Making Super Effective Sound Absorbing Panels - DIY Acoustic Panels

My Workshop had a terrible echo, in this video were fixing that with these super-effective sound-absorbing sound panels. They are easy to make, work really well and are way cheaper than the professional-grade ones.
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[@Loubatron]

FYI: If you mount them dropped them a couple of inches to leave an air gap, they become even more effective at sound dampening for no extra cost. It lets sounds pass through the panel, bounce off the ceiling and be absorbed again as it passes back. It also lets more reflection angles be absorbed (picture the game Breakout, when you get the ball stuck on the top level of bricks)

[@omarkorayem6611]

Dropping them also provides the benefit of a shadow gap. When they're pressed up against the ceiling any imperfection in either the ceiling or what your attaching (in this case the ceiling) would be very visible by leaving a small gap (usually 6mm or so) the fit of the two things together will seem cleaner and neater.

[@MichaelLevitt1]

Yes it somthing like an air gap the same size as the thickness of the panel give you double the absorption at its most absorbing frequency.

[@ssc00p]

Dropping the panel acts as a thicker panel, like you said "become even more effective"... which also means that the panel is able dampen slightly lower frequencies/longer wave length sounds too..

[@hstanley7374]

@@ssc00p droppping them also could damage the floor

[@ssc00p]

@@hstanley7374 😆 We´ve a comedian here 😘

[@raduantoniu]

The hanging system was so smart!

[@GrollerG]

I subscribed just because of that. Lol

[@HaraldHofer]

"Clever...! Clever!" was my initial reaction...

[@priince40]

agreeeeeeeeee 💕🔥

[@aventureentrepreneurial5590]

yeah. Totally

[@laurabrown6809]

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[@AliciaSykes]

I really like how your videos are fast-moving and to-the-point. Nothing is dragged out, and the videos are nicely produced/ edited. Keep it up man!

[@IMGargantiel]

Alicia Sykes and that camera work!

[@cls7108]

Didn't expect they would look so nice and tidy, not just functional (they're pretty good through my speakers), but also added geometric beauty to the plain ceiling. Even the light tubes look well designed now. Brilliant.

[@MartinJovanovic]

Hope more tubbers shot videos like this. Perfect ratio between normal and sped up parts, perfect before-after comparison. Satisfying yet not time wasting. You just got it, man.

[@saneetsmore]

*_This is a lot of work, really appreciate your dedication_* 👏

[@jeffgreen4903]

For many folks like me who don't have woodworking tools or have the room to store and effectively use woodworking tools, the cost per panel looks completely different. That said, it's great to see what's possible.. great job!

[@saintarj4552]

I've watched a few of these and your mounting technique was by far the best

[@davethepak]

Absolutely amazing. As a person who is both a woodworker and sound guy - this was an awesome find! your information, presentation and production quality in this was very well done. I look forward to discovering more of your content! Thank you for sharing.

[@freebpandstuff]

I really like the final look, kind of like a super classy drop Ceiling

[@achappel]

Thanks Cory! I'm glad you like it :))

[@SoundsLikeOdie]

How are they holding up a year later? - are they sagging? -Was white the correct colour for a workshop? (I agree they would make the room look smaller and darker. Installing lighting floor to ceiling near the walls can make a room look larger if needed). -Was the thin cover material you used ideal? (I have only ever seen them with a thicker weave breathable material) Sounds much better... great video.

[@ivaylotsankov7292]

Answer this please!

[@dominikrodler8010]

So much style! Notice how the colour of the sweater matches the power drill. That can't be a coincidence.

[@adamrohde3513]

That ceiling mount system is genius! Nice job!

[@DavidWangstoryteller]

I don't understand why anyone would give it a negative review! I love the design for hanging! The best I've seen!

I already knew how to make this panels thanks to DIY Perks but the HANGING METHOD???? AMAZING

[@secretidentity5436]

for the amount of work that goes into his videos and the pure level of quality in the editing and filmmaking it is stunning he hasn't already hit 1 mil subs

[@stuartmynard]

Clever design. Well done. Huge difference to the room.

[@Goathierbmw]

The way you stretch the fabric is awesome, thanks for the instructions !

[@TheDudeAbides-247]

Nice panels! I made similar panels using colored felt for the fronts and ceiling tile material for the internal portion (its NRC of .55 means it absorbs 55% of sound hitting from front and 55% from sound that gets through and bounces back off the wall). You can also double the ceiling tiles inside the frame with an air gap between them. A random orbit sander would easily take the edge of mdf if you don't have a router with a roundover bit.

[@ВладимирПутин-е7м]

Best 'creme-de-la-creme' moment ever: Zero visibility, adjustable low profile, easy configuration mounting ever. Love the way they attach to the ceiling. Excellent idea.

[@TheXanUser]

Great job. Im always so amazed how many restaurants/cafes/bars/pubs would benefit from an easy project like this.

[@Leescreativeart]

Love your excitement for this project!! I’m about to build some for my wife’s studio. When I’m done I’ll try to send some pics. Thanks!!

[@raymondgranda201]

Buddy, that has got to be the best system I've seen yet! Very cool and congratulations on job well done.

[@toofaeded5260]

Love the french cleat idea!

[@luk318]

I do not care about panels, I'm here for awesome video editing :D

[@ehhuh6871]

Alexandre: *takes his time and effort on the acoustic panels* Lukch: *didn’t care bout the panels but just the editing* Alexandre: *punching the air rn*

[@jamesbeazley6622]

this man's video editing is simply staggering.

[@achappel]

James Beazley thanks dude ✌️

[@Aristo12]

This is great. Such a difference in sound. You probably could put LED strips in between the panels to lit up the dark spots. That might also create a nice grid-like lighting effect.

[@snakemasterthorno]

I am going to make this. If not for sound absorbing purpose, then at least for the cool looks. Thanks for sharing this great idea.

[@lightningstrikedeath3967]

Like your style! Been watching your channel lately and the more I see the more I like. Function, then form!

[@erwinmoreno23]

Great job! I did exactly the same design for my studio. I also added a backing fabric so i can move them around without worrying about using gloves

[@Hyper5nic]

Wonderful and informative video mate! Instead of rockwool, it's safer and less expensive to use layers of (clean and worn) towels which absorb 5 times more sound. You can even spend the spared out cash on a custom printed cloth so it looks like a picture frame. Acoustic properties were tried and tested!

[@Brainwave36]

Love the time lapse video segments.

[@Stepinto]

@ Alexandre ... One of the best DIY Acoustic Panel Building videos on KZbin I've seen ... simple, clear and informative. Thnx for this video Alex, this is helpful and helps to make such panels myself, I liked what I saw here and therefore subscribed to your channel.

[@denizhantekogul7936]

This was amazing! My occupation is acoustics engineer and I loved this effort in both the video editing and quality handwork in the video!

[@NoName-zi9qs]

Low frequencies will vibrate these panels since they are not totally flush with the ceiling. A better mounting solution would be to use hooks to hang them, with the added air gap providing more acoustic dampening benefits.

[@anthonysilva5312]

MASSIVE project! Well done

[@sid7241]

He puts so effort in his work literally he is one of those super being.

[@paulnicholson3221]

The ceiling cleat mount is a great idea and one to consider, nice job and straight to the point video. Thank you

[@nelsonbrilhante]

The ceiling method is the best i've seen anywhere! Congrats! consider yourself subbed! Keep it up! Cheers from Portugal!

[@laladywarriors820]

Its so good to have equipment for quick projects

[@johnnzetrockk9404]

Wow, you always surprise us and amaze us with your incredible ideas Alexchandre!!!!

[@achappel]

Thanks John! I'm happy you enjoyed the video :)

[@donttellhimpike2043]

Wonderful video and the panels look great, plus simple design. Well done! You may get a nice boost to the reverberation reduction by having a small gap between the panel and ceiling to capture reflected sound from both sides of the rockwool. But ceiling height will be a bit reduced...

[@TheScaryName]

Brilliant mounting solution, I'm gonna steal that for my studio.

[@CulinaryExploration]

Great panels and. a superb quality production, top marks

[@mhaustria]

I like how you work on all your solutions. Cool stuff and well done!

[@skygazer6898]

Smashing job! Looks neat and stylish

[@lebasson]

I'd be really interested to hear a before/after of only 25% and 50% of these panels installed. On other videos I've seen people install fewer sound-absorbing panels with pretty good effects. Sound reverberates a lot, it appeared that the sound will bounce around and get trapped by fewer panels eventually. ps: Awesome edit and congrats on teaching some wood-working techniques on the way. Thanks!

[@joedeberker]

Roofing batten is a very cheap material and is already 25x50mm which is perfect and saves cutting on a table saw. I like the mounting method here. As others have mentioned leaving an air gap will make the panels more effective.

[@edwardholmes91]

They're really neat and very effective. I also love the idea of using a French cleat to mount them, I only tend to think of this for hanging cabinets on walls, but it works really well the way you used it on the ceiling too!

[@daviddaddy]

Not only do they work really Good, but they are very nice looking as well. Great job! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@joeljrichards]

Huge improvement! Reasonable compromise in the space to hang them flush. I'm sure making videos for KZbin prompted this but I wish more restraunts and workshops did this. You're right it changes the "feel" of a place. I still hear a distinct high(er) frequency ring which you could tame. Not sure if the difference is worthwhile given the mixed use of the space, just friendly feedback.

[@1674-q4o]

The quality of this video is so satisfying!

[@WillisZzz]

Super clean looking and sounding; respect!

[@milesrost6674]

Great video quality, mix of DIY and pro strategy. Your channel will take off give it time. GL.

[@wesleyels3847]

this was super fun to watch! I actually joined for the 3d printed scooter...but all of your content is gold!

[@stephanecaron7203]

Wow, Im so impressed with your videos ! What I love is that you explain your reasonning for the techniques you use so that we dont learn only to do 1 thing with your videos but we learn techniques that can be applied elsewhere. Also of course you have just the right amount of enthusiasm that it feels sincere :) and still exciting. Im late in watching your videos but I subscribed. I just ordered my first 3d printer and although I had ideas of things I could make with it, your videos (expecially the $10K camera support) openned my eyes to what can be done not only by 3d printing but combining that with other materials. Lastly your designs look great and professionnal, so its not just fun its sharp ! Good thing I discovered your video while recently retired, cause I think I will watch your videos pretty late :D Great job and thank you for sharing your knowledge !!!

[@CamCadie]

Here you go king you dropped your 👑. Deserved my sub for that pure quality content and DIY!

[@garrettcox]

Beautiful panel work mate.

[@spencerbigum1309]

Beautiful execution of panels and video editing!

[@VINAYVS1991]

Fantastic job there and a fantabulous video production! 🙇🙌

[@wiebl5266]

F'ing Awesome! Great job! White is definitely the right colour.

[@highzsounds8498]

You have a few really nice tips in this video....nice work

[@jadec8960]

You are Amazing! How have I not found this channel until now?!!

[@MarkWarbington]

Well done. I especially liked the innovative use of the cleats.

[@jejednb]

Good Job ! it look soo cool ! The fixation system is brilliant of simplicity and modularity ! Thx for the tip ! Also you can now put down the fluo light of few inches, for more spread (i think you still mind to do it ). Good continuation !

[@giovannifiorentino8947]

Elegant, simple and effective. Liked.

[@markoneri]

Great Alexandre! Great job, done with patience and precision. Chapeau!

[@adamrowe8674]

What an awesome video, very informative and engaging, and the end result was amazing!

[@FerTechCH]

What a beautiful project! I love your studio! Dream place

[@OlivierVerdier]

Great job, thanks for sharing, I'll definitely use your experience back home in France 🇫🇷

[@testizoizo7373]

Faut etre sur que la laine de roche traverse pas le tissu sinon ca doit pas etre tres bon pour les poumons.

[@coqfier]

@@testizoizo7373 bah au pire si tu crains ça suffit de croisé les fibre du tissus tu les met X comme ça tu est sur rien ne va traverser facilement mais au vue de la qualité de son atelier je pense pas que ça va gêné car faudrait vraiment le taper avec un truc tranchant pour vouloir abîmé les plaque acoustique pis vue le nombre de matériaux que sa prend et la complexité à installer je crois que la plupart des gens changerait

[@guston82]

Et pourquoi pas de la laine de bois? Serait-elle moins "absorbante" acoustiquement parlant?

[@jejednb]

@@testizoizo7373 C'est clair ! je choisirais de la fibre de bois pour 30 euros on trouve le même format x10, et salut amis francophone :)

[@jejednb]

@@guston82 Acoustiquement ça marche bien ! Donc parfait pour ce montage. C'est au niveaux phonique que ce serais un poil moins performant (dans les comparatif).

[@gusdee4844]

Wow the ceiling idea was pefect. Seen so many where people use wires and shit, yours is so dope!

[@kiyashko86]

Random fill (walls also) and distant mount (not so close to wall) will give MUCH more result (with same amount of panel).

[@SuryoyoEntertainment]

well done, fast and on point and not a half video on just explaining and talking.

[@ast_rsk]

This turned out great. I'm going to keep this in mind for when I can get a space to call my own. Thank you for the thorough walk through! I wonder how these stack up in rooms like home media/theaters. They are extremely cost effective for such a dramatic change in that space. In a room like yours, I would probably add a spacer to the lights to drip them slightly below the new ceiling level, just to bring the white back on the panels.

[@jcorsendonk]

Fantastic video and great camera control, thank you

[@jacobmar2797]

Great build. MDF is a better choice than the furring strips I used for mine. Nice upholstery work too.

[@JoeMcLutz]

Outstanding work and very nice to see as well! Congrats!

[@deeschoe1245]

Love how the big heavy hitting stapler didnt see much use😁 great job looks awesome and the hanging system is ingenious!👍🏻👍🏻

[@jomgaard3035]

When doing that many or more panels I highly recommend a better stapler! A Rapid R23 is what we use in the event industry for graphic wraps with some conferences etc meaning I'm stapling all day long at about 2 or 3 per second at the beginning of the day - its many times easier to use compared to so many other , stiff and narrow-handled other models (that give you blisters and bruised palms). The plastic R13 is even better for comfort (but doesn't have as long a life). There may be other good ones, but I've not yet found them (and as a slight contrarian, I have tried hard to find something different to the industry standard.... settling on a vintage Rev C of the R23 as the best).

[@BrendanEvan]

Those motion timelapses are very satisfying

[@ivleaves6060]

that was literally the best DIY I ever saw. Grerat work!!

[@Hovmark94]

I know you did this almost a year ago, and i really like the panels you did with the french cleat system, very clever and looks super nice! As some others have pointed out, if you drop the panels just 5 cm / 2 inches, it will trap the sounds even better, and also. it looked like you were using 70 mm (3 inches) rockwool isolation. You could have used 45mm (2 inches) since they have the same sound insulation capabilities. not a lot of money saved, but it's still money saved.

[@PeteSimpson]

Absolutely awesome Alexandre 👏👏👏

[@vibinmv3971]

Wow... Thank u KZbin Algo for suggesting me this. Awesome Pro video, great presentation. I love your workshop and work style. Keep it going bro

[@officialWWM]

Not sure whats more impressive, your panels or your editing skills!

[@kevingames363]

Your filming and editing is so good!

[@deleyt4312]

Drilling holes on the side of the frame would make your absorb box even more efficient. On another note: rockwool particles can be hazardous for your lungs, eyes and skin. I would recommend sealing the rockwool with plastic film to keep the particles in. Other than that, they look classy and the mounting technique is smart.

[@berkertaskiran]

Won't plastic film cause reverb? It's not breathable so it must be. So what's the point of using rockwool? I do agree it can be dangerous, but I wonder if there's a way to fix this without ruining absorption properties? If not, then we shouldn't even be using this material. Though I guess we should also consider if this fabric will really allow anything to go through. Or if you used a thicker fabric or two layers of it. Still though, this is about health so one must be extra careful. I would be interested to see some tests made about this.

[@superjoseco7279]

I learnt a lot on this video. Thank you my friend.

[@WickedSlick]

Such a good video. thanks for sharing. very clear instructions, you made it look so easy. liked followed subscribed

[@domdraper3221]

Great mounting idea.

[@rykerhasyounow]

This g making a name for himself. Well done sir.

[@Palvader]

Wow. I so appreciate the time you put into the video! Thank you so much, it was a pleasure to watch!

[@maresalatime]

What a great idea!! You should drop the lights down flush with your panels. Those lights are there for the size of the room, taking away some can be bad for the eyes mind and productivity. But love the idea, I’ll be using this.

[@cristianomatos7266]

Hey Man! Your Video is the best on KZbin, no question!! Absolut cool and just on point! Thank you so much!

[@ninjarobotmonk3y]

wow! the difference is huge! even with the giant flat areas on the walls the amount of reverb has tailed right off! Looks really nice and tidy too :) Thanks for taking the time to create, edit, and share.

[@jimhays7140]

This guy is amazing.

[@louismenke8002]

You could also use Thomals sanladerers design from 2 months ago to have a small gap between the ceiling and the panel, dampens the sound even better!

[@xbhshk]

Subscribing for the editing. Serene & snappy at the same time, very nicely done!

[@ChakrasMusicLab]

Great. Thanks. I have a room with cross ceiling. One side at normal height and other side its more height. I was thinking of building a straight false ceiling with aluminum and then treat it with panels. Also with a door so I can store some old mattress, suitcases and stuff. What do you suggest?

[@JoshuaHults]

wow not only was that effective, it came out looking sweet too ! The roof looks better with them on. Very cool

[@mamokosazamtro4418]

Wow the difference is so noticeable in this video