Auralex RC-8 Resilient Channel

Auralex RC-8 Resilient Channel

• Reduces sound transmission from room during construction
• Product is used to hang drywall instead of attaching to studs
• RC-8 is made from 25 Gauge Steel
• Installation information provided
• Decouples drywall layer from the supporting stud structure to reduce sound transmission through walls
• performance of RC-8 can be enhanced using dual layers of differing thicknesses of drywall with a layer of Auralex SheetBlok in between
• For best sound isolation, Auralex recommends incorporating the following products into your room construction in the options shown above

Auralex’s RC-8 Resilient Channel is a specially-formed sturdy metal device that when used to hang drywall instead of just attaching the drywall to the studs or joists GREATLY improves the sound transmission characteristics of the wall or ceiling system. RC-8 should be installed horizontally at the bottom and top of your wall then every 2′ or less in between. Up to 2 layers of 5/8″ drywall and a layer of SheetBlok may be hung on RC-8 even on a ceiling. RC-8 is available in handy 8′ lengths that are ground shippable. There are 24 8′ pieces per box. It’s unbeatable!