Soundproof Your Studio

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop   In 2020 I built a soundproof studio in my backyard. I had no prior experience building studios and I primarily used Rod Gervai's book, Home Recording Studio: Build It Like The Pros and the advice from The Soundproofing Company to design and build my studio. In this article I want to show you how soundproof my studio...

FREE Acoustic Treatment Guide: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/acoustic Hire Duncan Ferguson: https://thevoltageexchange.com/   This week's video and article is a bit different from my usual teaching. I recently had coffee with my new friend, Duncan Ferguson who is a professional mastering engineer and owner of the studio, The Voltage Exchange. We toured his studio and talked about his a...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop When most people think of soundproofing they think of foam, a room within a room and a floating floor. Now there are a lot of myths out there about floating floors and today I want to clear it up by telling you that floating a floor in almost all situations is a bad soundproofing option.    1) What Is The Best Flo...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop Lately I have been thinking a lot about if Green Glue is really necessary in a soundproof studio build. The first hint, was that Rod Gervais only mentions Green Glue in a small section of his book. His entire process involves 5/8" drywall with specific construction techniques. So, why then do we need Green Glue? This is wha...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop Yup, you read that right. Don't do it! I am trying to stir up the internet on purpose. MLV is not as good at stopping sound as Green Glue with two layers of 5/8" drywall. I also am going to argue in the article that your soundproof room is only as strong as its weakest link, which in all rooms will most likely be the door.&...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop   Rod Gervais Book - https://amzn.to/3vFI8OD   Master Handbook of Acoustics: https://tinyurl.com/y6sdpz4n How To Build Soundproof Windows: https://youtu.be/JQiozaQcTkk   Roto Metals: https://www.rotometals.com/ Door Seal Kit: https://acousticalsolutions.com/product/privacyshield-soundproofing-door-seal-kit-co...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop   Rod Gervais Book - https://amzn.to/3vFI8OD How To Soundproof Walls: https://youtu.be/m4G8l4RUydE   When I was first thinking about building my own home recording studio I wanted to build it in a pre-fabricated shed. The reason? It is cheaper and easier to just have a shed delivered and then soundproof the inside...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop Sonarworks: https://www.sonarworks.com/soundid-reference/overview?oid=2&affid=254&sub1=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate   A garage is an excellent place to build a recording studio. In this article we will look at the process and a simple design showing how I would build my studio in a garage.    Th...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop How To Build Soundproof Windows: https://youtu.be/JQiozaQcTkk   If you have ever wondered why soundproof windows are designed the way they are then this lesson is for you. This is also a great article on what acoustic holes are in windows.   1) Mass-Air-Mass Resonance Mass-air-mass resonance is when sound hits the...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop How To Build Soundproof Windows: https://youtu.be/JQiozaQcTkk I have been asked is it is better to use single pane or double pane windows when soundproofing. In this article I will go over which type of window is best and what I recommend for your soundproof recording studio.    1) Single Pane Windows Single pane...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop Soundproof Ceiling With Hat Channels: https://youtu.be/tnNu9bFD4ck   You can significantly increase the isolation of your ceiling or floor by adding a layer of concrete onto either your floor of your recording studio or the floor above the ceiling of your recording studio. In this article I will explain the method for...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop Soundproof Ceiling With Hat Channels: https://youtu.be/tnNu9bFD4ck There are several options when it comes to soundproofing your ceiling. In this article I am going to explain the isolation hanger method. This will give you superior results when compared to the hat channel system, but may cost more and requires doing some b...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/workshop Owens Corning: https://www.buyinsulationproductstore.com/owens-corning-703-fiberglass-acoustic-board-2-3/ If you want to save some money and can't build a concrete floor then this budget floor option is for you.  A Word Of Warning! Now, I know soundproofing and the term "floating floor" are almost synonymous, but the t...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/ Owens Corning: https://www.buyinsulationproductstore.com/owens-corning-703-fiberglass-acoustic-board-2-3/ Iso-Pads: https://www.soundaway.com/IsoTrack-stud-isolator-250pk-p/16203.htm   0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Why You Shouldn't Float A Floor 1:59 - Iso Pads 2:42 - Fiber Glass 3:26 - Perimeter Board 3:56 - Two Layers Of Plywood 4:2...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/   FREE Soundproofing Budget Calculator: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/calculator   Today I want to give you 10 reasons you may not be ready to jump into building your dream soundproof home recording studio. This article is meant to give you pause and address some things you may not have thought of with the goal of...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/ It is important to note that masonry walls will transmit impulse noise through their structure more easily than gypsum board so isolating the wall from outside sources or other parts of your structure is important. Adding mortar or compacted sand inside concrete blocks will increase isolation. Creating a double wall system with gl...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/   I have had many of my soundproofing students ask me where to use acoustic caulk. This is one of those important but often glanced over parts of soundproofing. In this article I will teach you exactly where to use acoustic caulk for your soundproof studio. 1) Where The Walls Meet The Floor Anywhere the drywall meets the floo...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/   You can build a door from scratch and fill it with sand to create a soundproof door. In this article we will go over how to build your door.           Materials   3-5 bags of dry sand     Lots of Wood Glue     2 Sheets of 1/4" or 3/8" Plywood     2 Sheets of plywoo...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/   A soundproof door needs to be really heavy to stop sound, but how heavy is heavy enough? Today we will answer that question. ***Affiliate Link**** Home Recording Studio: Build It Like The Pros by Rod Gervais - https://amzn.to/3vFI8OD  

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FREE Soundproofing Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/   FREE Soundproofing Budget Calculator: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/calculator Is it worth it to spend all that time and money soundproofing your studio? In this video we go over three pros and three cons to soundproofing. ***Affiliate Link**** Home Recording Studio: Build It Like The Pros by Rod Gervais - https://am...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/ FREE Soundproofing Budget Calculator: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/calculator These are some key things you should decide before soundproofing. Learn what to think about to decide it it is better to soundproof or move. ***Affiliate Link**** Home Recording Studio: Build It Like The Pros by Rod Gervais - https://amzn.to/3vFI...

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FREE Soundproofing Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/ Learn how we made a soundproof beam in my home recording studio. ***Affiliate Link**** Home Recording Studio: Build It Like The Pros by Rod Gervais - https://amzn.to/3vFI8OD   0:00 - Intro 1:04 - Overall Design 1:34 - IB-3 Clips and attaching the beam 2:10 - Adding wood spacers for side wall attachment 2:55 - Scribing side of...

FREE Soundproofing Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/ When soundproofing there are a few companies selling specialty drywall to help with acoustic sound isolation. One of those products is Soundbreak XP sold by National Gypsum. In this podcast we are going to look at what Soundbreak is, how is compares to regular drywall in terms of its acoustical properties and the cost compared to...