I have done some pretty silly things in the name of trying to block out noise. From recording in the bathroom, to sitting at my computer with a lapel mic and heavy blanket draped over my head. all of these "bubble gum and paper clip" methods were marginal soundproofing at best. I don't currently have the need to record voice-over at home, but if I did, I Would give Sorber Panels some serious thought.The maker, Clearsonic, claims its panels perform at over 90% noise reduction efficiency. They are made of 1.5" thick compressed fiberglass and other materials, which the company claims allow the Sorber Panels to absorb sound, rather than deflect it.
Clearsonic products, which are typically used as instrument shields or sound baffles, recently caught the ear of podcaster Scott Bourne, who wholeheartedly recommended them at the recent Podcast and Portable Media Expo. Bourne, a regular on the This Week in Media podcast uses 4 panels as a makeshift home recording studio. He recommends them over more expensive, and arguably less effective wall treatment methods, and touts their portability.
For Details on Scott Bourne's home setup, and a link to the manufacturers site, click the READ link below.
1. "90% noise reduction efficiency"
What exactly does that mean? I'm not familiar with the term "noise reduction efficiency." At what distance & under what conditions?! It sounds a bit like marketing speak to me and probably makes the casual reader think that 90% of the sound played into it will be "deadened."
From the amount of open space around this enclosure, you'd have a hard time selling me on how sound _proof_ it could really be...
You don't really get true sound proofing with freeflowing air.
Posted at 2:00PM on Oct 13th 2006 by moni