Stand-up Desk?

[jazzstan]

I'm contemplating getting a stand-up desk for my DAW (and maybe my day gig computer, too). A recent back injury got me reading various articles and it seems that standing for about half the time has a wide range of health benefits (beyond just spine stuff.) A computer-geek buddy has one of the whiz-bang electric adjustable ones and lauds its value. I saw one blog where a chap has a perm stand-up desk (less expensive), with a bar-stool height seat for the sitting spells.

Anyone doing the stand-up routine? What's your experience?

[kclements]

I haven't done the stand up thing. But I have heard that another nice way (and healthy too)to go is the exercise ball instead of a chair. You can get them big enough to be the right height for your desk/workstation.

I used a cheap one we had for a bit while playing the piano and I could see replacing my chair with one. My office chair now is in need of replacing and I am either going for an expensive chair, or the ball route. I am currently leaning toward the ball (pun intended One thing, it forces you to move around more and not just sit in the chair. Also, seems easier on the feet than standing all day.

hth
cheers
kc

[jonathansorensen]

I worked with an engineer once who had a standing desk and no chair alternative. He said it ensured that he didn't spend too much time just staring at the screen. I guess that would keep you productive and healthier. I would think it'd be necessary to have the option sometimes though.

Jon

[jazzstan]

But Nick... that box is my fort!!

[donzo]

Ever since I started standing up in my studio I've been experiencing much less pain in my neck, shoulders and lower back.

For me it just makes sense as I usually have a bass guitar on unless I'm tracking someone else or mixing tracks, then I find myself still standing anyway.

I highly recommend giving it a try!

Don

[Casey H]

I built a small music studio out of a refrigerator box...



Casey

[mazz]

I built a small music studio out of a refrigerator box...



Casey

Whoa, that's not even big enough for the average composers' ego!!

[AndyKotz]

But Mazz... it fits Casey just fine... he's a humble composer.

[mojobone]

I haven't tried this, but Adrian Belew endorses it: http://swopper.com/www.swopper.com/index.html

[jazzstan]

Well, I went and did it! Thanks to craigslist I found a used electric-powered one for $800. The high position is great for when I'm recording electric guitar or bass, where I often prefer to be standing.