Whether you’re an aspiring musician or you’re just trying to learn some tunes in your free time, soundproofing your music room is extremely important yet challenging. While your music room may be located near commercial buildings, or it’s within the comfort of your own home, band practice or tuning of instruments can be bothersome to…
A common question that we receive daily is whether customers can install mass loaded vinyl over existing drywall or CMU partitions. While it is well-publicized that Mass Loaded Vinyl (also called MLV) is best utilized when installed directly on studs, during the initial construction process, this is not possible if a tenant has already moved…
Acoustic Panels are a must in most restaurants, worship centers, and other entertainment venues. However, they can sometimes be prohibitively expensive – if you don’t have sufficient cash to pay for the panels, then the acoustics in the space can suffer. We’ll show you how to make, and where to place DIY Decorative Acoustic Panels…
Traffic, the neighbor’s dog barking, and many other environmental noises can decrease quality of life. If you live close to the highway, or perhaps near a commercial or industrial area, soundproofing inside your home might not be enough. Implementing a soundproof privacy fence can give you extra privacy, and the peace and quiet you deserve.…
When you build a music studio, the main focus is on quality of the end product. Whether that’s creating a venue that’s best for listeners to enjoy music, or a smaller recording studio designed to record high-quality soundtracks, the interior of the space cannot be compromised. However, with the focus on high-end equipment and acoustic…
With so many types of mass loaded vinyl out on the market, it can be a tall order to select the brand and MLV type that is best for your project. Most sources are simply resellers, and don’t even manufacture the vinyl barriers themselves. To make matters worse, there are trade names to navigate (often…
Classroom Acoustics are critical for the ability of children and students to learn in an efficient manner. With improper acoustical treatment, students may have difficulty hearing instruction, or just have an additional reason to lose focus during lessons. A well-designed acoustic environment greatly improves classroom focus for students, and may contribute to greater participation in…
If you’ve ever lived close to a noise source, you know the negative effect noise disturbances can have on your life. Removing the noise source is usually impossible, and hiring a soundproofing expert is expensive, leaving most victims of noise problems feeling hopeless. However, many noise problems are the result of common weak spots that…
If you are a person that attends the gym on the regular, then you must be familiar with the loud music as well as the echo that follows. It can make songs become all kinds of noisy and annoying because they tend to sound unnatural due to the prolonged echo. There are a multitude of…
Have you ever thought about the technology that keeps your favorite concert venues or playhouses running? Installing the acoustics and sound treatment needed to support live music and drama isn’t easy. To perfect their sound, modern performance theaters boast elaborate sound systems, employ acoustical engineers, and invest in the creation of ideal listening environments. Ancient…