Even just hanging a fluffy quilt or blanket on the wall will keep sound from echoing as much. If you want to get fancy you can get acoustic panels on Amazon nowadays, which is kind of amazing. You'd have to do a bit of research on placement.
But if you have a spare quilt the quilt thing is free and fast and worth a try.
It's accoustic foam material from Amazon. Honestly it doesn't help with any sound deadening but I like the look of it regardless.12 Pack- Acoustic Panels Studio Foam Wedges 1" X 12" X 12" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010GPFRUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4XzEBb73MSRAR
Thanks,
There is ventilation now. I have two computer fans inside. One on the inside for cooling and one pointing out a vent on the top to vent.
I sourced the sound panels a few years ago off amazon. I have them mounted on to a piece of thick poster board. Here are the panels I used. Sound panels
It does get pretty warm inside especially with the sound proofing. They tend to trap heat so I might upgrade the fans in the future.
You can probably get by with using one of the iPhone sound level meter apps. They'll be good enough to at least give you an octave band frequency of the fan whine (which I'll estimate is is around 2kHz).
As for a box, just about anything will do if you have enough air ventilation and have it lined with some basic absorptive material (fiberglass or cheap acoustic panel rolls). Also I'd recommend to have a bend in the air inlet so there's no line of sight into the box, meaning any noise traveling out will have to bounce off of the absorptive surface.
You could try soundproofing your space! It’s a pretty cheap option. I live in student housing with thin walls and ceilings and loud neighbors (not a baby fortunately) and I used soundproofing foam to reduce the noise to almost nothing. https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Acoustic-Panels-Studio-Wedges/dp/B010GPFRUQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=soundproofing+foam&qid=1560228290&s=gateway&sprefix=soundproofing&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 It’s primarily used for people who make music with loud instruments I think but it definitely helps with apartment noise, some people talk about it in the amazon reviews. It comes in different colors and you can find it in more visually appealing shapes and colors if you look places other than amazon tho it’ll probably be a bit more expensive.
Girrrrl. I've been worried about the same thing!! Here's an Amazon link to what I've been looking at to help my problem.
Long link, I know lol. But 12 soundproof wall panels for $20! I'm sure there are better deals out there too or trying the canvas art + towels trick, this is just one I was looking at. There's even noise cancelling door stoppers. That could help too! And a rug will definitely help. Good luck ♥️
I got mine from Amazon, they are pretty cheap as well, but there are also ones with different colours as well if you're willing to shop around, here's the link for the ones I have. Happy hunting!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010GPFRUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_IS8fEbJWE5XAV
It's not really for sound deadening, more for sound treatment. The panels reduce a ton of echo in the room. I just purchased the panels off of Amazon and attached them with spray adhesive. Honestly they are more for aesthetics with minor acoustic improvement.
Foamily 12 Pack- Acoustic Panels Studio Foam Wedges 1" X 12" X 12" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010GPFRUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oldOCb61E1Q0X
I got a bunch of these, and sewed them to old sheets, then hung the sheets on my walls and ceiling. Took about 2 hours and $100. It's not really professional looking, but it lets me record electric guitar in my apartment without pissing everyone off.
Hello, I was considering something like that : https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Acoustic-Panels-Studio-Wedges/dp/B010GPFRUQ
But I haven’t bought anything yet so I can buy something better if needed.
Shielding myself from the direct sound will still save me some dB in background noise, won’t it?
You can do something as simple as acoustic wedge panels:
Mount them to cardboard first, then to the walls just to quell those reflections you may have from the ceiling and walls. I would really only concern myself with the wall/ceiling behind the speakers, and the wall behind your listening position since it looks like the room has a shallow depth.
Other than that, I would just sit back and enjoy. Hopefully to your ears its the best sounding system you have heard, because that's all that really matters.
Yeah that tile is really problematic. iZotope RX6 includes a dereverb module but I had a listen to your sample through it and it really isn't much help. To get significant reverb reduction you end up damaging the original too much. I think that as long as you're recording in that room, it's going to sound like that. I think an area rug and some acoustic treatment would help a great deal.
my buddy loves his wireless beats, but i think they're pretty pricey. damn now that ive looked at amazon, these are fairly cheap https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Acoustic-Panels-Studio-Wedges/dp/B010GPFRUQ/ref=pd_sbs_267_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B010GPFRUQ&pd_rd_r=JEDTMS6Y301QWZXZ230Q&pd_rd_w=SCrIZ&pd_rd_wg=Lt1o2&psc=1&refRID=JEDTMS6Y301QWZXZ230Q
not sure how "professional" they are but i bet they do a decent job.
There's a bunch of different ways you can set them up. I'd read a few articles on acoustical treatment to see what works best for you.
You can get things as simple as this from amazon 12 Pack- Acoustic Panels Studio Foam Wedges 1" X 12" X 12" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010GPFRUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_igBaBbS8PDJTZ
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You can get something better with prints too https://www.acoustimac.com/
You can get sound proof tiles pretty cheap on Amazon
Amazon.com actually! I was trying to get ones that were decent, but budget-friendly.
Links for convenience:
The dark grey ones
The blue ones
You can get them on Amazon pretty cheap, for example:
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Acoustic-Panels-Studio-Wedges/dp/B010GPFRUQ
Acoustic panels work well.
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Acoustic-Panels-Studio-Wedges/dp/B010GPFRUQ
Something like this maybe, if this is not exactly what you want you can search for "studio foam panels" instead
I just got some basic foam panels from Amazon. These https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010GPFRUQ
These aren't a quality brand, as those can be quite expensive, but these are the ones I went with for the best value:
Links for convenience: The dark grey ones
Amazon.com actually! I was trying to get ones that were decent, but budget-friendly.
Links for convenience:
The dark grey ones
The blue ones
Probably the easiest solution is to buy some acoustic foam panels like this: https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Acoustic-Panels-Studio-Wedges/dp/B010GPFRUQ
They are cheap, and I'd try using some double-sided tape and covering the entire door.
Anti-bark collars for dogs! You'll find that in no time you'll be a silent squatter!
Joking aside (and I know you're joking but...) Acoustic panels might be the solution for this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010GPFRUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JK4pFbEH4NWTP
(Like what this guy did here: https://www.reddit.com/gallery/idir3w )
There are also acoustic curtains and that's not to mention the other ways of isolating sound that is commonly used for your -murder dungeon- recording studio if you are renovating or building a house.
Luckily this acoustic foam was super cheap on amazon. I'm hoping to replace them with sound-absorbing panels in the future.
some of these foam panel squares would help, but not be totally soundproof.
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Acoustic-Panels-Studio-Wedges/dp/B010GPFRUQ/
also, changing the door to this room from hollow core, to a solid door will do wonders.
if you own the place, and want to get renovation crazy, there are other options.
I can still hear the sirens aloud, but better than having nothing on my window. This is my setup around the window AC. I've used 1 sheet of bass wood(bought it from blicks)+3 layers of cardboard+acoustic panel (really thin, it's basically a sponge, but it helps with sound not bouncing around the window sills) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010GPFRUQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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so i guess, in total, that is about 2~3 inches of thickness.
Unless you are planning to spend a couple hundred dollars, a good membrane keyboard would be your best bet. About mouse, they really aren't that loud. How supportive your parents are for your gaming behavior (from a scale to don't care to really hate you gaming)? Alternatively may I sugest you getting noise concelling foams to your room? They are pretty cheap and may allow you to game at peace without disturbing your parents, but they may not like the ideia of you redecorating your room: https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Acoustic-Panels-Studio-Wedges/dp/B010GPFRUQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=73BNJOA89565&keywords=wall+noise+reduction+panels&qid=1560214595&s=gateway&sprefix=wall+nois%2Caps%2C255&sr=8-3
I got some super cheap padding stuff on Amazon and I cut it up and put it in there so it doesn't rattle. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Acoustic-Panels-Studio-Wedges/dp/B010GPFRUQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2YWFNFVJC03JM&keywords=studio+foam+wedges&qid=1556172085&s=gateway&sprefix=studio+foam+wed%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-3
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That being said, I don't think the dice are gonna get scratched either way. I'm just paranoid.
Hi. So a bit of background. I rent a poorly soundproofed basement apartment in Toronto and the noise from upstairs is disturbing my sleep. I have a good location and since I am staying with family I don't need to cook or go shopping so I am not keen to move. I have thought about getting a bed frame like this
and attaching some light weight boards to create a box. Im thinking of just hanging the boards with some heavy duty cable ties from the top board, that way nothing is fixed and its easy to assmble. I'll also make a small hinged door to get in and out and a small 20cm x 20cm cutout near the base on either side for ventilation and have a fan at one side. Now I don't know what material to use to reduce noise. I was thinking of attaching this to the boards (pointed edges facing away from the bed)
but I am not sure how effective this would be. Other alternatives are very costly like
Any advice on which materials to use would be appreciated and any advice on the overall idea is also welcome.
Hi, I have a similar problem to you. Not sure if its relevant but I have GAD and also extremely sensitive hearing due to being a (classical) music major. I had obnoxious roommates as well who would play online games and yell on voice chat at 2AM so it was difficult to sleep. Here's how I have learned to cope:
FOAM EARPLUGS: these are wonderful things, and will calm you down super fast. Get some at your local pharmacy, preferably the highest dB reduction possible.
SOUND PROOFING/ABSORPTION: I'm talking about acoustic panels such as these: https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Acoustic-Panels-Studio-Wedges/dp/B010GPFRUQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1507515717&sr=1-4&keywords=acoustic+panel
I don't know about your living situation, but hopefully you will be allowed to mount them up along the wall using these : https://www.amazon.com/Command-Hanging-Value-Pack-48-Pairs-17024-48ES/dp/B001KYSAN4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1507515810&sr=8-3&keywords=poster+stickers
Basically it will make sounds in your room less resonant; to a normal person there won't be too much difference but IMO for people like us with hypersensitive hearing, every bit is going to count and you will be so much more comfortable with the silence.
I do not believe so. Every piece of foam you put up helps. Even if it's incomplete. They literally suck in the sound, absorbing it completely. That is if you get the proper ones.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-soundproof-studio-in-11-easy-steps/
Acoustic panels are like 15 dollars for a pack of 12 on Amazon.
I'm not an audio engineer, but it's a field I'm interested in: Sound is just waves reflecting off of stuff. If you can cancel the reflection or prevent the reflected waves from going back into your mic, you get clearer sound. The reason you see those spikey walls in audio production studios is that the waves get caught in them and bounce off the spikes in different directions and onto other spikes, thereby getting weaker. This leads to almost no background noise.
Blankets will not help much, unless they are super fluffy and basically hang in a riffley way on the wall. It's much easier to either get some of these and stick a couple of them on the wall behind you and to the sides. You don't need to wallpaper your whole room, but a couple of square meters will already yield significant improvement.
Your biggest improvement will be a good mic. I recommend this one as it's a good entry level studio mic that requires no special configuration. Also doesn't break the bank. I recommend you doing some basic recordings first and see how the quality is. If you yourself think you could listen to this, it may already be good enough. Otherwise try positioning your mic differently or record in another room. There's no surefire way to say what's best, but experimenting with this stuff is part of it.
You can get foam squares like these on amazon.
NTA - Though I would invest on some acoustic dampening foam in order to knock the sound level down a bit. That way, you can tell the neighbor that you've made steps to accommodate them even more than they deserve to be accommodated.
(I live in a shared house and suffer from the same issue, so I feel ya.)
>yeah all you need is your Audient iD14, and your dbx.. Depending on your room, maybe gets some acoustic foam for the walls (the entire wall does not have to be covered), and a carpet. then you're good to go. https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Acoustic-Panels-Studio-Wedges/dp/B010GPFRUQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1539098325&sr=1-4&keywords=acoustic+foam&dpID=513Q%252BdvDuUL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
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