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Creating and soundproofing a music room is a great thing to do if you’ve got a keen interest in music. Not only will it help improve the clarity on any recordings you might make, your neighbours will thank you too!
Soundproofing a music doesn’t need to be difficult, and you might even be able to do it yourself if you’re handy. Another good thing is that you don’t have to compromise on the way your soundproofed room looks.
Gone are the days of DIY soundproofing involve sticking egg boxes to the wall and hoping for the best acoustics. Sophisticated panels like the MufflePanel look good and also make the music in the room sound even better. So your music room can have modern décor and still be soundproofed, or sound enhanced.
Below are some tips for creating and soundproofing a music room.
Think hard about which room to use
Before deciding which room you’ll be turning into a music room, it’s important to consider where it is in your home. For example, an upstairs room might not be ideal for an upright piano, or a tiny room might not be big enough for your band to practice in when all the equipment is set up. Depending on what your needs are, you might have to reconsider which room you turn into a music room. The best way to be certain your room is the right size, is to measure carefully before starting the project.
Consider which type of soundproofing insulation you’ll be using
There are lots of different options for soundproofing a room and they all look different and have various thicknesses. For example cork wall panels can be arranged in a multitude of ways, creating different patterns to fit in with the room décor. Other types of panels will create a different look but still achieve the same soundproofing goal.
Cover the gaps
Using soundproofing wall covers might not quite be enough to fully soundproof the room. Things like the gaps around doors and windows will need to be considered. The gap at the bottom of your door and above your floor can be a problem area, but that can easily be solved. One option is to use a door thick door pillow to help cover the gap, or a (more professional) option is to install a doorsweep to help close the gap neatly.
Look into triple glazing
Single paned, or even double glazed windows won’t provide a soundproofing solution as well as triple glazing does. To add to this, specialist acoustic curtains are also available. Unless your room is windowless, you’ll need to consider your soundproofing options.
Put it to the test!
The final stage is to test out your newly soundproofed room. It’s important to not only test it internally by recording something, but to get someone to help you test it externally. It’s all well and good to get a great recording acoustic, but if your neighbours can hear you on the drums at 2 a.m. then you’ve not quite cracked it!
Have you soundproofed a music room? Let me know how you got on!
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