Vocal Sound Booth Whisper Room Build: Part 3 door glass and final assembly details

[@DommoDommo]

The only video ive found that covers acoustically treating glass! I really wanted a glass window in my booth and couldnt figure out how to do it without reflections. You saved me!!

[@fujimanxt-3420]

Fantastic set of videos. Your perseverance is awesome! But my favorite part was the "shout-out" to Panasonic at the 8:15 mark. As a television director of 30+ years, I can appreciate your frustration with them not having figured out auto-focus! 🤣

[@EricStrebel]

Yeah, they are finally fixing that shit with the gh6 and 5s. Glad you liked the video, I still use the booth for every video VO that I do. Glad I built it.

[@Royalflushfam]

I'm a recording artist and producer and going to be moving soon and I figured I'd build my own studio in my house, and your video was extremely helpful. Thank you so much!

[@EricStrebel]

Best of luck to you!

[@pronavsandhu]

amazing. its my dream to have such a booth. nice work .

[@laurabrown7675]

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[@ashtonprepose9024]

Mee too 🥺

[@honeyst.dennis8365]

Thanks for the videos. I have zero construction skills but your video makes building my own vocal booth seem doable. I think I could follow this. Much appreciated.

[@sebastienbisier8030]

Great build! Might do the same but eliminate the interior plywood to reduce weight, and 45° angle the edges of the foam so when I lock them together ( horizontally) it'll be completely sealed foam to foam.😊

[@xhuntet]

Erick the design of his vocal boot was fantastic! Congratulations! I am Brazilian and live in an apartment building. The noise here is taken seriously by the neighbors, and the space is small. The idea of ​​the cabin being light, wheeled and easily disassembled is all I need. Thank you very, very much for sharing your project. I will share your channel here with my Brazilian friends.

[@EricStrebel]

Fantastic! Best of luck

[@voicegclef]

Great Build! Love the fact that you can disassemble and move it!

[@bjnwright]

I watched all 3 videos. Great build. I'll probably make something cheap and nasty, but just wanted to say that your videos and presentation skills are excellent Eric. Top notch.

[@EricStrebel]

Thanks

[@terrigelbaum8066]

This is a great build......I would have done this exactly as you have. Glad to see you're a dog owner. Again...great build.

[@christophermartin3618]

Incredible job! I’m in the process of doing something about a vocal booth. I was thinking moving blankets and PVC. I think I’ll be going in your direction now that I think about it. Again, great job and thanks for the idea!

[@Haroun_Errachid_VO]

really artist

[@sicurr1]

Ventilation suggestion I helped a friend build a similar setup and he needed ventilation as well, so what we came up with was kind of cheap and do-able with leftovers that we had lying around, lol. So, we used some leftover 1 ft diameter PVC piping that we had used to do a different project, and bought elbow pieces we didn't have. Using the soundproofing foam, we shoved that inside of the piping so that the innermost area was a small but feasible diameter to allow cool air to pass through. We cut a hole at the base of the sound booth room and had the pipe bend at a 90-degree angle and run along the base of the room. We wrapped the outside as best as we could for soundproofing as well, and that was our intake for the ventilation. We later added a circular vent cover over the end because my friends ferret kept getting into the sound booth from the intake, lol. We then did something similar over the top of the sound booth and allowed the piping to just sit on top of the sound booth. We then rigged it so that we could attach a 3-fan laptop cooler so that it pulled the cool air in through the intake, and the hot air out through the fanned area. That worked relatively well until it wasn't enough cooling for my friend, he raps and has a podcast, and he was getting hot and bothered while rapping. So, we then rigged it so that the outtake ended up being a square piece of wood where we mounted 6 PC case fans on the inside of the case. It ended up working a lot better than the laptop cooler, and he can stay pretty cool in there with it running. We got a sound tester, there's a .5 decibel difference between having the ventilation running and not having it running with the holes covered. Hope that gives you some ideas.

[@Mechadondada]

Good series of DIY booth vids. I'm about to begin building one for myself and this gave me plenty of direction and ideas.

[@MansourBrian]

Amazing effort and great looking sound booth! Love the monitor inside the booth. Great great work!

[@EricStrebel]

Thanks! Gotta have a monitor for the voice over work, I am super happy with the way the booth turned out and sounds. I appreciate you leaving a comment, thanks!

[@rgrsinclair]

As for the fog problem between window panes... if possible drill 2 holes at an angle from inside door to vent between glass

[@EricStrebel]

Overtime this fogging has disappeared and not been an issue thankfully

[@08whaley]

This looks Incredible!!! Awesome job!!!!!💯

[@EricStrebel]

Glad you like it!

[@anthonymiller3750]

Thanks for doing these videos! I'll be basing my own design on this with a few minor modifications (mainly mass loaded vinyl between the interior plywood and the foam insulation with overlap to the other sections). My neighbors won't say anything so I'll also thank you on their behalf. ;-)

[@EricStrebel]

Good luck, Post on social media and share with me when you're done would love to see it

[@massiveactionmedia]

Bravo my man, well done and very insightful for those of us thinking about taking on this type of project. Appreciate the work required to just make the damn video dude!

[@johnkelley9877]

It looks great and from the sound quality on this tutorial it works very well. Thanks for sharing this.

[@EricStrebel]

Glad you like it!

[@1linkjimmy]

Love the videos going to build one this is what I need

[@cap706]

Awesome. Wish I had these woodworking skills. I've built panels but thats it. If you haven't solved now, for air you could use computer fans with usb power from amazon and dryer ducts, and create a box attachment to the booth to fit. I did this for my whisperroom instead of buying their expensive system. I didnt build a box for it, but parts cost me $20.

[@EricStrebel]

Thats my plan. I have not built it yet, but I hope to in the near future.

[@karmandicaeran1203]

Great job I love everything about how you made this except the missing ventilation....I sure hope you continue with an additional video(s) to show what you do with that when you add a fan

[@garagemonkeysan]

Epic build, booth turned out great. Sound is perfect too. Thanks for sharing! Cheers. : )

[@EricStrebel]

Thanks, you're welcome. Sooo glad it's done!

[@MindReaderAudios]

Wow!!

[@luisfranciscoorozcoarias7922]

Nice work man.

[@LauraKemps]

Brilliant! Loved watching this

[@Themorningskoop]

Nice job.

[@chronicmachines6717]

Very nice build i will do the same if i car't find any better builds elsewhere.

[@EricStrebel]

Awesome, good luck!

[@chronicmachines6717]

@@EricStrebel I'm all the way over in the UK So just shows how far KZbin travels

[@GotBettaBeats]

Nice build bro.... top notch

[@vortext.v482]

So I thought this was all pretty great, personally I need maybe about a foot more room in every direction (up and to the sides) also I’d want to put insulation in there for myself as I see in many other videos, some things that did help with doing this, was the blue squeegee thing going from the in to out, also I would like to put a ventilation system as well as make a shelf thing on the outside of The booth as you did to somehow contain my computer in, I’d prolly make it metal rather then plastic so I feel more comfortable to keep it secure, but I do believe this was a great help

[@EricStrebel]

Glad it helped.Ventilation systems next weeks video!

[@omarxjay]

Yoooo this is dope! Probably gonna be using this or something similar to build my vocal booth.

[@EricStrebel]

Awesome, feel free to post on social media when you do I'd love to see it, @botzendesign

[@gon2u38]

To add ventilation. Use a baffle box with a small fan. Even 1 or 2 computer fans on a baffle box and a baffle box where it exhausts should stop most sound & air sou d issues.

[@johnnycmonaco]

Fantastic!

[@EricStrebel]

Fabulous Johnny, thanks for the comment and support, Rock on!

[@rochaturrubiates636]

Your amazing

[@shaimaaabdelhadyvoiceover1636]

thank you

[@nexiotech]

Next time, you should get some bass trap too and put them in every angle. It'll do a much better job to catch every frequencies

[@BenLukemusic]

Drôle de Talbot no

[@Caesar_TheReal]

8:20, rolling. lmfao great craftsmanship AND comedy. sub.

[@rugbybuff9629]

Where can I get foams like this from ?

[@EricStrebel]

Home building big box orange or blue stores

[@angeloragnetti8412]

Bellissima complimenti quanto e il costo dei materiali ? Grazie

[@Yogeshbairaagi]

superb sir

[@mistered1397]

Love your video series on this build. Planing to build a similar booth in the near future. Here is a thought with the fume problem inside your door window. If you drill a couple of holes between the tracks for the glass then put the sealer and glass in the tracks. Would the holes allow the fumes to escape? This could be done before putting the insulation in and letting the window breathe for maybe 24 hours. This is a question for your thoughts.👊😎👍

[@KriGeta]

if we change the foam to rockwool then can we be able to use it as a soundproof Soundbooth?

[@EricStrebel]

Dunno

[@jessieomadto5662]

Hi Sir May i ask how will you breath inside of that room? I have watched your Part 1 to 3 i havent seen any air passage. Should i place exhaust fan in there? Or that might make a noise?

[@fdgaming]

use computer fans in and out flow . Noctua are very good and quiet, with a voltage controller to adjust between airflow and sound level

[@EricStrebel]

Ok, i’m going to check out that brand and see, I had some other fans in mind but that’s the route I was thinking of taking.

[@angelitocrame5067]

I WILL DESIGN MINE WITH A DOUBLE DOOR WITH AN EXTRA ROOM COMPARTMENT WHERE I WILL USE ROOM FOR VENT SHAFTS WE CAN USE SOFT FOAMS ON THE PIPES TO SUPRESS THE SOUND AND FILTER THE AIR IN AND OUT .

[@reileydiloreto1938]

THIS IS BAD ASS BRO!

[@EricStrebel]

Thanks, I appreciate the support and comment. Feel free to share on social media with the rest of the world😀

[@SonAlister]

just wow

[@nickcrane8329]

Yeah that Dynaflex 230 sealant isn't meant for glazing, it's for sealing window frames for construction. Plain clear silicone or glazing adhesive would have worked best

[@EricStrebel]

Overtime the Hasting has gone away and has not been an issue

[@adventuresincampingwithcar8622]

Very nice. So how has it worked for you? Have you had to make any changes, or modifications? Anything you'd do diferently? When I do voice over for my videos, its very basic. I use a lavalier mic and usually do it in my car. I've learned a lot watching voice over videos. I'm way far away from making my own booth. But, from what I've learned, it looks like I'll modify a closet some for better Audio voice over. Thanks for sharing. Oh! did you figure out anything for air circulation?

[@massimomaxmajorana]

You need an external small AC unit. In from the ceiling. Exhaust will be pushed down at the exhaust in the bottom. You need to have Inlet and outlet made like a maze ,

[@angelitocrame5067]

JUST KEEP THE DOOR OPEN SO YOU CAN LET THE AIR IN PROBLEM SOLVED! GENIUS, HUH? hik hik hik :)

[@marlieplays9872]

This was a Great Build... if you dont mind me asking, about how much did this cost to do??? i need something similar but a little bit smaller for an apartment.

[@NobodyOwesYouAnythin]

brittany Landry said - Exactly, Brittany. I live in an apartment too. I need one to just sit in while I play my Saxophone. My neighbors were ready to burn effigies of me the first time I played my axe. 🥴 I got a lot of ideas of how to do this just watching these videos. I’ll have someone else, at another place build my framing and walls. Then I’ll sound proof it myself. But I’ll have it able to assemble and disassemble in order to move it from one home to another, when I move. But at least now I know what materials to use. 🎷

[@EricStrebel]

Depends on your materials, but plan on several thousand for the build

[@jontay2002]

@@EricStrebel i just made one mine is 6ft x 6ft 6'10 tall i made all the walls and ceiling 1ft thick used foam and regular pink insulation also used 3/4" plywood for the walls im in mine $600 that also includes the $300 steel door i put on it

[@EricStrebel]

My cost include all the electrical, materials, monitor, shelves, casters, adhesive, etc, not including labor if course

[@jontay2002]

@@EricStrebel i did the labor i just cut holes for an extension cords i dident include the foam price considering i bought it in bulk to do the entire room plus the booth foam and adhesive was $700 tho total just for what i used in the booth maybe $150?

[@benjaminashlin]

Thanks. Turned out really great. What does it sound like inside?

[@Roger-pt8ws]

Hey Eric- Really enjoyed the sound booth videos- Much appreciated I have subscribed & added the notifications. I am framing a door for our sound booth & have 2 questions: 1)What size lumber did you use for the framing? 2)Did you router the hinge area like in a normal door casing to recess the hinges. Thanks Eric!

[@EricStrebel]

I think I used 1x3 for the frame, yes routed the hinges on the door side.

[@Roger-pt8ws]

@@EricStrebel Thanks so much Eric!

[@mattd7650]

You could have used oxygen absorbers in between the two layers of glass. Quiet PC fans are usually used for ventilation.

[@EricStrebel]

watch episode 4 of the series to see that.

[@EdTheBearsFan]

Did you ever resolve the fog in the window issue? Also, would you mind describing the electrical layout of the booth? I've watched Part 1 several times, but I'm not quite understanding. I ask because I'm in the process of building a Dawbox, and I really like how you've made it so you can power your booth through a wall outlet. I'd like to do the same with mine. Thanks! Love your channel, brother! 👍🏽

[@EricStrebel]

The window fogging has subsided I will address that in an upcoming video. Electrical is dead simple The only special part of this electrical is that there is a low voltage variable switch for the LED light.

[@chandrachester2149]

Do you feel someone with limited wood working experience could build this? Im considering giving it a try.

[@shadelsierra.godtalk]

Really great work, can you tell us how much money did it cost to make this booth? Thank you.

[@stephanedemouzon6766]

Great work !!! Is it isolating for the outside ? I mean if you sing loudly or play a guitar, can people outside hear it ? It would be great if you could do a test video 🙏 for I m considering building your booth and I live in an apartement with neighbours 😂

[@EricStrebel]

It's not sound proof

[@tipodearriba]

you should use some silica beads between the glass

[@EricStrebel]

oscar hdez Oh, that’s a good idea. Too late at the moment since everything is sealed. But I like it. Thanks for sharing. Very much appreciated.

[@habarpozitivfoto8430]

nice job! But if you scream as loud as you can inside the booth, will another people hear it outside standing near ? IS it good for recording vocal?

[@EricStrebel]

Watch some of my recent videos all the vocals are recorded in the booth after this video. It's not sound proof, just a good isolation booth with a nice dead space for recording audio.

[@rlgroshans]

I know nothing about acoustics. Would this setup be adequate for a guitar practice booth?

[@EricStrebel]

In theory this could work for like an acoustic guitar, sort of the reverse of what I'm using it for.

[@19661966paulie]

Hello Eric, I love the videos on the booth build. I am looking for the turnbuckles but haven't had any luck...you said you found them on ebay...can you help me find them?! Thanks, Pete

[@EricStrebel]

I have added a link in the description to some on amazon, good luck with your project

[@19661966paulie]

Eric, thank you so much for the links! Starting the build today. I am also working on a ventilation system and will let you know what I learn and how it works...thanks again for your generous sharing of expertise and resources. Pete

[@Mississippidawg]

The windows should’ve been tinted but I need to building this here on a rather bigger scale

[@debaserNYC]

love the videos.. booth sounds good but its very boomy, i suppose that can be tweaked with EQ though?

[@EricStrebel]

I agree I think the base straps in the corners would help, what do you think?

[@ericantone8709]

Question: is the booth only held together with the turnbuckles? Or did you also screw the walls together?

[@EricStrebel]

I put in a couple screws at the top and the bottom just to lock everything in but they're very easily removed I think each wall has four screws in it

[@ericantone8709]

@@EricStrebel Got it - thank you!

[@AndrewKornblatt]

Have you thought about ventilation at all?

[@EricStrebel]

Watch the full series

[@chrisfor]

Nice build, I'm currently framing my own booth. The door is the one thing I'm still figuring out. How did you latch yours? Or is it just a friction fit to hold it closed?

[@EricStrebel]

yes, just friction

[@lipseyproductions6361]

Hi I love your video. I clicked on the link you posted to find those specific turnbuckles and the link was broken. Can you recommend a set or an alternate link please. Thanks

[@brianhoefer6119]

What was the db drop from the in side to the out side of the booth?

[@damowayne6099]

Take a look: AC Infinity Airplate S7 Quite cooling fan system 12” with speed control

[@damowayne6099]

Excellent Video 💪🏾💪🏾

[@EricStrebel]

Will do

[@365withdaniel9]

Amazing what was the total budget for building this cool recording vocal booth? Awesome job, thanks for documenting the project!

[@EricStrebel]

material budget was about 2K, but with labor it probably cost closer to 8K, very very time consuming to build.

[@365withdaniel9]

@@EricStrebel Wow nice, I am just a youngster that loves hip-hop and I am considering building my own but probably a more "simple" version. I checked on your website and video description, do you have a list with the stuff you bought? Also, I see the discount for Arteza was available till Jan 2019 maybe you should ask a new one from then in case people decide to buy? All the best!

[@bobhanson2111]

Would a build like this keep sound out of the booth. We have the reverse issue we want to keep sound out of the booth.

[@EricStrebel]

It's not soundproof but it works quite effectively in creating a dead space for good vocal recording

[@bobhanson2111]

@@EricStrebel Thank for your reply. Our main purpose for constructing a sound proof room is for medical purposes. We are looking at the Whisper Room company.

[@adventuresincampingwithcar8622]

OOPS! I didn't know there was a number 4. Sorry

[@whylie2029]

Great video. Do you have a material list or anything i can print out to help me with the design?

[@EricStrebel]

No, unfortunately not just what's in the video

[@jerms9694]

This would help me so much with my current living situation. For how much would you build and sell me a booth like this ?

[@EricStrebel]

10k

[@serious_about_men]

Are there any changes you would make if you wanted to use this in a musical setting?

[@EricStrebel]

Don't know anything about music, so no

[@MagicCyclops]

If I had a place to build this I would . What was your cost of this ?!

[@tsfsr8012]

whats all the measurments for the cuts.

[@tsfsr8012]

should put in description

[@keandreanderson8340]

Do u still have to measurements for this design

[@consteldjesly4010]

I love that vocal booth, how much could you sell one? Or i would like to have your staffs list to build my own, cause my music profession cost me a lot when it is about studio. Thank you for your work sir!👏

[@EricStrebel]

Email me via www.botzen.com

[@kof2dadeathable]

how much total man hours and cost for material do you think you spent on this project?

[@THESLATERSHOW]

How to get one I can put it together...but I want one ? Seriously

[@angelitocrame5067]

I WILL DESIGN MINE WITH A DOUBLE DOOR WITH AN EXTRA ROOM COMPARTMENT WHERE I WILL USE ROOM FOR VENT SHAFTS

[@andrewstew80]

bro chill

[@metalor696]

This is fucking cool.

[@sirnubenegra]

Opolar mini fan

[@GoreMelian]

Nice, how mich did the whole booth cost you?

[@EricStrebel]

Thousands, easily

[@tkmsound]

Where did you order your felt carpet from ?

[@EricStrebel]

See the link in the description to the Amazon store where you can get some. Thanks for your support and comments!

[@JordanKL1]

Very bass heavy vocals. Probably due to lack of low frequency absorption. Some EQ will help

[@EricStrebel]

Actually that is rather intentional, I add adjustments to give it that radio sound

[@BrianBoniMakes]

Can you get a portable AC and cool the booth in advance? That's what I've done for years in certain studios. I wouldn't worry about bass traps or trying to increase mass, this isn't a vocal booth designed to block out the sound of live music in the next room. Did that adhesive gas ever clear?

[@EricStrebel]

Ok, thanks for the feedback and help, it cleared up a bit, still a slight haze, but it has gotten a bit better since the install

[@fireman5890]

Where can I get those carpet to purchase?

[@EricStrebel]

Link in the description my friend, thanks for the comment and support, feel free to share on social media what you have discovered.

[@MrBuckshot18]

I cant find the first two videos

[@biggjay30]

What are the specs for the booth

[@EricStrebel]

Great sound space to record in

[@ashkgraphics]

Hi eric uncle... Hw r u I am from india and i want to know fhe cost of that booth... I really like that you'll made .. Thank you for the idea... Love you❣️

[@EricStrebel]

Please watch the fourth video in the series for pricing.

[@ashkgraphics]

Thank you 4 the reply uncle eric...

[@Jfeez7]

don't worry about these idiots that just want to here them selfs talk. The space is small enough you won't need corner sound dampeners or panels....... MAYBE but a voxgaurd for the back of you mic too trap sound from wondering behind the mic. Other than that the amazing box you build will be more then sufficient enough for beautiful vocals just make sure your using an inter face and a build in limiter with what ever daw you use to record !

[@EricStrebel]

Thanks, it works quite well for my needs. Very happy with the results

[@karllautman]

Any issues with ventilation/cooling?

[@EricStrebel]

not really, but I can feel how it might be if it gets to warm in the summer

[@Arman...]

diy EXPERT EDITION

[@DevleeKshetrimayum]

Is this completely soundproof Sir? I mean does the sounds from outside enter the booth when the door is closed? Pliz reply me

[@EricStrebel]

Nope

[@buckeyefan05]

How much did everything cost you?

[@EricStrebel]

Thousands

[@alimmaredia5143]

Is that booth for sale I’ll take it

[@firstlast8703]

11:50 😝🤘