| Are you looking for soundproofing drum set | | | | fire extinguisher is available nearby in case |
| tips for noise reduction in your apartment, | | | | of an emergency. Last, if the ground floor |
| garage orshed? Is your hobby or livelihood | | | | is concrete or wood, lay down carpet that |
| as a drummer being threatened by family or | | | | will cover the floor wall to wall. A good |
| neighbor complaints? Granted, drumming is | | | | inexpensive carpet to use would be an indoor |
| what you like to do but It can be quite | | | | outdoor carpet mostly used in outdoor patios. |
| annoying to those that are subjected to the | | | | |
| noise. We will take a look at some helpful | | | | If you are not comfortable in taking on the |
| tips, both expensive and inexpensive, to get | | | | huge task of soundproofing using inner walls, |
| you back on track to having fun. | | | | by all means hire a contractor. Again, check |
| | | | with local ordinances for possible building |
| Expensive soundproofing | | | | and electrical permits. Cost will vary on |
| | | | the specifics of what it will take to build |
| One of the most expensive ways to soundproof | | | | but a pretty good estimate can run from |
| would be creating a room within a room. This | | | | $3,500 andmuch higher. |
| pertains to a garage or shed providing there | | | | |
| will be enough space for the drums and for | | | | Electronic drum set |
| you to maneuver about. Essentially, you will | | | | |
| be framing and putting up walls, a door, and | | | | The advantage of using electronic drums is |
| window if necessary. | | | | that you can play them with the use of |
| | | | headphones. You will be able to hear all of |
| You will want to have the new walls 4 to 6 | | | | the drum sounds with barely any noise from |
| inches away from the existing wall. This gap | | | | tapping on the drum pads. These sets can be |
| creates a barrier and will absorb much of the | | | | played wherever an electrical outlet is |
| sound. Keep in mind for extra sound | | | | available and do not take up too much room. |
| protection, insulate and sheet rock the | | | | Electronic sets vary in price from a fairly |
| existing walls if the framing is exposed. | | | | inexpensive amount of $500 up to $6,000. |
| Attach egg cartons, 12" x 12" flats, | | | | |
| available at an egg distribution center or | | | | Drum pads |
| carton shaped foam to the sheet rock. | | | | |
| | | | The least inexpensive way to go would be the |
| After you finished the framework for the new | | | | addition of drum pads. The pads are made of |
| wall, check to see if you will need | | | | rubber or neoprene and fit right on the |
| electrical outlets. This needs to be done | | | | drumheads and cymbals. You may hear a bit of |
| before the final attachment of the new walls. | | | | tone but the overall volume is diminished |
| Hire a qualified electrical contractor for | | | | considerably. The bass drum may need |
| any electrical applications. It is possible | | | | additional muffling by stuffing the drum |
| that you may have to apply for a building | | | | shell with pillow or blankets. You can find |
| electrical permit, so be sure to check with | | | | the pads at a low cost of $20, depending on |
| local ordinances. | | | | what you will need for your set. |
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| Attach ¾" particle board panels to the | | | | Whatever route you take to help minimize the |
| framing, paying attention to the alignment of | | | | drum noise, it is understood that you are |
| electrical outlets, if needed. Add carpet or | | | | making a conscious effort to be considerate |
| egg carton shaped foam to all the walls. * | | | | of others and still enjoy your drumming. |
| If outlets are installed, make sure that a | | | | |