Making A Recording Booth?
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Posted on Apr 16, 2002 03:32 pm
maticc
Member Since: Apr 16, 2002
Hi guys,
I want to make a small (I am super tight on space, I don't want this to be bigger than it needs to be) recording booth for recording vocals and spoken word. Recording in my (it does not deserve the title "studio") won't work because of excessive reverb which has a nasty, resonant sound. Also, the fan hum from the computer I record to is something I can't have.
So, what are some tips for someone in my situation? I read on this site, and have heard many times from no-nothing wannabes that egg cartoons could be a big part of my answer for lining the walls of the booth. Also, if I put a window, I know to put it on an angle. So, remembering that space conservation is important, and I need to keep the hum of the near computer our, what should I do? What should I make the walls out of - drywall, plywood..? What should I insulate with? Many thanks!!
maticc
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LokiCone PokerMember
Since: Apr 07, 2002
Apr 16, 2002 03:58 pm well the first step for me would be to deaden the sound in the room that is your studio. This can be done a lot of ways, From heavy blankets to various foams. This comes in handy for a lot of reason and a tuned room is very important. Try putting in a couch or something also to absorb the sound.
After that then I'd work on building a vocal booth. I don't know exactly how I'd do it, but thats my two cents.
Apr 16, 2002 05:14 pm Look in the "Recording Tips" under the "Do-It-Yourself" topic. There are 3 articles there dealing with building a studio, sound-proofing and room tuning, that should get you started in the right direction.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Apr 16, 2002 09:04 pm And just to make it a little easier. I have used every room in this house, and other's to record in, vocal's or whatever. You can make a bathroom sound good with the right amount of towel's, rug's, and yes even egg carton's do truly work. If you have a little to spend on acoustic material's, I personally swithed to Auralex a couple of year's ago and have not regreted it. They have become the premere sound environment control manufacturer. You can see all their kit's and and availabe material's at auralex.com and then go to Musician's Friend and order it up.
