How to Soundproof a Room for Podcasts

Podcasts make it easy for professionals and amateurs alike to broadcast their voices over the internet. To attract an audience, it’s vital to achieve the best possible sound quality in every episode. A high-fidelity recording starts with where you record. With the right techniques, you can soup up your DIY podcast studio to produce content that […]
How to Soundproof a Basketball Court

Basketball is a widely loved sport, played by 450 million people across more than 213 countries. If you’ve ever been to a basketball game, then you know how loud the court can get — buzzers, running players, stomping feet and an excited crowd can reach 100 to 120 decibels. Sound travels in energy-filled waves. Whenever a player pivots […]
What Is Impact Insulation Class?

How tired are you of hearing your upstairs neighbors? Or, are you receiving endless noise complaints from the people below you? You may want to think about your floor’s Impact Insulation Class (IIC) rating. IIC rating is a way for sound technicians to quantify how well your floor blocks impact noises. There are two types […]
How to Soundproof a Drum Room

As you play your drums, the room around you fills with energy — and not only the kind that makes people want to get up and dance. Noise travels around your drum room in energy-charged soundwaves. Soundwaves bounce off your floors, walls, ceilings and doors until they run out of energy. Without correct soundproofing, excess […]
How to Create a Quiet Space in Your Home

People are spending more time in their homes than ever before. It’s become far more common for people to set up at-home offices to complete work for their jobs or school. As a result, it’s important to find ways to stay productive and limit distractions. From pesky sounds outside to a roommate’s video call across […]