Soundproof Your Studio

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop   When I first soundproofed my own studio, I chose the I-B1 clips from the Soundproofing Company. They were affordable, easy to install, and provided decent sound isolation. However, after years of working with various soundproofing products and testing different methods, I've changed my perspective. Today, I want to s...

FREE Acoustic Treatment Guide: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/acoustic When designing a home studio, many people focus on the height of the room, thinking that higher ceilings will automatically lead to better acoustics. However, recent research highlights that the length-to-width ratio (l/w) is actually more critical for achieving balanced sound, especially in small rectangular rooms.

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop It is simple enough to say okay let's build a double wall and decouple our ceiling with hat channels and acoustic clips, but what about soundproofing around pipes, ductwork or beams? They make what seems like a simple design, suddenly become difficult to visualize. In this video lesson I will be showing three of my client's...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop When it comes to soundproofing, the materials you choose can make all the difference in achieving your ideal isolation. One such option on the market is Deciboard. In this blog, I'll dive into what Deciboard is, its benefits, and its limitations, helping you decide whether it’s the right choice for your project.

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop Are you a voice over artist? Do you want to build a soundproof professional recording studio in your basement? In this video I go over a clients project and describe all of the aspects of their design from sound isolation to acoustic treatment. 

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop You may have spent several hours playing with room ratios and left defeated, or maybe you have a smaller space and don't want to give up valuable real estate to a big double wall isolation system. What is the ideal home recording studio size then? In this article I will give you my wisdom from designing over 30 studios on w...

FREE Acoustic Treatment Guide: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/acoustic This is part three of my vocal booth series. Today we will be learning all about the proper acoustic treatment for your booth. I will go over the downsides to small room acoustics, how we can make up for those downsides and the best approach I take when designing smaller rooms and vocal booths. Let's dive in!   ...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop In   Part 1  of this vocal booth series I talked about different design options for your floor, walls and ceiling. In part two I will go over the best design options for your door, ventilation, and electrical/audio cabling designs.    1) Vocal Booth Door Options When designing an soundproof room we have...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop If you have looked into buying a vocal booth or iso-room you know they cost a fortune. What about building your own? Is it cheaper? In this lesson I will go over how to build your own vocal booth or iso-room and yes, it will be cheaper than buying one premade and it will isolate better. This is part one of a multi-part seri...

FREE Acoustic Treatment Guide: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/acoustic When setting up a recording studio or any sound-sensitive environment, the focus often falls on traditional acoustic treatments like foam panels and bass traps. However, one powerful and versatile tool tends to be overlooked: the acoustic gobo. If you haven't incorporated gobos into your acoustic strategy, you're mis...

FREE Acoustic Treatment Guide: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/acoustic Dolby ATMOS has been the new rage here in Nashville and in many parts of the world. I see a lot of people designing ATMOS systems, but I don't see a lot of conversations around the acoustics of how to make them sound good in your room. This article will go over the fundamental acoustic requirements of an ATMOS set up.&nbs...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop Building a soundproof studio is a dream for many musicians, podcasters, and home recording enthusiasts. The prospect of creating a space where you can unleash your creativity without worrying about noise bleeding in or out is incredibly exciting. However, communicating your soundproofing needs to a contractor can often be m...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop   If you go online and look at pictures of recording studios chances are you will see a lot of sliding glass doors. Glass doors are great because they allow bands to see one another when live tracking, however, sliding glass doors are expensive when they need to be soundproof. In this article I will go over the best so...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop Listen to music from my studio -  https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/wilsonharwood/gentle-wake I recently had someone in our community reach out and ask how to soundproof a metal roof. In this article I will dive into the considerations and techniques involved in soundproofing a metal roof.    1) How much of t...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop I typically design home recording studios, but a home theater uses the exact same principles for isolation. In this article I will go over my favorite, floor, wall, ceiling and door designs for a home theater.    1) Pick The Room Size Now a home theater is not a recording studio, but room acoustics are still very...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop I get asked this question a lot: where should I put my vapor barrier in my soundproof wall? In this article I will teach you some best practices for installing vapor barriers and how they relate to your soundproof system.    1) When you need a vapor barrier Vapor barriers are a common aspect of normal construction...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop Do you need to float your soundproof walls or can they sit on the existing floor? In this article we will go over when you need to float your walls and when you don't. I will also cover some basic techniques on how to float a wall.    1) When do you need to float your walls?  Most of the time I try not to flo...

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FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop Many people have asked me how do you finish the gap between two doors or two windows in a double wall system without connecting the two walls. In this article I will explain how I finish the gap so to speak without physically connecting the two walls.    1) A Quick Review of the Double Wall System Many of you may...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop In this article I will go over proper ways to wire your home recording studio to avoid ground loops, which can cause noise in your audio signal. I highly recommend you start with another one of my videos before reading this article as they build upon one another:  https://youtu.be/itY4bpd_5JQ?si=emj9uZMWqppCN14Q  ...

FREE Acoustic Treatment Guide: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/acoustic I talk a lot about home recording studios, but what about the acoustics of a home youtube creation studio. In this article I will go over some methods and designs for making your youtube studio sound as good as it looks.    1) Start with the corners The biggest single difference you can make in your youtube stud...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop If you have followed me for some time you know I love to say you have to take it to the studs to properly soundproof a room. Now, while I still think this is one of the best ways to soundproof, there is another way that means you don't have to remove any drywall/gyprock/plasterboard.  This technique is especially helpf...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop Yup, I said it. I am taking a stance on green glue and I do not use it in any of my studio designs. In this article I will make the argument why not.    1) Reason 1: The Added Cost First, Green Glue costs a ton of money and most home studios don't have big budgets.  A soundproof wall typically uses two layers...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop Over the years of teaching people about soundproofing there is one topic that causes the most fear and that is the dreaded Triple Leaf Effect. However, it is really not something to fear and in this article I will go over what it is, how to avoid it and a couple tricky situations you might encounter during your design and b...

FREE Acoustic Treatment Guide: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/acoustic If you walk into any professional studio you will see large studio monitors built into the front wall. This is known as flush mounting and incorrectly termed "soffit mounting" as well. In this article I will go over the pros and some cons to flush mounting your speakers so you can decide what is best for your situation.&n...