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rcktdg
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I have posted here about my studio project and how to control the sound from disturbing my neighbors. I have a space in an industrial area but directly north of my space is a residential area.
I decided that I could not afford true soundproofing but that I would try to control the sound from leaking in that direction. My plan was not a room within a room but a wall within a room. It wraps around nearly half of the space. See attached file.
I mounted 5/8 drywall on RC1 to the metal studs with r19 fiberglass insulation in the voids. There is 4" between the insulation and the external wall on one side 10" on another.
The ceiling turned out to be my biggest concern as the street to the north is level with the roof of my space. I put double drywall, 5/8" and 1/2" on RC1 with r19 in the 12" joists. I paid professional drywall finishers to tape and mud everything.
Along the way I have been testing things by going up on the roof and playing a very loud stereo to see just what I could hear. It has always grown more quiet as I've completed stages. The last time I was on the roof was before the second layer of drywall and I was able to hear the pumping bass of a bluegrass CD and a little of the other instruments. I realize this is informal and not nearly as loud as a live band but it's all I could practically do on the fly.
Last night I climbed up on the roof to see what the second layer of drywall, tape and mud had acheived. I went to the place over where the music was playing and heard nothing at all. I went over to the edge of the roof to ask if the music was still playing. To the shock of my friend they said it was. I asked what song and went back trying to hear anything. Still nothing. I put my ear to a beam the sticks up from the side of the building and I could hear the faintest sound of the music from the room.
Pleased with that test I set up a kickdrum and instructed my friend on how to strike it. It was late and I only wanted one strike if it was audible so we worked out some signals. I did hear the first one but only slightly. The next hits were to be harder if I asked for them. Each of the following attacks were audible but not with a low freqency thump. It was more of the attack than anything and it was not really much to speak of.
A real drummer might be more intense but the room is nothing but drywall and cement. All these surfaces are very efficient at reflecting sound. At this point I am hoping the carpet, theater curtains and furniture will only improve what already seems to be going well.
Thanks to all who answered my questions. I followed much of the advice I found on this page and sites I was directed to. While I still have some way to go it is looking good so far.
Cheers, RD
P.S. I am behind schedule and over budget. What the hell...
I decided that I could not afford true soundproofing but that I would try to control the sound from leaking in that direction. My plan was not a room within a room but a wall within a room. It wraps around nearly half of the space. See attached file.
I mounted 5/8 drywall on RC1 to the metal studs with r19 fiberglass insulation in the voids. There is 4" between the insulation and the external wall on one side 10" on another.
The ceiling turned out to be my biggest concern as the street to the north is level with the roof of my space. I put double drywall, 5/8" and 1/2" on RC1 with r19 in the 12" joists. I paid professional drywall finishers to tape and mud everything.
Along the way I have been testing things by going up on the roof and playing a very loud stereo to see just what I could hear. It has always grown more quiet as I've completed stages. The last time I was on the roof was before the second layer of drywall and I was able to hear the pumping bass of a bluegrass CD and a little of the other instruments. I realize this is informal and not nearly as loud as a live band but it's all I could practically do on the fly.
Last night I climbed up on the roof to see what the second layer of drywall, tape and mud had acheived. I went to the place over where the music was playing and heard nothing at all. I went over to the edge of the roof to ask if the music was still playing. To the shock of my friend they said it was. I asked what song and went back trying to hear anything. Still nothing. I put my ear to a beam the sticks up from the side of the building and I could hear the faintest sound of the music from the room.
Pleased with that test I set up a kickdrum and instructed my friend on how to strike it. It was late and I only wanted one strike if it was audible so we worked out some signals. I did hear the first one but only slightly. The next hits were to be harder if I asked for them. Each of the following attacks were audible but not with a low freqency thump. It was more of the attack than anything and it was not really much to speak of.
A real drummer might be more intense but the room is nothing but drywall and cement. All these surfaces are very efficient at reflecting sound. At this point I am hoping the carpet, theater curtains and furniture will only improve what already seems to be going well.
Thanks to all who answered my questions. I followed much of the advice I found on this page and sites I was directed to. While I still have some way to go it is looking good so far.
Cheers, RD
P.S. I am behind schedule and over budget. What the hell...
