Re: Sound insulating doors in a studio space

["David Kirkdorffer" <vze2ncsr@verizon.net>]

Emile -

Doors and windows expose air-leaks.  Double pained windows clearly keep
traffic noise to a minimum.  Recording studios will often have two doors
separated by a small gap.  This helps to insulate airflow.

The lower the frequency, the harder it is to bloc, as the wave length seems
to pass, uninterrupted, through most materials.   Lead is an expensive
option, but does stop the low frequency "pass-through"

A common problem is a "bass-full" zone being created in the corners of
rooms.   This can be ruinous to mixes as well as a neighbors' sleep.
Anyway, here are a few links I came across from a google of -- sound
insulation studio corners

I hope something here can help.

http://www.auralex.com/acoustic_foam_cornerfills/acoustic_foam_cornerfills.asp

http://arts.ucsc.edu/EMS/Music/tech_background/TE-14/teces_14.html

http://www.acoustics101.com/types_of_rooms_gateway.htm
http://www.kellyindustries.com/speakers/guide_to_sound_proofing.html

Good luck!

David




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Emile Tobenfeld (a.k.a Dr. T)" <emile@foryourhead.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 12:13 AM
Subject: Sound insulating doors in a studio space


> Hi,
>
> My wife and I are buying a house, and we know that there is some
> sound leakage between the room that will be my studio and the  room
> that will be our bedroom. The leakage is almost entirely through the
> doors, so our first pass at dealing with it will be to put sound
> insulation on the studio and bedroom doors.
>
> Anyone have suggestions on suitable material that is reasonably easy
> to put up, looks reasonable, and can be taken down without damage
> should we sell the house at some time in the future? If you are
> Boston based, and do, or know someone who does, this kind of work,
> please let me know.
>
> Thanks.
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