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What Is an NRC Rating?

December 20, 2019
What is an NRC Rating

One of the most important things to know when it comes to a soundproofing product is its NRC rating. So what is NRC in acoustics, and why is it so important for soundproofing? The NRC Rating Explained NRC stands for Noise Reduction Coefficient, and it’s a measure of how much sound a soundproofing product can […]

Noise at Work: Using Sound to Stay Focused

December 20, 2019
Noise at Work: Using Sound to Stay Focused

If you have trouble focusing at work, you know that anything and everything can turn into a distraction. Bosses talking at the water cooler yank you out of your zone, while coworkers pounding away on keyboards throw a wrench in your focus. You probably want to avoid noise at all costs, but you can use […]

Noise-Canceling Headphones

December 19, 2019
noise cancelling headphones

What do you do when you’ve got a million tasks, but colleagues are distracting you with their conversations? Or when you’re trying to sleep, but your neighbor is conducting a heavy metal concert next door? Before you send a shoe flying through their window, think about investing in some noise-canceling headphones. They’re a portable and […]

What Is Decoupling?

December 06, 2019
What is Decoupling

When it comes to the science of soundproofing, decoupling is an important concept to know. Decoupling is the process of separating two parts of a wall for the purpose of inhibiting vibration transmission and blocking loud noises from traveling across the wall. Noise occurs when sound waves hit a solid object, like a wall. This vibratory […]

How to Soundproof a Room for Voice Recordings

November 01, 2019
How to Soundproof a Room for Voice Recordings

One of the first things you need to know when making a professional recording is how to soundproof a room. But why is this so important? And what steps can you actually take to make sure your room is properly soundproofed for voice recordings? Why Do You Need Soundproofing for Voice Recording? In your normal […]

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