Types of Acoustical Absorption Panels When you think of acoustical absorption panels, you might only picture the standard 2″ thick 2’x4′ that you’d see in recording studios, restaurants or churches, but acoustic wall panels are actually available in a number of shapes, sizes and materials. The most common acoustic absorption panels are typically made from…
If you’re not familiar with the term “Acoustic Wall Panel”, maybe you’ve heard the term “sound absorbing panel” or “absorption panel”, or if you’ve never heard any of those terms, you’ve probably at least seen an acoustic panel and just not known what it was. If you’ve been in a restaurant, you’ve probably caught a…
Some of us may already be very familiar with white noise machines, also known as sound masking machines, and be using them regularly. However, not everyone is familiar with white noise machines, how they work, or when it’s best to use one. When to use a White Noise Machine You might’ve heard friends or family…
It’s never fun living near loud neighbors, whether they’re next door to you, or live above or below you. The lucky ones haven’t had to deal with this before, but it seems to be especially common for anyone living in apartments, condos or townhouses. Don’t think it can’t happen when you live in a house…
Soundproofing your garage is beneficial whether you use it as a work space, band rehearsal room, or a recording studio. Noise coming from the garage can disturb not only other rooms in your own home, but also your neighbors. Read on for soundproofing solutions that can help reduce the noise in your garage. How to…
Hanging Mass Loaded Vinyl We see a lot of questions with people asking how to properly install Mass Loaded Vinyl, so we’re here to help. When it comes to DIY projects, you want to make sure you get it right the first time or else it becomes more of your time and money. At our…
Soundproof paint sounds almost too good to be true, and in some ways it is. Haven’t heard of soundproof paint? It’s a very thick paint that takes about 72 hours to dry completely. When people hear the words “soundproof” and “paint” together, they probably think that their soundproofing prayers have been answered, because there may…
Many spaces are designed without acoustics in mind. This can end up causing issues once the space is occupied. For example, some restaurants and office spaces want to go for the industrial look which typically involves exposed metal ceilings, brick walls and polished concrete floors. This results in an extremely reflective and reverberant space in…
Soundproofing a wall in your home after construction is already complete can be a pain. It’s going to be a pretty involved process no matter what, but we’ll provide you with the least complicated steps to soundproof existing walls. Keep in mind that soundproofing walls are measured in what’s known as STC, or Sound Transmission…
So you and your friends are starting a podcast? Once you have all of your recording equipment in place, it’s time to consider the sound quality of your podcast. You can have all of the most expensive, high-quality equipment, but what happens when excess echo or unwanted sound can be heard in the background of…