When it comes to optimizing sound quality in a room, one of the most effective tools at your disposal is acoustic foam, a versatile material that is used to reduce sound transmission and control echoes, reverberations, and unwanted reflections. You’ll often find acoustic foam panels being used in recording studios, home theaters, conference rooms, and other environments where clear sound reproduction, speech intelligibility, and noise control are essential. Whether it’s for soundproofing, echo control, or optimizing sound quality in ... (Read More)
Category: Acoustic Foam
Insulate Your Hunting Blinds for a More Enhanced Experience!
Whether it is already hunting season or you’re preparing for next season, getting ready is extremely important! One of the most important aspects of hunting is having a great hunting blind to mask you both visually and audibly from the animal that you are hunting. Although hunting blinds can be bought with these capabilities, it can also be very helpful to add different types of foam to make the blind even more insulated, both thermally and audibly. In this ... (Read More)
Create Your Own DIY Yoga Studio
The mental and physical benefits of yoga have been enjoyed recreationally for thousands of years. Many studios offer a wide variety of yoga practices like power yoga, prenatal yoga, PiYo, aerial yoga, and even goat yoga! Individualized plans can provide unique benefits that relax and rejuvenate the yogi. Regardless of the type of exercise, a key focus is relaxation and meditation, which the surrounding environment should reflect.There may be several reasons why you’re hesitant to make it to your ... (Read More)
Creating a Budget Streaming Studio with Acoustic Foam
With many of us trying our best to stay home and stay safe, there has been a sharp increase of people streaming their activities online. Many are turning to the internet as an outlet to fulfill their entertainment needs. No matter what you are streaming, whether it is your favorite video game or a passionate hobby, such as art, voice acting, music, or beyond, there’s one issue that plagues streamers of any experience level: sound. Sound issues can be ... (Read More)
The Perfect Pet Room
Your pet is not just a furry animal living rent-free in your house, they are an important part of the family; in fact, your pooch or kitty is probably the heart of the home! To show how much you care, give them their own designated pet room. This can offer them a nice space to get away from the hustle and bustle when they need some downtime. Here are a few of the best suggestions for using foam to create ... (Read More)
Tips for Setting Up a Home Podcasting Studio
Podcasting is one of the most popular media formats today. It seems that everyone, from top celebrities to stay-at-home moms, has a podcast about their favorite topic. If you want to get in on the fun, it would be a good idea to set up a podcasting studio in your home. Having one will get your recordings sounding great right from the start. Here are a few tips to help make it happen: Record your podcast in an enclosed space. Whether ... (Read More)
Tips for Designing a Home Theater
For some people, creating a “home theater” involves nothing more than mounting a 65-inch flatscreen on the wall and calling it a day. Sure, they might get a bit ambitious later on and add an external speaker or two; but in the end, it’s still just a living room with a huge TV. If you want a true theater-like experience while watching movies and sports at home, then you’re going to have to put a lot more effort into ... (Read More)
The Differences Between Conventional and Acoustical Foam
One of the first things people should take into consideration when planning a space for optimum sound, whether it’s for movies, music, or recording, is sound treatment. As a useful acoustical treatment tool, sound deadening foam is one material people rely on for fixing flutter echoes, standing waves, and mid and high-frequency issues. But given the similarities between foam’s different varieties, many people wonder what the difference is between acoustical foam and the stuff in their couches and pillows. ... (Read More)
Get the Most Out of Your Speakers With Decoupling
A premium sound system can cost tens of thousands of dollars, but is also able to prove its value to a listener the second a favorite song reaches its crescendo, or when a blockbuster movie’s final fight scene breaks out. But no matter how much is spent on speakers and receivers, their performance will still be impacted by the room where they reside. This is the reason acoustical treatment is so important for getting crisp and bold sound out ... (Read More)
Refine a Room’s Sound With Custom Acoustic Treatment
There are no one-size-fits-all answers in the world of acoustic treatment. The interpretation of sound lies within the individual hearing it, so even if a product technically meets its performance specifications, it may not meet the needs or preferences of the individual. Music styles and genres also play a role in how sound can be treated because of the different frequencies emphasized. Layout and size of the room where recording and mixing takes place also has a major impact ... (Read More)
