So I’m getting ready to start framing out and finishing my basement where my simulator is going to go, other than rockwool in the walls in between the joist and the ceiling. What else can I do to help absorb the sound? I have a baby and eventually plan on having more kids and I’m gonna wanna play at night after they go to bed and I need to try and stop as much as the sound as I can not wake them.
Right now I plan on rockwool behind the impact screen on the wall. In the wall that I’ll build to the right and in all the ceiling joists. Then thinking maybe trying to do some type of autistic tiles over top of the drywall?
Just want some ideas for what others have do for what works before I shoot from the hip.
by RowdyRobert413
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Adding density and mass is probably the best way to go, so using thicker drywall on the ceiling or even doubling up. That will likely get you more bang for your buck than using acoustic tiles: https://youtu.be/GLjhrXFo0Kw?si=CqArlcbbiYybjuCq
Spray foam?
Look up home theater techniques. I think a lot of high end home theaters have double sheet rock walls with air gap in between.
From what I’ve read, sound proofing insulation and thicker Sheetrock is the best solution.
Acoustic tiles do virtually nothing, they’re for the sound within the room and even that’s more about the high frequency sounds and not the loud parts of hitting a ball.
Also make sure you get a quality hitting screen with multiple layers. It makes a significant difference in sound.
5/8 thick drywall use sound proofing caulk in a zig zag pattern on the outside and sandwich it between abouther layer of 5/8 drywall. This is the standard for soundproofing home theaters.
Rock wool ceiling and wall panels there’s an acoustic version you can get it pretty reasonably priced if you buy a decent amount of it. It’s easy to work with no risk of it catching fire and if you have kids you don’t have to worry about off gas or fiberglass dust
I used 5/8 type X drywall for my sim room. It’s fire rated so it is more dense than regular drywall. I am very happy with the results.
Check out wall assemblies from the UL listed website. You’re looking for wall assemblies with the highest STC rating, meaning will transmit the least amount of sound. The ul listed site is a pain in the ass so USG has a decent offering here:
[USG index of assemblies ](https://www.usg.com/content/usgcom/en/design-studio/wall-assemblies.html)
Golf has mostly high pitched sound, so air sealing the room is room will do the most for sound proofing
This will do really well for keeping the sound inside the room
If you want it quieter ‘inside the room’ then you’ll need more work.
Drywall is the next step, then insulating with rockwool, and adding acoustic panels/curtains
Unrelated but I need to ask, because I have an “irons only” sim setup in my basement. Did you cut out that floor to accommodate your ability to swing all clubs? What was the process and costs?