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Desk Fabrication Guide

Custom Desk Fabrication Guide

Complete fabrication drawings, material cut lists, hardware specifications, and assembly sequences for all three contractor-built desk types in the MediaVerse Studio Complex. These are custom-built items — not off-the-shelf furniture.

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CRITICAL — CONTRACTOR-BUILT ITEMS

All desks on this page are fabricated on site by the construction team. Desk dimensions are driven by acoustic monitor geometry, equipment ergonomics, and floor box positions defined in ACOUSTIC-CONSTANTS.js. Do not substitute off-the-shelf furniture without written consultant approval.

Material Standard — Unless noted otherwise, all plywood is birch-faced cabinet-grade plywood (B/BB grade minimum). MDF may substitute for internal shelving and non-visible structural panels. All exposed edges receive 2mm PVC edge banding (iron-on or pre-glued) in a color-matched finish.

Control Room Mixing Desk

Purpose-built mixing desk designed around the SSL UF8 controller and RodeCaster Pro II, with integrated cable management and floor box access for the Control Room listening position.

Overall Dimensions

  • Height: 750 mm (desk surface to floor)
  • Width: 1200 mm
  • Depth: 600 mm
  • Material: 18mm birch plywood / MDF, edge-banded with 2mm PVC

Key Features

  • Cable management trough — 80mm wide channel running front-to-back (center), routed into underside of desktop. Allows cables from SSL UF8 and RodeCaster to drop through to equipment shelf.
  • Floor box access hatch — Hinged panel in desktop surface, 200 x 200 mm, aligned with floor box CR-FB at coordinates x:100, y:76. Piano hinge on rear edge; lifts flush with magnetic catch.
  • Monitor arm mounting rail — 25mm thick hardwood strip (oak or maple) along entire rear edge, pre-drilled for VESA 100mm compatible monitor arms. Reinforced from below with steel angle bracket.
  • Equipment shelf — Below desktop, 400 mm deep, for audio interface, power conditioner, and Mac Studio. 150mm clearance above shelf for ventilation.
  • 2x cable grommets — 60mm diameter, brushed nickel finish. Positioned 300mm from each side edge, 100mm from rear edge.
  • Anti-vibration feet — Sorbothane pads (50x50x6mm, 50 duro) under each corner leg. Prevents monitor vibration coupling to floor.

Top View — Plan Drawing

CONTROL ROOM MIXING DESK — TOP VIEW CABLE TROUGH 80mm FLOOR BOX ACCESS HATCH 200x200mm PIANO HINGE GROMMET ∅60 GROMMET ∅60 MONITOR ARM MOUNTING RAIL (VESA 100mm) SSL UF8 (equipment footprint) RodeCaster Pro II 1200 mm 600 mm FRONT EDGE (operator side) REAR EDGE (wall side) ■ = Sorbothane pad
Plywood surface
Metal hardware
Cable paths
Access panel
Vibration isolation

Front Elevation

CONTROL ROOM MIXING DESK — FRONT ELEVATION FLOOR LEVEL DESKTOP — 18mm BIRCH PLYWOOD 2mm PVC EDGE BANDING EQUIPMENT SHELF — 400mm DEEP Audio Interface Mac Studio Power Conditioner ∅60 GROMMET ∅60 GROMMET 750 mm 1200 mm 350 mm

Side Cross-Section

SIDE CROSS-SECTION (looking left) FLOOR RAIL 25mm EQUIPMENT SHELF CABLE DROP CR-FB 600 mm 750 mm 400 mm shelf depth FRONT REAR (wall)

Material Cut List

Part Material Qty L (mm) W (mm) T (mm) Notes
Desktop Birch plywood 1 1200 600 18 Edge-band all 4 edges. Route 80mm center trough. Cut 200x200 hatch.
Side panels (legs) Birch plywood 2 732 580 18 Height = 750 - 18 desktop. Edge-band front + outer edges.
Rear stretcher Birch plywood 1 1164 120 18 Connects side panels at top rear. Width = 1200 - 2x18.
Equipment shelf MDF 1 1164 400 18 Cleated to side panels at 350mm from floor.
Monitor arm rail Hardwood (oak) 1 1200 60 25 Pre-drill for VESA mounts at 200mm intervals. Screwed to desktop rear.
Floor box hatch panel Birch plywood 1 200 200 18 Cut from desktop. Rehinge with piano hinge. Magnetic catch.
Shelf support cleats Softwood batten 2 380 40 20 Screw + glue to inner face of side panels.

Hardware List

Item Specification Qty Purpose
Confirmat screws7x50mm24Carcass assembly (side panels to stretcher, shelf cleats)
Wood screws4x30mm countersunk16Desktop to side panels (from below, pocket-hole or direct)
Piano hinge200mm, nickel finish1Floor box access hatch
Magnetic catchSlim profile, 3kg pull1Hatch hold-open
Cable grommets60mm, brushed nickel2Desktop cable pass-through
PVC edge banding2mm x 22mm, color-matched~8mAll exposed plywood edges
Sorbothane pads50x50x6mm, 50 duro4Anti-vibration feet, one per corner
Steel angle bracket50x50mm, zinc plated4Monitor rail reinforcement (screwed from below desktop)
Wood gluePVA, water-resistant1 bottleAll joints (supplement to screws)
Dowels (optional)8x40mm fluted12Alignment pins for shelf and stretcher joints

Assembly Sequence

  1. Cut all parts per the cut list. Sand plywood faces to 180 grit. Verify all dimensions before proceeding.
  2. Route cable trough in desktop. Use a plunge router with 80mm straight bit, 10mm depth channel running front-to-back along center axis.
  3. Cut floor box hatch opening in desktop (200x200mm) at the position aligned with CR-FB. Use jigsaw with fine-tooth blade. Set the cut-out piece aside for re-hinging.
  4. Drill grommet holes using a 60mm hole saw. Positions: 300mm from each side edge, 100mm from rear edge. Test-fit grommets.
  5. Apply edge banding to all exposed plywood edges using iron-on PVC banding. Trim flush with a banding trimmer and sand smooth.
  6. Attach shelf support cleats to inner faces of side panels at 350mm from bottom edge. Glue + screw with 4x30mm wood screws.
  7. Assemble carcass. Join side panels to rear stretcher using confirmat screws + glue. Use a square to ensure 90-degree angles. Clamp until dry.
  8. Install equipment shelf. Slide shelf onto cleats, secure with screws from below through cleats.
  9. Attach desktop. Position desktop on top of carcass. Secure from below using pocket-hole screws or direct wood screws through angle brackets at corners.
  10. Install piano hinge on floor box hatch. Attach hinge to rear edge of hatch opening, then attach hatch panel. Verify it opens flush and closes flat. Install magnetic catch.
  11. Mount monitor arm rail. Screw hardwood rail to rear edge of desktop (from below with steel angle brackets). Pre-drill VESA mounting holes at 200mm intervals.
  12. Install cable grommets. Press-fit brushed nickel grommets into pre-drilled holes.
  13. Apply Sorbothane pads to bottom of each leg. Clean contact area with isopropyl alcohol first; use contact adhesive or self-adhesive pads.
  14. Final inspection. Verify surface is level. Test hatch operation. Confirm grommet fit. Check all joints for rigidity. Position over floor box CR-FB and verify alignment.
Floor box alignment: Before fastening the desk permanently, verify the floor box hatch opening aligns precisely with CR-FB (x:100, y:76 per ACOUSTIC-CONSTANTS.js). The desk position must allow the hatch to open fully without obstruction.

Editing Suite Desks (x3, identical)

Three identical workstation desks for the Editing Suite: Workstation 1 (post-production / editing), Workstation 2 (graphics / motion design), and Workstation 3 (auxiliary / render review). All three are placed adjacent along the north wall (facing the Studio/Editing partition), keeping editors away from D4 door traffic on the west side.

Overall Dimensions (each desk)

  • Height: 750 mm (desk surface to floor)
  • Width: 1400 mm
  • Depth: 700 mm
  • Material: 18mm birch plywood / MDF, edge-banded with 2mm PVC

Key Features

  • Dual monitor arm mounting points — Two VESA 100mm compatible inserts along rear edge, spaced 600 mm apart (centered). Reinforced with 25mm hardwood backing plate beneath desktop.
  • Cable tray — Aluminum cable channel along back edge, 100 mm deep, full width. Holds power bricks, USB hubs, and excess cable length.
  • Under-desk cable basket — Wire mesh basket, 800 mm long, suspended below desktop at rear. Holds power strips and cable bundles off the floor.
  • Keyboard tray — Pull-out tray, 600 x 300 mm, mounted on ball-bearing telescopic slides (full extension). Centered under desktop.
  • 2x cable grommets — 60mm diameter, brushed nickel. Positioned at each rear quadrant.

Top View — Plan Drawing

EDITING SUITE DESK — TOP VIEW (build x3) ALUMINUM CABLE TRAY — 100mm DEEP (full width) VESA Mount 1 VESA Mount 2 600 mm apart KEYBOARD TRAY 600 x 300mm (pull-out) PULL DIRECTION ∅60 ∅60 WIRE MESH CABLE BASKET 800mm (below surface) 1400 mm 700 mm FRONT EDGE (operator side) REAR EDGE (wall side)
Plywood surface
Metal hardware / mounts
Cable management
Keyboard tray

Front Elevation

EDITING SUITE DESK — FRONT ELEVATION FLOOR LEVEL DESKTOP — 18mm BIRCH PLYWOOD KEYBOARD TRAY (ball-bearing slides) CABLE BASKET — 800mm WIRE MESH 750 mm 1400 mm

Material Cut List (per desk — multiply x2)

Part Material Qty L (mm) W (mm) T (mm) Notes
Desktop Birch plywood 1 1400 700 18 Edge-band all 4 edges. Drill 2x grommet holes.
Side panels (legs) Birch plywood 2 732 680 18 Height = 750 - 18 desktop. Edge-band front + outer edges.
Rear stretcher Birch plywood 1 1364 150 18 1400 - 2x18. Provides rigidity and cable tray mounting surface.
Front rail Birch plywood 1 1364 80 18 Below desktop, front edge. Provides keyboard slide mounting.
Monitor mount backing plates Hardwood (oak) 2 200 200 25 Screwed to underside of desktop at mount positions. Pre-drill for VESA 100mm.
Keyboard tray panel MDF 1 600 300 12 Mounted on ball-bearing slides. Laminate or veneer top surface.
Quantity reminder: All quantities above are per desk. Two identical desks are required for the Editing Suite. Double all material quantities for procurement.

Hardware List (per desk — multiply x2)

Item Specification Qty Purpose
Confirmat screws7x50mm20Carcass assembly
Wood screws4x30mm countersunk20Desktop attachment, rail mounting
Ball-bearing slides (pair)350mm full extension, 35kg rated1 pairKeyboard tray
Cable grommets60mm, brushed nickel2Desktop cable pass-through
PVC edge banding2mm x 22mm, color-matched~10mAll exposed plywood edges
Aluminum cable tray100mm deep, 1400mm long1Rear edge cable management
Wire mesh cable basket800 x 120 x 80mm1Under-desk cable management
Cable basket mounting bracketsJ-hooks or screw brackets4Suspend basket from underside of desktop
Wood gluePVA, water-resistantsharedAll joints
Adjustable leveling feetM8, 25mm range4Level desk on uneven floor

Assembly Sequence (repeat for each desk)

  1. Cut all parts per the cut list. Sand all plywood faces to 180 grit. Verify dimensions and squareness.
  2. Drill grommet holes using a 60mm hole saw at rear quadrant positions (approx. 350mm from each side edge, 100mm from rear edge).
  3. Apply edge banding to all exposed edges. Iron-on, trim, and sand flush.
  4. Pre-drill VESA mounting holes through hardwood backing plates (4x M4 holes, 100mm spacing). Mark center positions 400mm and 1000mm from left edge along rear edge.
  5. Screw backing plates to the underside of the desktop at marked positions. Use 4x30mm wood screws from below into plywood.
  6. Assemble carcass. Join side panels to rear stretcher and front rail using confirmat screws + glue. Verify squareness with framing square.
  7. Install keyboard slide rails. Mount ball-bearing slide brackets to the inside faces of the front rail and rear stretcher, centered. Attach tray panel to slide runners.
  8. Attach desktop to carcass from below. Use pocket-hole screws or direct screws through corner angle brackets.
  9. Mount cable tray. Screw aluminum channel to rear stretcher along back edge using self-tapping screws at 200mm intervals.
  10. Suspend cable basket. Attach mounting brackets to underside of desktop, hang mesh basket.
  11. Install cable grommets. Press-fit into pre-drilled holes.
  12. Install leveling feet into T-nuts in base of each leg. Adjust for level.
  13. Final inspection. Test keyboard tray action (smooth, no binding). Verify monitor mount points are secure. Check desk is level and stable.
Workstation 1 placement note: Keep minimum 1200mm clearance between the desk's right edge and the SE corner to preserve the D1 entry door swing zone. Mark the no-go zone on the floor before positioning.

Video/Podcast Studio Podcast Table (folding)

Wall-mounted folding table designed for 3-person podcast recording in the Video/Podcast Studio. Folds flat against the north wall when not in use, providing maximum floor space for other video production activities. When deployed, seats three side by side facing south (toward camera position).

Overall Dimensions

  • Width: 1800 mm (seats 3 side by side)
  • Depth: 700 mm
  • Surface: 25mm birch plywood, rounded front edge (radius 10mm)
  • Mounting: North wall of Video/Podcast Studio

Key Features

  • Wall-mounted folding brackets — Heavy-duty folding brackets rated 100kg+. 2 brackets minimum, spaced at 600mm from each end. Fold flat when not in use.
  • When folded: Projects only ~50 mm from wall. Zero acoustic impact.
  • When deployed: Adds +1.26 m² reflective surface. RT60 impact: +0.02–0.03s (within acceptance threshold).
  • 3x mic boom clamp points — Rode PSA1+ compatible desk-mount clamp positions along rear edge, spaced 500 mm apart (at 400mm, 900mm, 1400mm from left edge).
  • Center cable grommet — 60mm at table center (900mm from left, 350mm from front). Cable drop to existing floor box ST-FB (x:671, y:310).
  • Barrel bolt lock — Secures table in deployed (horizontal) position. Prevents accidental folding during recording.
  • Piano hinge — Full-width (1800mm) piano hinge where table meets wall bracket mounting plate.
Acoustic impact assessment: The deployed table adds +1.26 m² of reflective plywood surface. Calculated RT60 increase is +0.02–0.03s, which remains within the acceptable tolerance for the Video Studio. No additional absorption treatment is required. When folded, the acoustic footprint is effectively zero.

Top View — Deployed Position

PODCAST TABLE — TOP VIEW (DEPLOYED) NORTH WALL ROUNDED FRONT EDGE (R10mm) MIC Clamp 1 MIC Clamp 2 MIC Clamp 3 500 mm 500 mm ∅60 ST-FB Floor Box Seat 1 Seat 2 Seat 3 BRACKET BRACKET BARREL BOLT 1800 mm 700 mm
Plywood surface
Folding brackets
Cable path / grommet
Mic clamp points
Lock hardware

Side View — Fold Mechanism

SIDE VIEW — FOLD MECHANISM NORTH WALL FLOOR DEPLOYED WALL PLATE HINGE BRACKET ARM BARREL BOLT 750 mm 700 mm FOLDED TABLE (FOLDED) ~50 mm FOLD ARC

Wall Mounting Detail

WALL MOUNTING DETAIL WALL (stud or masonry) M10 M10 M10 FOLDING BRACKET BRACKET SPECIFICATION Type: Heavy-duty folding shelf bracket Load rating: 100 kg+ per pair Material: Steel, zinc or powder-coated Arm length: 700 mm (matches depth) Lock: Integrated spring lock Qty: 2 (at 600mm from each end) WALL ANCHORS Bolt: M10 x 80mm coach bolt Into stud: lag bolt directly Into masonry: M10 sleeve anchor Per bracket: 3x anchors (vertical)
Structural requirement: Each folding bracket must be anchored into a wall stud or masonry — never into plasterboard alone. Use a stud finder to locate framing members. If the north wall is masonry block, use M10 sleeve anchors rated for the wall material. Load test each bracket to 150% of rated load (150 kg) before attaching the table surface.

Material Cut List

Part Material Qty L (mm) W (mm) T (mm) Notes
Table surface Birch plywood 1 1800 700 25 Round front edge (R10mm router bit). Edge-band visible edges. Drill center grommet hole.
Rear edge reinforcement strip Hardwood (oak) 1 1800 50 25 Glued to rear edge underside. Provides clamping surface for mic booms and hinge mounting.
Mic boom clamp blocks Hardwood (oak) 3 100 60 40 Glued to underside at clamp positions. Provides additional material depth for C-clamp grip (Rode PSA1+ requires 13-55mm clamp range).

Hardware List

Item Specification Qty Purpose
Folding shelf bracketsHeavy-duty, 700mm arm, 100kg+ rated (per pair)2Wall-mount fold mechanism
Piano hinge1800mm (or 2x 900mm), stainless steel1Table-to-wall-plate connection
Barrel bolt150mm throw, heavy duty, zinc1Lock table in deployed position (center)
M10 coach bolts / anchorsM10 x 80mm (stud) or M10 sleeve anchor (masonry)6Wall mounting (3 per bracket)
Wood screws5x40mm countersunk12Bracket-to-table attachment
Cable grommet60mm, brushed nickel1Center cable pass-through
PVC edge banding2mm x 28mm (for 25mm board)~5mSide and rear visible edges (front is routed round)
Wood gluePVA, water-resistantsharedReinforcement strip and clamp block bonding
Wall plugs (if masonry)M10 nylon or metal sleeve6Masonry expansion anchors
Rubber bumper padsSelf-adhesive, 10mm diameter4Table-to-wall contact buffer when folded

Assembly Sequence

  1. Cut table surface to 1800 x 700mm from 25mm birch plywood. Round front edge with a 10mm radius roundover router bit on both top and bottom edges.
  2. Drill cable grommet hole at center (900mm from left edge, 350mm from front edge) using 60mm hole saw.
  3. Glue reinforcement strip to underside of rear edge. Clamp firmly and allow 24 hours cure time. This strip provides the hinge mounting surface and mic clamp depth.
  4. Glue mic boom clamp blocks to underside at positions: 400mm, 900mm, and 1400mm from left edge, aligned with rear edge. These provide the 40mm+ clamping depth required by the Rode PSA1+.
  5. Apply edge banding to side edges and rear edge (front edge is rounded, no banding needed). Trim and sand flush.
  6. Mark bracket positions on wall. Bracket centers at 600mm from each end of the table (i.e., at 600mm and 1200mm from left). Table surface height = 750mm from floor. Use a level line.
  7. Locate wall studs or verify masonry. Use stud finder or test drill. Bracket mounting points MUST hit solid framing or masonry — no hollow plasterboard-only mounting.
  8. Install wall-mount plates. Drill pilot holes. Install M10 anchors (3 per bracket, vertically spaced). Torque to specification. Verify brackets are level.
  9. Attach piano hinge. Screw hinge to wall mounting plate (one leaf) and to the table rear edge reinforcement strip (other leaf). Verify the table swings freely up and down.
  10. Install barrel bolt lock. Mount barrel bolt receiver on wall plate (center, between brackets). Mount barrel slide on underside of table. Verify bolt engages when table is horizontal.
  11. Install cable grommet. Press-fit brushed nickel grommet into center hole.
  12. Apply rubber bumper pads to the table face at the wall contact points (top two corners and center) to prevent surface damage when folded.
  13. Load test. Deploy table, engage barrel bolt. Apply 150 kg distributed load (1.5x rated). Hold for 5 minutes. Check for bracket deflection, anchor loosening, or hinge strain. Must pass before approving for use.
  14. Verify cable path. Route a test cable from center grommet down to floor box ST-FB (x:671, y:310). Ensure cable can reach when table is deployed and does not snag when table is folded.
Folding clearance: Before finalizing wall position, verify the table can fold fully without hitting any wall-mounted acoustic treatment panels, light switches, or outlets. The fold arc sweeps ~700mm below the hinge point.
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