Pianotech

  • 1.  acoustic foam

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 12-01-2022 17:15
    Can someone recommend a source for acoustic foam that I need to muffle a grand piano.. in the past I purchased 3 inch foam in a 54"x54" sheet from Marfkertek, but I contacted them today and they no longer have the product. 

    Thanks,

    David

    David Weiss Piano Service
    davidweisspiano@gmail.com
    434-823-9733
    www.davidweisspiano.com


  • 2.  RE: acoustic foam

    Posted 12-01-2022 20:39
    A fabric store might have cushion foam.

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    Jon Page
    mailto:jonpage@comcast.net
    http://www.pianocapecod.com
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  • 3.  RE: acoustic foam

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 12-01-2022 21:05
    Foambymail.com.  Inexpensive.  If you want the best, use Auralex.  Better absorption because it's heavier.  And more $$$.  All foams are not the same.  If you really need sound proofing, use mass-loaded vinyl.  Much heavier and will block sound.  It's used to deaden outside sound in cars.  Foams absorb some sound, but mostly high frequency.  Cushion foam will not do very much, and actually isn't that cheap.

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    Paul McCloud, RPT
    Accutone Piano Service
    www.AccutonePianoService.com
    pavadasa@gmail.com
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  • 4.  RE: acoustic foam

    Posted 12-01-2022 21:56
    Well if you're talking sound proofing: acoustiblok.com or sound deadening material from a marine supply.

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    Jon Page
    mailto:jonpage@comcast.net
    http://www.pianocapecod.com
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  • 5.  RE: acoustic foam

    Member
    Posted 12-01-2022 22:47
    I recently ordered some sound absorbing bean bags from Flugelbauer . Trying to reduce the volume on an old PDS 128 player unit which does not have the volume level controls of the new wireless Prodigy Unit. Tried some acoustic foam panels first under the piano then inside between the struts. The foam did nothing. I was thinking on making something like a string cover made with one large piece and trying it in or under the piano. Hoping the bean bags arrive soon . Many homes here have high ceilings wood or time floors, lots of windows and they amplify the piano. I am hoping the bags will help because I have many customers who want lower volumes on their players or whose piano is just too loud. Room acoustics are a real challenge

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    James Kelly
    Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
    Pawleys Island SC
    (843) 325-4357
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