Soundproof Curtains, Carpet, and Rugs: While not part of the drywall, soft material like heavy curtains in the room can complement its soundproofing by absorbing airborne noise. FAQ How much does it ...

We finally started building a soundproof CNC room so we can run power and get the shop moving again. The framing went up fast, but we immediately ran into problems when our wall sheets didn’t line up ...

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Hard surfaces reflect and amplify sounds, so naturally soft surfaces do the opposite. Hang thick blankets, tapestries, or quilts on your walls to easily and quickly make the room quieter. Any soft ...

I had the immense pleasure of interviewing Mark Storm, Acoustic Services Manager at Dudek and Board Member at the Institute of Noise Control Engineering recently. We spoke about the best ways to ...

During the lockdown, musicians were desperate to start jamming again, and even record music at home, without driving their families and their neighbors crazy. By Charu Suri Stuck at home but itching ...

“Stack rugs or wrestling mats on the floor,” says Yoron Israel, who leads the percussion department at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Sound doesn’t want to be contained; it undulates easily ...