Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) has tough and effective noise reduction properties, making it an excellent material for acoustical performance. MLV is a green alternative to lead soundproofing. Mass Loaded Vinyl barriers are made up of salts, sands and small metal particles that give it sound reduction properties. The acoustical properties are similar to lead sheets, but without the concerns that arise from using led based materials.
The MLV soundproofing technique is to incorporate dense mass within an enclosed area, blocking sound waves from passing through ceilings and walls. Music studios are a popular place where MLV is used for quality sound control.
Mass Loaded Vinyl was a blessing for architects and engineers when it first stepped into the world of acoustics and architecture. It offers astounding sound reduction abilities. is safe to use and easily installed. MLV is usually strapped onto studs, after which the dense mass has its seams and joints covered with barrier tape or acoustic caulking. Once the caulking is applied to the barrier, tape is used to seal the seams ensuring optimal acoustic performance.
A MLV barrier blocks out everyday noises, from street construction, traffic, busy cities, trains, buses and even planes. It is very cost-effective for a variety of sound reduction uses.
The use of soundproof Mass Loaded Vinyl block
The MLV can be sandwiched between drywall layers or numerous other building materials to create ceilings, floors, walls and much more, for homes, commercial buildings, studios, industries, auditoriums. The best MLV system combines noise damping, sound absorption, noise isolation and mass to obtain the best acoustical setting.
MLV sound barriers are great for noise reduction by adding a minimal thickness of mass, ranging from as thin as 1/8 inches. Noises are effectively controlled with the density of Mass Loaded Vinyl, which stops unwanted sounds from entering a studio, office or room. Plastic plumbing pipes, metal ducts and steel columns and almost any other building material can be wrapped with MLV for acoustical performance
Compared to the drywall, MLV is thin, soft and flexible even after installation. The soundproof vinyl barricades are a great finish for plywood building structures as well. These flexible vinyl blocks increase the vibration control of sound, dissipating the energy effectively. The high density soundproof material also increases high and middle frequency noise control.
Mass Loaded Vinyl blocks are reflective sound barriers
The prime property of Mass Loaded Vinyl sound barriers are its ability to reflect noise and reduce reverberation. As opposed to absorbing the sound for reduction, MLV acts as a sound barrier for any indoor space to keep the sound outside or inside. No matter what type of wall you use for MLV, the installation guarantees peak acoustic performance. Mass Loaded Vinyl provides exceptional soundproofing features when combined with other noise reduction elements, like wool channels, vibration isolation mounts, sound clips, furring sheets and fiberglass. Besides soundproofing any space, the multipurpose acoustical functionality of soundproof vinyl can also be used on AC enclosures and many industrial applications. MLV is popular for home entertainment rooms and systems as well as radio stations and music studios.
When you buy MLV sound barriers from the world’s leading suppliers like Tranquil Global, you receive the best and most effective acoustical materials available. This product is an amazing fit for your acoustical requirements and is very easy to install. You can find more comprehensive information about Mass Loaded Vinyl on our website. You can also find out more about high-end, peak performance acoustical building materials here.