Soundproofing VS Acoustic Treatment

Soundproofing and Acoustic Treatment

Soundproofing and Acoustic Treatment are techniques for varying the sound in a room both are used for different purposes and produce very different results. To know which one suits your needs, check out the general uses of each.

1. Soundproofing

The purpose of soundproofing is to prevent much possible noise from either entering or leaving a room. This is most widely used for nurseries, musical areas, media rooms, and other similar spaces.

Keys to soundproofing a room include:

Adding Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) to the walls to reduce the vibration caused by sound waves.
This is most effectively done during the construction phase, but can be achieved in an already existing room with the help of materials like mass loaded vinyl.

• Blocking Windows

Windows are a major source of sound leakage, so they must be addressed in your soundproofing efforts.

2. Acoustic treatment

Acoustic treatment is a process of placing materials in a room to enhance the sound quality as understand by listeners within the space.

Keys to acoustic treatment include:

• Using acoustic foam to cover the walls

Industry experts recommend at least 50 - 75% coverage for musical styles that involve varying sound waves, such as rock and pop

• Placing foam isolation pads under monitors and speakers

Isolation pads serve as a barrier between speakers, monitors, and mounting surfaces. This reduces vibration and secondary noise, which in turn improves sound clarity.

Whether you're interested in soundproofing a room or improving sound clarity by the use of acoustic treatment, Acoustic Board India has the egg crate foam, foam wedges, and other foam products required to get the job done quickly and affordably.