Professional and residential studios as well as home theaters need to eliminate outside noise to maintain superior sound quality. Today, custom recording studio doors and windows are available for commercial or home studios that require the highest level of soundproofing for their specific space, or an optimal home theater experience. The soundproof doors and windows are designed to keep out intrusive noise (i.e.- barking, sirens, traffic, leaf blowers) that can otherwise ruin recording sessions and home theater experiences.
The soundproof sliding glass doors have a Sound Transmission Class (STC) value of up to 65 – the equivalent in absorbing as much sound as recording studio walls – and can dramatically block low frequencies (40dB @ 80 Hz). STC ratings are used for doors, windows, walls, and most building materials, with a higher rating indicating a greater ability to stop noise intrusion. The average STC rating on the market today ranges from 33-47.
A new door frame design can preserve double-wall sound isolation. In fact, the soundproof doors perform better and are more economical than steel doors.
For design flexibility, the recording studio door panels are removable so studio engineers or homeowners can utilize the full door opening width when needed. Studio sliding glass doors in multi-track telescoping configurations can also optimize the use of space. Wider doors are available for any given rough opening size as well.
In addition to doors, some companies like Soundproof Studios also customize recording studio windows that can achieve up to an STC value of 64. These consist of two independent fixed windows on each side of the window opening. Each window can be installed vertically or slanted.
Design consultants can help to optimize the process by customizing soundproof doors and windows to the acoustic, aesthetic, budget, and space requirements of any commercial or home recording studio, maximizing the use of existing space.
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