Hi guys,
I am a professional violinist and recently,I have started taking singing lessons as well.
I live in a small studio and practicing there,especially the singing,is impossible because I would disturb the neighbours. I also really want to have a small space where I can practice whenever I feel like,without anybody listening to me.
I am renting ,I dont have permission to make big changes to the place so I was thinking to go for the following cheaper option:
- Build a PVC frame,big enough for me to fit in comfortably,with my violin
-Solve the air gaps problem by completely covering it with the side panels of a garden tent,ceiling of the frame included.
-Going inside,I would hang 2 duvets and 2 blankets,like curtains,to block more sound.
-I would add double or triple carpet layers on the floor.
-On the duvets and blankets,I would glue acoustic foam everywhere,for more soundproofing but also to make it look really nice from the inside.
-Lastly,I would add a ventilation system with a fan,a tube and making a space in the back of the booth to insert the tube,while sealing all the air gaps with some soundproofing scotch or whatever else I can find. And of course,a light on the inside.
It would all cost around 400$ ,even less considering I already have the duvets.The foam would be the most expensive for complete coverage,around 250$.
In my imagination,it would look great from the outside,because of the beautiful tent pannels,from the inside as well and I imagine that it would reduce the noise I make with about 50/% at least,since I am sealing the air gaps. So a very small and cheap practice and recording studio.
Do you think my vision is realistic? Would it soundproof a little bit only with the foam and duvets?
Thanks a lot!!
I am a professional violinist and recently,I have started taking singing lessons as well.
I live in a small studio and practicing there,especially the singing,is impossible because I would disturb the neighbours. I also really want to have a small space where I can practice whenever I feel like,without anybody listening to me.
I am renting ,I dont have permission to make big changes to the place so I was thinking to go for the following cheaper option:
- Build a PVC frame,big enough for me to fit in comfortably,with my violin
-Solve the air gaps problem by completely covering it with the side panels of a garden tent,ceiling of the frame included.
-Going inside,I would hang 2 duvets and 2 blankets,like curtains,to block more sound.
-I would add double or triple carpet layers on the floor.
-On the duvets and blankets,I would glue acoustic foam everywhere,for more soundproofing but also to make it look really nice from the inside.
-Lastly,I would add a ventilation system with a fan,a tube and making a space in the back of the booth to insert the tube,while sealing all the air gaps with some soundproofing scotch or whatever else I can find. And of course,a light on the inside.
It would all cost around 400$ ,even less considering I already have the duvets.The foam would be the most expensive for complete coverage,around 250$.
In my imagination,it would look great from the outside,because of the beautiful tent pannels,from the inside as well and I imagine that it would reduce the noise I make with about 50/% at least,since I am sealing the air gaps. So a very small and cheap practice and recording studio.
Do you think my vision is realistic? Would it soundproof a little bit only with the foam and duvets?
Thanks a lot!!