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  • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
    @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому +8

    Please subscribe to my UA-cam channel & comment to support my growing channel 🙏🏽✨🌱

  • @DolorsMusic
    @DolorsMusic 3 роки тому +62

    2:08 the reason people alternate the pattern in the studio is that it gets rid of sound waves better than a singular pattern, cus sound moves in different directions

  • @teamsters3967
    @teamsters3967 4 роки тому +127

    It's hard to talk it out with inconsiderate family members on my end. Thanks for the tips

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  4 роки тому +3

      Happy to help, wishing you all the luck!

    • @laurabrown2014
      @laurabrown2014 4 роки тому +1

      One of the Best Ideas of SoundProofing is "SoundProof Curtains" it actually Block outside Noise coming from Windows. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/

  • @TheOneCoolNerd
    @TheOneCoolNerd 3 роки тому +11

    I work swing shift so I get home at like midnight and am up playing video games a lot of the time for a few hours, just moved into a place where I share a connected bathroom and a wall with closets in it with someone else, thinking about copping these and putting them on the bathroom door, getting a rug because the floor is loud and maybe buying a white noise machine because I’ve seen them work other places pretty well. Right now I’ve been playing brown noise through a Bluetooth speaker and it helps significantly I think since no one has ever complained but It’s kind of a pain in the butt.
    Nice video

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому

      Thank you, I appreciate your support! I just shared a new video as well! I used to work swing it can be pretty hard on roommates that work the typical hours for sound disturbances. Rugs make a huge difference! Wishing you luck, appreciate your support. Have a good weekend!

    • @RoninNYC
      @RoninNYC 3 роки тому

      Lmk if it works bro. I moved into a place and share 2 wall with room mates

  • @matthewgarcia9494
    @matthewgarcia9494 2 роки тому +5

    You can also drill some holes into the edges of your hollow door and fill it with foam insinuation as much as possible and then when the foam eventually gets to the holes you can let it dry and then sand paper it down and paint it or stain it the color of the door and then place the sound proofing over the door.
    Make sure to fold some heavy cloth and staple it to the bottom of the door so the floor is meeting th bottom of the door.
    You have to do the same for the whole outside of the door aswell

  • @watcherwatchmen7785
    @watcherwatchmen7785 Рік тому

    I had a noisy HVAC closet and used a folded movers carpet (Cheap style you get at uhaul, not the quilted ones) to whatever dimensions cover the inside of the door and then stapled it on. It reduced the noise significantly, but I didn't have a decibel meter to tell what improvement it made.
    You can also use a couple layers of old towels to get the same effect. I got the idea from a youtuber who wanted to make cheap sound deadening panels for his audio room.

  • @ThatPaliRN
    @ThatPaliRN 3 роки тому +8

    I live in an apartment complex where the walls are pretty thin which is ridiculous considering I pay so much for rent. I plan to tape these at the back of wall art and hang them hopefully they cancel some noise

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому

      Hoping it works out in your favor! Carpets might also help, let us know how it turns out!!

    • @ThatPaliRN
      @ThatPaliRN 3 роки тому

      @Monica Smith i didnt try it. I just plan on adding more furniture since my place is fairly minimal and plants and ill see if that makes a difference

    • @ThatPaliRN
      @ThatPaliRN 3 роки тому

      @Monica Smith congrats on your new job!!! Let me know how it goes ill also be working from home. It might be something i should consider

  • @PhilVerryChannel
    @PhilVerryChannel 4 місяці тому

    This is accoustic deadening, just to be factually accuraye, it is not considered 'sound proofing' as such. Sound proofing, requires mass installtion, separation and density value increase to remove low end virbrational transference.

  • @TheRoboCaterpillar
    @TheRoboCaterpillar 3 роки тому +12

    Hey! I’m working from home and am on the phone all the time. I want to have a bit of privacy, so what I’m thinking of doing is getting a big box and lining it on the inside with the panels, and then basically speaking into the box. Would that do much for the sound? Do the panels work well?

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому

      Honestly if you’re trying to keep the sound in it would help but not for keeping the sound out

    • @jussdraftshorts4381
      @jussdraftshorts4381 3 роки тому +2

      @@ExpressivelyYannaMarie panels on the walls and door should help actually

    • @ireneloayza2584
      @ireneloayza2584 3 роки тому +2

      @@jussdraftshorts4381 i usually play videogames at night and I'm a bit loud and my parents' room is just next to mine :( will putting the panels on the door and on the walls help?

    • @jussdraftshorts4381
      @jussdraftshorts4381 3 роки тому +2

      @@ireneloayza2584 bro saaaaame. My mom be saying I be louse so I put sound proof on the wall in front of me and the other wall on my mom part. I put panels on my door cause it’s hollow but still good for either way and weather strip for the door. Ofc it won’t block all the noise but it actually do help a lot. Just talk normal and you be good

    • @ireneloayza2584
      @ireneloayza2584 3 роки тому

      @@jussdraftshorts4381 okay perfect, thank you!!

  • @GrinderMagee
    @GrinderMagee 2 роки тому +1

    Weatherstripping too homie. Any gap around the edges is where most of the sound is coming through now.

  • @Emberchariot
    @Emberchariot 3 роки тому +5

    I have a noisy dog, whose actually my dad's, the house is on a main road and my dad and his friend talk so loudly, they don't realize they are doing it and I haven't got the heart to complain so this is actually helpful. Love your hair Btw. 😁

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your support (on my YT channel) & Happy yo help : ) Rugs also help tremendously like area rugs wherever they are whichever rooms they're loudest in

    • @Emberchariot
      @Emberchariot 3 роки тому +1

      @@ExpressivelyYannaMarie thank you, I'm currently getting my room decorated so carpets next 😁☺️, I love Persian rugs so may look into that.

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому +1

      @@Emberchariot Yesss! Good thinking ☺️ wishing you nothing but success!

  • @KekeAlbert
    @KekeAlbert 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much for your vid. I am an up and coming actress, not making the big bucks yet so I am looking for cheap ways to build a decent at home studio for self tapes. I am almost complete but need something for the noise def will be trying this ASAP! Thank you again 🙏🏾

  • @r0nchmeister
    @r0nchmeister 3 роки тому +6

    I know you said you moved, but how much did this help? For me any sound reduction would be better than nothing! Maybe it'd help to compare the sound reduction to using a remote to turn down the volume on a TV, with the max TV volume being 100: how many notches would it bring down the volume? If your little brothers yelling would be like the TV set to 50, would the panels bring it down to 45? Or lower?

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому +6

      Hmmmm trying to think this one through, so say my brother volume was like 75 (cus that's closest to what it felt like) I'd say this brought it more to a 50 or 55, rugs also help tremendously! Best of luck, thanks for tuning in!

    • @r0nchmeister
      @r0nchmeister 3 роки тому +3

      @@ExpressivelyYannaMarie Thanks so much! That's actually really impressive if it reduced the volume by that much! Excited to try it on my own door :)

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому +1

      @@r0nchmeister let me know how it goes for you 😊

    • @malaikaking5550
      @malaikaking5550 3 роки тому

      @@ExpressivelyYannaMarie rugs on the floor?

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому

      @@malaikaking5550 it certainly helps absorb sound

  • @h.r.3137
    @h.r.3137 4 роки тому +6

    Did it make any difference in your room? I live in an apartment complex and my next door neighbors play movies and video games late during the night with a heavy bass system, its a nightmare. I spoke with the landlord 4 times and nothing has changed. Now im looking into ways to keep the noise out of my apartment. Any tips?

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  4 роки тому +4

      Hey there, sorry to hear you have all of those disturbances, honestly your best solution would be having your neighbors set this up in their game room because you want it as close to the noise pollution as possible; perhaps if you bought them they would put them up? Worth asking politely. Sorry you have to deal with that,. On my lease it says no loud tv or music neighbors can hear after 10pm does your say that? Cus if so your neighbors likely does to in which case you have a better argument.

    • @princetigerbeatz9316
      @princetigerbeatz9316 3 роки тому

      @@ExpressivelyYannaMarie *it's better to own a home, but California you need some serious cash.*

  • @Lord.Cosmos
    @Lord.Cosmos 2 роки тому

    Can you put it on both sides?

  • @rod749
    @rod749 3 роки тому +3

    What did you use to stick the panels to the door and does does it cause any problem to the door after you take them off? I am sharing and apartment and I would like to try this without the risk of damaging the surface of the door, since the house is not mine and I will eventually have to take the panels off.

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому

      What kind of door do you have? Is it like mine? Mine didn’t cause damage, I used command strips but honestly you might be better off just getting a carpet for the area you want to minimize the sound from, hope this helps!! Best of luck!

  • @kuzingatia7962
    @kuzingatia7962 3 роки тому +3

    This is brilliant !

  • @iivv_nn
    @iivv_nn 3 роки тому +3

    Im in my first apartment. Lived with my mom in our old house. Boy you dont know how well old stuff was made.

  • @LunaBunny_12
    @LunaBunny_12 3 роки тому +6

    How different was the noise level afterwards? My bedroom door is exactly like yours and I live at home with very loud grandparents. They had removed the carpet so the whole house is hardwood and you can pretty much hear a mouse scuttle across the floor from the opposite end of the home.

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому +1

      You’re probably better off buying them slippers and a carpet for the hallway outside your door this didn’t change the noise drastically thanks for the support on my channel tho

    • @foxtrolima
      @foxtrolima 2 роки тому +5

      @@ExpressivelyYannaMarie it didn't change because this panels are made to reduce echo not block the sound

  • @CCCookieCia
    @CCCookieCia 3 роки тому +1

    Great thanks! Subbed :)

  • @ccvibes2561
    @ccvibes2561 3 роки тому +1

    Did this make a big difference I’m working from home and want less noise coming in, is it noticeable more quiet?

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому +1

      your best bet is honestly a rug in the areas that people travel most that create the most sound

  • @sierrawiersma5705
    @sierrawiersma5705 2 роки тому +1

    I was wondering if you know a way to do it from the inside without it being so… different???? Or like a way to cover it up. My sisters room is right next to the tv room and my family is refusing to not use it at night, so any tips??

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  2 роки тому

      See if you can get the room with the noise a carpet, even if its just a small one (unless the floors already carpeted) that seems to be the quickest fix for noise prevention, hope that helps!

  • @nakana6693
    @nakana6693 4 роки тому +16

    My parents just flat out dont give a dayammmm so thatnks for the tips. Ill use them when I'm 22

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  4 роки тому

      happy to help : )

    • @mysteretsym
      @mysteretsym 4 роки тому +1

      Same i need to do all this when im older but i feel like by the time were adults the economy is just gonna be screwed for us theres no way you can own a house at a young age unless you just rich but i wanna own a house so i can have a studio.

    • @harley2368
      @harley2368 3 роки тому +1

      @@mysteretsym I'm 21 and I can't afford to be out on my own and I know a lot of people in their mid-20s who can't either. My tip for you is to start building your credit asap and find a career that only requires 1-2 years schooling or certifications if you don't plan on going to college. That'll put you in a spot where you can make a decent enough amount of money to start saving so you can move out sooner. The economy is already screwed but the sooner you can manage your finances well, the better. Your credit score will determine everything you do when you're an adult, so focusing on that is really important.

  • @gildluxurious
    @gildluxurious 3 роки тому

    can I put these on the other side of the door bc much of noise is on the outside of my room and common hall. thanks.

  • @LOWCUHHGONEWiLD
    @LOWCUHHGONEWiLD 2 роки тому +3

    I sleep with noise cancelling headphone in all night and deep sleep music on YouTub. I sleep like a baby. I have lived with room mates get up like 4am everyday even on days off😩 and just be inconsiderate to other roomies. So I LEARNED to deal with it.

  • @littleripper312
    @littleripper312 2 роки тому +1

    Weather stripping makes a massive difference too.

  • @witnessofchrist2524
    @witnessofchrist2524 3 роки тому +1

    What about both sides of the door?

  • @sockzilla
    @sockzilla 4 роки тому +12

    Didn’t know that about the hollow v solid doors🤔

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  4 роки тому +1

      Yes! Makes all the difference!

    • @akward_user891
      @akward_user891 4 роки тому

      Indeed.

    • @laurabrown2014
      @laurabrown2014 4 роки тому +1

      One of the Best Ideas of SoundProofing is "SoundProof Curtains" it actually Block outside Noise coming from Windows. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/

  • @EmberHarrington
    @EmberHarrington 3 роки тому +1

    What are those panels from Amazon called? $15??? Really? Do they work on Windows?

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому +1

      I personally wouldn't suggest putting them on windows, all of the info is linked in the description :)

  • @zullygarcia3082
    @zullygarcia3082 3 роки тому +1

    Hunny I have a child care center and I share space with a pastor. I'm trying to soundproof the class do you think this will work?

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому

      That’s a tough one because kids can be so loud, is the place carpeted??

    • @zullygarcia3082
      @zullygarcia3082 3 роки тому +1

      Yes it is. Im just looking to minimize sound I understood that it won't be completely silenced. Did this work out for you?

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому

      @@zullygarcia3082 honestly not enough that I’d recommend it in your case, if the doors are thin sure add them to the doors otherwise, you’re likely better off buying a thicker door to really prevent the sound- unless do the two of you share a wall??

    • @zullygarcia3082
      @zullygarcia3082 3 роки тому

      The doors are very thick and we have rugs. Yes we share a wall and it's very thin

    • @littlemai5286
      @littlemai5286 3 роки тому +1

      Acoustic Foam doesn't soundproof a room at all, it is handy if you want to hear music, watch movies, make music etc. while the sound is crystal clear since all it does is absorb, it won't reduce sound in any way.
      What you want to buy is MLV (mass loaded vinyl)

  • @Ambientes
    @Ambientes 4 роки тому +2

    Good tip

  • @oldshoe1
    @oldshoe1 3 роки тому +3

    I’m going to do this, but I’m going to double stack them. 😁

  • @cherry0.021
    @cherry0.021 3 роки тому

    Hi Does this work? I was thinking of doing this because my niece always cry in the morning.

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому

      Is your door hallow?

    • @cherry0.021
      @cherry0.021 3 роки тому +1

      @@ExpressivelyYannaMarie thank you for the reply and yes! I believe so!

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  3 роки тому +1

      @@cherry0.021 happy to help! If they’re hallow then I’d actually recommend putting them on both sides or if one side the hallway side/ outside of the door. Do you share a wall with the room your niece is in? If so idk if it’ll help much. Adding carpet to the nieces room would be the best option. You’re welcome for the reply, please subscribe to help my channel grow ☺️ I’m so close to 1k!

  • @staryspiral3
    @staryspiral3 3 роки тому +12

    My neighbors are loud af so I crank a white noise machine at night and it works well

  • @Paranormal_Gaming_
    @Paranormal_Gaming_ 3 роки тому +2

    Just found you and subbed ♥️

  • @sigridrunarsdottir263
    @sigridrunarsdottir263 4 роки тому

    How tall is your door?

  • @samwang2435
    @samwang2435 3 роки тому

    Don't you need to cover the whole door with the foam to achieve better soundproof result? Also this makes the door look terrible.

  • @ernstt1616
    @ernstt1616 4 роки тому

    Would it make a difference placing it on the opposite side of the door?

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  4 роки тому

      My goal was to keep the outside noise outside, wherever the noise you’re trying to conceal is should be on that side of the door

    • @jussdraftshorts4381
      @jussdraftshorts4381 3 роки тому +1

      It should work outside or in. As sound goes thru it will get caught regardless in the foam

    • @KevinGoldLVL
      @KevinGoldLVL 3 роки тому

      @@jussdraftshorts4381 so if I use this on my side, but I want to soundproof my door because my neighbors are annoying from the other side, it's should help?

    • @jussdraftshorts4381
      @jussdraftshorts4381 3 роки тому +1

      @@KevinGoldLVL yes lol, i got soundproofing on my door and walls and it def helps keep noise in and not let outside noise in. also get a weather strip too that helps

    • @KevinGoldLVL
      @KevinGoldLVL 3 роки тому

      @@jussdraftshorts4381 thanks ! I will order some

  • @wolfgangtritone1280
    @wolfgangtritone1280 4 роки тому +6

    Shit, I work from 12-10 am. So get my self tired by going to the gym or work out after work. I sleep 3-11 pm

  • @austinotto6335
    @austinotto6335 3 роки тому

    Didn’t know “Acoustic Treatments” were the same as “soundproofing”

  • @shauntoniawalker
    @shauntoniawalker Рік тому

    The noise come from outside of my house 🏠 I'm going out for you so 😘

  • @lifewithashay2585
    @lifewithashay2585 4 роки тому +3

    Your audio quality is clear

  • @Ybbiggestfannyyyyy
    @Ybbiggestfannyyyyy 4 роки тому

    my dogs won’t shut up at night time. I think they’re scared of the dark.

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  4 роки тому +1

      oh no! perhaps give them a shirt of yours or something that smells like you to help keep them calm throughout the night

    • @Ybbiggestfannyyyyy
      @Ybbiggestfannyyyyy 4 роки тому +2

      @@ExpressivelyYannaMarie I will try this! Thanks ! ☺️

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  4 роки тому

      @@Ybbiggestfannyyyyy happy to help! Hope it works out ☺️

  • @eunjoycekwon138
    @eunjoycekwon138 2 роки тому

    Me I’m thinking about putting thick fiber glass inside my room except the ceiling I’m that desperate 😂

  • @jmdentz33
    @jmdentz33 4 роки тому +2

    These panels are good for sound absorption , they are not good for soundproofing!

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  4 роки тому +1

      Haha yes I learned that after the fact lol oh well live and you learn

    • @akward_user891
      @akward_user891 4 роки тому

      Indeed.

    • @becca2347
      @becca2347 4 роки тому

      what would be a good option for soundproofing? I was thinking of doing the exact same thing to try to reduce my roommates noise coming into my room.

    • @junaaaoo
      @junaaaoo 3 роки тому

      So what option would be better than that without Costing a fortune ? My room is right in front of the house entrance, and people coming in and out really does my head in. Need to stop the outside noise from coming in.

  • @David-bt9uk
    @David-bt9uk 2 роки тому

    Thanks need to sound proof my room my gf is too loud🥵🥵

  • @Racine_
    @Racine_ 3 роки тому +2

    I just don't wants my parents hearing me record👩🏿‍🦲👍🏿

  • @manbearpig24710
    @manbearpig24710 3 роки тому

    This has nothing to do with soundproofing. Maybe sound absorption.

  • @01julian07rocha
    @01julian07rocha 2 роки тому

    This girl is like 23 years old thinking she knows life smh, doors then children?🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @ExpressivelyYannaMarie
      @ExpressivelyYannaMarie  2 роки тому +2

      ??? you coming off real weird for this comment I aint gonna hold you lol

  • @enjoyyourlife2518
    @enjoyyourlife2518 3 роки тому

    Serious ?

  • @thegiantratthatmakesalloft9415
    @thegiantratthatmakesalloft9415 3 роки тому

    This is horrible.