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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #600 on: April 22, 2014, 12:36:30 AM »
Anybody else experiencing condensation in the Vocal Booth window? this is the 2nd time this is happening, i already put tons of silica gel inside before sealing it. it is sealed but i don't know why this is happening. temp isn't that different between the mixing room and inside the booth.

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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #601 on: April 22, 2014, 12:48:28 AM »
Anybody else experiencing condensation in the Vocal Booth window? this is the 2nd time this is happening, i already put tons of silica gel inside before sealing it. it is sealed but i don't know why this is happening. temp isn't that different between the mixing room and inside the booth.

Must be humidity from the room where the condensation forms.

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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #602 on: April 22, 2014, 01:17:47 AM »
Ah, those curtains have liners that were designed for condos in the US.  They have mass loaded vinyl.  Very heavy, but not a total sound blackout.  Yes, we calculated the room's characteristics according to the formula, but must find the middle ground to avoid the studio look.  Its our home.  Expensive, yes.  More than we'd like-- but what to do?  The equipment will be a bigger loss and selling them is not an option. 

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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #603 on: April 22, 2014, 03:26:12 PM »
I do home theaters, hifi rooms, studios, etc.  I did the rooms of Jack Duavit, Jimmy Duavit, Fred Matta, Ziegfred Manalo and many others, aside from doing studios of GMA7, TV5 and ABS-CBN.  Visit my Facebook page, TRACKSAcoustics/Studios.  Message me privately.  Maybe we can discuss your situation.  Thanks.
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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #604 on: April 22, 2014, 03:27:40 PM »
Anybody else experiencing condensation in the Vocal Booth window? this is the 2nd time this is happening, i already put tons of silica gel inside before sealing it. it is sealed but i don't know why this is happening. temp isn't that different between the mixing room and inside the booth.

There is a duct or air con vent that is hitting your glass window directly.
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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #605 on: April 22, 2014, 04:01:31 PM »
There is a duct or air con vent that is hitting your glass window directly.

So the air coming frkm the ac unit shoudn directly hit the window sir?

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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #606 on: April 23, 2014, 12:11:10 AM »
As much as you can, you want the air conditioning to be distributed all over the room.  By having a vent hitting the glass directly, you are making the glass colder than anything else, including the vacuum (supposedly) or static air filled void between the two glass panes.  Once those things happen, there is condensation.  The result?  Moisture.
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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #607 on: April 23, 2014, 01:10:40 AM »
As much as you can, you want the air conditioning to be distributed all over the room.  By having a vent hitting the glass directly, you are making the glass colder than anything else, including the vacuum (supposedly) or static air filled void between the two glass panes.  Once those things happen, there is condensation.  The result?  Moisture.

I tried this sir, unfortunately the condesation still happens.

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It's all good na sir. We will reconstruct the window to cure this.

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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #608 on: July 09, 2014, 11:09:46 AM »
now with floor. the room is officially sealed and the increase in noise reduction was noticeable.



the only thing left to do is find a supplier of true-sized wood for the walls that will comprise as hemlholtz resonators. i need to kill the flutter echo.

i also planning build a skyline diffuser from EPS (polystyrene, yung material for hot cups) i just hope the manufacturer from taguig will allow me to buy small portions.

Isn't best practice to carpet the floor as well since sound will bounce pretty well on it especially if it is flat and shiny?
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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #609 on: July 12, 2014, 08:15:15 PM »
Not necessarily.  If there is enough absorption in the walls and ceilings, better to have the floor hard.  Further, maintenance is easier with laminated wood than carpet.
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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #610 on: July 25, 2014, 01:01:05 PM »
yup too much absorption besides, i have never liked the sound of my drums in any carpeted room

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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #611 on: July 25, 2014, 01:13:31 PM »
yup too much absorption besides, i have never liked the sound of my drums in any carpeted room

Yes. I agree with you. Especially for listening only or playback.

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« Reply #612 on: July 28, 2014, 12:24:52 PM »
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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #613 on: August 16, 2014, 02:28:34 PM »
ask ko lang po kung saan mura bumili ng rockwool?

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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #614 on: August 16, 2014, 03:06:13 PM »
ask ko lang po kung saan mura bumili ng rockwool?


Mga sir san kaya may murang mabibilhan ng rockwool mejo mahal kasi sa sulit e,

TIA :D


Mura na yung nasa Sulit.


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May kamahalan din talaga ang mga Rockwool.

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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #615 on: September 25, 2014, 09:31:51 PM »
Hi mga master,

I'm currently in the planning stages of building a rehearsal studio. Later we would be upgrading it to become a recording studio as well.

I'm aiming for at least 60 STC. I'm thinking of doing a double concrete wall (M-A-M system).

My current dilemna is I don't see any literature about the STC rating of this kind of system.

It's kinda like this:

6in CHB -- .9m air gap (hallway) -- 2in structure gap -- 6in CHB -- 2 layers of gypsum board

Questions:
1. How much STC rating would this system have?
2. Do you think the inner CHB wall is overkill?
3. Is having a 1/4/hardiflex + steel stud with rockwool + 2 layers of gypsum board more practical/better than having the inner CHB?
4. Which is more expensive? #2 or #3?

Hope you can help me out guys :D

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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #616 on: October 10, 2014, 11:13:30 PM »
Help po mga masters and gurus! I've been planning this for a long time, hingi po sana ako suggestions regarding sa balak kong studio for rent (rehearsals, recording, etc.).. Ang problema ko is how to soundproof it considering na katabi ng kwarto eh law firm at sa taas naman ay Spa!  :-o , Sana matulungan niyo ako! I'm not renting by the way, ako ung Lessor..  :-D gusto ko lang ma-pursue recording studio business ko.. dream come true sa tutuusin.  :-D

Details:
- All sides/corners are concrete
- Roof or ceiling is plywood
- Floor is tiled with vinyl (wood design)
- Window type a/c already installed

Layout:


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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #617 on: October 12, 2014, 10:09:59 PM »
ask ko lang po, yun po bang heat insulator pwede ring gamitin as soundproofing or sound dampening?

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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #618 on: October 19, 2014, 08:57:51 PM »
Hi mga master,

I'm currently in the planning stages of building a rehearsal studio. Later we would be upgrading it to become a recording studio as well.

I'm aiming for at least 60 STC. I'm thinking of doing a double concrete wall (M-A-M system).

My current dilemna is I don't see any literature about the STC rating of this kind of system.

It's kinda like this:

6in CHB -- .9m air gap (hallway) -- 2in structure gap -- 6in CHB -- 2 layers of gypsum board

Questions:
1. How much STC rating would this system have?
2. Do you think the inner CHB wall is overkill?
3. Is having a 1/4/hardiflex + steel stud with rockwool + 2 layers of gypsum board more practical/better than having the inner CHB?
4. Which is more expensive? #2 or #3?

Hope you can help me out guys :D

Thanks!

Ang STC sir AFAIK is supposedly measured para malaman mo ang rating ng room mo. Inner CHB is not overkill. May mga iba, buhos pa nga ang ginagamit para mass loading talaga.

If you want something better than hardiflex, try MDF.

Help po mga masters and gurus! I've been planning this for a long time, hingi po sana ako suggestions regarding sa balak kong studio for rent (rehearsals, recording, etc.).. Ang problema ko is how to soundproof it considering na katabi ng kwarto eh law firm at sa taas naman ay Spa!  :-o , Sana matulungan niyo ako! I'm not renting by the way, ako ung Lessor..  :-D gusto ko lang ma-pursue recording studio business ko.. dream come true sa tutuusin.  :-D

Details:
- All sides/corners are concrete
- Roof or ceiling is plywood
- Floor is tiled with vinyl (wood design)
- Window type a/c already installed

Layout:




Basically tahimik naman ang law office and spa. Double walling talaga if you want serious soundproofing. But from the way you describe your room, observe mo muna kung saan at gaano kalakas ang unwanted noise, kung meron.


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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #619 on: November 07, 2014, 01:54:56 AM »
STC is sound transmission class - the ability of, say, a wall or roof to stop sound from "seeping" through.  The number is equivalent to a dB figure.  Thus, if there is  sound coming from the other side of the room and it is measured to have a 100 dB  intensity, and your walls have an STC of 60, the resultant "seepage" would be about 40 dBA which is almost inaudible.  Maybe you are confusing STC with NC or Noise Criterion.  NC is the measured result on how quiet the room is, with the air con, etc. on.  For recording studios, an NC30 is acceptable, but the better ones should have an NC 20 or maybe 25.  The lower the STC number, the better the noise or ambient performance - meaning, quieter.  A single layer of CHB 6 inches, filled, plastered and all side connections totally caulked and sealed, would give you an STC of 45 to 50.  A 6 inch CHB wall with a .90 meter air gap, then another CHB wall 6 inches, will give you a very high STC.  But you have to do this on all 4 walls, ceiling and flooring to achieve the very, very high STC rating (would you have the real estate space?).  Your problem also is the weight of CHB.  If you are on the ground floor, it is fine.  But if you are on the second floor, you have to consult your Structural Engineer if putting heavy CHB walls is acceptable to the weight load capacity of the building.
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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #620 on: December 08, 2014, 09:00:41 AM »
Anyone have tried sound blankets for sound proofing?
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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #621 on: January 29, 2016, 04:08:13 PM »
Is green glue effective in sound proofing sandwiched between two dry walls?

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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #622 on: February 01, 2016, 08:54:53 AM »
yes. but also very expensive  :money:

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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #623 on: June 23, 2016, 03:22:57 PM »
Anyone have tried sound blankets for sound proofing?

Are you talking about Acoustiblok sir?

Ito din sana gusto kong itanong kung may naka try na ba nito (effective kaya?)

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Re: DIY Acoustics and Soundproofing Thread
« Reply #624 on: January 05, 2017, 10:28:50 PM »
Okay ba pangbawas ng room reverb ang fleece blankets? Inisip ko kasi na instead of buying expensive acoustic panels/foams ay blankets na lang ang ibitin sa walls at sa ceilings siguro