Acoustic Vinyl Soundproof Layer

Mass loaded vinyl is typically hung inside a wall cavity as an extra barrier against sound.

Acoustic vinyl soundproof layer.

Some soundproof curtains also use a layer of mass loaded vinyl as a middle layer. Designed for floors and walls and vehicles. Add mass loaded vinyl mass loaded vinyl mlv is a soundproofing material that comes in thin rolled sheets. For instance ours happens to be audioseal sound barrier.

The flexibility of the mlv product increases vibration control and dissipates more sound energy than traditional building materials. This is especially significant as automotive engineers try to cut weight off vehicles to make them more fuel efficient. It reduces overall noise transmission by 2 to 3 db but some frequencies by over 6. Mlv soundproofing offers an alternative to lead at a lower price point.

It is infused with metal particles to achieve a high density that gives it soundproofing capabilities. Use this acoustic underlayment for carpet and other floor materials. It reduces noise transfer and works for an array of noises. The pro sound soundboard4 is made up of a layer of 15mm acoustic graded plasterboard a layer of heavy mass loaded vinyl a layer of specialist foam and another layer of heavy mass loaded vinyl and that combination will easily remove a loud conversation when applied to a standard brick or block wall.

Quality product made from extruded virgin material. Soundproof vinyl barriers are an effective addition to drywall and plywood building assemblies. Order by phone toll free 1 888 926 2564 fax 785 825 0156 phone outside usa 785 825 8609 email us. Acoustic vinyl also allows vehicle designers to reduce the thickness of the windshield without adversely affecting noise levels.

Mass loaded vinyl noise barrier mass loaded vinyl mlv is a safe non toxic vinyl acoustic noise barrier designed to hang as a limp mass in a variety of soundproofing applications. When installed between two layers of drywall mlv can stop the vibrations between them dampening the entire wall. If you search soundproofing in your preferred internet browser you will likely run across a material called mass loaded vinyl mlv or several brand names for it. Acoustic vinyl windshields meet all of the same federal safety specs as regular vinyl windshields.

Most of the noise reduction is in the mid to upper noise range especially in the 1 500 to 5 000 hz range of frequency. The acoustic vinyl layer reduces sound transmission by 60 more than traditional windshields.