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How Soundproofing Material Can Work For You
Tue 19 Aug 2008 - 10:50
How Soundproofing Material Can Work For You
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Eric_Henry]Eric Henry
How Soundproofing Material Works
The best soundproofing material will completely block sound vibrations from being conducted in and out of your recording studio, so it must be made of a completely solid substance. The smallest tear in soundproofing material will render it useless, as sound can find its way through the tiniest of openings.
Fiberglass soundproofing material, for this reason, is the material of choice for many professional soundproofing installers. But in some professional recording studios, the pros will use lead barriers to block sound waves. The use of lead barriers, however, requires knowledge not only of how sound waves travel, but of how both fiberglass and lead barriers work to block them. This knowledge is what separates the professional soundproofing installer from the home handyman, and is the reason you should go with a professional if you want your recording studio to be as impervious as possible to sound.
The Differences Between Sound Absorbent and Soundproof Material Before you begin your search for what you'll need to finish your recording studio, you need to clarify for yourself the differences between sound absorbent and soundproofing materials. They don't perform in the same way, and neither can be substituted dfor the other.
You may be familiar with acoustical foam, which can absorb sounds within a room, and is very easy for a DIYer to use. Acoustical foam is rated A, B, or C according to its fire-resistance and some widely publicized fires have resulted from the use of low-grade acoustical foam. So if you are going to use it, don't skimp on the cost.And make sure that you plan a clear exit from the room in case you do have a fire, because your fire resistant acoustical foam will produce toxins if it should burn, and they are even more lethal than the fire itself!
Soundproofing material, on the other hand, will prevent exterior sound waves from entering your recording studio. The soundproofing material will be applied on the walls, ceiling, and floor of the studio, as well as around its doors and windows. Soundproofing material is also rated, but it's rated according to the degree to which it can lower sound decibels reaching the studio's interior.
How to Use Soundproofing Material
You can use [http://soundproofingbliss.com/soundproofing-bliss/soundproofing]Soundproofing material in your recording studio by creating the studio as a "room within a room," and adding the soundproofing to the space between the new and original walls. This is the easiest method for a home DIY-er to create a soundproof room.
You can also find more info on [http://soundproofingbliss.com/soundproofing-bliss/soundproofing-material]Soundproofing Material. Soundproofingbliss.com is a comprehensive resource which provide information about sound proofing item.
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