Setting up my drum room

[hobbes1976]

I'm in the process of setting up a jam studio and I have some problems with the drums.

First off, it is a rectangular room and the drum is in one corner. The room has a high ceiling.

When I play on the drums, it is very deafening.

What is the best way to do sound absorption in the room to ensure my drums don't burst?

I have access to some acoustic foam ( limited number ) Where should I place the foam?

Should I get heavy felt curtains ?

I do have some rock wool as well.

Any help is very much appreciated.

 

[Blofeld]

it will take much more than some foam and curtain to do the job.

You did not specify the dimensons of the room or whether there are windows etc.

Damping the room acoustics is one thing...cutting down the noise exiting from the room is another. What do you want?

 

[liquid]

i think use curtain ba

 

[hobbes1976]

=Blofeld

I'm looking at damping the room, the room is about 6m by 3 m roughly.

No windows.

Is there a place to buy a rubber seal for the door since mine has a gap.

 

[Blofeld]

To dampen/deaden the room acoustics is far easier than preventing noise transmission out.

Install 1" thick rock wool on all walls and cover with a carpeting material.

Thick carpet on floor.

Install acoustical ceiling tiles.

problem solved.

 

[beboptang]

Is there a place to buy a rubber seal for the door since mine has a gap.

Yes, you can get it from a hardware store like HomeFix. It comes in a standard length, but you can cut to size, if your door is smaller. It also comes with self-adhesive and a few nails. Very simple to install.

Since not all flooring is even, make sure that you install the rubber seal where the bottom of the door and the floor have the biggest gap. Also make sure that your carpeting is installed first before your put the rubber seal, haha, duh right?

Just so you know, this rubber seal does not stop or minimise sound traveling out of your room. It's more for preventing aircon leakage -- ie energy-saving.

 

[hobbes1976]

Well I have a problem with the ceiling as the room i was given has a very high ceiling ( abt twice the height of a normal room ). Would that be a problem?

I was thinking of getting some acoustic foam to dampen the area around the acoustic drum set and if that is not enough, I will make several rectangular wooden frames, stuff it with rock wool and wrap it with some fabric.

Would that be enough for a comfortable jamming experience?

( I know its not the best setup as I consulted a friend who does it for a living and it would cost a bomb! )