Sound isolation

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Hi

I have a neighbour who doesn't appreciate my music. I have 3 questions about sound isolation and treatment.

1) Is there a quick way to reduce the amount of sound that goes though the wall ? I'm looking for a temporary solution because I live in an appartement.

2) if I buy a condo, what kind of treatment can I use to isolate my condo so the neighbours don't hear my music ? I was thinking about fixing sonopan boards on the walls.

3) The extra room in the condo has 10' by 10'. Will I be able to make good mixes in there if I accoustically treat the room (bass trap, etc) ? the room is square and small so I'm not sure.

Thanks,

Jack Real.
 
Jack,

1) Is there a quick way to reduce the amount of sound that goes though the wall ? I'm looking for a temporary solution because I live in an appartement.

No there isn't.

2) if I buy a condo, what kind of treatment can I use to isolate my condo so the neighbours don't hear my music ? I was thinking about fixing sonopan boards on the walls.

Sound Isolation takes mass - mass and more mass - it also takes decoupling of structure.

Personally - I would never reccomend that anyone considering a studio buy a condo.

IMHO It would be a big mistake....... typically the wall that is adjoining a neighbor is considered "common property", you only own to the face of drywall (to allow you to paint) and modifying common property is a violation of the condominium rules and regulations (In Connecticut it is also a violation of state law).

3) The extra room in the condo has 10' by 10'. Will I be able to make good mixes in there if I accoustically treat the room (bass trap, etc) ? the room is square and small so I'm not sure.

You probably would never be able to turn this into a perfect control room - but with acoustic treatments you could make a pretty decent room.

Rod
 
Hi Rod

Thanks for the answer, I was not aware of this.

/Jack Real.
 
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