Noise Control Blog

Soundproofing My House

joeyv — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:05:28 +0000

A couple of months ago one of my roommates was preparing to leave for Senegal with the Peace Core. He was quite the socialite and always wanted to throw a big party so we decided to have one as his going away gift. He would be gone for two years and

The Bizarre Forms of Anechoic Foam

andream — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:51:48 +0000

Although they may look very odd, anechoic foam wedges are some of the most effective soundproofing materials on the market today. They are not utilized in private residences or public spaces such as theatres, churches or concert halls because of thei

The Sound of Home Theatres

andream — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:42:25 +0000

The watching of movies and television shows is an American pastime beloved by many, which is why those that can afford it have begun developing home theatres. Going beyond the classic family room with a television in the corner, home theatres are kno

Stressing Styles and Materials

andream — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:50:18 +0000

Soundproofing manufacturers create products that are greatly appreciated across industrial, commercial and even residential contexts, which means that a single soundproofing manufacturer should find a way to distinguish themselves from the competitio

Keeping the Noise to a Minimum

andream — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:27:40 +0000

In a modern suburban neighborhood, where houses are mere feet apart and all of the lawns intersect with one another, keeping the noise to a minimum can be a problem. The sound of children playing next door filters unhindered through the window, and t

Sound Insulation: Let’s Make Music

andream — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:06:10 +0000

Imagine you are entering a sound booth to record a song that you have slaved over to perfect, and now every note is right. As soon as you belt out every word into the microphone a big time producer will be sweeping your single into every store and ra

Acoustic Panels: Serenity Now

andream — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:36:31 +0000

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The religious institutions of the world that are built for worship require a certain sound quality to provide serenity for their worshipers. Regardless of what the background or b

Metal Acoustic Ceiling Tiles provide a sleek finish for the Club Level of Portland’s Rose Garden Arena

andream — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:52:14 +0000

When most people think of acoustical treatment, they probably think cushy or foamy, available in a variety of off-white colors. It is not always considered something that would contribute to a chic appearance. Proprietors

Anechoic Chamber: The Dead Room

andream — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:26:51 +0000

Anechoic Chamber Photo Courtesy of Eckel Noise Control Technologies.

A room where sound stays still is a fascinating concept that seems like it arose from the pages of a science ficti

The Fantastic Acoustic Foam

andream — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:21:39 +0000

Acoustic Foam Photo Courtesy of Acoustical Solutions, Inc.

I always assumed that foam sheets had one major use, and although it is indeed useful it isn’t very interesting. Foam make