Ok, so I'm struggling a bit to figure out how I can narrow down my research project into one clear, question. I was thinking along the lines of:
"What is the best approach to soundproofing a small music room, using environmentally friendly, affordable products?"
Let me know what you think, if you think it's good, or if it could use some adjusting to make it better.
Any input would be great! Thanks
Your thesis question is "sound", but you may want to "tone down" your blog background and use a font that is easier to read.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really cool Idea and a good thesis question, are you planning on using this information in your place? I think half the battle in sound proofing is the method, try Separating layers of different materials using sound clips and different methods of attachment. I believe that will help minimize sound transmission through the walls...
ReplyDeleteThank you for the advice Darren! Much appreciated!I am soundproofing a room in my house. I hope to build a box over the summer where I can test out different methods/products, etc by putting a stereo in the box and measuring the transfer of sound and vibration from the outside. I will definitely try out what you suggested with different material layers, attatchments, etc. Great Idea!
DeleteHey Kristyne, during my time researching eco-friendly products I came across a link you might find interesting. This site has a lot of information on how to control acoustics, and has many different materials for different situations. Hope it helps!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.sound-rite.com/
Thanks Mark! I'll check it out!
DeleteI've heard that staggering the studs in the wall is a great starting point for soundproofing. Not only does it create more room for insulation, but it separates the two sides of the wall from each other. I've added a link to a picture better describing the concept.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.theleapfroghouse.com/images/Staggered-stud-vs-conv-diag.gif
Thanks Paul! That's a great picture to describe it!
DeleteAre you just looking into sound proofing by using materials within the walls? I know of quite a few different materials or methods of placing things right onto the drywall in the interior of the room. While usually not visually pleasing, I've heard of it working.
ReplyDeleteI think there are also different companies that sell those types of things to attatch to your wall. Before you start building a test box, you should make a list of some different types of sound proof walls to try, and some different products to put right onto the walls
Thanks Devon,
DeleteThat's definitely a good thing to keep in mind. It would help keep cost down if I could just add something to the wall as opose to ripping it all apart.
I plan to create a box for testing, then I will be soundproofing a room in my house and the room I will be sound proofing I want to minimize decreasing as much as possible.
I think I will most likely remove the drywall and add insulation as well as adding to the studs resilient channels, etc, and possibly a soundproof panel also, then replacing the drywall. I am open to trying different ways, within the wall as well as outside of it.
Thanks for the advice! :)
Here's some information on the Sage Head theatre. Its an interesting structure that has been designed to cancel sound between auditoriums in the same building.
ReplyDeletehttp://archrecord.construction.com/projects/portfolio/archives/0508gateshead.asp
Theres an episode of frontiers of construction that goes into great depth about the building but I could not find a link to the episode.
Thanks Matt,
DeleteI am really interested in the methods and procedures for Concert Halls, since they manage to control the sound exactly as they require it to be, absorbing as well as reflecting it to make the most of the space given. I will definitely check out that link, thanks! :)