Why Isolation (Soundproofing) is Important
Isolation (also known as soundproofing) is important for a variety of reasons. The most commonly recognized reason is to stop sound from bothering other people in the house or other people outside the room and the house/building. A more important...
Speaker Boundary Interference Response (SBIR)
Speaker Boundary Interference Response (SBIR) is one of the most important—and misunderstood—factors in room acoustics. For anyone setting up a home theater, listening room, or recording studio, knowing how speaker placement affects frequency response is critical to getting a clean,...
Room modes are resonances at specific frequencies inside a room, which are related to the room’s dimensions. There are three types of modes in a room: axial, tangential, and oblique. The axial modes are easiest to visualize since they rely...
Mounting GIK Acoustics Products in Corners
This video contains simple instructions for mounting GIK Acoustics products in corners. This video is helpful if you choose to install the 242 Acoustic Panel, 244 Bass Trap or Monster Bass Trap in the corner. Measure from the ceiling and...