How to make a vocal booth at home (5 min to set up)
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2022
- How to build a DIY vocal booth at home for recording good vocals. You only need a blanket/duvet and a pair of acoustic walls.
Alternatively you can hang blankets on a door and create a space where the sound will not be reflected. The most important thing is to have something to absorb the sound in front of you and behind you.
All the things in the video can be bought at Thomann:
- Acoustic walls: www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_...
- Microphone: www.thomann.de/dk/neumann_tlm...
- Microphone tripod: www.thomann.de/dk/km_210-2.htm
A low budget solution for beginner artists is a closet with clothes in it!!
Not only is it considered free (given you already own a closet and some clothes), but it doesnt take extra storage. Hang blankets or curtains over any doors/opened space (maybe you dont have a door and have an archway instead for example), and if the floor isnt carpet, cover that with blankets too! It may sound crazy, but it gives the same affect when theres a budget.
Unfortunately, a big issue with this setup is vocalists cant always stand up when singing due to shelving or general closet layout. If its too constricting, it can always be the temporary solution until you can upgraded.
Other than that, hope this helps!! 😁
Thank you for sharing! I’m sure this is Very helpful to a lot of new artists
Thank you ! I have a big ass closet and I’ve been thinking about just recording in there
That will work as well!@@MIXXBABII
You come across like a hater. Sad
@shan5445 ? I'm all for dream set ups like the one shown, but not everybody has money. Absolutely no hate. Just a possible start up solution.
FYI everyone, this set up is about $3,000 to $4,000 🥵
The panels and mic and everything yes, but you can totally make great vocals with less expensive equipment! I made these purchases as a long term investment for myself and my career :)
😂
Can't even find similar walls for cheap, that's all I needed...walls😢
Every vocalist needs a great mic. In this case a TLM103 which costs over a grand.....great investment....
@@christine_bulow
FYI everyone, there's a MUCH cheaper version of this that involves a "skeleton" made from PVC tubing and ceiling/walls made from a single mover's blanket. Whole booth should be less than $200.
Even a thin blanket over the top will do wonders, brilliant touch. If you can swing it, a second wall behind you, 3-4 inches of thickness is MAGIC, especially with mixing. Cool thing with that is you can move the wall behind you as far back as you need to control the "openess" of your sound, I personally start with the dampening 4ft behind me and move it back if it comes through boxing, bassy, etc. Sometimes purely tight clean takes aren't what the track needs. This wall is far better than gimmicky vocal shields.
Yes you are correct! And Thanks for all the good tips☺️ I Also often feel Like my vocals Can sound too enclosed
He's right.
I wish that the wall came with thiccness options. Anyone know where to get this btw?
Vocal shields actually work, though, but it depends on your environment.
What are these walls “technically” called?
Closet + blanket = the best isolation
Yes that's a solid solution!!
Great microphone, but those panels, or some kind of room treatment, is the real secret here. You could pair those panels (and another, suspended from the ceiling to allow for taller people under it) and a $150 Audio Technica AT2035 and it would sound incredibly professional. That mic you have is a lot of people’s “dream microphone.”
Show some details of the panels you are using for everybody.
Great setup.
I normally just go in the shed since it’s compacted inside with tools and things to block out the surrounding
Ahh that works as well
I did that once. I got scabies 😃
@@cultofdis 😂
what is the name of those acoustic walls you are using?
@@PokemonAsherthose are just foam acoustic panels but bigger sized
Bro, what a genius idea on the sound barrier!
Thanks!
@@christine_bulow Amazon?
That’s my favorite mic 🔥🔥
Yes it's the best!
quick and easy, cool !
Glad you like it!
best solution ever bravo !
I’m happy you Like it!
This kinda reminds me a kids fortress dream. Really great idea if your in a budget
Yes haha 🥰❤️
On a budget? You didn’t recognize the microphone.
I use the same method. Usually cover the top with a sound blanket
That’s a good idea with a Sound blanket!
Thank you for sharing these helpful tips. Great idea to do. This provides good sound quality and is cost effective . 💖🌟👏🏼💖🌟👏🏼💖🌟👏🏼
I’m happy this is helpful ❤
Glad to see someone not using those silly shrouds. Anyone using a dynamic and/or cardioid mic is spending a lot more than those help the recording quality
That makes no sense. Dynamics are often cheaper than condensers
@@Davo198 I think you misunderstood my comment. I'm saying that the shroud costs more than a lot of dynamic microphones and has basically no benefit (bc dynamics aren't very sensitive to room noise anyway). That vs a spending that money on a condenser, which would be very noticeably more detailed but actually needs the room isolation (which, again, the shrouds do NOTHING for)
Beautiful Shorty.
Thank you very much! I’m glad you like it🥰
I live in turkey. This microphone's prize is more than my monthly salary. I m a family doctor (sorry for my bad English)
That is very relevant to know, I had no idea. I’m happy you made me aware. In Denmark Everything is so expensive, and therefore the salaries have to match That😬
A Neumann TLM103 is expensive pretty much everywhere.
you are amazing , wish you best of luck :)
Thank you so much!
I’m glad I came across this❤ I wanna invest into something like that for my setup for my apartment
It has helped me a lot! hope it'll help you as well
@@christine_bulow I even got me a isolation ball like the Kaotica Eyeball and maneee my new unreleased songs my vocals seem more forward soo I’m really hype about it 😂🔥Then, combining this too it would be perfect :)
Honestly those walls make a huge difference alone
Yes they are so good!!
what are they called on amazon
@@2kTV2 just look up stand up studio recording, maybe throw in walls at the end. pick whichever one u want
I just use my closet haha
That’s soo underrated! I did all my First songs in my closet haha
i also use my closet! padded it with some acoustic foam and it works wonders (:
@@sprunkZboi That Will Work just as Well!
I just came out of my closet. You're telling me I gotta go back in?
@@crypt0sFX hahaha yeah
Hey looks kind of cozy! ☺️
It really is! I USually put LED candles in there when I record. It’s so comfy❤️❤️
That’s a good setup. I personally just go with the Kaotica eyeball. The only rooms in my house with carpet are bedrooms, and I don’t think my wife would appreciate me setting up a portable booth in our room😂
I understand 😂
Never heard of that before, thank you @brian_b_music!
@@sifritubeful you are welcome. My producer has been using one for years. I just starting recording a little bit myself again, and it’s definitely a good investment.
@@brian_b_music thank you for sharing! So would you say it is a good replacement for a vocal booth? Does it perform well enough?
@@sifritubeful You’re welcome, and yeah they are awesome. I honestly don’t record in a booth anymore. I would definitely lose the pop filter and get one of these, it’s worth it.
Wow, that’s impressive
Thank you!
I use the 102 and it's amazing. Great video. 8)))
Thanks!
J'adore c'est très créatif 🥰🥰
Merci beaucoup!🥰
I’m buying one now thanks ☺️
Yesss, love to hear That😍
where i can find this ? can you past a link to store ?🙏
Excelente idea!!!
Thanks!
Not me waiting for her to close the door for some reason😂💀💀
Sorrry hahaha I should've done that
Just super 💯 very nice and interesting I am also thinking to buy one like this
It’s really good!🥰
Thanks for making us laugh😂😂😂😂.. It's very cute idea
Haha I’m happy to put a smile on your face 🥰
Thats good idea. I will try.
Hope it works out great for you!
looooool ty i needed hot box ideas
I'm happy to hear :D
Resourceful 👌
I’m happy to hear!🥰
Do you have a link anywhere to these specific panels?
i have a similar setup aside from the walls. I use a reflection filter pro.
What’s that foldable wall that you used to build a cubicle called? I’d like to buy one.
I overlooked your comment, sorry! Here :) www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm
@@christine_bulowTitle : hOw much does it costs
@@samsheldon1841 You can fond that informaion on the website
@@samsheldon1841
Hundreds. They’re known as Sorber Sound Absorption Baffles from ClearSonic
@@christine_bulowthank you
Thank you for your idea, i have made some vocal booths but were strugling finding the way to make them stand (should i buy tropid for each 4 of them? i thought) my are 4 units 1 mt tall for 50 cm, since the top of them must be at 2 mt i think the best option is to make them some foot and they will be portable as yours .
If you have 4 seperate walls then tropids might be a good idea, because mine are only two double folded panels. Alternatively you can find a corner in your home and place two of your walls there, and then you only need two tropids? Sorry for the late response, I overlooked your comment
Hey mate, what type of tripods would you use to raise these up? i need to get some but im too tall. thanks alot!
Dónde puedo comprar esos paneles acústicos?
sounds impressive
Thanks!
The floor is still going to make it into your recording when doing that, also the walls are way to close to both you and your mic, you still have the reflections, they just happen faster.
Those partitions look like just the thing I'm looking for. That and an Isovox might be the way to go.
Yes! Here's the link to the walls if you need it: www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm
@@christine_bulow thank you for that
Wow great idea! What’s the name of the acoustic panel?
Sorri I onyl saw your comment now! Here :) www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm
Thanks a lot for this. Ordered those panels after seeing your video. Really great solution I’m not so good with DIY this looks perfect. How was the recording quality before va after ?
I'm happy to hear!! I used to rent a studio (for a premium price) before buying these panels. And I fin that the result is approx. the same :)
Wow nice
Thank u🥰
Hej Tak for the tips Beautiful ;-)
så lidt
How can you record vocals and use your daw at the same time? 😮
When I record vocals by myself, I run back and forth between the daw and the booth. No ideal aha. But otherwise my producer will be there.
Link for the vocal booth?
Here
Hope I'm right Christine's the name is it?
If you want a sound booth it should be at least 250mm from the floor or you could set the hight gradually to see the re
Hi! I'm not sure I understand
Assembling the same right now. Do you not care about floor though? Try throwing a carpet or some sort of bass trap like wooden pellets, it does make a difference. Otherwise, thanks for this video 👌
Ahh yes That’s a good idea. I sometimes Think That my voice Can Sound too enclosed if I insulate my “booth” too Well. Especially when the booth is such a Small space. But That’s just mu personal preference.
@@christine_bulow I agree. I leave a small gap behind me, makes vocals lighter, less bassy, however I have boxes with wooden pellets around, and they do help with bass. It’s like 5$ for a large bag of those
@@aidarsays Where do you buy those?
Gym flooring will work too, order it from Amazon
@@wavegod8405 Thanks! That’s a good idea
I can't stop noticing how healthy your awesome hair looks. lol
Aww Thanks haha! I’m happy you say that🫶
@@christine_bulow 🫶
Can you do a live video showing how effective this is at soundproofing? Can you share the name of the product you bought from Thomann?
Yes that's a really good idea!!
@christine_bulow Hey Christine, great video and setup :) Im looking at getting these, but i am 6 ft tall so would be peering over the top. Any idea how i could raise this up while still being able to stand within them for recording? I think someone mentioned tripods, but not sure what sort of tripods they mean / would work? really appreciate any help! Andy
Hi! I think any sorts of boxes or adjustable feets similar to these: justmore.dk/securit-foedder-til-multi-board-sort-saet-a-2-stk?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3tCyBhDBARIsAEY0XNkhDrgCa4XaYpyulOdrCj9q2rGhR8d-mrID4TacnzeBQsMPMbovldkaAs-tEALw_wcB
would help :) Because I'm 162 cm,so you might need to raise the walls a bit. Hope this helps!
i love the idea....but i am 182 cm high und i wonder if it soundproofening as well? so my neighbours can relax more. cheers ruediger
You would have to place the panels on some boxes to make it work for you. I'm 162 cm...
Thanks ❤
You’re welcome❤
i purchased a e-mart backup stand $30 + hung blankets :-) little less expensive
Nice
Thanks😊
@@christine_bulow can I have your number pls
This is a little harder for those of us who are tall, though I guess you can mount it all on some Ikea boxes etc.
Yes you will have to place the acoustic walls one something, but it makes the setup a bit more complicated
Can you specify the actual walls on thomann’s website? There are so many. Please and thank you.
Here :) www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm
Where do I find those dividing walls
Thanks!
Anytime☺️
I did something close to this with my door in the room I pull them back and cover the top with blanks❤
I used to do the same thing in my bedroom!! It works well
How well do those walls work, in terms of sound dampening, compared to a closet full of clothes, blankets, and foam?
If you have a closet where you are able to stand inside it, then that will be as good I believe. But many people forget to have sound dampening behind themselves and this is where these acoustic walls are really effective :-)
Clearsonic 🎯👏🏽
Yesssn
FYI! you can use a blanket Travis scott even uses this method
Thanks for the tip!
Where can I get that acoustic filding stand????
www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm
muy bueno :)
Awesome! love your set up and content.
i honestly feel this is a great investment and any kind of investment is great when its related to your dream or career. love it. cheers!
Words! Thank you so much!! I also feel like the best investments are the ones in yourself and your development :)
Damn, I just glued some acoustic foams on my room's corner wall, mounted my mic there and called it a day😂.
that sounds like a solid solution as well ;)
@@christine_bulow trust me it's not!!! I can't get rid of that high end sibilance of my room... I eventually have to rely on a denoiser.
@@dashanan2515 Oh I see
cost of the sound deafening panels alone ?
fyi, we can hear your key clicks in post production. Just a heads up.
Yes thanks for letting me know. You can find the panels' price here: www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm
Damn the 103? Pops hooked it up
Yes, i prioritized my money on it 2 years ago. The best investment
Ncoooo I love you
Bonus points for using FL studio😂
What is this called??
I bought the acoustic walls here: www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm
Clearsonic sorber is 1670mm high so you must be smaller than 1,60cm right? 😊
I’m 162 cm🥰
Great set up, do you have a link to the materials?
Yes in the longer description to this video I have linked all things!🥰
@@christine_bulow Thanks
Dats kool 💯
Thanks!
Yes girl 🔥🔥🔥🔥
🫶🙌
I want the for my music studio where can I get it
You can buy the acoustic panels here: www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm
nice, sound before and after would be interesting, better put the both on the carpet, best wishes from Berlin
That’s a really good idea!! Thanks a lot
@@christine_bulow do you have a linkof these " walls"?
Which walls did you choose, were they from the drum shields?
I bought these: www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm
I bought a 10ft room divider and moving blankets and a knock off kaotic eyeball
$120
We actually have a lot of of the same equipment as far as the KRKs the Mac but I have a MPC and a MPK keyboard but honestly, none of that matters when it comes to making music, because there are so many great keyboards and equipment out there, the only thing that really matters is your portable booth and one of my microphones is the TLM 103 and I have a couple more but I wanna know how much did it cost you to make the booth. I use mogami gold chords for everything but I love your portable booth and would love to know the price minus the microphone and everything else because I have everything else😊
Hi! I just answered to your other comment :)
Who can suggest where to get the fabric and which one?
www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm
Hii I only want to know exactly which of the vocal booth is it ?☺️
I have these: www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm?glp=1&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwMqvBhCtARIsAIXsZpb-uggJOfFwtM7Cc7K1sEl1Am8UgBzJBLu4mVIkBhqHpysDSbkK2YAaAuqIEALw_wcB
How many of those accoustic panels did you buy?
I bought Two🥰
OMG this video just showed up for me as a suggestion on UA-cam and honestly? I've got no idea why I haven't found like this before, I've been searching and searching at the point of considering buying a damn portable changing room to cover with blankets hahaha! Amazing vid btw, thanks so much for sharing it. You just earned a new subscriber!
Aww thank you so much
That is a really nice set up no lie! But quick question, do you mix and master vocals just for yourself or do you also do it for others?
My boyfriend is my producer, so I Don’t do it😅
@@christine_bulow lol oh okay gotcha. Well thanks anyway, good luck on your career btw!
Hi ma'am, Good Afternoon, my name is Deol Ludhianvi, I want to record my poetry professionally. But I am full beginner. Should I go for dynamic mic or condenser mic? My room is not sound proof. The sound of fan also comes from outside. If I use condenser mic inside the blanket, will it be a good recording or not? I am very confused I can't understand what to do. Audio Technica 2035 or Sure SM 58 or Shure Mv7x which mic is best for me ?
To record spoken words I would recommend the Shure SM7B mic! It's really good at rejecting the room, but I would still try to record it speaking into your closet or try to minimize reverb with blankets and pillows. I hope this helps!
@SheenaMusic Thanks ma'am, but this mic is so expensive. CAN YOU SUGGEST SOME OTHER ? LIKE THIS MICROPHONE
@@civilfieldengineer Yes I know, it's so expensive uugh. I actually don't have any personal experience with other more affordable mic's. So any reviews on Google would be as good as my opinion in this case. I hope you find something!
So did you need to buy 2 of these jointed wall panels? I see one goes for $205 but am guessing you had to spend twice in order to make the booth? Thanks!
Yes I had to buy Two😅 they were quite expensive but not compared to renting a studio
@@christine_bulow no definitely not! how do you like the quality you’re getting? I also use a TLM103 with an iso vox 2. But the acoustics are so dead and muffled that it’s hard to get a natural recording :/ Way too much low end build up
@@christine_bulow it’s like everyone suggest recording in a room and not a booth but a lot of people need the booth to isolate from neighbors, as well as the vibe it’s just better with a booth haha
@@hawkeshiphop i Like the walls because the Sound dont get muffled! Like it does not sound trapped. Then I EQ my voice and Boozt the high end.
@@christine_bulow Awesome! And it seems like behind you is still all open. Like the boy is a U shape? Are you still getting a pretty dry vocal? I do hip hop stuff & like it to sound dry / upfront & prefer to add light reverb w/ plugins
I just wanted to say you're beautiful and I am now one man less a heart because you've stolen it my dear blessings and regards from CA.
Thank you that's very kind. Greetings from Denmark
I prefer to mix out in post. I cannot stand the feeling of being closed in like that. Even in some pro studios. I like the live sound approach that people used in the 50s
I totally get it if it's a stylistic choice
How can I get like what you have? Is this booth or what is this exactly?
I have made links to all the things in the video in the description 🥰
What are those walls called ?
I bought them here: www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm
What program do you use to edit
Your sound
Gibt's die auch höher?
what are the thomann walls called?
I overlooked your comment, sorry! Here :) www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm
Clear Sonic Sorber baffles
Where i can find the link for the walls pls ??
www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm
Where i get this kind of panels
Here: www.thomann.de/dk/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm :)
Great idea... If you have the space.
Plenty others barely have the room for a mic stand, nevermind the tiny home you call a vocal booth
Using your closet as a vocal booth/to avoid reverb is Also a great alternative!
@@christine_bulow all I got is a shoebox bedroom and a cupboard with a boiler in. I just gotta record in mono and add artificial depth in post
@@tybes99 Ahh that's smart!
LOL! Sounds like you have more important things to fix in life than making music.
@@totallyfrozen that was cold
Lemme come over