Soundproofing in a Restuarant or Cafe

I am sure most people who have been to an upscale restaurant or cafe have noticed that the acoustics in these areas are the absolute worst. Many times these venues have beautiful marble or ceramic tile or other decorative hard surfaces to give the restaurant a pleasant atmosphere. Unfortunately these hard surfaces cause the sound to reverberate and reflect throughout the entire room. There is a little trick that many of our customers have used to reduce the reverberation in these areas without changing the look of the venue. There is a product that we carry called "Echoless Panels". These panels are made of a bonded acoustical cotton material that the restaurant's are actually adhering to the bottoms of the tables and the chairs to absorb the reflective sound and reduce the reverb while increasing the speech inteligibility in the room.
This method of acoustical treatment in now way changes the decor or the aesthetics of the restaurant, but it does make the dining experience much more pleasurable. The Echoless panels come in many different colors and thickness' so if added absorption is needed they can be used on exposed walls and ceilings and still will not detract from the aviance of the dining area. For more information on this product or any of our state of the art acoustical treatments for restautants, cafes, or nite clubs, please call the professionals at Soundproofing America.

As Always,

Bob Orther
Technical Advisor
e-mail: dr.bob@soundproofingamerica.com
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Home Theater and Studio Soundproofing

With winter in full bloom, many home bound folks are thinking about that new basement home theater or music practice studio. The calls for help have been pouring in. Many people know exactly what they need down to the last square inch, others have bare framed out walls and need to know where to go from there. It doesn't matter what level of soundproofing expertise you possess, here at Soundproofing America we are here to help. Sure we are about making a living, but we are also about providing accurate and sound advice (no pun intended).
When you are getting ready to deck out the basement or garage it is always best to consult a professional, especially if the information they provide is free.
Whether you are soundproofing a closet for home voice overs, or you are building a full scale home recording studio, doesn't it make sense to contact an expert before throwing away thousands of dollars on systems that simply don't work?
If we don't have a ready answer for your home soundproofing questions, we have the resources to get that answer for you within a matter of hours. If you need helpful advice as far as soundproofing or acoustical treatments options, whether you buy from us or not, please call the pro's at Soundproofing America your #1 Soundproofing Resource on the Internet.

As Always,

Bob O.
www.soundproofingamerica.com
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Greensound Cotton Batt Insulation

With the limited supply of quality sound batt insulations one the market today, we are excited about our "Greensound" cotton batt insulation. This batt insulation provides both sound dampening and sound absorption in any joist or stud cavity. It maintains an R-13 thermal rating for the 3/ 1/2" version and an R-19 for the 5 1/2" variety. This environmentally friendly product is both economical and offers the best in thermal and sound absorption of any product on the market today. It is the perfect batt insulation for your home theater or studio applications. There are no hazardous issues with this product and it is easily installed in any open joist or stud cavity. The Greensound batt insulation comes in 16 " on center as well as 24' on center and will meet all building codes throught the United States. For the best in Thermal and sound reduction, take a look at our Greensound batt insulation material. Greensound is an environmentally friendly product that will offer you years of performance in any application. For more information on Greensound Insulation or any of our quality soundproofing or acoustical treatment products, call on the experts at soundproofing America, Your #1 soundproofing resource on the Internet.

As Always,

Bob O.
Senior Technical Director
e-mail: dr.bob@soundproofingamerica.com
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Coming soon, The New Acoustiwall Track System.

We will soon be offering the new Acoustiwall sound absorption panels. This system is employs a track system that combines the the absorption of bonded acoustical cotton panels with the finished look of the Guilford 701 fabric covering. The new Acoustiwall system can be easily installed in any auditorium, church sanctuary, or gymnasium to give you the finest in reflective sound reduction. These panels when installed properly can reduce reverb times dramatically in any situation or large venue. They are the answer you have been looking for to reduce unwanted echo and sound reflection while adding a touch of class to any auditorium or indoor stadium situation. This system gives the end user a wide array of color choices and the ease of installation makes this product a must have for any large indoor venue.
Live concerts sound harsh and reflective when the walls are bare and untreated. The Acoustiwall system softens the harsh atmosphere in large auditoriums and makes the live music all that much more enjoyable. I am sure you have been to concerts where your favorite artist sounded like they were playing inside a dumpster. I know I have. That's why we are so excited about offering this product to the public. The acoustiwall is the perfect addition to your restaurant, cafe, nite club, or any area where excess reverberation and reflective noise is a problem.
Please visit us regularly at www.soundproofingamerica.com and watch for the new Acoustiwall track system.

As Always,

Bob O.
e-mail: dr.bob@soundproofingamerica.com
Call Toll free (877) 530-0139

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The New dBA panels are in stock NOW!

We have finally gotten the new dBA panels in stock and ready for immediate delivery. These amazing studio and home theater panels are tri functional. The block, absorb and diffuse sound all in one unit. They are listed on our website under featured products and are now available from Soundproofing America. Please call us for pricing on this phenominal product. If you stop by the website www.soundproofingamerica.com click on the featured products button and take a look at the newest innovation in acoustical treatments. This panel not only offers outstanding performance in any venue, it is also an aesthetically pleasing addition to any studio or home theater application. It gives your studio that professional look and will provide you with the perfect environment for high end recordings or voice overs. The dBA panels are available in limited quantities, so please call Soundproofing America to reserve yours now. These innovative panels come in white or charcoal, but can be painted with a light spray to match any decor and will not lose their acoustical properties. If you need the very best in studio or home theater acoustical treatments click on this link and see the newest innovation in wall and ceiling treatments go to: http://www.soundproofingamerica.com/dBA.pdf There you will find all of the technical data on this wonderful product and then be able to decide if the dBA panel is the right choice for your particular studio or theater application. Trust Soundproofing America with all of your soundproofing and acoustical treatment needs.

As Always,

Bob Orther
Senior Technical Advisor
www.soundproofingamerica.com
e-mail: dr.bob@soundproofingamerica.com
Call Toll free (877) 530-0139


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Installing Mass loaded vinyl on a ceiling

In recent months we have discovered that many of our customers are having difficulty installing MLV or MLV with the foam decoupler to their ceilings. As a general rule, regular MLV is supposed to be stapled or nailed directly to the open joists. This allows the vinyl to resonate with the sound. However, this is easier said than done as many will attest to.
After talking with one of our major MLV suppliers we have found that by spot gluing the 4 1/2' wide MLV directly to the drywall prior to installing it onto a ceiling makes for a much easier installation. If you are using the 4' wide MLV there is no extra vinyl to overlap so the edges of the drywall must be buttered with the acoustical caulk. The more articulate (anal) you are about sealing the drywall, the better your results will be. If you are installing MLV directly over existing drywall, then you must use the MLV with the de coupler foam adhered to it. There must be a small air space where the MLV can resonate. The foam de coupler also helps to isolate the new drywall from the existing drywall and also from the joist assembly itself. This works to combat a good amount of impact noise from above. If you are putting up drywall with the foam backed MLV adhered to the back of the drywall, it is imperative that you leave at least a 1/8" gap between the new drywall ceiling and the existing walls. This gap will be caulked in with the acoustical caulk and then you will tape mud and paint the new ceiling as you would a regular drywall ceiling.
If you have a drywall lift, this job won't be nearly as labor intensive. You do want to have the MLV overlapped wherever possible. If the MLV seams land directly on the joist, the overlaps will not be possible as the drywall will not sit flush on the joists.
For more indepth information on this application or for any soundproofing issues you may have, please contact the professionals at www.soundproofingamerica.com .

As Always,

Bob Orther
e-mail: dr.bob@soundproofingamerica.com
Call Toll free (877) 530-0139

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