Sound Proofing - Tracking vox w/o others at home hearing it. Suggestions?

sndchck · 10th February 2007

Bass and everything else doesn't matter. I just don't want people hearing me sing while I'm coming up with stuff. It has to be big enough for my desk. It's the writing/recording/engineering situation - not just a singer in a small box. I'm not concerned with achieving the best sound or keeping sound out. (obviously within reason)

The space is about 7' X 7' in the corner of a room. I'd like a solution that i can take with me when I eventually move as i am a renter.

I'm willing to go up to about $700 - $1000 cdn on this. but of course the cheaper the better.

tnx!

Barnabas · 10th February 2007

To keep sound from going through a barrier, you want mass, something that is very heavy for it's size. Bricks are great, but you are probably not going to set up a temporary brick wall.

Probably the best solution is to build yourself into a small room made of MDF. It's like particleboard, but has very fine particles. It's very heavy compared to plywood.

Build a frame out of 2x4s or similar, and cover it with the MDF. Make good joints, since the sound proof box is only as good as the seams.

Have you thought about venting the space? You need to get air in and out while you work.

sndchck · 11th February 2007

bump.

Bad Khan · 11th February 2007

If you are thinking about building anything, do yourself a favour and check out the forum on the John Sayers website...

Good luck!

sndchck · 13th February 2007

anymore ideas?

bendecido · 13th February 2007

i built myself a sound booth. but it isnt really what youre looking for it didnt isolate the sound it just cleared out reverberations etc and gave a nice "dead" space for vocals. Its basically 2 sets of two door frames joined together by hinges- i padded i layered the frames with polystyrren, then rockwool then acoustic foam on the inside- as i sed it doesnt islolate the sound but gives you a perfect space to record vocals and other instruments. hope this helps

blessings

10th February 2007	#1
sndchck Gear interested Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4 Thread Starter	Sound Proofing - Tracking vox w/o others at home hearing it. Suggestions? Bass and everything else doesn't matter. I just don't want people hearing me sing while I'm coming up with stuff. It has to be big enough for my desk. It's the writing/recording/engineering situation - not just a singer in a small box. I'm not concerned with achieving the best sound or keeping sound out. (obviously within reason) The space is about 7' X 7' in the corner of a room. I'd like a solution that i can take with me when I eventually move as i am a renter. I'm willing to go up to about $700 - $1000 cdn on this. but of course the cheaper the better. tnx!

10th February 2007	#2
Barnabas Gear maniac Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 275	To keep sound from going through a barrier, you want mass, something that is very heavy for it's size. Bricks are great, but you are probably not going to set up a temporary brick wall. Probably the best solution is to build yourself into a small room made of MDF. It's like particleboard, but has very fine particles. It's very heavy compared to plywood. Build a frame out of 2x4s or similar, and cover it with the MDF. Make good joints, since the sound proof box is only as good as the seams. Have you thought about venting the space? You need to get air in and out while you work. __________________ Chris Droessler Barnabas MultiMedia

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sndchck Gear interested Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4 Thread Starter	bump.

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Bad Khan Gear nut Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 84	If you are thinking about building anything, do yourself a favour and check out the forum on the John Sayers website... Good luck!

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sndchck Gear interested Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4 Thread Starter	anymore ideas?

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bendecido Gear addict Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 444	i built myself a sound booth. but it isnt really what youre looking for it didnt isolate the sound it just cleared out reverberations etc and gave a nice "dead" space for vocals. Its basically 2 sets of two door frames joined together by hinges- i padded i layered the frames with polystyrren, then rockwool then acoustic foam on the inside- as i sed it doesnt islolate the sound but gives you a perfect space to record vocals and other instruments. hope this helps blessings