Making portable soundproofing panels requires some amount of skill

If you own a recording studio or a room for practice for your band, the first thing you would like to do is to get that space soundproofed so that your neighbors are not disturbed and also for the reason that you will be able to hear a better quality of audio inside the room. Now, when defining the term ‘soundproof’, it is a mean by which sound pressure is reduced with respect to a sound source and receptor.

The concept of making a space soundproof can sound a little confusing for many, but the method or procedure is fairly simple. Some of the most basic approaches to reduce sound are by using noise barriers that will either reflect or absorb the energy of sound waves, increasing the distance between both the source and receiver, making use of anti-noise sound generators or by using various damping structures such as sound baffles. These are methods or approaches that are most commonly used to create a soundproof surrounding.

You are looking to make portable soundproofing panels

Portable soundproof panels, although unable to isolate an environment, can still be effective in blocking certain frequencies from penetrating into any adjacent spaces. If you’re looking to make portable soundproofing (in German schallschutz) panels for your personal use, there are certain steps that you would follow. Listed below are some simple steps on how you can make a portable soundproofing panel.

First cut the strips to the required size. Try to make sure that the frames are large to ensure continuous coverage. The frame is formed by screwing together the individual strips. Then wrap the lead-based sound barrier around the frame while ensuring that there aren’t any holes from the front to back. The barrier behind should then be secured with a screw every two or three inches.

The front of the panel should be wrapped in a thick fabric

The panel (in German paneele) barrier should be laid side-down and then fit the acoustic fiberglass inside the frame. Finally, the front of the panel should be wrapped in a thick fabric such as canvas. The fabric should then be stapled to the back of the panel’s frame right in between the screws that hold the acoustic barrier. Lastly, you can trim excesses on the back with fabric shears for a smooth finish.

The tools that you will require to make soundproofing panels include 1-by-2-inch wooden strips, a table saw, mass-loaded lead-based noise blocking sheets, Philips bit attachment, drill, heavy-duty stapler, acoustic fiberglass batting, canvas or any heavy fabric and fabric shears.

Tips for Sound Insulation

Controlling noise transmission through soundproofing a room can be accomplished by making changes to the floor, wall, ceiling or all three areas. If you have a choice, you should know that structural renovations to make a floor soundproof tend to be easier than making a ceiling soundproof. Modern soundproofing is often directed not so much toward controlling the inflow of noise, but toward creating the perfect environment for enjoying home theater equipment.

Double-Stud Construction

If you are planning on building a new home or adding a room that offers better soundproofing that your existing rooms, then use double-stud construction rather than single-stud construction of walls. Double-stud construction is staggered, which allows sound insulation ( in German schallschutz) to be weaved between the studs to further obstruct sound waves.

Soundproofing the Source

Rather than spending considerable amounts of money trying to soundproof a room against noise, look at the situation from the other perspective. Locate the source of the most annoying noises and take steps to insulate from that location. If the noise is related to kitchen appliances, consider putting in cork tiles to help soften the vibrations. If the noise is mainly coming from outside, take steps to insulate openings through which the vibrations are entering like installing double glazed windows and adding weather-stripping to both doors and windows.

Sound Masking

Pleasant ambient sound and panels ( in German paneele) can help to insulate against unpleasant noise. Invest in an indoor waterfall to make unwanted sounds less intrusive. As you become accustomed to the background noise of your choice, you slowly condition yourself not to hear it, but it still acts as acoustic masking. A neutral sound to which you have grown accustomed can help cancel out other sounds that would otherwise become bothersome.

Acoustic Tile Ceiling

A relatively affordable way to create an efficient sound barrier for an entire room is to install acoustical tile ceilings. This is an especially useful soundproofing mechanism if you decide to transform your basement into a more useful space. A suspended ceiling made of acoustic tile not only can insulate against sound from the house above, but also provides the additional benefit of masking wire and pipe systems on the actual basement ceiling.