". I mean, we don't have "socket plugs" do we? I'm sure that would dumbfound Americans, like when I tell them the time is "half 6". What? 3 o'clock?
Big Car
2025-03-25 21:22:50 +0000 UTCThe blinds arrived today. Now to see if they fit. I also have my studio blacked out for consistency.
Techmoan
2025-03-25 21:08:49 +0000 UTCAt a guess I’d say that door weighs the same as a Range Rover. It’s definitely the most substantial door I have. However there’s no issue with ingress or egress, I’m just mentioning the disadvantages of not being able to keep a close eye on a build as a bit of a warning for anyone who demands perfection.
Techmoan
2025-03-25 21:08:00 +0000 UTCOnce the fake grass is in I’ll step on that if necessary, but it’s perfectly navigable at the moment. When it’s all up and running I might only use the door a few times a day. There’s no way to rehang these doors.
Techmoan
2025-03-25 21:04:43 +0000 UTCLooking at your door and steps problem has me wondering how easy it would be to swap the door over to opening on the other side, so the step layout made sense? Some doors of that style are fairly easily reversed just by swapping bolted on door hardware from one side to the other. (Alternatively one of the large paving stones placed to the left of the door might be a simple practical solution.) But good to see it all got installed with just minor problems during your (unplanned 😢) downtime. Ewen
Ewen McNeill
2025-03-25 20:59:04 +0000 UTCIt's nice to have plans. Great to see you looking so much better. As for the access door, have you considered hanging the door the other way round? It might not be possible at this stage and it might form part of the structural strength of the studio. Just a thought that came into my head. As for the Sunlight/heat, you can get a silvered film that 'sticks' to the inside of the glass. It reduces the thermals inside and does also provide a little privacy.
JemTheWire
2025-03-25 20:50:00 +0000 UTCLooking good Mat. Don't forget the blinds to cut down/out the sunlight when necessary. I added a window in my workshop and sunlight played havoc with the cameras, I usually do videos with the blind down now to make the lighting consistent. Also, some sound deadening as all those walls will make the sound very echoey. Foam panels are good and cheap.
Chas Large
2025-03-25 20:44:55 +0000 UTCAs soon as you went in the office I thought "Thiiiiissss is" insert random car review here :-) . I'm sure you will sort out your acoustics faster than Doug. Just fitting the blinds might help.
Duncan
2025-03-25 20:44:04 +0000 UTCDid I just spend 20 minutes watching an empty room? Absolutely. Do I regret it? Not one bit. Can’t wait to see what brilliant projects come to life in here!
Tunix
2025-03-25 20:39:07 +0000 UTCLooks really promising and we look forward to seeing it kitted out. I could do with a space like that. Preferably about a mile away from the missus! 😆
Paul Hughes
2025-03-25 20:38:12 +0000 UTCThe Bose Wave is fulfilling that role.
Techmoan
2025-03-25 20:32:49 +0000 UTCNo, I don’t think anyone watches them…but especially not the neighbours.
Techmoan
2025-03-25 20:20:50 +0000 UTCI was planning too…and space allowing, I’ll add a couple of other things from previous videos that would make for a cool display
Techmoan
2025-03-25 20:18:42 +0000 UTCI know if I was moving my big hifi to another room from the lounge, I'd then want to buy a small hifi for the lounge!
Gideon Jones-Davies
2025-03-25 20:16:30 +0000 UTCThanks for that little patreonpersonal visit of your new office! Pretty nice. I wish having a place like this. Maybe someday! And keep taking care of you Mat. ❤️
Bernard Couture
2025-03-25 20:14:57 +0000 UTCBeing at death's door and the medical trial reminds me of an Eric Morecambe joke about his heart problems - I'm going to see a specialist, they say he's the best in the business, if you're at death's door, he'll pull you through!
David Peaker
2025-03-25 20:11:09 +0000 UTCGreat to hear and see you getting progressively better and that's a great space, looking forward to seeing it in use.
Matt Tester
2025-03-25 19:59:14 +0000 UTCVery interesting to see the new space. Before you start filling it up, I wonder if some carpet would help sound wise. All the best for your scans, etc.
Gideon Jones-Davies
2025-03-25 19:59:07 +0000 UTCNew space is looking great Mat. I wish you the very best of luck with it hopefully you can keep as much floor space as possible and fit all things that you need. I am very impressed Thanks for the update 👍
MJFJ
2025-03-25 19:55:35 +0000 UTCGood to see that you still have your (British) feeling of humour 😃. Nice workspace, looking forward to see videos coming from there!
MrHammond
2025-03-25 19:51:28 +0000 UTCRegarding: "Warning - it’s a bit dull in places, specifically the beginning, middle and end. The rest isn’t as good." Am I the only one who finds it impossible to resist Matt's hard sell?
Richard Kanarek
2025-03-25 19:44:11 +0000 UTCIt's good to hear you sense of humor isn't effected by you current health issues. That was like a really nice conversation with a good friend. Thanks for letting us into your life a little more than usual. God bless you, Mat.
Allen Boogaard
2025-03-25 19:38:47 +0000 UTCWhen you first mentioned having Ikea shelves behind the table for your set, my first thought that you were veering dangerously close to Technology Connections territory.😊 In the interest of continuity, will you bring in some items from the old "studio" such as the neon cassette, the ON AIR sign and the wall of cassettes and MD players for your backdrop. Anyway, the place looks great and it should be a nice extra space for you.
Mark Hesse
2025-03-25 19:35:32 +0000 UTCWhat an awesome space you’ve got yourself there Mat. Looks great inside and out and sits wonderfully in the garden. Was sat here thinking how much I’d love something similar but then told myself I’d just end up filling it with more eBay retro ‘cr*p’ (as it’s sadly called by someone other than me here at home) and my better half wouldn’t end up getting it all moved out from her small bedroom after all. Had to chuckle to myself when you shared a very similar personal scenario at the end of the video hehe. Continued best wishes for a full recovery, Mat. Look after yourself and take care.
Mark Gough
2025-03-25 19:20:27 +0000 UTCLovely space, and I'm so happy that you're able to move around more now!
Longplay Games
2025-03-25 19:17:52 +0000 UTCFunny enough spent couple hours this aft brushing my artificial grass after the winter, come up like new (we get like a moss on ours). I own a nebula capsule 2 projector they are amazing but only 200 ansi lumens
Retro Nick
2025-03-25 19:09:56 +0000 UTCYou're looking much better, even compared to the previous video. Athletic, even. Nice new studio. Love the desk.
CBits Tech
2025-03-25 18:58:22 +0000 UTCI like your video, Matt. Now you have a desk with moving parts, when do we see a teardown?
Christopher Seal
2025-03-25 18:48:08 +0000 UTCSo glad you’re feeling better. Look forward to videos from the new space.
Paul Mills
2025-03-25 18:37:02 +0000 UTCReally nice working space, Matt. Hope it will be useful. Do your neighbours watch your videos? Do you gat some feedback from them?
Mark Korp
2025-03-25 18:30:18 +0000 UTCYou are looking better Matt, obviously not 100% but I can see some good color on you and you're a bit more energetic. Man that really hit you hard, I'm so glad you are recovering, not fast enough but I see improvement. Be well sir.
Vintage Disneyland Tickets
2025-03-25 18:25:27 +0000 UTClooks fantastic, congrats on the new build.
james knight
2025-03-25 18:21:04 +0000 UTCI loved the beginning, middle and end
RizkySly
2025-03-25 18:18:52 +0000 UTCLooking very smart! And the new office ain't bad either! etc.
thecreepingmess
2025-03-25 18:18:14 +0000 UTCTry and hold me back after this sizzling text intro !!
Chris Goulding
2025-03-25 18:17:09 +0000 UTCLove that self-review 😉. We love dull when you do it. Regards
James(UK)
2025-03-25 18:16:22 +0000 UTCMat….. love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥!!!
Jørn Birkeland Rosengren
2025-03-25 18:15:30 +0000 UTCNice!
Tore Børseth Bjørnsen
2025-03-25 18:15:22 +0000 UTC
