Creating a Good Audio Recording Environment Indoors

The first step to good audio is WHERE you record. Here are some tips for getting better sound wherever you shoot indoors. Forget the foam panels, here are more creative and better looking ways of breaking up and absorbing sound from creating echo and reverb. This is a multi part series on audio recording. Subscribe and enjoy!
Keywords: sound blanket, sound isolating foam panels, audio tips, sound absorbing panels,best sound absorbing material
The Audio Series:
The Best Audio For Video- Part 1... the long awaited audio series intro
• The Best Audio For Vid...
Windproofing a lavalier Microphone Trick for outdoor Audio Recording • Windproofing a lavalie...
Where do I hide my mic ? • Where do I hide my mic ?
How Pros mount & HIDE Lavalier Microphones, Transmitters & Recorders • How Pros mount & HIDE ...
Why NOT to stick a microphone in your hair • Why NOT to stick a mic...
Creating a Good Audio Recording Environment Indoors • Creating a Good Audio ...
The Best Microphones • The Best Microphones f...
Audio Recorder Epic Comparison • Audio Recorder Epic Co...
Wireless Audio Mic Systems Epic Comparison • Wireless Audio Mic Sys...
Audio Post Processing for Videos • Audio Post Processing ...
Audio Series wrap up, misc stuff • Audio Series wrap up, ...
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[@KoriRuns]

If you're in a pinch, radio reporters will sometimes record their voice overs under a blanket. Looks silly but it's quick and easy!

[@jeffcools8314]

Enjoying your audio series Markus! As a additional tip sound blankets/moving blankets can be easily modified with grommets and small pieces of rope to help hang them up. If we are recording near a kitchen shutting off the refrigerator is critical. I put my car keys inside the refrigerator so I remember to power it back up before I can possibly leave the location.

[@mySeaPrince_]

Absolutely grade one solution with the keys... ... 😻 ...

[@frankfarago2825]

You can actually get moving blankets already with grommets along their edges. That is because that is how movers use them, run the ropes though the grommet holes and faster the ends so as to wrap up the things they are protecting.

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Oh this is fabulous news Markus , clutter I’ve got in spades ♠️!

[@KFG721]

I’m not sure what’s more impressive, the amount of awesome tips you give us or the sheer SIZE of your home! It’s enormous 😮 Thanks Markus!

[@ModMax69]

THANKS Markus! You've just broke down an entire month course of sound at Full Sail University!!! These students of yours are LUCKY!

[@chrishollingsworth7110]

Thanks! The best teachers are people who love what they are talking about. You just can't fake it. TY!

[@ROBOTRIX_eu]

I wish yourself and the "pro" camera-woman, as well all you subscribers, an awesome weekend! Use your body! Move! ..i can't, but my mind is always flying! Love from Europe- Portugal to all Mankind!

[@MarkusPix]

Thank you! You too!

[@ROBOTRIX_eu]

@@MarkusPix ;-)

[@chriscutress1702]

Moving blankets thrown across portable clothes racks can also help to kill standing waves and wall bounce and can be easily removed after recording sessions. Also bookcases with multiple sized books to kill standing waves work great in a room you use for recording. As you say, multi sized soft surface clutter can be your friend when dealing with standing waves.

[@Ronbc000]

Good info, Markus. Thanks 👍

[@HouseOwl]

I feel Like ive Been Watching For Decades, Yet You Dont Age And This Video Is Only 1 Year Old!!! Please Keep Being AWESOME!!!!

[@MileyonDisney]

Dang, Markus! You sure are good at removing outdoors noises! Elvis Presley's Graceland house had carpeting on some walls (as decor). That was the tackiest place I've ever been... from what I could see in the darkly-lit rooms. Lots of great tips. Thanks!

[@MyStutteringLife]

I use acoustic foam tiles, rock wool in the windows, thick quilts and carpets in my studio. Great video (I may need to make some changes) .

[@frankfarago2825]

Foam tiles and wedges are butt ugly. Rock wool is great, but they look wretched, so you need to stretch some fabric over them.

[@PixPete]

Super, smashing, brilliant, fantastic! Thank you for another great, informative video!

[@Tboorohn]

Thank you for those great tips Markus!

[@dublbude]

I've meant to write this for a while now.... I am assuming on the video where you are adventuring about your home, Cara is the camera woman, no? Cara really does a pretty good job, doing the filming. Especially considering you always put her in the position, of having to chase you about the house, as you run around like a super excited kid in a candy store. Thanks for adding a smile to my day!

[@MarkusPix]

Yes I make sure she earns her keep lol. It's hard keeping up with a crazy guy

[@brunomamede2352]

Markus, your videos, your contents are awesome!!!

[@billykranston]

What I like about your channel is the fact that you speak with 40 years of experience, and that’s something that’s impossible to obtain without doing the time.

[@johnsaucerhunter]

Great Presentation! I once went down to a Dollar store and bought all of their hard-foam 3 foot x 2 foot poster-boards. Used them not only for sound reduction, but since they were white, they worked great for light reflectivity also. You are so correct that you don't 'have to' use expensive 'stuff' to acheive the same affect.

[@gravelandtar]

I did sound recordings in my car. Park the car in my closed garrage, get in the car with closed doors. Great sound.

[@MarkusPix]

Yes cars have great sound proofing and also lighting

[@agentbey]

Big thanks for this detailed series on audio. Really appreciate how health and well being is a part of your flow. Thanks Markus!

[@fistfulloflenses]

Loving these videos, so practical, I've got a lot to learn about audio, love the fact that clutter is my friend, clutter I can do😂

[@sibertiger17]

Always fun! If Cara ever needs a break and you need a cameraman to follow you around, count me in! I think hanging with you would just be a ton of fun, making videos, doing stuff, whatever! And that shirt is fantastic! I would love to see that in a steel blue color

[@mySeaPrince_]

Nice to see you having fun filming.. and with the audio in post... I appreciate the work you put into making these truly educational videos... Looking forward to the rest of the series... ... 😻 ...

[@RobertDeFreitas]

Your underground layer must be dead silent. I'm totally envious. I have to wait for the train to pass between takes lol. Great work loving the audio series.

[@frankfarago2825]

Markus is correct, don't use foam wedges on walls. Use paper egg crates instead. As for me, I use floor to ceiling velvet and velour curtains on all windows, over doors, and front of some of the walls, and also use antique French tapestries on the wall. Even an oil painting with elaborate thick frames will break-up the flat hard wall surface. Of curse carpeting on the floors, and in one of the rooms I have fabric cones hanging from the ceiling.

[@DennisPlagge]

Hey Markus, liebe Grüße aus Deutschland. Deine Audio-Serie ist großartig.

[@tsbrownie]

Useful information as always. Thanks! Love your studio. We had to eliminate soft floor coverings in the house because of allergies, so like you suggested we utilize the room's curtains, bookcases and other furniture.

[@JonackFilm]

Man your channel is one of the best in term of Real filmmaking

[@ebrahimfaiz8522]

thanks for educating and upgrading enthusiast people around the globe. God bless you.

[@Sam610]

Now I keep looking for your microphone in your hair hahah

[@sabatiniontech7256]

IBM main frames are painted with a special sound absorbing paint to kill the fan noise. It has very small glass spheres of various sizes imbeded in the thick paint, the density changes kill the sound. Professional recording studios use lead foil between layers of sheet rock to block sound transmission, again utilizing density changes.

[@Joe-mg6pj]

Clutter, curtains, carpet, quilts, clothes, Harbor Freight moving blankets for everyone!!! Cut down your neighbors ugly bushes.... bring them in the studio!! Taking the complex and making it so simple! Thanks Markus!!!

[@Wingman115]

Markus thank you for all you do to help folks create better video. Much appreciated.

[@MarkusPix]

Thank you

[@alphaskwurl]

Doing my catch up! KZbin hates me I think. Literally the one channel I never want to miss out on, and they unsub me twice in a year. So silly. Really really been wanting this video too. Excited. Personally I know the why, but falling short on those creative solutions.

[@cb2000a]

Excellent series. One way to build a sound proof wall is use a 6" top and bottom plate then set your 4" studs so that each wall has it's own stud wall then weave insulation between studs. Also, for sound proof windows make sure the two pieces of glass are not parallel to each other. Foam wedge sound dampening panels work well...just make sure they are fireproof.

[@PinnaclePete]

I appreciate all the work you're going through doing this series. I'm learning a lot! Thank you!! 👍

[@MarkusPix]

tank yew

[@InesLira]

@@MarkusPix I'm sorry this is out ouf context.. Can you remind me the name of a tiny camera you've had/have that was white (i think). Compact, I'm not sure if mirrorless. I think it was Japanese, not a well known brand. I'm re-watching videos but cannot seem find it again! Thanks in advance and for your GREAT videos :)

[@alphaskwurl]

I haven't used the foam, but I didn't know about the VOC issue. As always, love ya Markus!

[@weisserth]

I use plain white curtains/drapes. If I need them, I pull them in front of all walls and windows. They act as diffusers for incoming harsh light from the windows too.

[@seppous]

im here for the yt algo. amazing content! thank you!

[@MarkusPix]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@HanieBCreations]

I have faint memory of working with you some time in the past. I remember working on a set, and you were doing some explosive type thing? I can't remember the details but I know it was you. I remember you. You have a personality that's always moving.. Always creating! You have spit fire energy.. I don't remember the exact location. I was hired as an extra that day. My friends had a production company. OOOps I mean casting. They'd call on me when they needed people to fill a spot. I always liked extra work. I'd get paid to sit around long hours or skate at the beach, eat, socialize, meet lots of new interesting and creative talented people.

[@BIGTONE-lc4vd]

I'm just getting into this field and the info that you are giving is useful and pricey. I don/t own a bank

[@GerritDuvenage]

I hate when I watch your fantastic, amazing video's and it's got 7700 views, when it really should have 77Mil views. I know you don't do this for the views, and you have done some pretty cringe stuff (motivational video "hint hint") but all and all, your videos are just so darn fantastic. Your charisma is so incredible. I know you don't care for views, but viewers should care to watch you. It's just so out of the box and amazing. Thanks for sticking around. You are such a cool team you and Carah, sorry if I messed up her name, she is really cool and really supportive. Keep going my friend. Yes, you feel like a friend because I watch your video's so often, and I am always showing everyone that likes a camera. (it's a video thing) thanks Markus, love your vids.

[@juliangiambelluca8809]

Wall foliage! That’s genius

[@WongTanabaNg]

Wow I'm gonna learn something new. Thanks

[@guppiespowersports4869]

I hope I can get my wife to understand all my clutter of gear is really for better audio. Thanks again Markus.

[@stevejohanson4133]

Freeze frame 9:54 = Visual Proof Markus is a three foot tall Space Alien 😳

[@alphaskwurl]

I love that plant idea. Especially being I go by the name Skwurl (I love squirrels and obsess pistachios)

[@jawadghani4135]

Good tips mate. Basically we have got to clutter up the place which is normal especially when you have kids in the house 🙂

[@life4us]

You become completely satisfied when you see all your stuff in your basement, tripod, lamps and all kinds of equipment for filming and photography. And then you know that you have so much more that is still not visible in the picture. In the end, however, it is the creativity and ideas that are important for the end result, and you do not suffer from a lack of that either. The best thing is that what you say and tip about is much more credible than what you see on many other channels that companies send stuff to for these people to test and give reviews about. Best regards from Sweden.

[@weedeeohguy]

Thanks for generosity in sharing you knowledge. Best resource on internet.

[@workingwiththelight3119]

Great video Markus. I use pillows and douvet. Free as they already are in my bedroom.

[@iSpike]

You have an amazing studio space. I am currently upgrading my home studio. Thanks for all the great settings tips, loved the Jungle stuff. 👍🏻

[@ropeyarn]

To test your moving blankets for sound absorption hold it up in front of your face and shout into it. The lower frequencies, from say a piano, require an air layer between two layers of moving blankets. That air layer naturally occurs when they are hung on the wall. Oh, and throw some blankets under the piano to break up standing waves.

[@ÁzsiábaSzakadtam]

I love this man. His enthusiasm is contagious and his simple ideas are the most practical I've ever heard 😎

[@diegoeidelman]

Hey Marcus! The first thing I tried to find was the mic on your forehead, as well as the noises of your bones ...lol Thank you four the good tips you always give us! This helps a lot 👌

[@BillDubeVariety]

*MarkusPix* Love the *Markus* audio series. Thank you.

[@MarkusPix]

Glad you like them!

[@HanieBCreations]

Thank you! You got a lot of STUFF. Wow! I like your animated intro / outro . You were so excited at the end of this video.. Almost like you didn't want it to end. Hahaha!

[@LeopoldElwes]

Hello from Vorarlberg Austria 🇦🇹 This has helped me immeasurably. 😳 thank you very much 😊👍 I'm not a sound guy but I need good audio and it's great how you break it down for people who aren't used to such things 😅 Kind regards Leopold 🤗

[@BerlsMcSquirrels]

That red denim shirt is fire!

[@tw9535]

Awesome, awesome! Except that when you were demonstrating the fake plants it made me think of the Fake Plastic Trees song and I was humming that for the rest of time until your video was over. And then I watched that video. So, really you did TWO good favors with this one. Thanks!

[@Bingbangbo3246]

Plain and simple, you do not need fancy tutti thousand dollar soundproofing ask mini guy say and they still sound like crap but anyways everybody does things the way they think they are to be done so thank you Marcus and I knew that when I started this sound waves everything or anything that breaks them will work but I didn’t know it was so easy. Thank you

[@elaboy320]

Good stuff...thanx Markus!

[@raulavendano9271]

This, as usual, is gold sir. Thanks for sharing

[@dparsh824]

Thank you for your time and info you give some Ideas for my music videos I do for bands.

[@robwasnj]

This is a fantastic series, easy to understand and I love how you went into audible examples throughout. I'm wondering in my office where I sometimes record voice overs if canvas prints would have any absorptive properties? I know they may not compare to carpeting but they would be a way to decorate the room and maybe help with resonance. Thanks again for sharing your expertise, you're a good guy.

[@RichieWest]

I just found your channel and I want to thank you for the time and effort you put into your incredibly valuable videos. You have a new sub here 👍🏻

[@kriswingert1662]

Hey Marcus< I see you use the Harbor Freight Apache cases. @10:36, it is in the shot and you closed the lid a second earlier. These cases are GREAT! 1/4 the price of the competitor and work just as well. You really are the bargain hunter for tech !

[@jimzielinski946]

As someone who has always been incapable of dealing with clutter, I'm going to save this video to use to defend my excuse! Great video.

[@bletheringfool]

Absolutely love this. Fantastic tips.

[@tomhill9027]

About to buy my first modern camera and have been enjoying your very informative videos. I'm thinking M6MKii. Don't need full frame and like you, I want to stay light. Your message is very clear: It's not expensive gear, it's the creator. I'm a long time Master Plumber and can do alot with very little. Sure, you need the basics, but making do is paramount, which you're clearly talented at. Also, there's an old pool/billiards saying: "it's not the stick, it's the shooter!" Thank you sir for sharing your experience.

[@KapnQuint]

most interesting man on earth

[@EugenBrinzoiu]

Thank you for your time….much appreciated ❤️

[@Egam]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise. Excellent info.

[@Velitskiy_Sergey]

Can't stop watching at Markus' hair...

[@simplegospel_tv]

Thanks for this series Markus. I learn a lot of audio things

[@SakellarisNikolaos]

Thank you 👍 very useful ideas 😊

[@mvvagner]

You're my hero MarkusPix.

[@craigieb]

Your videos always make me happy. Your positive attitude explodes off the screen, and I love the way you present complex concepts in such an easy-to-understand way. Keep up the good work!!

[@2point..0]

Unless you are James Earl Jones, ha ha ha!!! Liked #26

[@Art.i452]

This was a great video brahh 😁🙏🏾 really helped me a lot + your personality is great ma guy 💯

[@alantuttphotography]

I wouldn't expect lightweight curtains to do much to absorb sound or block reflections. Heavy drapes, sure, but not so much lightweight fabrics. I would probably need to hear some tests with and without the lightweight stuff before I'd trust it.

[@qasimarif4542]

Very good god bless you free

[@olesbadio1496]

Thank you very much Marcus.

[@ansomeBob]

You're the best Markus. I'm hearing impaired and can't understand why so many KZbin creators feel the need to drown out their words of wisdom with music or worse still, pseudo music. They should decide if they are making a tutorial or a music video and then read up on S/N ratios. It might sound cool to them but even the lowest level of background "music" can make the speech unintelligible to me and I click away. For instance, what you did at 7:55 was perfect, you know what you're doing - thanks man.

[@weedeeohguy]

You’re a freakin’ genius.

[@KadekGadget]

great tips trick markus, thanks

[@redublabs8752]

Indoor video is always a challenge for us because of the plentiful background noise from the kids and sometimes the dogs. Using a dynamic mic helps, but getting it close to each person before they speak will take practice. Thanks for the tips. I am thinking about setting up part of the garage as a recording space, might use some of those fake plants or carpet as a backdrop and help the audio as well.

[@humbertomartinez8897]

Great tips. Thanks.

[@dinospd]

Great vid as always. One note is that these solutions may work for low pressure audio, like a conversation, but they won't do much if you're trying to play drums in the room, for instance.

[@MarkusPix]

You'd need LOTS of sound blankets!!

[@apislapis]

Some great tips and encouragement there Markus. I particularly enjoyed the use of that artificial rectangular hedge as a gobo (a recording gobo and not a lighting gobo). The first college I studied music tech and sound design at, did not have a large budget and used velvet curtains to cover bare, plastered walls as sound absorption. It was inexpensive and it worked.

[@DavidBeattty]

I love your videos, thanks for taking your time to make them

[@MarkusPix]

Glad you like them!

[@herecomesalex]

Great stuff Markus

[@HYPNOSRelaxation]

Thank you for your great tips!

[@bluenoser1567]

Great video Markus! This is such a common question. Egg crates, elastomeric or open cell. You opened up a whole new avenue ... Cheers

[@vivreennz7867]

Blankets, egg boxes, foam (if you like to breathe voc), why not an old mattress hidden somewhere. What I like about this subject is the endless possibilities. Great for creative minds. By the way, those plant props look amazing

[@devindenault4255]

Great video! On to the next for me

[@MiaHessMusic]

Thank you Markus! Such great ideas! I have worried about what's behind me since my space is small but from what your saying I'm in a great place!! great video!!

[@alex_montoya]

omg you've got SO MUCH STUFF

[@mrtominaz]

Thank You!

[@FANTASYSLEEP]

great video always learn something