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Post by Hexspa on Sept 9, 2019 6:02:56 GMT
There are dozens, if not hundreds or more, of these so-called 'golden ratios'. Their whole idea is to distribute your dimensions in such a way that your modes don't bunch up or get spaced out too far. That's why room volume comes into play - it's tied directly to dimensions. When you go shorter than 10' for your ceiling, your modes are going to have less-than-ideal distribution. So, if you want a 20' room, make sure your ceiling is greater than 10' by the requisite amount - and don't forget the side walls - or you're going to have a 2x room dimension which will only cause you headaches later. Just try to keep it simple.
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Post by Trdat on Sept 9, 2019 14:29:04 GMT
Just adding a few points that will support what has been said, in point form.
1. Don't forget to decouple your drywall, apparently it only helps about 1db but it mainly helps with vibrations escaping this is not as effective vice versa but it would also help with noise getting inside, a extra wall will still have some sound isolation both ways. The gap should also help with some bass absorption.
2. You can easily put your speakers inside the front wall this would negate speaker boundary interference.
3. I would use more dense rockwool within your drywall, I'm sure this has been talked about in this forum. Don't get confused with this recommendation with acoustic treatment we are only talking about sound isolation. You will see many places recommend the softer stuff between drywall and wall but if you keep reading and understand that the dense stuff absorbs more bass its a better option. For acoustic treatment inside that is for another thread.
Are you doing a room within a room or just dry-walling the room then adding acoustic treatment?( Maybe I missed this in your replies)
I only ask cause if you go the room within a room route I am just wondering if you could hit your target room ratios with bringing in the side or back walls a little bit? Just a thought the others can chime in to help with this not sure if this works...
PS. If anyone has any input about number 3 let us know, its just the conclusion I have come up with after reading about densities.
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Post by Hexspa on Sept 9, 2019 16:27:01 GMT
I know virtually nothing about sound isolation but, from what I understand, rigid insulation is used in industrial sound-control situations with machinery and whatnot. Basically more absorption in less space. As far as it goes with acoustic treatment, I really don't know how fluffy compares directly to it. I wish I did, though, because I want to install more treatment and I'm probably going more fluffy.
Maybe Ethan can chime in - or someone who knows the history of acoustic treatment - to talk about how rigid came into use and why fluffy isn't more widely known as 'acoustic treatment/bass traps'. Seems like the common gestalt is foam/rigid 'bass traps'. Fluffy seems to work a treat assuming you have the space - maybe that's the whole concern.
It's worthy of a whole separate thread, I suppose. If rigid's optimum diminishes after 8" then how does that compare to fluffy which seems to have no practical limit on thickness. I'm just curious how this plays into 1/4 wavelength vs GFR/density, etc. For instance, if one was an acoustics consultant, is space your only concern when deciding on a broadband absorber? Another point is that, with enough coverage, thick fluffy seems to be less attractive - depending on application - given the reduced strictures on resonances and SPL below a nominal sub-bass frequency according to so many authoritative sources and how rigid is sufficient above that cutoff assuming sufficient coverage.
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Post by pablopiriz on Sept 10, 2019 5:11:39 GMT
Update; I was able to fit a bigger size than my second decision, keeping to the golden proportions. The previous measurements felt crammed when I did the real life measuring.
11' Height 16.94' Long 14.08 Wide
Plans will be finalized this week and moved into structural engineering, hoping to start the permits rounds next week.
I got a good foundation and framing contractor with professional studio background too. I am considering using an acoustician for the room treating stage, who is a reputable one in the LA area?
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Post by Trdat on Sept 10, 2019 13:23:22 GMT
Hexpa,
After another great post, I always analyse and try to understand the concepts of your write up. Remember their is always someone who over analyses and appreciated your responses. I am one of them.
"what I understand, rigid insulation is used in industrial sound-control situations with machinery and whatnot"
Hence why I wanted to clarify that for sound insulation go with the rigid stuff
"As far as it goes with acoustic treatment, I really don't know how fluffy compares directly to it. I wish I did, though, because I want to install more treatment and I'm probably going more fluffy"
You had a great reply that I have saved somewhere in my notes in which you explain that after a certain thickness thickness doesn't play a major role and that the soft stuff technically would be more effective. You also mentioned some other unique concepts in that reply which are not around in forums.
"I'm just curious how this plays into 1/4 wavelength vs GFR/density, etc."
This is where the bucks stops for me, trying to understand this.
I think the conclusion is well at least for me, rigid at reflection zones to maximise absorption and space with soft stuff in corners going as thick as possible.
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Post by Hexspa on Sept 10, 2019 16:40:58 GMT
I think I see what you're saying - rigid gives maximum absorption coefficient for a given thickness. Well, let's look: MinWool-1200 Industrial Board 1280 4" (102mm) 8 pcf (128 kg/m^3) 1.11 0.91 1.03 1.03 1.06 1.07 1.00 Unfaced 6.25" R19 on wall 0.64 1.14 1.09 0.99 1.00 1.21 1.05 Unfaced 6.25" R19 16" air 0.96 1.03 1.13 1.02 1.04 1.13 1.05 Paper Out 6.25" R19 on wall 0.94 1.33 1.02 0.71 0.56 0.39 0.90 Gapping the fluffy makes a huge difference at 125Hz though we do see that nefarious 'midrange dip' side-effect an octave up. We can also see the side-effect of FRK as it really starts nixing effectiveness above 1kHz.
Not sure whether the rigid is gapped here - probably unfaced. Either way, rigid is 'significantly' better at 125Hz with 2" less. However, you need a total of 22.5" to equal 4" of rigid when you include the air gap. I didn't see anything for air gap plus paper - maybe that's where the real gains start for the low-end.
As far as 8" being the max return for rigid, it's just what I've heard; something about the density causing internal reflections. The thing is that, although the theory is that RFZ is all about mid-and-highs, the reality is that modal issues are caused by all primary boundaries at all locations - bass doesn't know where your RFZ is. Given that - if you really want to dial in your response - you may want to make your RFZ dual-purpose. This ties into your last point in that bass is not just a corner issue, as you probably know, although it is a good place to start. Really, I just want to treat my room to such an extent that I never have to worry about absorption again. By now, I've had my panels for almost 10 years. They've proven their value and will probably continue to do so. As far as I know, the room is the weakest link in almost all recording chains so I'm just hoping to execute this beast once and for all in the next year. The question that remains is which sword will cut most truly.
Again, if you don't know, GFR is Gas Flow Resistivity and the real factor - not 'density' per se - that acts on the sonic velocity. These two metrics are related but the exact math is presently beyond me. At least, that's what I currently understand.
Regarding 125Hz and the 1/4 wavelength law, it's 27.5" at that frequency - very close to the 22.5" (~150Hz) we're seeing in the absorption coefficient lowest given value. So, if I want to go at least an octave lower, I'm probably going to need to fill that space because I'm certainly not putting 4' of absorption on either side of me because that's just not realistic. This again leads me to think that 2' of fluffy is going to be the ideal: it comes prefabricated at that size and ticks all the technical boxes as far as I can tell. If I ever hit the jackpot and get a bigger space, I can always gap these monsters and change my specialization to Infrasonic Design.
Then again, 4" rigid does mighty well at 125Hz so maybe just 8" of rigid will be all I need. I could even gap it a little and still have a little extra room left over to stretch my arms. 8" rigid panels are gonna weigh a lot though.
Actually, now that I think, 6" is also probably viable with enough coverage. It's not like I plan to record 8x10 Ampegs. Heck, even more 4" panels is probably sufficient. Gonna have to do something eventually though because it kind of sucks having exactly two points that are really usable. Not exactly complaining here - two is better than none - but I want to make my space more versatile for video and general aesthetic as well as optimizing mix position accuracy.
Let's be honest - I just want to buy a Daking mic pre but everyone says you need your room handled first. There, I said it. haha.
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Post by rock on Sept 11, 2019 0:14:51 GMT
I think the origin of the question "rigid VS fluffy" in this thread was in reference to what kind of insulation to put in the wall cavity between the two mass components on either side (let's say each are double drywall). IIRC, in Rod Gevais' book (or online I can't remember:( he states he opts for fluffy because of the cost vs effectiveness. I don't believe he gave other reasoning but it's just my guess that it may also have to do with that the insulation INSIDE the wall has a slightly different function as does an absorber in the room. In wall construction, the two MASS layers on either side do the "heavy lifting" (attenuation) where the insulation in the "AIR" layer inside damps reflections in side the wall cavity. The size of the cavity dimension has something to do with the wall attenuation too. I don't have the book handy, maybe someone who does can clear this up.
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Post by Hexspa on Sept 11, 2019 7:36:18 GMT
Yes, thanks for bringing us back on topic.
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Post by pablopiriz on Sept 16, 2019 16:22:34 GMT
Plans are in the structural engineer's domain now. I am going with the recommended construction by Rod Gervais's book;
Slab foundation Double framing in the walls with air gap and 2 x sound board construction on both external sides. As for the in-wall insulation what would be the right material to use?
Double door for in house access, double windows and single French door with overlapping sound treated barn door for exterior door.
Roof will be independent structure from second story floor.
We are hoping to break ground by thanksgiving once city permits are in place.
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Post by Trdat on Sept 18, 2019 17:19:14 GMT
Hey Pablo, As for the in-wall insulation what would be the right material to use? One small part of the this thread was all about the in wall insulation if I have understood correctly. You mean what type of mineral wool to use inside your drywall? (not to witty with building terminology) So, if we are on the right topic just a few posts up Hexpa and I have a tiny chat including Rock that also adds his weight to the conversation about in wall stuff and we concluded to a certain extent that the more rigid the better. The coefficients Hexpa put up will help with deciding. There is a point of diminishing return with high frequency if you go past a certain point of density. I think up to 100kg/m^3 will probably be the best. You could possibly use two layers with slightly different thickness to absorb a range of frequencies. Using different thicknesses is quite common in double pane windows. And don't forget to decouple the the drywall from the wooden frame. www.buyinsulationproductstore.com/blog/keys-to-wall-soundproofing-lesson-1-decoupling/www.soundproofingcompany.com/soundproofing_101/understanding-stc-and-stc-ratingsThe above write up(link) helps understand how some frequencies get through, its a start to build a more sound soundproof wall pardon the pun. There is a lot of detailed information on this, but not in general blogs, you can find plenty of studies and STC ratings on slabs and concrete density and cast concrete which are much better at stopping sound than rigid batts. Double framing in the walls with air gap and 2 x sound board construction on both external sides. As for the in-wall insulation what would be the right material to use? So your leaving an air gap between the drywall and the batts with a decoupling measure I presume? And what exactly do you mean by 2 times sound board constructions? Below is Rock's quote "in Rod Gevais' book (or online I can't remember:( he states he opts for fluffy because of the cost vs effectiveness. I don't believe he gave other reasoning but it's just my guess that it may also have to do with that the insulation INSIDE the wall has a slightly different function as does an absorber in the room. In wall construction, the two MASS layers on either side do the "heavy lifting" (attenuation) where the insulation in the "AIR" layer inside damps reflections in side the wall cavity." I know this doesn't help clear up the question but the best way about this is to do some research on coefficients and possibly read the book you got it don't you...
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Post by pablopiriz on Oct 3, 2019 15:37:19 GMT
Treat, thanks for the input on the insulation. The question was aimed at getting some specific product recommendations. I know it will be mineral wool, just wondering if there is a manufacturer and product code that is preferred over others.
"And what exactly do you mean by 2 times sound board constructions?" In Rod Gervais's book the preferred construction for a sound proofed wall is a independent double framing with air gap and double sound board (sound proofing dry wall) in the inside and outside of the room. No drywall (sound board) inside the wall.
Walls will be decoupled as well as the roof, looking to do this once and right so I can have years of late night loud jams ahead
Pablo
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