Basement studio: windows
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2003 12:57 am
Hey all,
In my basement, I'm building a modest studio for personal use. The basement is partially above ground. The outside walls are brick, but there are three windows (roughly 3x4 each). I'm thinking that the windows will give me the most sound isolation issues as far as not disturbing the neighbors. I think the loudest I'll get is when playing drums (acoustic set).
From what I understand, achieving isolation is not so hard with the mid and high frequencies but is more difficult with the lower. Given that, I'm hoping my walls will do pretty well as is, but I'm not sure how to treat/cover my windows.
My questions are as follows:
1) Do you all agree, given the above info, that my windows will likely give me the most trouble?
2) If so, what are your recommendations (short of permanently closing off the windows)?
Thanks for any help!
Andrew
In my basement, I'm building a modest studio for personal use. The basement is partially above ground. The outside walls are brick, but there are three windows (roughly 3x4 each). I'm thinking that the windows will give me the most sound isolation issues as far as not disturbing the neighbors. I think the loudest I'll get is when playing drums (acoustic set).
From what I understand, achieving isolation is not so hard with the mid and high frequencies but is more difficult with the lower. Given that, I'm hoping my walls will do pretty well as is, but I'm not sure how to treat/cover my windows.
My questions are as follows:
1) Do you all agree, given the above info, that my windows will likely give me the most trouble?
2) If so, what are your recommendations (short of permanently closing off the windows)?
Thanks for any help!
Andrew