Wher can I buy cheap sound absorption material?

MattFS218 · Aug 3rd, 2007, 01:14

I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get some cheap sound absorption material...anywhere in india...please let me know.

AvidTrekker · Aug 3rd, 2007, 01:31

All recording studios have this material stuck everywhere. I don't know whats it called. Go to any recording studio or ask any interior designer/architect about the name of this material.
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capt_mahajan · Aug 3rd, 2007, 01:46

studios use acoustic foam and other sound absorbent insulation; no idea how expensive.

Generally low frequency sounds are more difficult and will need more expensive material.

Dunno the OP's requirement for soundproofing.

ALPHABAR · Aug 3rd, 2007, 02:13

egg cartons

this post reminded me of an impoverished musician friend of mine in england 20 years ago who recorded stuff at home in his bedroom; which he transformed into his "studio" by sticking egg cartons on the walls. it worked !

Nick-H · Aug 3rd, 2007, 02:34

Egg cartons is more to do with absorbing the sound inside the studio, and splitting up the standing waves that form when sound bounces off the plain walls.

(that's the end of my acoustic knowledge! Damn... should have saved some for later

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I sound-proofed my previous PC (I used it a lot for playing music through the hifi, ect: PCs are a lot noisier than CD players.). Apart from buying low-noise power supply, I lined the inside of the case with this laminate of lead and foam made specially for the job.

wonderwomanusa · Aug 3rd, 2007, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALPHABAR

egg cartons

this post reminded me of an impoverished musician friend of mine in england 20 years ago who recorded stuff at home in his bedroom; which he transformed into his "studio" by sticking egg cartons on the walls. it worked !

Low-budget radio stations used egg cartons, too; I recall being there one night when a visiting guitar player said: "All these egg cartons -- I feel like I've just been laid!" The DJ had to put on a long record because we were laughing so hard.

capt_mahajan · Aug 3rd, 2007, 13:34

ALPHABAR · Aug 3rd, 2007, 14:47

i was hoping my egg carton nostalgia would elicit something humorous but that is a classic ! thank you wonderwoman.

LArkitekt · Aug 4th, 2007, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattFS218

I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get some cheap sound absorption material...anywhere in india...please let me know.

for what purpose?...to reduce noise generated within the room or noise from outside???

egg crates might work for noise absorption but will have no effect in sound insulation from outside...

Nick-H · Aug 4th, 2007, 15:43

When you find it can you please come and line my entire house --- there is some not-so-nearby temple ensuring that they have hired speakers big enough for the whole area to share their festivitoes!

<edit>

festivitoes is such a nice word I thought I'd let it stand.

I meant festivities, of course.

edwardseco · Aug 4th, 2007, 22:41

One family I stayed with for some time insulated the walls with asbestos sheets. It worked..

Nick-H · Aug 5th, 2007, 00:07

You don't hear much...

When you're dead

edwardseco · Aug 5th, 2007, 02:41

Ah so says Confucius..

Aug 3rd, 2007, 01:14	#1
MattFS218 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 91	Wher can I buy cheap sound absorption material? I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get some cheap sound absorption material...anywhere in india...please let me know. Last edited by machadinha : Aug 5th, 2007 at 16:39. Reason: fixed title

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AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,784	Studios?? All recording studios have this material stuck everywhere. I don't know whats it called. Go to any recording studio or ask any interior designer/architect about the name of this material. . . . __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,701	Egg cartons is more to do with absorbing the sound inside the studio, and splitting up the standing waves that form when sound bounces off the plain walls. (that's the end of my acoustic knowledge! Damn... should have saved some for later ) I sound-proofed my previous PC (I used it a lot for playing music through the hifi, ect: PCs are a lot noisier than CD players.). Apart from buying low-noise power supply, I lined the inside of the case with this laminate of lead and foam made specially for the job. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,526	studios use acoustic foam and other sound absorbent insulation; no idea how expensive. Generally low frequency sounds are more difficult and will need more expensive material. Dunno the OP's requirement for soundproofing.

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ALPHABAR Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 69	egg cartons this post reminded me of an impoverished musician friend of mine in england 20 years ago who recorded stuff at home in his bedroom; which he transformed into his "studio" by sticking egg cartons on the walls. it worked !

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ALPHABAR Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 69	i was hoping my egg carton nostalgia would elicit something humorous but that is a classic ! thank you wonderwoman.

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,701	When you find it can you please come and line my entire house --- there is some not-so-nearby temple ensuring that they have hired speakers big enough for the whole area to share their festivitoes! <edit> festivitoes is such a nice word I thought I'd let it stand. I meant festivities, of course.

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edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,208	One family I stayed with for some time insulated the walls with asbestos sheets. It worked..

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