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Plans & Information
New Advice Article by Steven Klein
“Can’t We All Just Get Along?”
Arguments About Acoustics and Designs
“Acoustics is not an intuitive science; it is a very complex subject.
Nonetheless, all people are sensitive to sound and acoustics, leading to a superficial understanding.”
Users assume responsibility when implementing any information from this site.
Articles Written by Steven Klein
- Important Considerations When Choosing Your Next Room presented at NAMM (January 2019)
- Can’t We All Just Get Along?
- Time to Rethink Bass Traps
- Get a Bid, On What? Guidance for planning your project.
- How Much Are You Paying For Your Home Studio? The answer may be more than you thought.
- The Difference Between “Sound Proofing” and Acoustic Treatment.
- Advice for Minimum Wall/Ceiling Layering in Critical Audio Rooms
- Design Considerations For Recording Studios
More Interesting Articles
- Saturn Polycylindrical Diffusor: Does It Run Ring Around the Competition? by Sound On Sound Magazine
Steven Klein’s Sound Control Room Inc.’s Saturn Diffusors were reviewed in the 25th Anniversary Issue of
Sound On Sound Magazine. Read our product review! - Design of the Sound System by Arthur C. Ludwig Sr.
A lot of information and a lot of links. Good surfing! - Mineral Wool versus Foam, some facts.
Found this well-written article by Ido at the Yahoo Acoustics Group. - Standing Wave Acoustics Animations Dr. Dan Russell
Kettering University Applied Physics
This is the best explanation you will find about standing waves. Find out why treatment materials should vary, and a lot more. Highly recommended. - The Audio Advisor
A glossary of terms. Good reference. - Reverberation Time Calculation by Armstrong
Information and listen to reverb time examples.
Details
- Adding a Partition to Existing Drywall
- Decoupled Floor Model
- Sound Control Wall Layering Over Existing Drywall Using RSIC-1 Clips Details
- Sound Control Wall Layering Over Existing Drywall Using RC-2 Channel Detail
- 3-Layer Drywall with Vinyl Barrier Detail, New or Existing
- Wall Layering Instructions
- Drywall Intersections
- Build-able Sound Control Door
- Build-able Sound Control Window
Plans
- Easy to Build Vocal Booth
- Floor Plan Concept Most Used for Recording Studios
- Floor Plan for Multiple Room Facility
- Floor Plan for Recording Studio in Existing Commercial Space
- Instant Moveable Full Frequency Acoustic Treatment
- Reprint from “Master Handbook of Acoustics”: Bolt chart for room ratios, benefits of rectangular rooms
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