Auralex PlatFoam User Manual
Congratulations! You now have a higher quality listening environment.
The Auralex PlatFoam™ is designed to create an isolation system that reduces transmission of sound through a oor
and also helps to reduce sound that “anks” up through walls and ceilings. When used in conjunction with plywood,
ooring, and MDF board, you can create your own PlatFoam Hoverdeck. The addition of a PlatFoam Hoverdeck™
to your recording environment will tighten up the drum sound to reduce low frequency “muddiness” and give you that
“big” drum sound you seek. Additionally, sound transmitting to other parts of your home or studio can be signicantly
reduced, resulting in greater sound isolation. Please refer to the instructions inside. You’ll end up with the best
drum sound you’ve never “heard”.
Thank you for purchasing Auralex Acoustics PlatFoam™. Happy Listening!
General Guidelines
Decking Material
2" x 4" x 48" Platfoam Planke
(12 per 4' x 8' sheet)
4"
8"
2"
4"
8"
4"
8"
2"
8"
Decking Material
2" x 4" x 48" Platfoam Planke
(12 per 4' x 8' sheet)
The Auralex Acoustics PlatFoam™ Isolation System
For superior acoustics, Auralex suggests oating a drum riser with PlatFoam Isolation Planks. Each plank is
designed to be used like a 2” x 4” “sleeper” sometimes recommended by (expensive) acoustical consultants
in professional studios. To fully benet from your new Hoverdeck, please use the following guidelines:
A. Chose a decking material (MDF board, particle board, plywood, etc.). One
box of PlatFoam™ is designed to “oat” an 8’x8’ drum riser.
B. Space the Platfoam planks every 4” as shown in the picture and the diagram above. If you are using 4’x8’
decking, you should inset the two outer planks two inches for equal spacing.
C. Afx the PlatFoam™ to your decking with
our Tubetak™ adhesive in an “S”- shaped
pattern (see picture above). Suggested
amount is 4 tubes per box of PlatFoam™.
D. Place a carpet (or other
ooring) on the decking and your
drum kit is now well isolated from
your oor.
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