Soundproofing

Egg cartons used to be the main thing here, with the egg holding sections pointing out from the wall as baffles- may bump up your colesterol reading, though, Olly.

Hi
I have heard that egg boxes are a bit rubbish, they may dampen the sound but do not reduce the noise level. It may be better to invest in some of the newer soundproofing foams on the market.

Acoustic  Wool is useful as a Sound absorbing infill for the reduction of airborne noise in partition walls, between flooring joists and suspended ceilings.you can also used Sound Proofing Mats to reduce noise.

if the cellar is below ground level the only real issue is the upper floor ...a false ceiling supported from the side walls ( avoid any contact with the floor to avoid sound conduction through it )....bass is the biggest problem is like water it  can get anywhere
baton the walls...and if you're on a budget use as mentioned egg boxes ( free ) use the softer materials
mentioned between them and the wall ( this will deaden/refract the sound and give you a good recording environment ) make  a small booth to put round your amp and sound treat that.. stand it on thick foam to absorb any sound being conducted to the floor (and the room acting as a boom box)..
no matter how much you soundproof though you will always get leakage...so be realistic with your sound levels...bass is the achilles heel so turn it down a couple of notches

whatever you use for the ' skin ' if hard material paint it matt you dont want shiney surfaces

cellar studios are brilliant ...but leave room for the corner bar and get the missus a louder tele or put her and it in the shed ( not forgetting the mobile )

Last edited by polyal (31-05-11 06:17:54)