Problems in recording studio

Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:11 pm

Ya know, I was wondering about what kind of exterior this structure has. I was wondering if it had a siding type exterior, how much do you think it is worth to install a dense(concrete hardi panels) siding to this exterior? That will hit the problem area directly!

But then again, you live in a country that a westerner has a picture in mind of solid wall brick/mortor structures!

Even still I wondered, "what if it is a brick veneer?" This could be sticky. With a cavity between the brick and the structure framing, that rumble is free to go around anything it wants, sorta.

So tell me Cosme, what type of exterior does this structure have?

Thanks for bearing with me,

Brien

Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:50 pm

No thank you for helping me out as much as possible, actually when you gave me the idea of the extra layer of drywall it totally clicked, because in this particular wall, the exterior is only a concrete wall with a large window panel, it´s only glass, so I thought that it´s totally a problem cause a glass window panel and a bit of fiberglass and drywall will never be enough to stop a low rumble, that´s why I hear some lower mid harmonics also, does that make sense?

Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:53 pm

YOU HAVE A WINDOW?????????????????

Brien

Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 3:25 am

With a window, you'll have all kinds of opportunities for noise. To reduce the noise, you need to install a wall separate from the existing wall with the window.

Scan back through this thread for the directions for building such a wall. The gap between the existing wall, and the new wall is the most important aspect. It will help reduce and/or eliminate 70-80% of the noise from that window, and much of your rumble problem as well (by reducing the volume, and frequency).

Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:48 pm

you have to deal with that window as a seperate issue first...another wall will not stop the direct access that sound has to penetrate the resistance that single/double pane glass offers.

I think we all agree the room in a room design is the going option of choice. It is not, however, a savior to a hostile sound environment.

Heck I still do not know if this is a concrete or wooden structure:)

Just pluggin' along,

Brien

Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:51 pm

It´s a concrete structure. I wish I could make the gap a bit larger but it´s going to have to be about 2 inches wide max,´I´m hoping it´ll reduce a lot of the noise. I´m using the rubber separator between the new wall and the wooden structure that´ll support it, I´m guessing it´ll reduce the vibrations greatly. I think they´re going to install it tomorrow hopefully, I´ll tell you guys how it turned out, thanx for all the help! It´s great to have this forum! Very Happy

Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:15 pm

It´s a concrete structure. I wish I could make the gap a bit larger but it´s going to have to be about 2 inches wide max,´I´m hoping it´ll reduce a lot of the noise. I´m using the rubber separator between the new wall and the wooden structure that´ll support it, I´m guessing it´ll reduce the vibrations greatly. I think they´re going to install it tomorrow hopefully, I´ll tell you guys how it turned out, thanx for all the help! It´s great to have this forum! Very Happy

Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:55 pm

If this were my window, I would at least leave the insulation and rock over it...and I might even consider adding more density(rock or better yet, stucco). So long as it was installed with the idea that nothing should vibrate. High quality caulk and tapcons or screws with wall inserts into the concrete would be used to install the products.

If this were my window...

Brien

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