broadcast - Audimute Soundproofing

PROJECT SUMMARY
x Reverberation x Sound Quality
Loudness
Echo
Planning Checklist
MUST KNOW
Room Dimensions
Ceiling Height
New Build or Retrofit
Impact Noise
Vibration Noise
Low Frequencies
Questions to ask an Acoustic Specialist
• What kind of results can I expect from this acoustic treatment?
• Can I solve my problem in stages, or do I have to buy all at once?
• How does installation work? Do I need to buy any hanging
Type of Lighting
Ventilation/Ductwork
Fire Suppression Systems
Current Sound Treatments
of Wall Surface Area
Sound Transfer
hardware or tools separately?
• What questions haven’t I asked yet that I should ask before
making a decision?
Appropriate for live recording or listening rooms, offices, conference
rooms and rooms where people gather and converse.
Moderate Absorption Suits listening and control rooms that typically feature more subdued music, as well as larger business spaces. Moderate absorption
25% - 50%
of Wall Surface Area
of around 50 percent is a good estimate for many home theaters.
Heavy Absorption
50% - 100%
Suits drum rooms, music practice space, rooms that handle highenergy music. Vocal booths and recording isolation booths require
the most absorption.
of Wall Surface Area
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Absorption: Yes
Isolation: No
Install: Easy
Cost: $
• What type of solution should I consider?
GOOD TO KNOW
Light Absorption
5% - 25%
Hearing Protection
ISOLATION
ABSORPTION
Common Sound Issues: Are You Experiencing Any Of These Problems?
Speech Intelligibility
BROADCAST
AUDIMUTE BUYER’S GUIDE SERIES:
Ask yourself, What does
success sound like?
Make sure you buy a solution,
not a product. Your solution
starts with understanding
your problem and having
realistic goals to attain.
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TYPE OF TREATMENT NEEDED
ABSORPTION: YES
Sound absorption takes care of many sound issues at the source.
Audimute’s Acoustic Panels achieve results by absorbing mid and highfrequency sounds before they can scatter and distort around rooms.
ISOLATION: NO
Sound isolation addresses sound issues that bother people outside of the
room in question. Isolation treatments either add mass to walls, or work as
a constrained layer to transform sound. Either way, isolation (or “barrier”)
materials prevent sound from passing between neighboring areas.
• Capture sound as close to source as possible.
• Focus absorption on walls behind and opposite of where
the sound is being produced.
• Consider installing “cloud” absorption overhead.
• Seal any door gaps to prevent outside noise from getting in
the room.
We Recommend:
2” Thick Acoustic Panels or eco-C-tex™ Acoustic Material
Why? Acoustic panels control sound reflections within the studio
improve sound clarity and quality - both high priorities for broadcasting
studios.
eco-C-tex™ Acoustic Material is a more affordable option if aesthetics are
not a concern, and it performs equally as well as fabric covered acoustic
panels.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Consult with an acoustic specialist to get personalized advice
call us at (866) 505-6883
Or, if you haven’t already, fill out a room analysis form at
AudimuteAcousticPanels.com
IF YOU CAN IMAGINE IT, THEN WE CAN CREATE IT
At Audimute we’re able to make your product exclusively your own. There are virtually no limits to what can be done in your space with our
products. We have the ability to custom cut, shape, print images, color coat and more with our products. If you can imagine it, then we can
create it!
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AUDIMUTE BUYERS’ GUIDE SERIES:WORKSHEET
YOUR ACOUSTIC TREATMENT
This worksheet is a simple way for beginners to diagnose acoustic problems and choose the proper acoustic
treatment. Don’t worry - you’ll find no confusing lingo here! Simply work through the steps to gather basic
information you’ll need to know in order to choose and make the most of an acoustic treatment.
1. PLAN AHEAD — You should know...
Room Dimensions Length=
Width=
Fire Suppression
Ceiling Height
New Build or Retrofit
Type of Lighting
Current Sound Treatments
Ventilation/Ductwork
2. DIAGNOSE — What are your main sound issues?
Echo
Sound Quality
Sound Transfer
Impact Noise
Loudness
Hearing Protection
Low Frequencies
Vibration Noise
Reverberation
Speech Intelligibility
If you checked these problems, you
need a sound absorption product.
3. OPTIMIZE YOUR —
If you checked these problems, you
need a sound isolation product.
ABSORPTION TREATMENT
OPTIMIZE YOUR —
ISOLATION TREATMENT
A) WHAT LEVEL OF ABSORPTION DO YOU NEED?
A) TIPS FOR ISOLATION
Light Absorption — (5% - 25% coverage)
For live recording or listening rooms, offices, conference
rooms and rooms where people gather and converse.
Moderate Absorption — (25% - 50% coverage)
Suits listening and control rooms that typically feature
more subdued music, as well as larger business spaces.
Moderate absorption of around 50 percent is a good
estimate for many home theaters.
Heavy Absorption — (50% - 100% coverage)
Suits drum rooms, music practice space, rooms that
handle high-energy music. Vocal booths and recording
isolation booths require the most absorption.
• Look for areas that sound may be escaping your
space. Vents, ductwork, and loose-fitting doors are
common culprits.
• Use thicker, less compressed material to reduce
impact or vibrational noise. Thinner, denser material
works best for sound isolation.
• “Seal” your room: make an effort to cover every
surface with your chosen sound isolation material to
prevent sound from escaping or entering.
(Anti-vibrational material, on the other hand, need
to be applied only in problem areas.)
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Wall 1
Wall 2
Wall 3
Wall 4
Length
x
x
x
x
(Wall Sqft Total)
=
Height
=
=
=
=
TOTAL =
x
Sqft
%
(Type of Space)
(Total Sqft of Product Needed)
4. CHOOSE AN —
ABSORPTION PRODUCT
CHOOSE AN —
ISOLATION PRODUCT
ACOUSTIC PANELS
Effective & Decorative $$$
ECO-C-TEX™ PANELS
Inexpensive & Versatile $$
ABSORPTION SHEETS Cheap & Portable
B) WHAT TYPE OF ISOLATION DO YOU NEED?
Use Anti-Vibration
Use Sound Isolation
Materials For:
Materials For:
• impact noise
• noise transfer from
• vibration from
walls into your space
machinery or other
• sound escaping your
electronics
space into neighboring
• structural noise
spaces
• footfall
• privacy concerns
• noise transfer from
ceiling
$
PEACEMAKER
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B) CALCULATE HOW MUCH PRODUCT YOU NEED:
6.4mm
Anti-Vibration
$$$
3.2mm
Heavy Isolation
$$
2.0mm
Moderate Isolation $
CUSTOM ABSORPTION PRODUCTS:
At Audimute we’re able to make your product
exclusively your own. There are virtually no limits to
what can be done in your space with our products. We
have the ability to custom cut, shape, print images,
color coat and more. If you can imagine it, then we
can create it!
5. INSTALLING ABSORPTION
Absorption materials are installed on wall surfaces.
They always need to be exposed to the source of the
sound problem in order to work. In most applications,
they work best positioned evenly around the space you
are treating, with exposed wall between. Place them at
a height where sound is likely to hit the wall.
INSTALLING ISOLATION
Isolation materials need to be installed between
wall layers. If your room is a new construction,
isolation material can be attached directly to the wall
or floor studs. If you room is already finished, you
may add isolation material to the existing wall and
then install an additional layer of drywall over it. The
more mass, the better!
6. NEED SOME HELP?
Don’t be afraid to call on an expert. At Audimute, we believe in making acoustic treatment as simple as possible. We
will talk you through your options, and we won’t let you buy something that won’t work. Call us at (866) 505-6883,
and ask for one of our acoustic specialists.
AudimuteAcousticPanels.com
866 - 553 - 4600
AudimuteSoundproofing.com
866 - 505 - MUTE