Re: [Callers] How can we improve acoustics in a gym?

Atlanta once had a great work party making sound panels. We built 2x2 frames in sizes that fit between the windows in the church hall; (warning, larger than 4' x 8' will be hard to carry); then we covered the back with chicken wire, laid in insulation batting (same as for your house, paper side near the wall) and covered the front with fabric that looked nice (burlap in our case). 8 people, $100, all day job, Fried Chicken later, lots of laughter and work. One of the most fun days I have ever had. Very effective solution. [cid:part1.02060505.09090205@tsmworks.com] [cid:part2.08040107.05050509@tsmworks.com] Lindsay Morris Principal Tel. 1-859-539-9900 [1]lindsay(a)tsmworks.com Gretchen Caldwell wrote: Our dance group in Charlotte NC is considering a long-term lease on an unused gy m. Terms are great, we have a strong lead on a temporary portable floor while w e raise money for a better floor. Acoustics, however, are horrendous. It's a b ig concrete box. What are some relatively quick and cheap ways we can get the a coustics to an OK level while we do the fundraising to do the job right? We nee d to move in fast as we presently have no better alternatives for our weekly dan ce. We're thinking about hanging quilts and heavy curtains from ropes along the walls and maybe up in the high ceiling. Any ideas? Suggestions? Thanks. Gretchen Caldwell [2]gretchendance(a)yahoo.com Charlotte NC _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list [3]Callers(a)sharedweight.net [4]http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers References 1. mailto:lindsay@tsmworks.com 2. mailto:gretchendance@yahoo.com 3. mailto:Callers@sharedweight.net 4. http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers