Quick Recommendation For Basement Ceiling

I know this subject too - has been discussed at end, but some quick recommendations would be great. Going to be installing a ceiling in my home basement for control room and live room. Specs: I'm on a somewhat limited budget and fully understand there will be some compromise with a limited budget. So I'm trying to do the best job I possibly can given the funds I have. Control Room: 16x12 Live Room: 11x13 Walls: double wall - 3.5" metal studs with double rock on either side (differnent thickness) Ceiling height: 7'-10" to bottom of engineered lumber joists (16" o.c.) Here's what I plan to do: Install R.C. directly to the joists Double layers of rock Mineral wool insulation Caulked seems (where ceiling meets wall) 1. Is this the "correct" way - or am I in the wrong direction? 2. What makes for really "soundproof" construction? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Yeah, that's pretty much it. Then depending on your height, use 703 w/ cloth for acoustics.

You have the right idea; as to your questions, this might help as to the basic concepts - http://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=18233 And, of course the TOP announcement if you've not already been... Steve

Thanks Agin Knightfly & Aaron - much appreciated...