Three Mistakes You Don't Want To Make Building A Soundproof Door
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Mistake 1 - Didn't make an airlock
When building my studio I wish I had created an airlock. This means creating a separate room with doors that create an L shape. You use one solid core door to the outside then another solid core door to the inside of your studio. It looks like the picture below.
The airlock gives you superior soundproofing and some added space for an entryway, vocal booth, or a space to put your ventilation.
Mistake 2 - Don't Use Trunk Rubber
Rod Gervais had recommended using trunk rubber in his book "Home Recording Studio Build It Like The Pros." However, I would recommend using Frost King weather stripping. The trunk rubber was too rigid and didn't give the door enough cushion to create a proper seal.
Mistake 3 - Use a 5" Backset With Door Hardware
When building the door described as a super heavy door in Gervais's book you end up needing more space for your hardware on your door. With a standard 2.5" backset with most doors in your home the door handle did not have enough room to allow for a complete seal around the door with the extra layer of 3/4" plywood. Instead if you by a door handle with a 5" backset you will have plenty of space around the door to get a complete seal with the weather stripping.
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