Start With the Mechanism, Not the Material Most people picture the standard 2’x4′ fabric-wrapped rectangle. That is one of thirteen types in common use, and they are not interchangeable — some are built to absorb sound, and some are built mostly to look like they do. Most guides sort panels by material. Acousticians sort them…
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…
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…
Soundproofing music venues can be tough. Music venues are meant to be loud, attracting fans for a lively and fun listening experience. However, if your venue is surrounded by other business or residences, noise complaints are often a negative reality. To avoid fines and unhappy neighbors, read our simple yet effective ways to soundproof your…
CrossFit is the hottest new fitness trend, but anyone who has been around a CrossFit studio knows that they can be incredibly loud. Blasting music, motivational yelling, and the sound of flipping tires can often be distracting to surrounding residents and businesses. Noise complaints can also attract negative attention to your studio and even get…
With midterms approaching for college students across the country, it’s the most important time of the semester to find that perfectly quiet study spot. For most, that’s the library…but noise from team projects, tutoring, and study groups can ruin the silence and make it hard to focus. While there are certainly some efforts that students can…