How do I soundproof my room?
What Soundproofing does NOT do
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Soundproofing makes your room quieter, by blocking out external noise and stopping inside noise to go out, while…
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Acoustic Treatment makes your room sound better on a recording, by absorbing the excessive ambiance, echo and reverb.
What Soundproofing DOES do
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outside noises stay outside and don’t disturb your sessions.
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inside noises stay inside and don’t disturb your neighbours or family members.
But until you’ve recorded in a room that ISN’T soundproofed, you probably don’t realize how much noise actually exists. For example:
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Common outside noises include: people, traffic, weather, and plumbing.
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Common equipment noises include: computer fans, hardware racks, and air conditioners.
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Common impact noises include: footsteps, and anything else making contact with the floor.
The 3 Tactics of Soundproofing
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Adding Mass : By adding a layer of high density noise isolating membrane - MMT Acoustix® SoundBlanket Underlay
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Dampening : By adding a layer of sound absorber - MMT Acoustix® Sound Insulation Pads or Acoustic Foam
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Filling Air Gaps : Covering air passages to sound travel - MMT Acoustix® Door Seal Tape & Bottom Seals
1. SoundBlanket Underlay
This high density rubber membrane comes in a roll of 32x4 feet and is available in different thickness.
For studios 3mm and 5mm are sufficient. The product can easily spread on floors, wall and ceiling. It can be nailed and stuck using SR Adhesive.
Starts from Rs 10240 per roll ( Rs 80/- per sqft ) *
2. Sound Insulation Pad
Sound Insulation pads are Fire Retardant in nature with a minimum NRC ( Noise Reduction Coefficient ) of 0.80. This soundproof material comes in different thickness as per requirement starting from 25mm till 400mm
Sound Insulation pads are commonly used as sound absorbing material to block sounds from inside to outside and outside to inside. They also absorb echo if covered with perforated material.
3. Natural Cork Sheets - Green Acoustics
4. Door Seals and Bottoms
- Sound Reduction Vacuum Technology
- Best Suited For Doors and Windows
- 18 Feet Long High Quality EPDM Rubber
- With Self Adhesive Tape
- Also Facilitate Weather Proofing
- Aluminum body for long lasting life.
- Nylon brushes for water resistance and durability.
- Screw Fixing type applicable
- Universal Size can adjust to most door sizes.
- Finishes good with both metal and wooden doors.
