DIY Acoustic Panels

I made these DIY acoustic panels (also known as an acoustic cloud) for my garage workshop to help improve the audio quality of my videos. I made 6 panels and they've made a huge difference to reduce the amount of reverberation due to all of the sound waves that were reflecting off all of the hard surfaces in my garage. I might even make a few more.

These would be great in a media room, as well, although you might want to use a better quality fabric, or change the design a little. The acoustic panels that I made are just "garage quality" so I would definitely change the design if they were to be placed inside the house.

Here are Amazon links to some of the things I used to make these acoustic panels:

[josea.sotorrio]

A fine mist coat of diluted PVA can be used to bond potentially stray fibres to a rockwool slab, without closing up any pores in the material. Incidentally, an even cheaper option to burlap is plastic weed control fabric (for those not worried about the appearance, on a tight budget).

[BigRed]

I covered my broadband absorbers in a thin plastic film (the stuff used for food), then two layers of cloth outside, this is to prevent any dust entering the room. The two pieces of cloth will stop fibers from escaping and it will also dampen the very high frequency that the plastic might reflect.

[SteveStockmalMusic]

5:26
You’re not worried about going into joists (studs) on the ceiling?
I’m only asking, I’m not a contractor.
But it doesn’t seem like that would be very secure for something hanging over my head. Thoughts?

[Paxmax]

My fear would be dust and fiber finding its way through the burlap with vibrations and loud noises. Try hanging a white paper beneath damper, knock the damper and check for fall through!

[erykthebeatmaker]

Pretty nice material and great content. Thanks.Definitely, I wood make it.

[sethlavinder]

Great project, I am moving right now and my Ham Radio studio and workshop space has absolutely terrible acoustics! I really think this will help!

[tonycarpenter-Makzimia]

I realise you posted this two years ago. But, combined with what I have learned to save myself money sorting out my studio, plus this, I am diving in to make my own panels. Thank you for the straightforward explanation. Also, thanks for the amazon links. Luckily Amazon UK sells them too :).

[cometteu]

I would make it! I think I would come up with a variation to block some urban noise coming in towards the bedrooms. It might work, so I'll add it to my list of experiments. Thanks!

[fer_fdi]

👌🏼 agree about the fibre though, but something else can be used

[martinderome]

I am about to do the same. I am glad to see that what I had in mind, really exist! TKS a lot. BTW I have the same ring in litle finger.

[richmind]

what would you say is the highest quality fabric for the panels. you mentioned how you settled for burlap

[rahoolsyam]

can other acoustic fabrics for the looks could be added over the burlap

[wondisney]

Sound absorption is usually defined in terms of the absorption coefficient (usually represented by the Greek letters α) and is defined as the ratio of the absorption to the incident sound energy from a single interaction between the acoustic wave and a certain material. To know more about fabric acoustic panel, click here

[LonelyRocker]

I've seen a number of comments regarding concerns with the safety of using insulation behind breathable fabric. I made similar panels for my studio using Roxul Safe n Sound and now have some concerns. I've read sources saying the material is safe. Wondering if you have dug a little deeper on this.

[UDoIt]

Yes, I Wood Make It! But, I don't do it - U DO IT!!! hahahaha! Thanks for the video. I bought a bunch of roxul for my sons studio and I have the fabric. I gotta get on these right away - he is tired of hearing reflections in his music studio.

[babyshaker]

Great job. Could I get the name of that blue drill guide that's used at 2:00?

[thelifestylecontractor]

wish he showed the final install of all the panels!

[gsgidney]

Nice!
Question, you spent the extra time making angular holes to make the frame look good, and yet, the covering wasn't completely wrapped for a stunning finish?

[davidroberts]

Suggestion, use layers of old towels for filling instead.

[ModMonky]

how many inches of burlap did you use to make 4 panels?