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Title: What is the best material to "dampen" the sound of an aluminum case?
Post by: ArchDill on Wed, 28 December 2016, 01:18:15

Got a new case today and I really like it but it has an odd sound compared to my last. I have seen foam used. What do you all recommend? Thanks for any help!!

Title: Re: What is the best material to "dampen" the sound of an aluminum case?
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 28 December 2016, 01:36:36

Putting some cushioned material lining the case can both improve overall feel and dampen sound. I like this stuff, and it's easy to cut to any size.
https://www.amazon.com/Tenura-75378-0001-Fabric-Non-Slip-Netting/dp/B008528S1I/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1482910452&sr=8-4&keywords=anti%2Bslip%2Bmaterial&th=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Tenura-75378-0001-Fabric-Non-Slip-Netting/dp/B008528S1I/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1482910452&sr=8-4&keywords=anti%2Bslip%2Bmaterial&th=1)

Title: Re: What is the best material to "dampen" the sound of an aluminum case?
Post by: ArchDill on Wed, 28 December 2016, 01:41:34

Quote from: noisyturtle on Wed, 28 December 2016, 01:36:36

Putting some cushioned material lining the case can both improve overall feel and dampen sound. I like this stuff, and it's easy to cut to any size.
https://www.amazon.com/Tenura-75378-0001-Fabric-Non-Slip-Netting/dp/B008528S1I/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1482910452&sr=8-4&keywords=anti%2Bslip%2Bmaterial&th=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Tenura-75378-0001-Fabric-Non-Slip-Netting/dp/B008528S1I/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1482910452&sr=8-4&keywords=anti%2Bslip%2Bmaterial&th=1)

Perfect! I think I might have some of this at work. Thanks so much!

Title: Re: What is the best material to "dampen" the sound of an aluminum case?
Post by: OfTheWild on Wed, 28 December 2016, 15:22:20

as ghetto as it sounds, I have had some great success with a few packing peanuts squished between the PCB and the case.