soundproofing
Noise barrier material
Soundproofing is material or treatment that prevents sound from passing through walls, floors, or ceilings: We added soundproofing to the home studio.
The term also covers the process itself: Soundproofing the apartment took longer than expected.
Effective soundproofing blocks both airborne noise and vibrations transmitted through structures.
Material reducing echo
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- mineral woolFibrous insulation from melite rock
- rockwoolFibrous stone-based insulation
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
spray foam · acoustic panels · drywall · acoustic tiles · fabric panels · diffusers
Decreasing auditory interference
- privacyFreedom from observation
- quietLacking in sound
- silenceTotal lack of sound
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
tranquility · blocking · muffling · deadening · confidentiality · concentration · sleep quality · traffic noise
Removal of interdependence
- floating floorsUnfastened interlocking floor planks
- air gapsIntentional separations for safety
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
Prolonged reflected sound
- echoReflected sound wave
- frequency responseOutput versus input frequencies
- anechoicLacking reflected sound
- standing wavesNon-propagating periodic disturbances
reflection · diffusion · live room · dead room · ambient noise
Facility for capturing audio
- home theaterDomestic entertainment system
- bedroomRoom for sleeping
- apartmentRented unit in building
- officeProfessional work location
nursery · music room · vocal booth · media room · conference room · workshop · garage · basement
Flexible waterproof floor covering
- elastomerStretchable polymer substance
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- viscoelasticBoth liquid and solid-like
- shock absorbersDevices that reduce jolts
acoustic foam
Material reducing echo
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- mineral woolFibrous insulation from melite rock
- rockwoolFibrous stone-based insulation
cellulose · spray foam · acoustic panels · drywall · acoustic tiles · fabric panels · diffusers
noise reduction
Decreasing auditory interference
peace · tranquility · blocking · muffling · deadening · confidentiality · concentration · sleep quality · traffic noise · aircraft noise
decoupling
Removal of interdependence
- floating floorsUnfastened interlocking floor planks
- air gapsIntentional separations for safety
- absorptionProcess of taking in
reverberation
Prolonged reflected sound
- echoReflected sound wave
- frequency responseOutput versus input frequencies
- anechoicLacking reflected sound
standing waves · reflection · diffusion · live room · dead room · ambient noise
recording studio
Facility for capturing audio
- home theaterDomestic entertainment system
- bedroomRoom for sleeping
- apartmentRented unit in building
office · nursery · music room · vocal booth · media room · conference room · workshop · garage · basement · condo
rubber mats
Flexible waterproof floor covering
- elastomerStretchable polymer substance
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
- viscoelasticBoth liquid and solid-like
- corkcork oak, natural cork, cork flooring, cork boards, corkboard
- building specsblueprints, blueprint, floor plans, floor plan, elevations
- audioheadphones, audio track, volume control, noise, static
- soundechoes, acoustics, vibrations, audio, volume
- barrierswalls, wall, fences, fence, barrier
- car partsengine, steering wheel, brake, seats, tires
soundproofingamplification
Increase in intensity
sound amplification · sound projection · PA systems · amplifiers · reverberation
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