Soundproofing and Noise Control Information

People from all over the country have problems with highway traffic noise.  Few, however, deal with it as much as members of the Woburn and Burlington sound barrier committees in Massachusetts.

Residents in the Woburn and Burlington communities have been petitioning their state for years to have sound barriers built between their neighborhoods and portions of route 128 and I-93.

One of the most extreme cases in this situation is one in which resident Terri Keene’s house sits just 50 ft. from an eight lane highway.

“The highway traffic behind the Keene's house wouldn't be any louder if it went through their yard,” said WBZTV Reporter Peg Rusconi in a story she did about the issue.  “It practically does.”

The Woburn Sound Barrier Committee’s Web site reflects residents’ frustration.

“We vow to keep our quest visible and loud! This will be accomplished through rallies and meetings, along with many letters to the newspapers/media, and lobbying on the State House,” the site declares.

Acoustic wall panels are among the most effective tools in soundproofing and noise control.  They come in too many combinations of sizes, shapes and colors to count, which make them perfect not only for acoustic treatment, but also for aesthetic appeal.

Another advantage to treating a space with wall panels is they can act as either sound absorbers or absorber/barriers.  As absorbers, wall panels reduce echo and reverberation time within a room by absorbing sound waves and converting them to heat energy. 

As absorber/barriers, wall panels convert sound waves AND block sound transfer between rooms. As wall panels come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors, they can also be installed in a variety of ways using different types of hardware.

Below, using some of our hardware options, we have demonstrated three different ways to install wall panels.  So please … look, listen, learn and enjoy. 

We recently introduced our new Sonex™ Audio Tiles, which are engineered for noise control in professional and home recording studios, broadcast studios and vocal booths.

In that same spirit we would like to profile a few of our coolest studio products and projects.

Last week we explained some of the different types of indoor soundproofing and  noise control products.

This week, because the world of acoustic blankets, sound walls and outdoor enclosures can be confusing, we'll move outside to identify and explain many of the options for outdoor noise reduction.

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