Wall soundproofing systems

1. 1/4 in. gap at corners and ceiling filled with acoustic caulking
2. SSP metal tape over seams of sound board
3. sound board joints pasted with caulk
4. wall studs
5. stagger joints so as not to be aligned
6. 1/4" closed cell acoustic foam mat (cemented to soundboard back)
7. sound deadening board
8. Mass loaded vinyl stapled to sound deadeding board
9. 5/8" gypsum plaster board
10. padding tape on all channels
11. 2" vibration pads
12. Floor gap filled with caulk
13. Drywall screws (must not penetrate studs)
14. RC-1 channel (4 places) or sound clips

The standard wall soundproofing system is shown above.

There are a number of variations depending on the level of sound reduction required and the types of materials available