Advice on sound proofing a small home recording studio

[jake87385]

I'm not sure if this is the right section, but tech sort of fits into recording studios so it's logical...

Basically, I am slowly building a recording studio, both for personal use and to be hired out. Obviously I want sound proofing but I am concerned that using the foam tiles over all the walls will dampen the sound too much and make things sound too dull, I also don't want a 50% cover because the sound will be heard everywhere. I can't get the rolls of stuff which is supposed to be layered between two pieces of plaster board either because it's too expensive.

Has anyone ever had any bad experiences sound proofing every wall in a room?

[scottish]

http://www.amadeus-equipment.co.uk/acoustic-rooms-domestic/ contact them and buy it.

[FlyingJesus]

Not exactly my area of expertise but if you want the foam tiles for dampening outbound sound (that is a fun phrase) without causing problems inside the room, can you not put cheap basic boarding up in front of the foam? Wouldn't even need to be done on every wall if you're just looking to alleviate the acoustic situation a little bit

[jake87385]

http://www.amadeus-equipment.co.uk/acoustic-rooms-domestic/ contact them and buy it.
I'll take a look and give them a message, thanks.


Not exactly my area of expertise but if you want the foam tiles for dampening outbound sound (that is a fun phrase) without causing problems inside the room, can you not put cheap basic boarding up in front of the foam? Wouldn't even need to be done on every wall if you're just looking to alleviate the acoustic situation a little bit

I was considering having the foam in a pattern, like the right of this picture which should create a similar result to what you said. It might be something I have to experiment with.

http://g02.s.alicdn.com/kf/HT13WuzFOtXXXagOFbXu/109631080/HT13WuzFOtXXXagOFbXu.jpg

[Metric1]

I use Dynamat for all my soundproofing needs, whether it's home or automotive.