Questions tagged [soundproofing]

Any means of reducing the sound pressure with respect to a specified sound source and receptor.

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Soundproofing a room for drum set practice

When I practice my drums in the house, it tends to be a little too loud for people in other rooms. While I know I could trade-in my drums for an electronic kit as an alternative, I'd really rather keep my acoustic kit. I'm considering creating a new…
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Making a Soundproof Room

I started playing sax. I need to find me place to practice before being killed by my neighbors. I am thinking to soundproof my small room. It does not need to be 100% soundproof, but it's enough if it does not disturb people next door a lot. I can…
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How to practice singing without annoying my neighbors?

I want to practice my singing but I can't do it properly because I have neighbors; my question is, would it work if I made a practicing cubicle with soundproof all around it? I am not sure if soundproof blocks sound going out as well, so if you…
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How to build a neighbor friendly soundproof booth?

If you search the web for "vocal recording booth" you'll find build plans and diy guides by the dozen. Thing is... I am not looking for a recording booth... I share a house with two families with kids that should sleep at night and adults working…
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Play Bansuri WITHOUT Person in Next Room Knowing

I took up Bansuri practice again and it disturbs the person in the next room. How do I play Bansuri so that the person in the next room doesn't even know I am playing? I am unable to find a muter for Bansuri, i.e Bamboo flute. And I cannot afford to…
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Avoid disturbing neighbors/roommates ... is a pillow fort effective?

Does anyone have a good idea on how to reduce the noise I am producing when speaking in my room, so to avoid disturbing my neighbors me. (Without I have to speak lower than usual; i.e. whisper). I was thinking a pillow fort might be a good idea, do…
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