What does NRC and SAA stand for? Sound absorption properties of acoustic materials can be measured in lab tests. Specifications for materials used in sound absorption commonly include an NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) for simplicity, in addition to more detailed frequency versus amplitude charts. The Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) and
The Sound Transmission Class (STC) is a single-number rating of a material’s or an assembly’s ability to resist airborne sound transfer at the frequencies 125-4000 Hz. In general, a barrier with higher STC rating blocks more noise from transmitting through a partition. The STC ratings allow accurate ‘apple to apple’
When building your home recording studio one of the important factors you have to deal with is the sound transmission. To determine their soundproofing quality materials are tested for sound transmission loss values, that can be measured, and rated in a single-number rating system – Sound Transmission Class (STC). The
Many people who are starting to set up their home recording studio often get confused on what is soundproofing, and what is acoustic treatment. The materials and techniques used in soundproofing are very different from what needs to be used for acoustic room treatment. And, when you are preparing to
When building a home recording studio or a vocal booth, it is important to understand the different approaches one needs to take when tackling soundproofing and acoustic room treatment of the recording space. The first thing people do when they get into the audio recording business is purchase recording equipment.
When building a home recording studio or a vocal booth, it is important to understand the different approaches one needs to take when tackling soundproofing and acoustic room treatment of the recording space. The first thing people do when they get into the audio recording business is purchase recording equipment.
Time is money. Benjamin Franklin said this to a young businessman back in 1748 — referring to him that time is valuable, and therefore, money is wasted when a person’s time is not used productively. Today, this saying still rings true. In the voice-over world, this means less time prepping
In today’s world, the voiceover professional no longer has to worry about getting into a car, driving through traffic or even fighting for a parking space to get into a studio to do a voiceover session. In fact, all they really need is a quiet place to do the voice
