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Cheap sound proofing?
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InSpiReZerG
United States159 Posts
If this is in the wrong section sorry. | ||
Amber[LighT]
United States5078 Posts
Also practicing for more than like 3 hours would be overkill, even that much may be "too much." I say PLAY ON GOOD SIR!! | ||
GodspeedingTerran
11 Posts
what kind of budget do you have to work with? and the carpet idea wont work, it will only maybe improve sound quality of the room. | ||
jtype
England2167 Posts
Next you'll want to stuff some cushions/pillows in all the corners to act as really cheap bass-traps, which should cut down the bass-resonance from the kicks. Another thing to do is make sure that the whole kit itself is mounted on a thick rug or carpet, so that there is less reverberation through the actual kit to the floor. Make sure that all the doors and windows have good tight seals so that sound isn't escaping that way. Also, if you want to be a bit more sure, try investing in some Drum Mutes (i'm sure you could probably find a cheaper set, but that was just for demonstration purposes). edit- another thing to do is to stuff a big cushion inside your kick drum (if you play the drums you probably know this one already). | ||
GodspeedingTerran
11 Posts
On June 04 2010 00:38 jtype wrote: Hmm. For really really basic sound-proofing and sound management you could start by hanging duvets/rugs/blankets/any thick, heavy material against the walls/windows/door to calm down the high-frequencies. Next you'll want to stuff some cushions/pillows in all the corners to act as really cheap bass-traps, which should cut down the bass-resonance from the kicks. Another thing to do is make sure that the whole kit itself is mounted on a thick rug or carpet, so that there is less reverberation through the actual kit to the floor. Make sure that all the doors and windows have good tight seals so that sound isn't escaping that way. Also, if you want to be a bit more sure, try investing in some Drum Mutes (i'm sure you could probably find a cheaper set, but that was just for demonstration purposes). sorry but this doesn't actually work for sound proofing. the reason why sound gets outside is because the walls are literally vibrating like a drum. you need to stop that from happening and passive absorption doesn't do that. | ||
jtype
England2167 Posts
On June 04 2010 00:42 GodspeedingTerran wrote: sorry but this doesn't actually work for sound proofing. the reason why sound gets outside is because the walls are literally vibrating like a drum. you need to stop that from happening and passive absorption doesn't do that. It actually does help. Acoustic treatment works because it manages the way sound interacts with the surfaces in a room. Sound proofing actually requires similar principles to be effective. If the problem frequencies that are causing the walls, for example, to resonate (leaking sound outside) are diffused or absorbed, then there will be less sound leaked. edit- Just so we're clear, I'm trying to point out that, while these methods I outlined wont actually 'sound proof' his room, they will help and reduce some of the sound leaked, which is all you can hope for if you're looking at "cheap sound-proofing". | ||
InSpiReZerG
United States159 Posts
http://www.jcwhitney.com/carpet-padding/p2007277.jcwx?skuId=173307&TID=8014524FT4&utm_source=Google_Product_Search&utm_medium=C My guitarist believes he can get all the carpet we want for free so i was thinking about buying around 700 sq feet of this stuff putting it on all surfaces in the room them nailing carpet on top of that. so ur saying that wont work? it doesnt have to be completely sound proof but a large reduction would be optimal. | ||
jtype
England2167 Posts
You need a combination of treatment (as outlined in my post) to begin managing a larger spectrum of frequencies. | ||
InSpiReZerG
United States159 Posts
On June 04 2010 00:29 Amber[LighT] wrote: What time are you playing your drums? Cops can't do shit unless there's a noise ordinance in your town (which there most likely isn't). Also practicing for more than like 3 hours would be overkill, even that much may be "too much." I say PLAY ON GOOD SIR!! well music students play upwards of 10 hours a day (on other instruments that require less active playing) sometimes. and i figure if i just play hands for a while then feet for a while im sure i can go for 6 hours. especially if im alone and i dont get insecure that the neightbors are hearing every note and judging me =P | ||
altered
Switzerland646 Posts
If you are in a Band, thats definitely the best solution since you also have a room to party, hang, play LAN or watch OSL/MSL on a beamer :-) | ||
InSpiReZerG
United States159 Posts
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GodspeedingTerran
11 Posts
diffusing or absorbing sound (acoustic treatment) doesn't remove energy from the room. it sounds quieter inside, but the walls are still being hit with the same amount of energy. it is completely different then sound proofing. nothing will happen that the neighbors will notice. like try it out, it wont hurt but i can guarantee it wont have the desired effect. i don't mean to sound like an ass, but its just not realistic to soundproof on a small budget. its just way too hard to do. maybe check out something called "quiet rock", but thats like 200 bucks a sheet | ||
jtype
England2167 Posts
You are right, it isn't realistic to completely sound-proof on a small budget. Properly sound-proofed rooms are often purpose-built and expensive. However, if the OP would follow the steps laid out in my first post (taking particular notice of the part about drum mutes), I'm sure he would notice a drop in the volume leaking out from his practice room. | ||
LegendaryZ
United States1583 Posts
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GodspeedingTerran
11 Posts
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Piy
Scotland3152 Posts
Like times your parents are out/a basement? Or are there any commnity areas you could use to practice? Theres a surprising amount around where I live, so you might be surprised. Other than that padding drums or custom building a room are probably the only options. | ||
Issor
United States870 Posts
On June 04 2010 02:02 GodspeedingTerran wrote: don't go out and spend 200 dollars on pillows and duvets. that's all i can say. Listen to what this guy has said. Everything that jtype has said has been good advice for improving what YOU hear, but again it simply won't do anything that your neighbors will notice. | ||
yiff
United States63 Posts
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Gatsu
Belgium124 Posts
After typing in google "electronic drum neighbour", I found few articles as the one below that can perhaps help you. Bang on Your Drum All Day Long - Without Annoying Your Neighbors ... | ||
eLiE
Canada1039 Posts
keep rocking! EDIT: like other people said, you can buy pads that you stick on the drum heads and cymbals for like 60 bucks (another cheap ass alternative is mousepads, lol) but I don't like them cause they take the pop and good sound and feel out of the drums, plus their still somewhat loud if you have jerk parents like I do (my dad's a hypocrite who used to play drums in a band and now refuses to let me play when he's in the house) | ||
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