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iannyc · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 12:20 am Post subject: Soundproof blankets?

My studio is, alas, right by a large loft window overlooking industrial north brooklyn. I get planes to La Guaaahdia whizzing by.. i have a lofted bed and draped moving blankets down around all sides of it but their audio absorbing qualities are... meh.

Is there any job-specific blanket that any of you would recommend?

Thanks!

-Ian

Mike Harrison · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 5:18 am Post subject:

Hmmm... without immediately suggesting you'll need an isolation booth (which may actually be the only solution, depending on the severity of your situation), moving blankets are the only type of blanket I've heard/seen discussed on the topic of home studio acoustics. But I also wonder about the age and construction of your building, given the location and proximity to the two airports, whether it's only the window you'll need to address.

Higher frequencies are easier to deal with than lower frequencies, which can also create structural vibrations, making the blocking of sounds even more difficult.

Are the plane pass-bys your only real problem?

Short of running right out and hiring an acoustical engineer to evaluate your situation, if you were to post about a couple of minute's worth of raw (ungated/unfiltered) audio including a plane pass-by, perhaps I and/or some others might be able to make some more suggestions.
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FinMac · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 6:54 am Post subject: I like these guys

For sound absorbing blankets I like these guys,

http://www.audimutesoundproofing.com/audimute-sound-absorption-sheets-materials-that-absorb-sound-soundproofing-blankets.aspx?dsktp=1

but for your situation you may need to get things like double windows that help with the outside noise. And with neighbors that fly jets you most likely need a booth, or a place in the countryside Smile

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SteveToner · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 10:21 am Post subject:

Blankets won't block sound to any significant degree. They will absorb reflections. So, if the window is the major problem, you want to do a google search on "secondary glazing." No guarantees from the management, however. As others have mentioned, you may ultimately need a booth.
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iannyc · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 1:24 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys!!

I'll post some background sounds tomorrow or sunday, and I'll send some pictures, too... you'll see the situation I'm dealing with.

I'm planning on moving in with my girlfriend in the spring into a 1br with a home office so this is sort of a triage situation until then when I can really go ham.

-Ian

todd ellis · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 1:35 pm Post subject:

i don't think blankets are the answer either but DANG! finmac's blankets are WAY more spendy than mine.

http://www.harborfreight.com/40-inch-x-72-inch-movers-blanket-47262.html
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samowry · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 4:50 pm Post subject:

And then there are these. 8x6 and weigh 11#.

https://www.vocalboothtogo.com/product/oversized-sound-blankets-producers-choice-wgrommets-black/

iannyc · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 6:20 am Post subject:

Those dimensions are perfect THX Sam!!

Lee Gordon · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 9:37 am Post subject:

What's with their quality control? Dimensions could be 2-3" off from the nominal size? That lack of precision seems a bit odd to me, but they are pretty cheap. I may get one and see if it's better than the quilt I made by sandwiching Roxul Safe 'n Sound between two Harbor Freight furniture blankets.
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Zach Meissner · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 7:01 pm Post subject:

I'll throw another option into the mix. I've been using these with great results.

https://www.uboxes.com/super-supreme-blankets-95lbs-doz-4-pack
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Lance Blair · M&M Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 2281 Location: Atlanta

This is a good option to insulate your windows to block out sound. They're pricey, and if you have big loft windows, that's going to be an issue. http://www.indowwindows.com/storm-window-inserts/
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todd ellis · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 5:58 am Post subject:

i have a large double window in my studio. i built a substantial window plug & it works great. 1"x8" box filled with recycled denim topped with a 1"x3" box also filled with recycled denim & covered. i've got about $30 in it.

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JohnV · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 7:04 am Post subject:

Jason Huggins · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:06 am Post subject:

If you're using blankets, you want the ones that aren't quilted. They are basically just sheets of recycled denim that you can hang.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IBKAQ14/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

12-pack for $40!

Lee Gordon · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 4:36 pm Post subject:

I wish they sold those Amazon blankets in smaller quantities. It seems a shame to buy a dozen when I need only one or two. On the other hand, that dozen costs less than the single VocalBoothToGo blanket I was considering.

Before I replaced it with a couple of custom ATS panels made with OC 703, I had a quilt that I had fashioned from two Harbor Freight furniture blankets ($6 each) sandwiched around scraps od Roxul Safe 'n Sound. It actually worked fairly well (which is why I'm thinking about blankets again) but it was difficult to keep the insulation from sinking to the bottom, making my DIY quilt less effective and cumbersome to move past.
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