Acoustic Design Lab

Recording vocals sounds simple—right? Grab a mic, hit record, and let your voice shine. But if you’ve tried it at home, you know reality is messier. Traffic, barking dogs, neighbors, HVAC hum—it all sneaks in. Suddenly, your “perfect take” is ruined. Trust me, this is why Soundproof San Diego solutions exist. Why External Noise is Sneaky Noise is clever. Walls might look solid, doors thick, windows closed, yet sound finds its way in. Thin walls? Big problem. Single-pane windows? Forget about it. Even your floor can carry vibrations from below. And you might think, “Eh, it’s just some street noise.” But your mic picks it up loud and clear. I remember helping a singer in downtown San Diego. Every time a garbage truck rumbled by, her vocals got ruined. Frustrating, right? But it’s fixable—just takes a little strategy and some patience. Seal the Obvious Gaps Start simple. Doors, windows, vents—sound sneaks through tiny cracks. Weatherstripping doors works wonders. Heavy curtains? Surpris...