A Totally Soundproof Drum Room? Not Always Needed
A completely soundproof drum room lets out no sound—period. Creating a totally soundproofed drum room can be a big, expensive job. It can be done, and if you’re set on this type of drum room soundproofing, Audimute has the DIY soundproofing products and expertise to get you there. But hold on…

Let’s consider what most drummers really need. In most cases, a completely soundproof drum room is not necessary. Simply reducing the amount of sound that escapes from the practice space will keep the neighbors happy and the police away.

Here’s a little easy science to help tell the story. The amount of sound coming from a drum set or a band is measured in decibels (dB). A drummer might generate 110–120dB when playing hard. If that drummer hits a little bit softer—just 10dB less—anyone listening will hear him or her playing half as loudly. Half.

It works the same way with drum room soundproofing. Because of the way our ears perceive sound, a “sound proof drum room” may not need to be soundproof at all. It only needs to reduce the volume by as little as 10dB to make the music half as loud outside the room.

This natural fact is your best friend in drum room soundproofing. Drums can sound a whole lot better inside and a whole lot quieter outside the practice space with just a couple of simple DIY soundproofing steps.

Step 1: Use Acoustic Absorption Sheets.

Cover the inside of the practice space with as much DIY soundproofing material as possible. Audimute Sound Absorption Sheets can completely and affordably transform a practice space. Audimute's Starter Kit comes with 14 Long (3' x 8') Sheets, 42 Megaclips and ships free! The kit covers approximately 336 sq.ft. and only costs $345!

• Sound Absorption Sheets absorb echoes, reverberation, and noise reflection inside the room.
• The practice space will sound cleaner and clearer inside. You can play at a lower volume and still keep the intensity of your performance.
• Sound Absorption Sheets reduce sound pressure levels in the room, thus reducing the amount of sound that can escape.
• Audimute Sound Absorption Sheets are a movable and flexible solution. You can always add more DIY soundproofing sheets to a practice space, and more mass and more absorption means less sound on the loose.

• Use a flashlight or feel for airflow in the seams and cracks of doors, windows, and walls.
• Apply a good acoustic seal to the door sweep and sealing areas. Audimute Acoustic Door Sweeps and Acoustic Door Seals close up these trouble areas, keeping sound in.
• Seal seams and other obvious gaps with caulk or tape.
  

• Isolate walls, floors, and ceilings.
• Install sound blocking material, like Audimute Peacemaker.
• Refine the interior acoustics for great recordings.