ACOUSTIC ISOLATION OF A RECORDING STUDIO IN MICHIGAN, USA, WITH SPRINGTEC LATERAL TYPE-C ACOUSTIC HANGERS

Recording studios are places that are very sensitive to disturbances and that, in addition, can cause discomfort to neighbouring rooms. The number of people who set out to create their own recording studio at home, so its design must be studied in detail, so as not to cause problems for the neighbours.

During last year, AMC Mecanocaucho® adapted its ceiling brackets from the Akustik and Akustik + Sylomer® ranges to the types of fixing typical of the US and Canadian markets.

The owner of the analysed recording studio required a solution that would give good results in terms of acoustic insulation and was, at the same time, an economical and easy-to-install solution. The studio owner contacted the company JHBrandt Acoustic Designs, an acoustic engineering company with a great reputation and experience in the isolation of recording studios, with whom AMC Mecanocaucho® had previously carried out projects with satisfactory results.

JHBrandt Acoustic Designs is a company specialized in Acoustic Design and Consulting, founded in 2008 and renamed in 2014, located in Bekasi, Indonesia and was founded by John H. Brandt. Provides worldwide consulting and design services for professional music studios, commercial video and film installations, home recording studios, home theatres, multimedia presentation / conference rooms, performance and entertainment spaces, educational facilities and industrial acoustic applications.

ISOLATION OF CEILINGS WITH SPRINGTEC LATERAL TYPE C ACOUSTIC HANGERS

The hanger chosen for the suspension of the ceiling of the room was the Springtec Lateral Type C, since it was the hanger that best suited the application, considering the loads per mount, configuration and required natural frequency.

This acoustic hanger is designed to suspend false ceilings, with a load range that goes from 3kg to 60kg per mount, and provides a natural frequency of between 3 and 6Hz. The mounts are fixed to the sides of the beams through the holes in their two folds, so the loss of useful height of the room is minimal.

The Springtec Lateral Type C are designed to fit around the CRC of 1 ½" x 1/2", the metallic channel must be installed/inserted between the “C” and the threaded stud.

These acoustic hangers are usually installed at a certain distance from each other, this being adjustable, to suit the load or frequency requirements of the application. The threaded rod can be adapted to achieve the required height or to avoid any obstacles (ducts, for example) that may exist in the room.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Excellent acoustic and vibration isolation properties.

• High resistance metallic parts.

• Bicromated metallic part to improve their durability.

• The spring is guided by two rubber pads and has an integral end stop to prevent the contact between spirals of the spring when overloading.

ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS

• They are installed easily and with little work.

• High acoustic improvement.

• Long working life without maintenance.

AMC MECANOCAUCHO® manufactures acoustic hangers and has a team of application engineers willing to help with your installation needs, do not hesitate to contact our technical department if you require help on this topic.