Soundproof Your Studio

Wilson Harwood

I teach you how to build a soundproof studio. Even if you know nothing about soundproofing or construction I go in depth to turn you from a total beginner into a soundproofing master.

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Oct 31, 2022 · 10 min
Should You Soundproof or Move?
FREE Soundproofing Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/ FREE Soundproofing Budget Calculator: https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/calculator These are some key things you should decide before soundproofing. Learn what to think about to decide it it is better to soundproof or move. ***Affiliate Link**** Home Recording Studio: Build It Like The Pros by Rod Gervais - https://amzn.to/3vFI8OD 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - The Cost Of Soundproofing 5:04 - The Time It Takes To Soundproof 7:19 - Will You Get Your Desired Results
Oct 24, 2022 · 2 min
Soundproofing Vs. Acoustic Treatment
Join the free soundproofing workshop - www.soundproofyourstudio.com Learn the difference between soundproofing and acoustic treatment.
Oct 17, 2022 · 5 min
How To Build A Soundproof Beam
FREE Soundproofing Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/ Learn how we made a soundproof beam in my home recording studio. ***Affiliate Link**** Home Recording Studio: Build It Like The Pros by Rod Gervais - https://amzn.to/3vFI8OD 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - Overall Design 1:34 - IB-3 Clips and attaching the beam 2:10 - Adding wood spacers for side wall attachment 2:55 - Scribing side of beam 3:30 - Adding Green Glue 3:51 - Conclusion
Oct 10, 2022 · 11 min
Is Soundbreak Good For Soundproofing
FREE Soundproofing Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/ When soundproofing there are a few companies selling specialty drywall to help with acoustic sound isolation. One of those products is Soundbreak XP sold by National Gypsum. In this podcast we are going to look at what Soundbreak is, how is compares to regular drywall in terms of its acoustical properties and the cost compared to regular drywall. Green Glue:https://www.greengluecompany.com/ ***Affiliate Link**** Home Recording Studio: Build It Like The Pros by Rod Gervais - https://amzn.to/3vFI8OD 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - What Is Soundbreak? 3:44 - Comparing STC Levels 6:35 - Cost Comparison 9:39 - Conclusion
Oct 3, 2022 · 12 min
How To Soundproof On A Budget
Download The Studio Budget Calculator - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/calculator Do you need to soundproof, but don't want to spend thousands of dollars? Then this video is for you. Learn some key techniques to reduce sound coming in and out of your room while spending way less than it would take to normally soundproof a room. Indow Window Inserts: https://indowwindows.com/ Acoustical Solutions Door Kit: https://www.asistorefront.com/p-221-soundproof-door-kit-standard.aspx Solid Core Door: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Steves-Sons-36-in-x-80-in-Composite-Unfinished-Flush-Interior-Door-Slab-Q68FHFCNAC99/100086151 Frost King: https://www.homedepot.com/s/frost+king%20weather%20stripping?NCNI-5 Door Bottom: https://www.trudoor.com/zero/361aa-heavy-duty-surface-mounted-automatic-door-bottom/ Magnetic Weather Stripping: Metal Flashing:https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-1-2-in-x-96-in-Aluminum-Angle-with-1-16-in-Thick-802597/204273989 Wood Trim:https://www.homedepot.com/p/Alexandria-Moulding-WM-268-1-4-in-x-1-1-8-in-x-96-in-Wood-Primed-Finger-Jointed-Lattice-Moulding-0W268-93096C/205958688 Plexiglass:https://www.professionalplastics.com/PLEXIGLASS-ACRYLICSHEET-EXTRUDED Baby Bumpers:https://www.amazon.com/Roving-Cove-Proofing-Heavy-Duty-Adhesive/dp/B086Z58J5R/ref=asc_df_B086Z58J5R/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459531303283&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17298253208844806266&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013188&hvtargid=pla-997082642047&psc=1 0:00 - Intro 1:54 - How To Soundproof Your Door 5:47 - Total Cost of Soundproof Door 6:16 - Soundproofing Your Windows 9:21 - Total Cost of Windows 9:40 - Two Other Options 11:11 - Disclaimer
Sep 26, 2022 · 8 min
Room Acoustics Explained In Plain English
FREE Home Studio Acoustic Guide - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/acoustic Understand the basics of room acoustics explained in easy to understand language. It doesn't need to be complicated and you can get great results in your home studio. Learn how to make your room sound better. How To Build Your Own Acoustic Panels - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWqoRYnYlqE&t=1s&ab_channel=SoundproofYourStudio **Affiliate Links** Sonarworks - https://www.sonarworks.com/soundid-reference/overview?oid=2&affid=254&sub1=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate Home Recording Studio Build It Like The Pros - https://amzn.to/3vFI8OD 0:00 - Intro 1:16 - The Basics Of Room Acoustics 4:08 - Room Acoustic Solutions 7:38 - Conclusion
Sep 19, 2022 · 9 min
How To Soundproof A Ceiling
FREE Soundproofing Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/ Learn how to soundproof a ceiling using my easy to follow formula. Get results and learn from the pros. IB-1 Clips: https://shop.soundproofingcompany.com/products/ib-1-soundproofing-clip?variant=33155367960711 Green Glue:https://www.greengluecompany.com/ Acoustic Caulk: https://acousticalsolutions.com/product/green-glue-noiseproofing-acoustical-sealant/?attribute_pa_sold-by=the-case&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping_-_Main_-_Google&utm_content=&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oe0dT0cQdAAjUnV-DUQk-ZSG2ZxuJV0IhH-Y_3UCw2_tKcM59gdqGlRoCZBkQAvD_BwE ***Affiliate Link**** Home Recording Studio: Build It Like The Pros by Rod Gervais - https://amzn.to/3vFI8OD 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Overview 5:09 - Adding Mass To Your Ceiling 6:58 - Installing The Hat Channel System
Sep 12, 2022 · 6 min
One Key Secret That Will Improve Your Mixes
Download Our Free Acoustic Treatment Guide We all have done this. You go out to your car after finishing a great mix and turn on the mix in your car only to find in horror that it doesn't sound anything like what you mixed in your studio. The reason? Bad room acoustics. Now there are two solutions to this. One acoustically treat your studio to reduce audio problems in your room. Two, use a room correction software on your speakers to flatten the response curve you hear from your speakers. Let's take a closer look at the second option. Buy Sonarworks
Sep 5, 2022 · 8 min
What Materials Do You Need To Soundproof A Room?
FREE Soundproofing Course/Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/ Soundproof Your Studio Blog - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/blog Many soundproofing construction products are not used in regular home construction. In this video I go over the main unique products we used when building my home recording studio. Acoustic Putty Pads: https://www.tmsoundproofing.com/Acoustical-Putty-Pads.html IB-3 Clips: https://shop.soundproofingcompany.com/products/ib-3-decoupling-bracket?variant=33155431891079 IB-1 Clips: https://shop.soundproofingcompany.com/products/ib-1-soundproofing-clip?variant=33155367960711 Green Glue:https://www.greengluecompany.com/ Acoustic Caulk: https://acousticalsolutions.com/product/green-glue-noiseproofing-acoustical-sealant/?attribute_pa_sold-by=the-case&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping_-_Main_-_Google&utm_content=&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oe0dT0cQdAAjUnV-DUQk-ZSG2ZxuJV0IhH-Y_3UCw2_tKcM59gdqGlRoCZBkQAvD_BwE Weather Stripping: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-King-3-4-in-x-1-2-in-10-ft-Grey-Vinyl-Foam-Weather-Seal-Self-Stick-Tape-V734H/301319342?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D25H-025_004_BUILDER_HARD-NA-Multi-NA-SMART-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-PRO-NA-BuildersHardware_Smart_Q3_Control&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D25H-025_004_BUILDER_HARD-NA-Multi-NA-SMART-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-PRO-NA-BuildersHardware_Smart_Q3_Control-71700000081230576-58700006913855557-92700064312898263&gclid=CjwKCAjwx7GYBhB7EiwA0d8oe3LTvGP5-2UVNTeVNhl8Kal_4iXChSMsN_7KW_wajZ04WDe6gQHGIhoC69AQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Magnetic Weather Stripping: https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Weather-Stripping-Doors-White/dp/B07MGHTZTH Zero Industries Door Seals: https://www.trudoor.com/zero/870aa-adjustable-perimeter-gasketing-acoustic-door-seal-set/ Door Bottom Seal: https://www.americanbuildersoutlet.com/zero-367-automatic-door-bottom-heavy-duty-acoustic-sound-reduction.html 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Acoustic Putty Pads 1:36 - IB-3 Clips 2:10 - IB-1 Clips and Hat Channels 3:01 - 5/8" Drywall 3:31 - Green Glue 4:17 - Acoustic Caulk 5:26 - Tempered Glass 5:53 - Solid Core Doors 6:29 - Weather Stripping
Aug 29, 2022 · 12 min
How To Acoustically Treat Low Bass Frequencies
FREE Home Studio Acoustic Guide - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/acoustic Learn how to treat low frequencies in your home recording studio. I go over the basics of setting up bass traps and more advanced techniques of using tuned bass traps to improve specific frequency absorption. How To Build Your Own Acoustic Panels - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWqoRYnYlqE&t=1s&ab_channel=SoundproofYourStudio GIK Acoustics - https://gikacoustics.com/product-category/bass-traps/ Room EQ Wizard - https://www.roomeqwizard.com/ **Affiliate Links** Sonarworks - https://www.sonarworks.com/soundid-reference/overview?oid=2&affid=254&sub1=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate Home Recording Studio Build It Like The Pros - https://amzn.to/3vFI8OD 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - The Two Types of Bass Traps 2:24 - Broadband Bass Traps 4:00 - Room Testing Software 6:04 - Pressure Based Absorption 7:23 - Hemholtz Resonator 8:31 - Slat Absorber 9:31 - Should I Build Or Buy My Own? 11:05 - Conclusion
Aug 22, 2022 · 8 min
What Is The Best Soundproof Door?
FREE Soundproofing Course/Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/ Soundproof Your Studio Blog - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/blog Learn which door design offers the most soundproofing for your home recording studio. We go over three door designs and then go more in depth on which one I believe will give you the best results. How To Build A Soundproof Door: https://youtu.be/bbzO_bRLmc8 Three Door Design Options: https://youtu.be/-yzsP03JJe8 ***Affiliate Links**** Home Recording Studio: Build It Like The Pros by Rod Gervais - https://amzn.to/3vFI8OD Improve your mixing and listening experience in your studio with Sonarworks: https://www.sonarworks.com/soundid-reference/overview?oid=2&affid=254&sub1=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Three Door Options 3:25 - When To Use The Airlock System 4:24 - How The Airlock Works 6:29 - Conclusion
Aug 15, 2022 · 5 min
Why Is Soundproofing So Expensive?
Download The Studio Budget Calculator - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/calculator Read The Blog - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/blog Are you wondering why in the world soundproofing costs so much? In this video I break down exactly why soundproofing is such a big investment. Hopefully this lesson will help you decide if you are ready to make the leap to soundproof your studio or a room in your house. How To Build Your Own Soundproof Windows - https://youtu.be/JQiozaQcTkk 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Construction Costs 2:13 - Soundproof Specific Products 3:46 - Pre Built Soundproof Doors and Windows 4:31 - Overview
Aug 8, 2022 · 10 min
Soundproofing Basics
FREE Soundproofing Course/Workshop - Soundproof Your Studio Blog - Learn the basics of soundproofing so you have a rock solid foundation before you learn more. If you are building a recording studio or if you just want to keep out noisy neighbors then this video is for you! Link To Home Recording Studio: Build It Like The Pros
Aug 1, 2022 · 12 min
How To Soundproof An HVAC System
FREE Soundproofing Workshop https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/ Learn four key principles to creating a soundproof HVAC system. We talk about the importance of sizing ducts correctly, what right angles do to sound in ducts, and when to use a baffle box and how to build one. How To Ventilate Your Studio: https://youtu.be/slv9J_v1Gc8 Best HVAC Systems For Soundproofing: https://youtu.be/bPltObdECtE Insulation In Baffle Box: https://www.jm.com/en/hvac/duct-liner/linacoustic-r-300/ Nailor Industries Registers (71 DH Supple and 7145H Return): https://nailor.com/products/air-distribution/grilles-registers/airfoil-blade-grilles-registers/supply/model-series-71d-and-71s Check out the Mr Cool Mini Split here: https://mrcool.com/
Jul 25, 2022 · 10 min
Should You Buy Soundproof Windows Or Build Your Own?
Download The Studio Budget Calculator - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/calculator Read The Blog - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/blog Are you trying to decide if you should buy soundproof windows or try to build your own? Then this video is for you. We will go over the pros of building your own windows and how much they cost. We will look at the pros to buying your own windows and how much they cost. I will also give you my conclusion about which I would recommend. How To Build Your Own Soundproof Windows - https://youtu.be/JQiozaQcTkk What Are STC Ratings - https://youtu.be/WfIAVnCyv1U Acoustical Solutions: https://acousticalsolutions.com/ Soundproof Windows Inc: https://www.soundproofwindows.com/ Watch The Video Version Of This Podcast: https://youtu.be/yabsjdJlFfY
Jul 18, 2022 · 9 min
Should You Use Acoustic Foam Panels?
FREE Home Studio Acoustic Guide - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/acoustic In this podcast I go over why I would or would not use acoustic foam, I compare acoustic foam to fiberglass acoustic panels, and I give you some guidelines so you purchase the right type of acoustic foam.
Jul 11, 2022 · 8 min
What Are STC Ratings In Soundproofing?
FREE Soundproofing Course/Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/ Soundproof Your Studio Blog - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/blog Learn what an STC Rating is and some of the misconceptions around it. In this video you will gain insight into the pros and cons of STC ratings and how you can use them as a tool and not get fooled by their trickery!
Jul 8, 2022 · 10 min
Should You Use An ERV or an HRV to Ventilate Your Soundproof Recording Studio
FREE Soundproofing Course/Workshop - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/ Soundproof Your Studio Blog - https://www.soundproofyourstudio.com/blog Learn what the difference is between an ERV and an HRV and which one you should use for your soundproof home recording studio. Link to the Fantech ERV: https://www.supplyhouse.com/Fantech-SE704N-SE-Series-Energy-Recovery-Ventilator-4-Side-Ports-up-to-1200-Sq-Ft?utm_source=google_ad&utm_medium=shopping_neutral&utm_campaign=Shopping_Neutral_MPLTV&gclid=CjwKCAjw7IeUBhBbEiwADhiEMSYSEZ1YH2PglmDo_WOYtisR0SfoQs2cEnHTq2puwPnGAqTZaXJLeRoCDKEQAvD_BwE Link to the Exhaust and Intake Hoods: https://www.supplyhouse.com/Fantech-COM4P-COM4P-Plastic-Supply-Exhaust-Hood-Combination-Pair-4-Duct?utm_source=google_ad&utm_medium=shopping_neutral&utm_campaign=Shopping_Neutral_MPLTV&gclid=CjwKCAjw7IeUBhBbEiwADhiEMe_9Yrp6DLG2aE5txPOsiwVqQg9z4TqMcQJXX3y7I8jJrAfLTsbiYhoCX-0QAvD_BwE Link to how to build a ventilation system: https://youtu.be/slv9J_v1Gc8
Jun 27, 2022 · 10 min
How To Soundproof Existing Walls
FREE Soundproofing Workshop In this podcast I go over how to soundproof walls that are fully finished in your home, garage or basement. You will learn which walls I recommend, how to build two types of walls and my conclusion on how you should go about soundproofing existing walls. - How To Soundproof A Wall -
Jun 20, 2022 · 13 min
Do Soundproofing Curtains Really Work?
- FREE Soundproofing Workshop - I have always been skeptical about using "soundproofing" curtains. In this video I show you the research and science behind the marketing so you can make an informed decision on if these curtains are right for your studio or home. Link to Quiet Curtains Link to Amazon Curtains How To Build Your Own Acoustic Panels