Construction of studios

Among the elements that are used for the construction of acoustically appropriate spaces for sound recording, there is a series of solutions made up of various materials whose applications affect the behavior of acoustic signals within a specific space. Let's look at some of these solutions offered by some companies that manufacture materials and systems for sound control and noise elimination.

This company offers a wide range of acoustic materials including solutions for absorption, for the creation of barriers, sound diffusing materials and some specialized products. These materials are used in the construction of studios for recording, broadcasting and multimedia production. Without forgetting that they can also be applied in any acoustic conditioning project for entertainment such as home theather, architectural applications such as auditoriums, concert halls and theaters, and educational and communication applications such as distance education and teleconferences.

For sound control and the total or partial elimination of noise sources, both in walls and floors, windows and ceilings, Acoustic First offers a series of products manufactured in different materials according to the purpose and acoustic responsiveness. For this they use materials such as traditional polyurethane foam, high-density fiberglass panels, fabrics for wall covering, dense materials for the construction of acoustic barriers, solutions for sound diffusion made of wood, metal or formed plastic, prefabricated traps for low frequency sound control, special coatings for ceilings and silencers for ducts of air conditioning systems.

With an engineering support adapted to the specific needs of each project and an innovative design, this company offers a modular studio solution for the operations of broadcasting and professional recording of audio and video with the high level of sound insulation required in the environments by the new digital technologies that are used during sound treatment. These modular studios offer fully insulated floors, silenced ventilation systems and a high-quality acoustic interior space that is adjusted thanks to the use of simple walls, windows with sloping glass, traps for low sounds and special treatments for the walls.

Most studios are built within an existing architectural structure that was not specifically designed for the noise isolation or acoustic performance required by professional audio production. In some cases, office buildings, industrial warehouses and some residential structures are common sites where facilities for sound recording and broadcasting operations are installed. Many of these places are rented or located in places where the possibility of expansion is not viable, which allows the solution of a modular studio like these to be relocated to any space in a very short time.

Hybrid Line is the system created by Acoustic Systems. It is a space or living room with soundproof insulation, built in a modular way. This system offers the following advantages: Fast and low-cost relocation, cheaper than a specialized acoustic design consultancy, and the possibility of setting predetermined dimensions accurately so that the construction of furniture and cabinets in the studio can be designed and manufactured before the completion of the project.

Starting from responding to the specific needs of design and construction of spaces for the professional treatment of audio signals, this company suggests the need to first analyze the spatial and acoustic characteristics of the place and then, from this, select the most appropriate techniques for noise control and the most suitable materials for these applications. For this, it is very important to understand this series of fundamentals:

The noise produced by air conditioning transport systems?

The conduction of noise through architectural structures?

The permanent presence of high or low frequencies?

The constant appearance of parasitic noises?

It is important to consider that not only is it necessary to provide insulation and control solutions to the spaces but, on some occasions, depending on the activity that takes place within the studio, the need to install acoustic materials on the elements that are located within the space of the study itself becomes evident. A very suitable example to illustrate this specific application is Acoustic First's sound cylinder absorbent device.

The sound cylinder is a product designed for the sound absorption of circular patterns. It is made of polyurethane foam, with a perforation through the central axis that allows it to be mounted on a conventional microphone base. Its presentation offers a wide variety of colors and measures 10 inches in diameter by 48 inches in length. The absorption capacity per unit has been established for the different frequencies as follows, taking the respective measurements by locating these elements in each of the corners of the sound space, with a correspondence of 2 pieces per 4 feet of distance.