SoundProof Studios is a leading provider of quality soundproof window and door solutions for recording studios worldwide. SoundProof Studios is a favorite choice of demanding studio designers and sound engineers who want innovative and effective solutions. It’s common to find SoundProof Studios doors and windows in some of the premier recording studios around the world.

Effective SoundProof Windows and Doors

SoundProof Studios is known for innovative space-saving, SoundProof sliding glass doors and recording studio windows and doors with STC ratings in the 60s. A key component has been the use of laboratory testing to validate each design innovation. Extensive independent tests show conclusively that SoundProof Studios recording studio windows and doors are the most effective in the world at blocking sound.

As soon as a customer places an order with SoundProof Studios, we order a basic frame and door from our metal company. Depending on the door’s specifications, our metal company pre-cuts the size for us and ships us the frame, once we receive it, the soundproofing begins.

SoundProof studio doors are first insulated using our patented technique and fitting process with our thickest 5/8 inch studio grade glass.  All doors are equipped with three heavyweight capacity cam lift hinges, making some completed doors more than 300lbs.

Our SoundProof Studio doors and windows are not the cheapest but they are well worth the investment and will outlast a customer’s expectations by many years.

SoundProof Studios design consultants have the experience and skill to help sort out the best choices when designing a recording studio. We’ll help explore the new world of design possibilities.

Contact us today to request a free consultation on recording studio soundproofing needs.

How To Choose the Right Soundproof Doors?

STC Ratings

First, we’ll need to discuss Standard Transmission Class ratings. This is the best way for us to compare apples to apples in the world of soundproofing. With STC ratings, we have a concrete way to compare how different door types/materials control sound. This list describes how STC ratings relate to everyday sounds.

STC Ratings & Everyday Sounds
20 – 25: Normal conversation is heard
30 – 35: Loud speech is heard
40 – 45: Loud speech barely heard
50: Loud musical instruments barely heard

Interior Door Construction and Sound Control

Common interior doors usually have hollow core, solid core composite or solid core wood. The most common of these are hollow core, which is a cardboard interior with a wood frame. Hollow core doors rate about 20-25 and do not provide much in the way of sound control. Solid core doors are available in a variety of materials and typically rate 30-35 STC. Based on the list above, a hollow core door would not block out normal conversation, while a solid core door would provide sound control over normal conversation but loud speech can still be heard. In addition, any air space around the door will also allow sound to pass through.

Soundproof Doors for the Recording Studio

Soundproofing for the home recording studio have even greater requirements. In order to block out the sound produced by loud instruments, doors require a rating of 50 STC or more. Other considerations include the size of the door opening if large instruments or equipment will need to be moved in and out of the studio, and if the door swing will impede on studio space.

For the Best Sound Control Choose Soundproof Studios Doors

Soundproof Studios offers two types of doors to meet recording studio needs.

Our StudioMax sliding glass doors boast an STC rating of 65! With a variety of configurations, the sliding doors take up minimal space. The multi-panel telescoping construction allows for easy moving of equipment and all panels are removable when the full door width is needed.

Soundproof Studios Acoustic Steel Doors hold the highest rating (56 STC) in the world for a 1.75” thick door. Our Steel Doors are available in full steel, partial window or full glass.

Contact Soundproof Studios today or give us a call at 1 (877) 438-7843 for best soundproof doors and windows for home studios.

Soundproof Studios offers a variety of affordable recording studios windows and doors with world record STC values, making your acoustic soundproofing project a success no matter what the specs.

Acoustic design consulting and custom manufacturing have made Soundproof Studios the number one choice for musicians, podcasters, voice actors and sound engineers alike. Soundproof Studios’ design consultants have the experience and skill to help you sort through all the acoustic soundproofing options and choices you may have to help you make the right decision when designing your recording studio.

Vertical or slanted acoustic windows?

Because of our expertise in the soundproofing field, there may be options that you have not yet considered, but we are here to help. Did you know the angle of your acoustic windows can affect the sound reverberance in the room? Fixed or operable acoustic windows are also available that will not hurt acoustics.

Soundproof Studios wants to help you truly explore a new world of design possibilities for your acoustic soundproofing needs, and the bet part, this consultation is FREE.

Soundproof Studios offers home recording studio solutions, acoustical steel doors, recording studio doors, and recording studio windows. Our extensive lab testing proves our incredible STC ratings and we offer them on our website for your review. So, what are your acoustic soundproofing needs? We can provide your professional or home recording studio with superior soundproofing at an affordable price.

Because of our STC ratings, our doors are valued at the same soundproofing frequencies as many recording studio walls. We offer a variety of different options and configurations to address all of your various design requirements, regardless of your project.

Contact Soundproof Studios today for your free acoustic studio consultation and let us help you design the studio of your dreams.

As soon as a customer places an order with Soundproof Studios, we order a basic frame and door from our metal company. Depending on the door’s specifications, our metal company pre-cuts the size for us and ships us the frame, once we receive it, the soundproofing begins.

Soundproof studio doors are first insulated using our patented technique and fitting process with our thickest 5/8th inch studio grade glass.  All doors are equipped with three heavyweight capacity cam lift hinges, making some completed doors more than 300lbs!

Because high-quality steel hinges are standard, we can ensure that our steel acoustic doors will function at full capacity for much longer than our competition’s two hinge standard.

Soundproof Studio’s steel acoustic doors are compatible with any type of locking mechanism that the customer prefers to install. Our customers will receive our doors in a powdered matte gray, but we can paint for whatever the theme of the studio is.

As of now, a typical studio door from Soundproof Studios will run about $4,000 – 5,000, but we’re currently working on a cheaper alternative that is in the beginning stages of testing. The proto-type is thinner than our current studio door and will eventually feature a 3/8th inch glass.

Soundproof Studios is dedicated to providing unsurpassed sound reduction and as a result, we have been the soundproofing industry leaders for decades. Our special design gives you a wider, clear door opening that is completely customer specific.

Contact Soundproof Studios today and let us help you custom design the perfect acoustic steel door to fit your studio’s needs.

A recording studio should use a combination that blocks out external noise and absorbs excessive ambiance to create an environment that will be music-friendly. Like we offer at Soundproof Windows, Soundproof Studios offers studio sliding glass doors as well as recording studio windows and doors. We offer the highest STC rating on the market for recording studio doors and windows at 65, making our doors as good as many recording studio walls while still solving the same problems.

Soundproof Studios has set the world record for steel doors and noise abatement by maintaining the industry standard of 1.75” standard door thickness. Because we understand that no two recording studios are the same, we offer different options and configurations that will address any design requirements for your new recording studio.

The material used in our recording studios and windows still use low-iron, super clear (no green tint) glass as the standard. Also, the standard thickness that we dedicated our designs to make it easy to accommodate any door hardware that may already be in place. Multi-track telescoping configurations are available as well and are specially made to perform better as a more economical alternative to steel doors.

If you are looking for a recording door solution that will maximize the space in your studio that provides exceptional sound reduction, we recommend our StudioMax Sliding Glass Doors. A favorite among studio designers, our unique studio door designs use dual sliding glass doors that are mounted on each side of the door frame giving you the highest sound isolation available. Our soundproof sliding glass doors are available in multi-panel telescoping configurations that will allow for huge opening widths that make moving large equipment in and out easy without having to remove any door panels.

The benefits of soundproof recording sliding glass doors give you the most control and versatility of any recording studio door in the industry today. With no swing in or swing out obstructions, all recording studio door panels are removable and have the capacity to achieve an STC of 65, guaranteed.

If you are in the process of building a new recording studio, give Soundproof Studios a call. We will make sure your needs are met and will help you design and configure your dream studio from the ground up.

Our company was founded in 1998 by Randall Brown and since then, Brown has worked tirelessly to provide soundproof recording windows and doors with the highest STC ratings in the country.

What do our STC ratings mean for you and your soundproofing needs?

For studio designers and sound engineers, we’re the answer to quite a few logistics problems. Sound Transmission Class or ‘STC’ ratings are an established way to average how much sound is stopped by something. STC ratings are used for windows, doors, walls and most building materials. The average STC rating on the market today ranges from 33 – 47. At Soundproof Studios we offer an STC of 55 – 60 (on average) for recording studio doors and windows.

Whether trying to design your first-ever studio, or have had a few in the past and know exactly what you want, the industry professionals at Soundproof Studios will be able to help you design the studio of your dreams! Our recording studio doors and windows are made to order resulting in custom designs that will fit any budget, room or idea. We pride ourselves in creating an area that maximizes the use of as much space in the room as possible.

When choosing our recording studio doors, you will receive these features and achieve the following with our proven products:

• Our recording studio doors will not allow swing in or swing out obstructions into the recording studio area.
• All recording studio door panels are removable so you can utilize the full door opening width when needed, and we are also aware of audience needs and viewing opportunities with our recording studio doors.
• Our recording studio windows consist of two independent fixed windows on each side of your window opening. Each window can be installed vertically or slanted and will achieve an STC value of 64.
• Our sound studio windows are easy to install, the slanted glass is field adjustable, complete architectural drawings are available, and we guarantee your satisfaction with Soundproof Studios.
• If you’re really wanting sound to stay out, using two soundproof doors we achieve an STC of 65. Our recording studio brochure  details how dramatically our recording studio doors block the low frequencies (40dB @ 80 Hz).

Contact Soundproof Studios today or give us a call at 1 (877) 438-7843 for a free estimate on your new recording studio windows and doors.

Using our breakthrough technologies on soundproofing and specially made laminated glass, we can provide your recording studio or home recording studio with superior soundproofing at an affordable price. Our recording studio and home recording studio windows and doors come in standard and custom sizes.

What We Offer

Studio Sliding Glass Doors 

Our sliding glass doors offer STC values of 65, making our doors as good as many recording studio walls.   Also available in multi-track telescoping configurations, our sliding glass doors perform better and are more economical than steel doors.

Recording Studio Windows 

Our studio windows offer STC values of 64. We offer many different options and configurations to address all of your various design requirements. Low-iron super clear (no green tint) glass is standard in all our windows and doors.

Acoustic Steel Doors 

Our recording studio acoustic steel doors have also set new world records for noise abatement. We get an STC of 56 while staying with the door industry standard thickness of 1.75”. Standard thickness means we can accommodate any door hardware!

Professional recording studios and home recording studios can now benefit from our expertise in soundproofing with our new StudioMax™ Window and Door products. All our products hold world records for their high STC values.

Contact Soundproof Studios today and let us help you design the studio of our dreams.

Our recording studio acoustic steel doors have also set new world records for noise abatement. Our soundproof acoustic recording studio doors achieve an STC of 56 while staying with the door industry standard thickness of 1.75,” meaning we can accommodate any door hardware.

Our Soundproof acoustic recording studio doors offer the highest STC of any 1.75″ door offered by any manufacturer in the world.

Why use our acoustic recording studio doors? Because you get the following benefits:

• Any standard door hardware can be used on our 1.75″ door.
• No need for $700 special locksets.
• No need to use push/pull doors simply to avoid the expensive locksets.
• Our door is tested using a Home Depot lockset.
• Our doors are about 3 inches wider than other manufacturers when mounted on the same wall opening.
• Our unique slip-in door frame is extraordinarily simple and works best with a double studded wall.
• We attach to one side of your opening – not both.
• All our door and window designs enhance the double studded walls by NOT connecting across the wall separation.

Other manufacturers offer two hinges as their standard. Our standard is three heavyweight capacity cam lift hinges (900# capacity). Three hinges should be mandatory for any acoustical door – because of weight, heavy traffic use, and long-term maintenance.

With a rough opening of 39.5,″ all other acoustic door manufacturers will give a clear opening width of merely 33.5″or less. Our doors will give you a clear opening of 36.0″

Custom Acoustic Doors for Studios

We can make our doors virtually any size. Our goal is to make affordable soundproof windows, doors and acoustic soundproof windows. Our sliding glass doors have an STC value of 65, making our doors as good as many recording studio walls. Also available in multi-track telescoping configurations, our sliding glass doors perform better and are more economical than steel doors.

Contact Soundproof Studios today so we can set you up with a professional assessment and get you on track to building a recording studio of your dreams!

Besides Musicians and Producers, Who Works in Soundproof Studios?

According to sokanu.com, an informational career exploration site, quite a few different sound specialization careers available in recording studios. Here are just a few.

“Studio Engineer
A studio engineer works closely with producers in a studio. Sometimes studio engineers double as the producer and work independently.

Assistant Engineer
An assistant engineer usually works in a studio setting as well. They are often apprentices to studio engineers who own or work in large facilities.

Recording Engineer
A recording engineer is someone who focuses specifically on the aspect of recording sound.

Mix Engineer
A mix engineer focuses on mixing together different tracks to mesh and create a new track.

Mastering Engineer
A mastering engineer smooths over the results of a mix engineer, making the final product into a whole.”

Get to Know an Audio Engineer

The following quotes were transcribed from a video in which a real-life audio engineer, Kelly Kramarik, discusses what it takes to excel in her field.  Pay special attention to the value of delivering high-quality sound recording during a band’s first album.

“Having a good ear is obviously very important in audio engineering. You just have to know good rhythm. You have to know the different frequencies, the different frequency ranges that instruments live in, and that’s just kind of the basis of audio engineering.”

“In the studio world, everybody is mostly freelance unless you own a studio, and that means that you have to bring your own clients in. My boss is awesome, and I get studio leads from him, but for the most part, you’re expected to bring your own work in if you want to make money. You can make anywhere from 30,000 or less, depending on how often you do this, up to $200,000, or you know, millions every year. It just depends on who you record, who you work for.”

“If I landed someone in the studio, and I recorded their first album and then it went platinum, you know, I would make money off of that, not necessarily because once my job is done in the studio with that album, I don’t continue to make money off of it, but I would hope that that artist would bring me back for the next one, and then you know, you get your name out there, and you keep going from there.”

“If I ever meeting someone, I ask them how their studio works, who they hire, how all of that goes, and if they have any opportunities.”

The Soundproof Studios Advantage

As you can see from the quotes above, audio engineers that work in studios need knowledge, talent and the ability to create an exceptional sound experience for clients beginning with the very first recording session.

Because many audio engineers work as freelancers, it’s critical that they deliver outstanding results quickly. If they don’t, musicians and producers can easily take their business elsewhere.

Besides knowledge and talent, a sometimes-overlooked aspect to sound recording is the room in which the recording takes place.

Soundproof windows and soundproof doors are soundproofing products that go a long way in allowing sound professionals to shine and deliver a great first impression. Soundproofing a studio needn’t be a long-term, laborious task. Our installation team is the best in the country.

Our products are highly effective at stopping unwanted sound, and they are also custom-designed for every client. This customization allows designers to really hone the acoustics and aesthetics of a studio.

Audio engineers make careful preparations to keep the right sounds inside a recording studio and the wrong sounds out of it. Our products at Soundproof Studios do just that.

Call Soundproof Studios at 877-438-7843 to request your free estimate!

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