10 Reasons You Should Not Build A Soundproof Studio
Dec 19, 2022Today I want to give you 10 reasons you may not be ready to jump into building your dream soundproof home recording studio. This article is meant to give you pause and address some things you may not have thought of with the goal of saving you time and money.
10) You Don't Own The Property
If you don't own your house or apartment then do not plan on building a soundproof studio. Soundproofing requires a lot of construction and cost and you want to put that into a house you own.
9) You Don't Know The Difference Between Soundproofing And Acoustic Treatment
Soundproofing is the method of construction that decreases the amount of sound that comes through floors, walls, ceilings, windows and doors. Acoustic treatment are figerglass panels that you hang on your walls to reduce acoustic reflections in your room thus making it sound better. You want to get these terms straight before jumping into a studio build.
8) You Don't Have A Budget
Before you take on a project of this size you need to have a rock solid idea of how much it is going to cost. Otherwise, you will end up owing more money than you have and never finish the project. Make sure you have a budget in place and have agreed upon that budget with your contractor.
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7) You Have Researched Endlessly But Are Still Unsure
If you keep on researching, watching youtube videos, reading blogs, reading books and still don't feel rock solid on your plan than you are not ready to build your soundproof studio. You want to be certain what you are going to build will in fact be soundproof.
6) You Only Want To Build One Soundproof Wall
It is logical to think that the wall with all the noise on the other side of it is the one you need to soundproof. This is logical, but not correct. A soundproof room is an all or nothing endeavor. It is lie a fishbowl. One small leak and the whole bowl will drain. If you have one small whole in your soundproof room the whole room will be compromised.
5) You Don't Have A Team To Help You
You cannot build a full soundproof studio alone. At the very least you will need some construction help even if you are doing it yourself. You must have a great contractor, electrician, and HVAC specialist. If you have not gotten your team together then you are not ready to soundproof your studio.
4) You Don't Have A Plan For Acoustically Treating Your Room
If you build a soundproof studio, but do not acoustically treat it then you will just have a really isolated echo chamber. To finish your studio correctly you must know what panels to use and where to place them. If you don't know how to acoustically treat your room then you are not ready to soundproof.
3) You Don't Want To Install Ventilation
If you don't think you need fresh air in your new airtight soundproof studio then think again. We exhale C02 and a buildup of C02 can cause headaches and fatigue. You don't want stale air in your new studio. If you don't have a plan for ventilating your studio then put on the breaks on your build.
2) You Are Overwhelmed With Decision Fatigue
If you are exhausted from endless research and still can't decide on how to build your studio then you need some outside help. It is time to look for a resource that will guide you step by step towards building your soundproof studio.
1) You Want To Cut Corners To Save Time and Money
It is tempting, but soundproofing is an all or nothing endeavor. You must commit to doing it right or else all of your hard work and money will be wasted and you will not get the results you desire.
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