Install RC (resilient channel NOT hat track) proper The only reason this video made the cut is because it shows Resilient Channel installed properly. This is one of the main reasons for this product [resilient channel] failing, improper installation. Further discussion about walls and how the materials interact with one another, the potential for what […]
Flanking in your walls The consequences of architectural design. What a concept! Designing for confidential privacy is the same thing as designing so your neighbor isn’t experiencing your music! Knowing where you are in speech levels gives you an idea of what you are going to have to do to get your frequency levels down […]
STC = Sound Transmission Class This single number rating applies to the frequency range from 125Hz to 4kHz. A higher STC rating is desired especially for keeping your sound inside and the neighbors noise, outside!
Doors openings and window framing Often a place of question in a home theater or recording studio is the doorways and window framed areas. It proves to be simple but requires some information from the builder to do it right the first time. This video gives a quick and easy demonstration that covers everything you […]
Construct a straight wall Building a straight wall is critical Maybe you have never even considered this. All the different species of lumber is grown and milled so quickly in this Century that the tendency to bow, twist and warp is high. Fact is, depending on the quality of the lumber from “kind of warped” to the “super […]
French Cleat Applications for hanging treatments French Cleat: Hanging heavy pictures panels and objects securely. The French cleat is a common and useful builders method for hanging items on to walls. It is more secure and level then a nail in the wall or even picture hanging devices. As a means to hang wall panels […]
Soundproofing a home recording studio Soundproofing on “Holmes on Homes” This is a good example of what is called “isolation” and how to do it. Isolation is often confused with acoustical treatments. This has always been incorrect. The sponsor is Quietrock(r) so thier product is used in this video. For your home theater or studio, […]
Building the Home recording studio – Jeff Cooper Get it done and get it right! Great introduction to the complexities involved in the audio recording environment. Mr. Cooper has a very easy way of making the difficult read easy. A lot of information is packed into this fine manual, enough to satisfy an introductory or […]
Master Handbook of Acoustics – F. Alton Everest Master Handbook of Acoustics – F. Alton Everest Recording Environment Acoustics. That is what this book is about. I trust this information because it is trusted by the people that recommended it to me but it is not for the faint of heart. Nor is it a […]
Acoustic Design for the Home Studio – Mitch Gallagher A very friendly and accessible read for the tough topic of acoustic design for the home studio. Mitch covers everything you need to make a great responding and sounding recording or acoustical listening environment. Starting off with just enough critical information to get you involved in […]