Principles of Soundproofing

To create good sound insulation, one must utilize the following general principles: Mass — use heavy materials Air-tightness — cover the whole enclosure airtight Flexibility — keep it limp, better to overlap, than stretch tight    ..Read More

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How to apply STC rating of the material when soundproofing a DIY Recording Studio

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    ..Read More

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What is STC?

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    ..Read More

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Sound and Soundproofing

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    ..Read More

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Understanding the Difference Between Soundproofing and Acoustic Room Treatment

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    ..Read More

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