Soundproofing an apt

flite · Post by **flite** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:06 pm

I live in an apartment and need to do some cheap temporary sound proofing that won't damage the walls. Any sugestions? I tried searching the forum and didn't come up with much.

Joshua

I'm Painting Again · Post by **I'm Painting Again** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 10:23 am

I don't think anything cheap or non invasive will soundproof your apt..

soundproofing comes from dense materials like lead and other specialty acoustic barriers along with mechanical isolation between your walls ceiling and floor and the walls ceiling and floor you build inside the ones already there..

just the freight costs alone on the lead/blocking material are enough to give one a mild heart attack..

Professor · Post by **Professor** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 11:53 am

"Sound-proofing" which most of us interpret as preventing sound in one space from reaching another, like leaking out of your apartment and bothering the neighbors, is something that can really only be done through construction. The walls, floors, ceilings and windows really need to be built with that concept in mind.

"Acoustic treatment" which is just controling the sound of the room where you are working with materials that absorb and diffuse sound reflected within your space is something you can accomplish with temporary treatments layered on top of the existing walls of your own apartment. Foam, fiberglass and other materials for absorbing, specially shaped wood or plastic panels for diffusing, and sometimes creative choices for placement of bookshelves, couches, etcetera can help you treat the acoustics within your space, but won't do much for the neighbors.

-Jeremy

flite · Post by **flite** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:47 pm

How about just a cheap way to lessen the sound, it doesn't have to be dead
quiet but I don't want to bother the neighbors and I can't afford a jam space.

kayagum · Post by **kayagum** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:53 pm

Go direct. Seriously.

Examples: POD, SansAmp, computer-based solutions.

flite · Post by **flite** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 4:05 pm

I don't know if that would work for what i need because I want to jam with others, but i guess I could run through a mixer and jam through a headphone mix, which might be kind of weird but do-able. I Might be interested in computer solutions, but I don't have a computer right now and can't really afford one.

flite · Post by **flite** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 4:07 pm

I didn't think about it in my last post, but how would you do drums direct?

kayagum · Post by **kayagum** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:44 pm

kayagum · Post by **kayagum** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:46 pm

And, if you don't believe that can sound good:

http://halloweenalaska.com

I'm Painting Again · Post by **I'm Painting Again** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:47 pm

electronic drum kit ?

I think the best thing for you is a practice space someplace..

your not going to get away with loud drums in a typical apt..

kayagum · Post by **kayagum** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 7:05 pm

Sure, why not an electronic drum controller?

Actually, a separate practice space is the best idea. If you can't afford it on your own, go in with a few other bands. Split it enough ways, it can be very cheap.

Of course, you have to trust everybody....

I'm Painting Again · Post by **I'm Painting Again** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:01 pm

kayagum wrote:Sure, why not an electronic drum controller?

we posted at the same time so this wasn't in response to your post..I wasn't being like "WTF an electronic drum kit, your mom's a monkey's uncle"..It was more like "well an electronic drum kit could be a solution"..

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