The Difference Between Sound Treatment and Soundproofing

By: WhisperRoom™

November 15, 2022

A recording studio room with sound treatment and soundproofing techniques combined

There is a huge difference between sound treatment and soundproofing. It’s important to understand the two different processes and how they impact an acoustic environment. Soundproofing is all about sound isolation and has nothing to do with treating the acoustics in a room. The objective of soundproofing techniques is to make the room “quieter”. Sound

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