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12-28-2007, 06:05 AM
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HI guys,
Need some feedback here, I'm planning on using a big room I have in the basement and convert it into a mini studio or practice room. A drum set, piano, and of course a bass/bass amp will be the main instrument played in that room. I was looking at these 4X8 "soundproof" panel that they sell at Home Depot, somebody had any experience with that ? is it efficient?
Somebody has any suggestion on where I could get any information on how to "soundproof" a room? I've looked on the web but I can't really find anything that will answer my questions..
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12-28-2007, 06:21 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sherbrooke, Qc | | I recently found this site, seems to have lots of information http://www.gearslutz.com/board/  |
12-28-2007, 08:08 AM
|  | Fan Fret Fan and Builder | | Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Anytown USA | | Well they aren't cheap but have some good solutions: http://auralex.com/
Happy soundproofing!
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12-28-2007, 08:13 AM
|  | ... activating internal kill switch ... | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pig's Eye, MN (aka st. paul) | | I once covered the ceiling of a basement in two layers of carpet padding and some eggshell mattress toppers. it worked ok. But, I got the stuff for practically free, so it was worth the money I spent.
That being said, auralex is a good place to start.
A friend of mine owns his own studio, he has an account of how he built it. http://easystreetstudio.com/construc...nstruction.htm
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12-28-2007, 08:42 AM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 3rd stone from the sun | | Padding, mattresses, egg crates, tiles, all that crap will not sound proof a room. It will make it sound good inside a room, but not soundproof it.
Very dense material enclosing and sealing the room will work. The only other good option is a room within a room. There is a bunch of info on the internet regarding this including designs and considerations.
Again, don't waste your money on acoustic tiles, etc, they will not help sound proof a room.
I have a post in here from 5 years ago with links to good info: Soundproofing
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12-28-2007, 10:33 AM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York City | | Keep in mind that the most effective "soundproofing" -- which really means transmission loss -- is achieved via Mass and/or Air Space. Preferably both. There are no miracle cures that you can slap on (or in) your walls that will achieve effective soundproofing without Mass and/or Air Space.
Some good info here: http://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/index.php |
12-28-2007, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by baba  Padding, mattresses, egg crates, tiles, all that crap will not sound proof a room. It will make it sound good inside a room, but not soundproof it.
Very dense material enclosing and sealing the room will work. The only other good option is a room within a room. There is a bunch of info on the internet regarding this including designs and considerations.
Again, don't waste your money on acoustic tiles, etc, they will not help sound proof a room. | +1
Do not confuse sound dampening (Auralex, bass traps, carpet) with soundproofing. |
12-28-2007, 01:07 PM
| | | Wow! Thanks a lot guys.. I'll check all of them site right now.. |
12-28-2007, 02:57 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Anaheim, Ca. | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler Well they aren't cheap but have some good solutions: http://auralex.com/
Happy soundproofing!
Dirk | Nice.. Dirk, that is an awesome link.. thanks I'll be saving that one to 'favorites' while I see what other Auralex options there are/may be for the little casual studio here in Anaheim too. |
12-28-2007, 11:40 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Listowel/KW Ontario | | | The easiest and one of the cheaper ways is to drywall, then put studs over the drywall and drywall again. Will do quite well, but you can't really sound proof anything outside of a vacuum.
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12-29-2007, 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoover Keep in mind that the most effective "soundproofing" -- which really means transmission loss -- is achieved via Mass and/or Air Space. Preferably both. There are no miracle cures that you can slap on (or in) your walls that will achieve effective soundproofing without Mass and/or Air Space.
Some good info here: http://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/index.php | big plus one... this guy know what he's talking about. Sound-PROOFING is a tough nut to crack when you are dealing with a pre-existing, totally un-soundproofed volume... Sealed air-gaps, floating floors, double glazing, ceiling clouds etc.. the whole "room within a room" thing... big job!
...that John Sayers forum is about the best one you will find, very helpful info on it..
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12-29-2007, 05:28 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh | | | carve holes in your walls and than line them with rubber and dump water in them. lol | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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