studio sound proofing 101

[Dustin Zahn]

So I'll be moving into a new place on September 1st. The good news is thats like a ****ing palace. The bad news is that it's in a 5-plex with neighbors. For the first time in 6 years I'll actually have to construct a reasonable studio again. I don't really produce my music too loud so I don't have to put too much effort into it. The one thing I am worried about is the bass as it tends to carry more than mid's or hi's. Does anybody have simple and cost effective tips on keeping the bass in? I looked at some of those bass traps but I am not convinced they'll do trick for the $200-300 price tag. Thanks in advance!

[mattboyslim]

build your own. cheaper, and with a little research they'll be much more suited to your needs

[Antinoise]

Bass is hard to stop.. The only thing that stops bass is mass. Period. Foam sound tiles and etc are just for interior reflections.

[MARKEG]

hi mate,

well i've uploaded for you the singlist most useful article i have ever read on sound proofing. the bass trap on here is what me and chrissi constructed and bloody hell it's incredible. i recommend doing everything on here and doing it WELL.. you will be amazed at the results.

http://www.blackoutaudio.co.uk/studiotreatment.zip

[RDR]

WTF happened to my post?

[RDR]

??

nice zip file though mark...

[RDR]

bahah just read it.. now i realise why... i robbed mine from SOS too..,. hahha ;)

[MARKEG]

massive thanks to greg for converting this to a pdf for everyone! :)

http://www.blackoutaudio.co.uk/SOS-Feb-2006-TheStudiosSOSGuidetoMonitoringandSoundproofing.pdf