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Soundproof Your Studio for a Better Podcast Video

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The popularity of video and audio podcasts has drawn attention to the value of good acoustics and the importance of soundproofing the space you record in. Large, ‘echo-y’ rooms make the audio hard to understand and difficult to listen to. In addition to the sound that moves to the camera directly, other sound waves travel from the point of origin out to reflective surfaces and back again. These reflections mix with the direct sound and distort the sound’s clarity. The solution is to use sound-absorbing materials to capture reflections and prevent them from being recorded during the podcast. When properly installed, these specially designed sound-absorbent materials trap reflected sound waves, resulting in a clearer audio for your podcast. To achieve these results, we installed Owens Corning QuietZone® Noise Control Batts and SOLSERENE® Fabric Ceiling System to the ceiling above the workspace, to the wall behind the workspace and to three movable sound absorbing panels, which can be rolled into place, as needed. Here’s how to do it.
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1 Coarse-thread deck screws and washers (Buy) Cotton gloves (provided) (Buy)
Dry cleaning sponge (provided) (Buy) Drywall or matt knife and straight edge for cutting acoustic core (Buy)
Dust mask for cutting acoustic core (Buy) Measuring tape (Buy)
Power miter saw (Buy) Power screwdriver or pneumatic stapler (Buy)
QuietZone® Noise Control Batts (Buy) QuietZone® SOLSERENE® Fabric Ceiling System, including retaining track, fabric, acoustic core and tuck tool (Buy)
Safety glasses (Buy) Scissors (Buy)
Step ladder to reach ceiling (Buy)

Warning: Wear gloves, protective eyewear and a dust mask when working with fiberglass.



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