RC8 Resilient Channel is a specially formed, sturdy metal device that used to hang drywall (instead of just attaching the drywall to the studs or joists,) , greatly improves the prevention of sound transmission through the wall or ceiling system. Should be installed horizontally at the bottom and top of the wall, then every two feet or less in between. Up to two layers of 5/8-inch drywall and a layer of SheetBlok may be hung on the metal strips, including on a ceiling.