Whether you are creating a recording studio at home or in
another location, the goals of reducing sound transmission and
enhancing acoustical quality remain the same. A recording studio
refers to a room where you intend to practice a musical
instrument or record music, and the recommended soundproofing
treatments differ from those recommended for a room where a band
practices. Building a recording studio involves the steps of
containing noise within the room, blocking outside noise from
entering the room and finally enhancing the acoustics within the
room for optimal sound quality.
Like many types of soundproofing projects, the first phase in
developing a recording studio involves isolating the room by
preventing sound transmission through the walls and ceilings of
the room, to prevent both outside noise from bleeding into the
room and sound from inside the studio from being transmitted
out. Wall sound
reduction treatments can be incorporated into the
construction phase of a room, or may be easily applied in rooms
with existing walls. The key to effective wall soundproofing is
establishing a disconnection from the wall surface and
increasing the density of the structure. Common studs in
adjoining rooms allow sound waves to travel freely between
rooms, which is what will be negated through the establishment a
separated, denser structure.
Adding density to a wall simply involves covering the surface
with a mass loaded vinyl soundproofing membrane, such as
dB-Bloc. The added density will restrain the wall's ability to
vibrate, thus inhibiting its tendency to transmit sound into and
out of the studio. Secondly, a disconnection from the walls must
be established to prevent sound waves from being transmitted
easily through the walls to adjoining rooms and beyond. Creating
such a disconnection involves first attaching horizontal furring
strips to the wall in regular intervals from ceiling to floor,
about sixteen inches apart as a general recommendation. Next a
new layer of drywall will be affixed to the strips, essentially
creating a second wall layer. The technique of increasing
density and establishing a disconnection serves to reduce or
eliminate sound transmission through the walls of the studio.
Ceilings also provide a common surface for sound transmission
throughout different rooms of a home or building. Ceiling
soundproofing treatments are available in a variety of styles,
and a soundproofing professional can recommend the appropriate
ceiling treatment that is sufficient for the unique
characteristics of your studio.
Obtaining optimal acoustical quality within a recording studio
is the ultimate goal. Thus, a studio should also be treated to
reduce sound reflections within the room in order to improve
acoustical quality in the studio. Sound absorption panels are
easily installed solutions that are designed to be positioned
throughout the room to capture sound and reduce reverberations.
Again, it is advised to consult a soundproofing professional for
recommendations tailored to your room dimensions and application.
By treating the causes of sound transmission between rooms and
controlling reverberations within the room, you can create a
music recording studio capable of delivering the high quality
acoustics you desire.
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