Hello hello! i wanna ask you whether putting the foams makes it quiet inside your room? cause im planning on doing the same to do vocals, i need help and tips
@vandomVenom It will keeps sound from traveling and bouncing around. It will not completely eliminate outside noise, but it'll help. It helps more isolating the sound inside the room.
If you want isolation of sound, it's best to have a room within a room, but that's usually not practical for most of us. You can buy or build a small vocal booth and have it inside your room.
@therapysessionmusic hmm okay then how should i position my foams? Should i filll my whole room up like yours? and which types should i get? I see alot of like shapes and forms.
@vandomVenom That will keep most outside noise out, since your room will be the first line of defense against outside noise and then the booth will be the 2nd filter for any noise within the room. For vocals I use my hallway closet because there is only one small wall that faces outside, so it is almost a room within a room. the outside wall I keep my soft drum cases and a few layers of foam which filters out most of the outside noise and makes it pretty quiet.
Awesome video! This was exactly what I was looking for. After researching and deciding that nailing insulated false walls in my apartment -probably- wouldn't make my landlord the happiest guy alive, I decided to find a better solution. Thanks for making this dude!
@KrAzyAssSpiC I used double stick foam tape. It works well on the thinner foam, but the thicker stuff needs extra support, so I used wire nails. The foam tape is easy to remove with little if not no damage to the wall or paint. It's a little pricey though; I spent nearly $100 in tape for this project, but I used a lot of tape.
im going through a sound isolation process right now, i enjoy knowing there are other dedicated people out there that just want a place where they can make music at any time of the day. starting this i had no idea how much research is involved when you want to sound proof a room. you learn alot of about sound waves when you research. i think it shows alot of dedication to music to go through all that trouble. thanks for making this video it also had great music breaks. p.s- why is foam so pricy!
There are other color options. Some companies have all sorts of crazy colors, but they usually cost a bit more. I like the Ash, but I also hate sunlight and anything related to happiness.
Ahhh...a true artist! But don't cut your ear off! Thanks, for the input. I did some research and i think some dense sheet rock material might work best for me. I'm actually your neighbor, trying to keep the sound out.
@ecksoe - Thank you. Good eye on the AC. Yes, that is a flaw and does let sound escape. Usually I cover it with a sheet of foam when I'm not using it and when we're just practicing and not recording, I'll actually turn it on, because outside it makes enough noise to drown out much of the music.
I wonder if you have any problems with the sound now. From what i've heard there is danger of using too much foam (the kind you used) and there by killing the acustics of the room. What are youre experiences. P.S. I would have used a different kind of foam for soun proofing. And that is not a criticism it is just an observation. Bye-EMMETNEXO
I have quite a bit of wood floor and the ceiling to carry some acoustics. On top of that all the furniture in the room still bounces sound around. But the room is mainly used for drums and amped instruments. More intimate instruments like violin, banjo, acoustic guitar and vocals are recorded in a small closet that I have only put a little foam in. You can check out the recordings on my website and let me know how they sound.
Thanks. I have listened to Goldfish so far an i must say it sound beautiful. Music to set a very special kind of mood (i hope i spelled that right). I have one more question since you mentioned recording. Me and my band will be recording domos soon and the thing i know very little about is recording and procesing (mixing and adding effects) vocals. You guys did a great job. Haw did you do it? ROck on-EMMETNEXO
Goldfish was actually recorded in my bedroom at my last place.
There's of course no one thing to know about recording. When ever I approach a new task I try to do some research, get some books, ask some friends and then there's just a lot of trial and error. First off, if you're recording on a computer, make sure you have something that is fast enough to not freeze up. That gets frustrating. Have a program that will record higher bit rates and finally get a decent mic.
After that, it's all about mic placement, performance and spending enough time mixing and making sure it all blends together. I easily spend at least 40 mixing hours on every song. If you're recording live drums, that's a bit more difficult on a low budget and usually what makes home demos sound like home demos. I started out using a program called EZ drummer, which I play on midi pads. Now I have a drum kit so I use both. But to record drums you need around 8 tracks and mics.
Thanks for taking all that time for one excellant video on soundproofing. I sure could use a drummer that is that dedicated to keep playing no matter what. I was a drummer but now trying my stab at guitar and crappy vocals Solo Joe Band. I could always use a great live drum beat to work with in the future. Drum loops have no soul and my kit is beat the hell. To busy buying guitar and recording stuff.
I'm not much of a drummer though. Most of the drums on my songs are programed or a combination of programed and live drums, because at this point I can only play really simple stuff.
Hello hello! i wanna ask you whether putting the foams makes it quiet inside your room? cause im planning on doing the same to do vocals, i need help and tips
vandomVenom 1 year ago
@vandomVenom It will keeps sound from traveling and bouncing around. It will not completely eliminate outside noise, but it'll help. It helps more isolating the sound inside the room.
If you want isolation of sound, it's best to have a room within a room, but that's usually not practical for most of us. You can buy or build a small vocal booth and have it inside your room.
therapysessionmusic 1 year ago
@therapysessionmusic hmm okay then how should i position my foams? Should i filll my whole room up like yours? and which types should i get? I see alot of like shapes and forms.
vandomVenom 1 year ago
@vandomVenom That will keep most outside noise out, since your room will be the first line of defense against outside noise and then the booth will be the 2nd filter for any noise within the room. For vocals I use my hallway closet because there is only one small wall that faces outside, so it is almost a room within a room. the outside wall I keep my soft drum cases and a few layers of foam which filters out most of the outside noise and makes it pretty quiet.
therapysessionmusic 1 year ago
Awesome video! This was exactly what I was looking for. After researching and deciding that nailing insulated false walls in my apartment -probably- wouldn't make my landlord the happiest guy alive, I decided to find a better solution. Thanks for making this dude!
DrFrankenschtein 1 year ago
do you use a certain kind of tape or any kind? or glue?
KrAzyAssSpiC 1 year ago
@KrAzyAssSpiC I used double stick foam tape. It works well on the thinner foam, but the thicker stuff needs extra support, so I used wire nails. The foam tape is easy to remove with little if not no damage to the wall or paint. It's a little pricey though; I spent nearly $100 in tape for this project, but I used a lot of tape.
therapysessionmusic 1 year ago
im going through a sound isolation process right now, i enjoy knowing there are other dedicated people out there that just want a place where they can make music at any time of the day. starting this i had no idea how much research is involved when you want to sound proof a room. you learn alot of about sound waves when you research. i think it shows alot of dedication to music to go through all that trouble. thanks for making this video it also had great music breaks. p.s- why is foam so pricy!
ImaginaryFoundation 1 year ago
Is gray the only color? Seems kind of depressing. Love the idea though, I'm gonna do it!
qigong1001 2 years ago
There are other color options. Some companies have all sorts of crazy colors, but they usually cost a bit more. I like the Ash, but I also hate sunlight and anything related to happiness.
therapysessionmusic 2 years ago
Ahhh...a true artist! But don't cut your ear off! Thanks, for the input. I did some research and i think some dense sheet rock material might work best for me. I'm actually your neighbor, trying to keep the sound out.
qigong1001 2 years ago
Fantastic, i love this vid! way to use your space! what about the ac behind you in the vid, wouldnt that let sound through?
ecksoe 2 years ago
@ecksoe - Thank you. Good eye on the AC. Yes, that is a flaw and does let sound escape. Usually I cover it with a sheet of foam when I'm not using it and when we're just practicing and not recording, I'll actually turn it on, because outside it makes enough noise to drown out much of the music.
therapysessionmusic 2 years ago
where did you order the foam from? and how much? thanks.
bamagym 2 years ago
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you're an idiot
niallmurph 2 years ago
Oh, no! I guess I'll give up on everything now. All I ever really wanted was your approval.
If only you said "You're really smart" I wouldn't have to kill myself. Damn.
therapysessionmusic 2 years ago
I wonder if you have any problems with the sound now. From what i've heard there is danger of using too much foam (the kind you used) and there by killing the acustics of the room. What are youre experiences. P.S. I would have used a different kind of foam for soun proofing. And that is not a criticism it is just an observation. Bye-EMMETNEXO
EMMETNEXO 2 years ago
I have quite a bit of wood floor and the ceiling to carry some acoustics. On top of that all the furniture in the room still bounces sound around. But the room is mainly used for drums and amped instruments. More intimate instruments like violin, banjo, acoustic guitar and vocals are recorded in a small closet that I have only put a little foam in. You can check out the recordings on my website and let me know how they sound.
therapysessionmusic 2 years ago
Thanks. I have listened to Goldfish so far an i must say it sound beautiful. Music to set a very special kind of mood (i hope i spelled that right). I have one more question since you mentioned recording. Me and my band will be recording domos soon and the thing i know very little about is recording and procesing (mixing and adding effects) vocals. You guys did a great job. Haw did you do it? ROck on-EMMETNEXO
EMMETNEXO 2 years ago
Goldfish was actually recorded in my bedroom at my last place.
There's of course no one thing to know about recording. When ever I approach a new task I try to do some research, get some books, ask some friends and then there's just a lot of trial and error. First off, if you're recording on a computer, make sure you have something that is fast enough to not freeze up. That gets frustrating. Have a program that will record higher bit rates and finally get a decent mic.
therapysessionmusic 2 years ago
After that, it's all about mic placement, performance and spending enough time mixing and making sure it all blends together. I easily spend at least 40 mixing hours on every song. If you're recording live drums, that's a bit more difficult on a low budget and usually what makes home demos sound like home demos. I started out using a program called EZ drummer, which I play on midi pads. Now I have a drum kit so I use both. But to record drums you need around 8 tracks and mics.
therapysessionmusic 2 years ago
Thanks for taking all that time for one excellant video on soundproofing. I sure could use a drummer that is that dedicated to keep playing no matter what. I was a drummer but now trying my stab at guitar and crappy vocals Solo Joe Band. I could always use a great live drum beat to work with in the future. Drum loops have no soul and my kit is beat the hell. To busy buying guitar and recording stuff.
bsabbath96 2 years ago
Thanks.
I'm not much of a drummer though. Most of the drums on my songs are programed or a combination of programed and live drums, because at this point I can only play really simple stuff.
therapysessionmusic 2 years ago
Buddy.... HOW MUCH MONEY!!!!!
Kavicove 2 years ago