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You're going to want to enclose the duct work with two layers of sheetrock to keep noise from entering/exiting the studio. I'd go with the largest diameter ducts you can mange to keep airflow noise to a minimum. Hope that helps. Matt The only duct going through the space is between the ceiling jois...

I had an HVAC contractor out to help me understand what options I had to bring air in and out of the space I am working on. Its unrealistic budget wise for me to consider having a separate system for my room, so I have to make due with the existing forced air system in my home. He suggested using fl...

Thanks for the info! I found a contractor on Angie's list that was listed as a structural engineer. I contacted him via email and he asked for pictures of the space I am converting. He took a look and said I was fine to add 4 sheets of drywall (5/8th). My home has joists that measure 9 x 1.5 (2x10s?...

Hello all, I need to verify that my home's construction can support the 4 layers of drywall I want to add to the basement joists for the ceiling of the room I am soundproofing (2 inside the joists against the floor of the room above, 2 below the joists). I have been looking for a structural engineer...

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