Quick Guide to Building a Home Recording or Practice Studio

Soundproofing & Acoustic Materials Needed to Properly Build a Home Studio

Before beginning to build your studio, there are key factors you must understand from an acoustical standpoint.

The goal of acoustical treatment is to eliminate problems from parallel hard surfaces that reflect sound waves. Another goal to keep in mind is to stop unwanted sound from entering or exiting the room.

Sound Isolation: This involves creating a sound barrier between your recording space and any adjacent areas. The focus at this stage is to keep unwanted noise from entering or escaping the room in which you will be recording. Generally, noise is isolated by using heavy materials to block the noise along with decoupling devices to reduce structural vibrations. Sound absorbing materials may also be used within wall cavities to reduce unwanted structural resonance. Regardless of whether you are building an isolation booth in a professional studio, or trying to prevent sound from leaking into or out of your home studio, sound isolation is key.
Sound Absorption: Noise absorbing materials are designed to improve sound quality by reducing and controlling echo and reverberation. This is the primary method used to modify studio acoustics. Well planned, the use of sound absorbing materials can considerably improve recording quality. Contrary to popular belief, sound absorbers are not soundproofing materials and should not be used to block noise.
Sound Diffusion: Sound diffusion works hand in hand with Sound Absorption, and is popular in control/listening rooms where mixing will take place. Diffusers are designed to distribute sound evenly throughout the room, and prevent dead spots, where sound cannot be heard clearly. This will allow you to properly mix your recordings, which will enhance your finished product.


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ISOMOUNT™ Vibration Isolation Feet Designed to Isolate Noise Sources from Other Surfaces. Great for Reducing Residential, Studio, Commercial and Industrial Noise from Radiating Through Floors, Ceilings, Walls, Machine Enclosures, Appliances and Sheet Metal Enclosures. Details...
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