Practicing music in a room can work when no one else is home, being that that’s not usually the case you’ll need some simple solutions. First off is the door it’s the weakest link, It’s only one layer its got gaps on the bottom and on the sides. Start by applying proper door seals to your door perimeter. Then beef up the door itself. You can do it on your own by adding a 2nd layer of MDF over the door and applying a layer of damping compound like Green Glue in between.
Keep the sound in
May 7th, 2012Best DJ’s
April 15th, 2012Now that’s a tough call. You can check out theDJlist.com and many other sites that let you listen in and decide who are the best DJ’s out there but then again this may just be a thing that is a personnel taste that everyone feels different about. After all the term DJ is very broad as there are many different types of DJ’s see this DJ article which mentions a few of the different types and equipment that they use. In the end you are best off sticking with the ones you enjoy but for some variety check out some of the best ones out there and let us know what you think.
Acoustic Panels
March 18th, 2012So which acoustic panel is right for you? There are many kinds of foam panels Sonex Acoustic Panels offers a non flammable willtec foam panels. Additionally many people will DIY with the most popular product being the Owens Corning 703 panels. Some studio builders will put the Owens Corning Panels on complete walls and cover with one large fabric alternatively you can cover individual panels with fabric of your choice and hang them on your wall. Whatever route you take the results of a room with acoustic panels compared to a room without is just amazing. There are online programs that can give you calculations on how many panels per room you need see this reverb calculator.
The importance of Acoustics
February 19th, 2012A DJ’s music will only be as good as the reverb in the room the music is playing in. Some outlets have great acoustics while some are just downright lousy. By the time you come to play your music it is too late. However the organizers should be in the know on how to properly attune a hall to achieve great acoustics. We will be on the look out for some down to earth basic acoustic articles that can be a good place to start,
Doors Doors and Doors
December 12th, 2011We have spoken about this many times. Noise leaks from around the sides and bottom of the doors, how do you stop that? Most people will try to install door bottom sweeps, however we know that for sound if your seal is not tight, you will get leaks. Therefore an automatic sound rated door bottom is what’s really needed to get a proper seal on those door bottom gaps. Keep in mind that if you have carpet under the door you will need a saddle for the rubber on the automatic door bottom to seal down upon.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday
November 23rd, 2011As a DJ and music lover you can also enjoy the deals of black Friday and cyber Monday. Although usually reserved for electronics and the likes., nevertheless we have actually found some deals for the music industry as well. Hollywood Dj is running a special on DJ Equipment. And here we found a Black Friday Cyber Monday deal on Acoustic Panels and Green Glue Soundproofing Materials. Let us know if you find any other deals for our music loving industry that we can share with our readers. Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday and enjoyable bargain hunting!
Mass Loaded Vinyl – Condo Ceiling
November 17th, 2011Sound from your neighbor below above or on the side of you can drive you batty when living in a condo. Mass Loaded Vinyl has been something that’s been touted around a lot. Considering the difficulty of doing any type of construction in a condo it may be your only choice. Just lay it down on the floor and cover it with a carpet and pad, the thicker the pad the better it will dampen your footsteps (but it won’t help stop the sound coming from below, the MLV will). However if you are trying to stop the sound coming into your walls or ceiling the simplest solution would be to add a 2nd layer of drywall with a damping compound in between . Read a more detailed soundproofing article on this subject.
Aviation Noise
October 24th, 2011The East Rutherford Board of Education awarded a contract to soundproof and upgrade Becton Regional High School facilities in East Rutherford to DOBCO, Inc. bwith a $19.2 million base bid for the aircraft noise abatement and interior renovation and addition project. The project is funded by a Federal Aviation Administration grant. With that large amount of money we hope that they will really get the soundproofing job done with the proper soundproofing techniques and material. We would love to see the specs on the job and see what they plan on using. You can read more details here.
Enjoy The Music
September 14th, 2011The surround system is great the music is fabulous yet there is something missing, it’s still grating on your ears. You are missing proper acoustics in the room. The sounds are bouncing off the walls and colliding with each other not allowing you to hear the purity of the music. There are many different acoustic panels available. From the best we have found is the Sonex brand which is available in a non flammable willtec foam. The main 2 types are the Acoustic Wall Panels which will mainly be used in living areas being that you can have really nice colored fabrics pulled over them. Then there are the Sonex Acoustic Panels that are meant to be used in recording studios, home theaters, offices and other commercial type areas, although we have seen the more muted style white panels appied to master bedroom ceilings.
Sound Control Exposure
August 21st, 2011Sound Control is becoming more of a mainstream topic. The recent issue of Walls an Ceilings featured this Soundproofing Article. The more the topic is discussed the more exposure it gets and the more standard it will become as part of the building process. We will be on the lookout for any other Sound Proofing Articles and keep you posted.