Little help on Closet Vocal Booth
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 6:30 pm
Just to let you all know that I am new here, and I only posted because I am going out of my mind. I've been researching this topic for about 2 weeks now and getting minimal progress.
I've looked at a lot of posts here and this site has helped a lot, but still have a few questions. I am transferring a walkin closet, 5 and a half feet by about 4 feet, into a vocal booth. I want it soundproof for privacy and to be able to play guitar or whatnot when others are sleeping. It's only a second story, and insulation at the moment is at a minimum.
It has carpet inside but that's about it. What I was considering doing was build a room inside of a room. Floating floor, new walls, two doors, etc. But I think the closet is just too small for that. So Instead I am thinking about tearing down the existing drywalls. Add insulation between the studs. Create a staggered stud system. Put fiberglass between the studs. Put a Resilient Channel in there, and some more drywall up. Maybe two layers. And the room will be a little smaller. Get a good door with a seal, but would this be a good way to go or what are your guys comments? I'm just not sure where to start! I truly want to have a STC rating of around 50+. When blaring a guitar in there, or singing at the top of my lungs, I don't want anyone to be able to hear me in the next room. Tell me it's possible! Oh yea, and possibly costs. I'm looking for around $400 - $500 willing to spend. Thanks!
I've looked at a lot of posts here and this site has helped a lot, but still have a few questions. I am transferring a walkin closet, 5 and a half feet by about 4 feet, into a vocal booth. I want it soundproof for privacy and to be able to play guitar or whatnot when others are sleeping. It's only a second story, and insulation at the moment is at a minimum.
It has carpet inside but that's about it. What I was considering doing was build a room inside of a room. Floating floor, new walls, two doors, etc. But I think the closet is just too small for that. So Instead I am thinking about tearing down the existing drywalls. Add insulation between the studs. Create a staggered stud system. Put fiberglass between the studs. Put a Resilient Channel in there, and some more drywall up. Maybe two layers. And the room will be a little smaller. Get a good door with a seal, but would this be a good way to go or what are your guys comments? I'm just not sure where to start! I truly want to have a STC rating of around 50+. When blaring a guitar in there, or singing at the top of my lungs, I don't want anyone to be able to hear me in the next room. Tell me it's possible! Oh yea, and possibly costs. I'm looking for around $400 - $500 willing to spend. Thanks!