Sound Blocking
This is what people usually mean when they use the term ‘soundproofing’. If you are trying to stop the transmission of sound from one area to another, you need sound blocking materials.
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What is Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV)?
Introduction Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) is used almost everywhere to assist in blocking sound — walls, ceilings, doors, windows, machines, interior or exterior, and commercial or residential applications. As you will learn, MLV takes many shapes and forms to easily add mass to sound-blocking assemblies and products. What is Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV)? In its […] Read More »
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Office Soundproofing for the Covid-19 Era
Introduction I recently read an article about Office Soundproofing for the Covid-19 Era entitled The Acoustic Challenge of the Post COVID 19 Office. It provides some interesting insights into how offices workers will do their jobs differently post -COVID compared to pre-COVID and the implications regarding acoustic treatments needed. Additionally, it describes some innovative acoustical treatment material […] Read More »
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Egg Cartons Get Egg on Their Face in Acoustics Test
Introduction So, if you’ve spend much time at all in the Acoustics Industry, sooner or later you are going to hear this: “Well we could just put some egg cartons on the walls to treat the room.” Not exactly. Well, you could, but your studio or home theater will look like a recycling center and […] Read More »
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Green Glue Soundproofing
Introduction Green Glue Soundproofing products provide economical solutions for reducing sound transmission in commercial, residential and industrial applications. It can be used in wall, floor and ceiling assemblies. When applied, the damping compound, sound sealant, isolation clips and joist tape assist to diminish the amount of sound and noise being passed from room to room. […] Read More »
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What are ClearSonic Booths and Enclosures?
Introduction Whether you’re a drummer performing for a church, a vocalist or podcaster recording in your home studio, or just practicing your instrument at home, a soundproof booth and enclosure can help you (and your neighbors!) keep the sound isolated and contained. The sound isolation provided by ClearSonic’s booths and enclosures can offer some of […] Read More »
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Soundproofing Small, Loud Machines
Some Assembly Required The reality of it is, Acoustical Solutions focuses on correcting noise problems for whole rooms, large industrial equipment, or broader scopes in general. But what if you have a small thing in your garage like a Air Compressor, Electrical Generator, or whatever — and it’s just obnoxiously loud to you? We really […] Read More »
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Vibration Control
What is Vibration Control? Vibration control is the process of interrupting the physical transmission of sound through an object. This may be done through mechanical means, using various damping compounds, or inserting vibration-absorbing rubber and neoprene between construction assemblies or machinery parts. Floor Underlayments Floor underlayments are installed underneath finished floor systems to reduce impact […] Read More »
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PrivacyShield® Soundproofing for Speech Privacy
Introduction PrivacyShield® soundproofing for speech privacy uses materials specifically designed to use in existing suspended ceiling grids along with a window seal kit. The PrivacyShield® series of products puts a sound barrier in place between you and the noise source, eliminating the need for sound masking. This allows you to carry out your conversations without […] Read More »