r/soundproof

I have an autistic kid who doesn’t like the noise of large classrooms. It occurs to me it might be cheaper to pay for acoustic panels for the class than for him to go to private school with smaller classes.

What’s the best way to dampen noise in a classroom of 30? How would I see if it was working after installation - could I just check using my phone to measure sound? Does anyone know of places that actually do this in classrooms that I could model it after?

Thanks!

I'm dealing with a couple loud motorcycles and trucks that rip down my street obnoxiously early in the morning. Wondering what's the best solution to sound proof my bedroom against those lower more rumbly kind of noises?

My bedroom has 2 windows. I had already insulated and drywalled over the one window well that faces the street, which helped alot but not quite enough. There's also an eave storage area behind my bed under the sloping wall/roof which faces the street. I insulated that as well but it just hasn't been enough.

I don't care at all if the solution makes the bedroom look ridiculous, and I am fully willing to go nuclear to fix the problem b/c I can't afford to move anytime soon.

I'd really appreciate any suggestions.

I am looking to insulate our interior walls and looking for some feedback on whether or not it is worth it to get the Rockwool or if the fiberglass blow in insulation will provide a strong noise reduction.