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#1661160 - 01/16/07 02:54 AM Sound proof ceiling tiles????
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Is ther any such thing as sound proof ceiling tiles that can be used in drop ceiling to reduce noise from upstairs room?

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#1661161 - 01/16/07 11:48 AM Re: Sound proof ceiling tiles????
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No.

Though if you make 2 by 4 foot panels from sheet rock and lay them in the grid, that might help a bit. But it still won't be as good as a solid ceiling with no air gaps.

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#1661162 - 01/16/07 02:10 PM Re: Sound proof ceiling tiles????
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I found some acoustic ceiling tiles at http://www.acousticalceilingtiles.com that claim to have a NCR rating of 1.00 and a CAC rating of 25.
Is a CAC rating of 25 good enough to keep most noise from upstairs from getting into the studio below?? What if I put fiberglass rolled insulation in the spaces between the floor joyces and then used these sound deadening ceiling tiles too???

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#1661163 - 01/16/07 06:17 PM Re: Sound proof ceiling tiles????
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They'll likely help a little bit in reducing upper frequencies, some vocal range, and impact noise. But, they'll do nothing to stop lower mids and bass.

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