Klarinet Archive - Posting 000172.txt from 2007/06

From: "David Blumberg" <blummy@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] re: Flooring materials
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:27:08 -0400

To: klarinet@-----.org
From: "dbittker@-----.net>
Subject: Flooring materials
Message-ID: <380-22007602418284014@-----.net>

Does anyone have any suggestions about the relative acoustic properties of
hardwood vs bamboo vs wood laminates in terms of how a room will sound? I'm
thinking of building a new studio and wondered if anyone had suggestions or
experience with this. Thanks, Dann
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I would want the hardest wood possible as that will reflect the most sound.
You can get hardness #'s from most brochures. I just built a studio and it
was with Engineered Wood (Mirage which is really hard and highest quality)
that has a really great sound. You can't use hardwood in a basement, but
engineered you can.

Remember your wall and the shape of the room and it's contents also - that
makes a big difference. When my studio was empty it was way too "live", but
with a desk, and few cabinets it brought it to just the right level of
reverb.

David Blumberg www.mytempo.com

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