Soundproof Your Studio

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We all have done this. You go out to your car after finishing a great mix and turn on the mix in your car only to find in horror that it doesn't sound anything like what you mixed in your studio. The reason? Bad room acoustics. 

Now there are two solutions to this. One acoustically treat your studio to reduce audio problems in your room. Two, use a room correction software on your speakers to flatten the response curve you hear from your speakers. Let's take a closer look at the second option. 

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Many soundproofing construction products are not used in regular home construction. In this video I go over the main unique products we used when building my home recording studio.

Acoustic Putty Pads: https://www.tmsoundproofing.com/Acoustical-Putty-Pads.html

IB-3 Clips: https://shop.soundproofingcompany.com/products/ib-3-decoupling-bracket?variant=33155431891079

IB-1 Clips: https://shop.soundproofingcompany.com/products/ib-1-soundproofing-clip?variant=33155367960711

Green Glue:https://www.greengluecompany.com/

Acoustic Caulk: https://acousticalsolutions.com/product/green-glue-noiseproofing-acoustical-sealant/?attribute_pa_sold-by=the-case&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping_-_Main_-_Google&utm_content=&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oe0dT0cQdAAjUnV-DUQk-ZSG2ZxuJV0IhH-Y_3UCw2_tKcM59gdqGlRoCZBkQAvD_BwE

Weather Stripping: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-King-3-4-in-x-1-2-in-10-ft-Grey-Vinyl-Foam-Weather-Seal-Self-Stick-Tape-V734H/301319342?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D25H-025_004_BUILDER_HARD-NA-Multi-NA-SMART-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-PRO-NA-BuildersHardware_Smart_Q3_Control&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D25H-025_004_BUILDER_HARD-NA-Multi-NA-SMART-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-PRO-NA-BuildersHardware_Smart_Q3_Control-71700000081230576-58700006913855557-92700064312898263&gclid=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oe3LTvGP5-2UVNTeVNhl8Kal_4iXChSMsN_7KW_wajZ04WDe6gQHGIhoC69AQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Magnetic Weather Stripping: https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Weather-Stripping-Doors-White/dp/B07MGHTZTH

Zero Industries Door Seals: https://www.trudoor.com/zero/870aa-adjustable-perimeter-gasketing-acoustic-door-seal-set/

Door Bottom Seal: https://www.americanbuildersoutlet.com/zero-367-automatic-door-bottom-heavy-duty-acoustic-sound-reduction.html

0:00 - Intro

0:50 - Acoustic Putty Pads

1:36 - IB-3 Clips

2:10 - IB-1 Clips and Hat Channels

3:01 - 5/8" Drywall

3:31 - Green Glue

4:17 - Acoustic Caulk

5:26 - Tempered Glass

5:53 - Solid Core Doors

6:29 - Weather Stripping

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Learn how to treat low frequencies in your home recording studio. I go over the basics of setting up bass traps and more advanced techniques of using tuned bass traps to improve specific frequency absorption.

How To Build Your Own Acoustic Panels - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWqoRYnYlqE&t=1s&ab_channel=SoundproofYourStudio

GIK Acoustics - https://gikacoustics.com/product-category/bass-traps/

Room EQ Wizard - https://www.roomeqwizard.com/

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0:00 - Intro

1:11 - The Two Types of Bass Traps

2:24 - Broadband Bass Traps

4:00 - Room Testing Software

6:04 - Pressure Based Absorption

7:23 - Hemholtz Resonator

8:31 - Slat Absorber

9:31 - Should I Build Or Buy My Own?

11:05 - Conclusion

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Learn which door design offers the most soundproofing for your home recording studio. We go over three door designs and then go more in depth on which one I believe will give you the best results.   

How To Build A Soundproof Door: https://youtu.be/bbzO_bRLmc8 

Three Door Design Options: https://youtu.be/-yzsP03JJe8

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0:00 - Intro

1:05 - Three Door Options

3:25 - When To Use The Airlock System

4:24 - How The Airlock Works

6:29 - Conclusion

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Are you wondering why in the world soundproofing costs so much? In this video I break down exactly why soundproofing is such a big investment. Hopefully this lesson will help you decide if you are ready to make the leap to soundproof your studio or a room in your house.

How To Build Your Own Soundproof Windows - https://youtu.be/JQiozaQcTkk

0:00 - Intro

1:11 - Construction Costs

2:13 - Soundproof Specific Products

3:46 - Pre Built Soundproof Doors and Windows

4:31 - Overview

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Learn the basics of soundproofing so you have a rock solid foundation before you learn more. If you are building a recording studio or if you just want to keep out noisy neighbors then this video is for you!

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Learn four key principles to creating a soundproof HVAC system. We talk about the importance of sizing ducts correctly, what right angles do to sound in ducts, and when to use a baffle box and how to build one.

How To Ventilate Your Studio: https://youtu.be/slv9J_v1Gc8 

Best HVAC Systems For Soundproofing: https://youtu.be/bPltObdECtE

Insulation In Baffle Box: https://www.jm.com/en/hvac/duct-liner/linacoustic-r-300/

Nailor Industries Registers (71 DH Supple and 7145H Return): https://nailor.com/products/air-distribution/grilles-registers/airfoil-blade-grilles-registers/supply/model-series-71d-and-71s

Check out the Mr Cool Mini Split here: https://mrcool.com/

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Are you trying to decide if you should buy soundproof windows or try to build your own? Then this video is for you. We will go over the pros of building your own windows and how much they cost. We will look at the pros to buying your own windows and how much they cost. I will also give you my conclusion about which I would recommend.

How To Build Your Own Soundproof Windows - https://youtu.be/JQiozaQcTkk

What Are STC Ratings - https://youtu.be/WfIAVnCyv1U 

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Soundproof Windows Inc: https://www.soundproofwindows.com/

 Watch The Video Version Of This Podcast: https://youtu.be/yabsjdJlFfY

FREE Home Studio Acoustic Guide - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/acoustic 

In this podcast I go over why I would or would not use acoustic foam, I compare acoustic foam to fiberglass acoustic panels, and I give you some guidelines so you purchase the right type of acoustic foam.

FREE Soundproofing Course/Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/ 

Soundproof Your Studio Blog - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/blog

Learn what an STC Rating is and some of the misconceptions around it. In this video you will gain insight into the pros and cons of STC ratings and how you can use them as a tool and not get fooled by their trickery!