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"Soundproofing"..Help!!

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Jeepwaco

Oct 14, 2007
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#1
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..

Thanks for any reply..

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#4
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.

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#5
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: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59666&highlight=soundproofing
 
#7
baba said:
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.
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+1

Do not confuse sound dampening (Auralex, bass traps, carpet) with soundproofing.
 
#11
Hoover said:
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
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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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