What Are the Benefits Of Acoustic Doors For Studios?
The installation of soundproof doors – otherwise referred to as acoustic doors – can be of benefit in many different environments, but they are absolutely vital in environments such as sound recording studios. Acoustic doors are specifically designed and manufactured to reduce sound interference and noise from any outside source, such as road traffic noise or construction work, but they are equally effective in reducing noise from adjoining rooms or areas. As well as being the major factor in noise reduction, soundproof doors can also help control and enhance acoustics within the recording studio space itself. Here are some benefits of acoustic doors in a sound studio environment:
Creative Studios
A calm, tranquil and quiet space is often integral to any creative process. People relying on working in peaceful spaces such as musicians, artists and content creators need to ensure that their environment does not negatively interfere with their creative processes – acoustic doors can offer that benefit by hugely reducing any noise pollution and interruption to their studio space.
Effective Soundproofing
Acoustic doors should provide two benefits – firstly, to keep-in the noise without disturbing any neighbouring rooms and spaces and, secondly, to prevent any outside interference coming the other way to disturb you in the space in which you are working. For environments that specifically need soundproof areas, such as a sound recording studio, cinema, or theatre, where you want the acoustic doors to not just contain or block noise, but to also enhance the sound quality within that space, then it is important that you choose the correct acoustic doors for purpose. You want the doors to help create a space that is not just effectively soundproofed, but also ensures the optimum sound performance from the acoustics at the most effective level.
Soundproofing Levels
There are different standards of noise reduction between the ratings of acoustic doors, so you need to first decide exactly what level of soundproofing you require. The low to medium performance acoustic doors offer soundproofing up to around 34 decibels – sufficient for residential settings – but for a studio environment you will require the high-performance doors which offer up to 44 decibels as any outside noise passing through could make the recordings unusable.
Glazing
Sound recording acoustic doors would usually have an element of glazing included – the specially-manufactured glazed panel will help the interaction between engineer, producer and artist to communicate whilst also still minimising and controlling the noise within the space.
Aesthetics
It may not be of primary importance to an area such as a sound studio, but another factor for consideration is the aesthetic appearance of acoustic doors. Many will associate this soundproofing ability to be achieved through the installation of heavy, ‘industrial-looking’ doors, but this is not necessarily so – acoustic doors can be manufactured and finished in the most attractive of materials that would grace any environment.
Acoustic Fire Rated Doors
Another important – and often overlooked – consideration when choosing acoustic doors is that these doors can also offer another valuable benefit in that they can be manufactured as effective fire doors! Acoustic doors typically comprise of thicker, more solid materials such as steel, aluminium, PVC, and timber – and these materials can also be fire retardant and serve as extra security against any fire outbreak.
Other Typical Environments That Benefit
As well as sound studios, environments in which soundproof doors may be beneficial installations include workplaces, working offices, hospitals, schools, colleges, universities and also in the home!
If you are looking to source acoustic doors for your studio then speak with an experienced door supplier – a specialist door manufacturer will be happy to provide you with all information and advice on acoustic doors for you to make the best choice for your studio space.
Enfield Doors
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