Flooring: Protecting a Concrete Slab 9 Jun 2012 | 07:44 am

A concrete slab is generally an asset for airborne sound isolation. The large mass (weight) provides for a great deal of sound isolation from vibrations entering or leaving the room. The slab does hav...

Soundproofing Tip: Floor to Wall Transition 20 Feb 2012 | 06:39 pm

Soundproofing Tip: Ceiling to Wall Seam Intersection 14 Jan 2012 | 02:33 pm

Above is a ceiling to wall assembly illustrating how a ceiling and the wall drywall layers should intersect to provide a good seal. Note that we want solid drywall to drywall contact. Don’t try and le...

Drywall Assembly vs Clips & Channel Assembly 7 Jan 2012 | 07:05 am

Wall Assembly: Standard Drywall Construction STC Source Side Studs Insulation Receive Side Test # 40 One 5/8″ layer of drywall 24″ OC R13 Fiberglass One 5/8″ layer of drywall OL 05-1003 4...

In the Studio – Recording Magazine 22 Jun 2011 | 07:00 am

By Brian Gadson with Robert Ishid Recording Magazine, October 2010 Reprinted with Permission Funny Name, Serious Noise Barrier When Recording’s editor asked me about the new substance called Green...

In the Studio – Recording Magazine 22 Jun 2011 | 03:00 am

By Brian Gadson with Robert Ishid Recording Magazine, October 2010 Reprinted with Permission Funny Name, Serious Noise Barrier When Recording’s editor asked me about the new substance called Green...

What is Sound? 21 Jun 2011 | 06:25 am

Sound is a form of energy, just like electricity and light. Sound is made when air molecules vibrate and move in a pattern called waves, or sound waves. Think of when you clap your hands, or when you ...

Understanding STC 21 Jun 2011 | 05:56 am

When discussing the reduction of sound vibration as it travels from one side of a wall to the other, we need to quantify and measure this loss. Do all construction techniques or soundproofing material...

The Significance of Air Cavity Depth & the Triple Leaf Effect 21 Jun 2011 | 05:50 am

When you think of a wall that is “really soundproof,” you tend to think of a big heavy concrete block wall. It’s thick, it’s massive… must be good. It may be interesting to know that not only is it ex...

The Dead Vent 21 Jun 2011 | 05:30 am

If you have or are contemplating a dedicated room to control sound, you will inevitably have sealed it up tighter than a drum. Great for avoiding flanking noise via leaks, but not so great for cool, f...