Suggestions ( Don't laugh )

[TropicAllegro]

I am in a band that happens to practice in a boathouse at one of my friends houses. We have been trying to record in there to get the feel for it but have a feeling its not the best room for the task. I have a link for pictures and am just asking for any suggestions on how/ where to add soundproofing materials to make it more suitable for recording.( Don't laugh we're 16-17 years old and its all we have )

Thanks in advance.


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[ImagoStudios]

if you mic all of your instruments seperately and close, it might not be so bad. The only reason that you would want any kind of soundproofing materials is if you didn't want your neighbors to hear. The use of a couple of drumshields would make a big difference. E-mail me if you have any ????'s

 

[TropicAllegro]

I guess what I meant was sound treatment instead of sound proofing. I just want to know what I could do to make it sound more clear for recording.

Thanks.

 

[wells]

1. You can make acoustic panels made with rigid fiberglass. (you can find a billion threads on making these here). If you have the space, tools, and time to make them, I'd say this is your best bet.

2. You can do the drumshield thing that ImagoStudios said. Drum shields do run about $250 for a 5'x10'. (LINK)

3. You can buy acoustic tiles. I'm sure you've seen these before. (LINK) You can get them for about 1/3 of this price on eBay, but theres a picture. One of the best things about tiles are that you don't have to drill into your walls; all you do is apply the adhesive and stick it on the wall. You can spot treat easily with these.

4. Combine all these. Drum shield around the drums with acoustic tiles behind drums and amps. Fiberglass panels on the walls and corners.

Good luck

 

[Ethan Winer]

TA,

> what I meant was sound treatment instead of sound proofing <

A lot of your questions are answered here:

www.ethanwiner.com/acoustics.html

Also, stay away from the cheap foam sold on eBay. It's not as good as they claim it is.

--Ethan

 

[Tim Brown]

I am in a band that happens to practice in a boathouse at one of my friends houses. We have been trying to record in there to get the feel for it but have a feeling its not the best room for the task. I have a link for pictures and am just asking for any suggestions on how/ where to add soundproofing materials to make it more suitable for recording.( Don't laugh we're 16-17 years old and its all we have )

Thanks in advance.


http://www.geocities.com/sitdownsarah/index.html?1118988250562

First, get rid of all that furniture!

What are you guys using to record with?

The Drumkit backed into the corner kind of stinks but if you could foam that corner and can build a gobo (a half wall) to go in front of it, that would help a lot. That would allow you to be able to mic the kit with just a pair of mic's(one overhead and a kick mic) and at least (as long as the kit was tuned well and the drummer can actually play with good dynamics) get a decent - clear sounding drumtrack(s.)

I prefer the drumkit out of the corner - but you have to work with what you have.

From there you can move amps around the room. Got a bathroom in there? It just became an Amp closet.

Can, or do you guys rearrange the room when you're recording? (i.e. do you move the furniture around?)


Tim

 

[wells]

Yes, the rigid fiberglass and bass traps etc. would be your best choice. But, if you can't hang heavy things on your walls, the foam would be your only choice besides the drum shields.