GIANT DIY Sound Blanket Panels For Better Audio and Lighting!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Studio Setup Part 2 is here! You can watch the whole series in this playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYDSd3ygrZ2Mf5Y Timestamps: 01:26 How to Build 04:09 Sound Tests 06:11 Lighting Tests

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Somebody definitely goes to sound stripe! Do you have any recommendations for music sites? Just ordered 4 Sound Blankets!

[@Cullens_Workshop]

I'd like to add a recommendation if you install a lot of eye screws, or hook screws. and thats a wing nut driver for your screw gun. www.amazon.com/PAGOW-HD17921-Hurricane-Wing-Driver/dp/B075VPVWQ8/

[@laurabrown941]

One of the Best Ideas of SoundProofing is "SoundProof Curtains" it actually Block outside Noise coming from Windows. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/

[@stopmod7930]

Lots of great ideas! Since I'm in an unfinished basement, I often hang blankets, etc, right from the ceiling. And as an old fastener guy, here's some nomenclature that might help find things faster at the hardware store: 1/2-13 (coarse) x 1-1/2 Hex Head Bolt and 1/2 x 2 Fender Washer. For eye screws look for a close match, sizes vary by manufacturer. Save some $ by using S hooks instead of carabiners.

[@TheFeelButton]

Nice setup for controlling sound and light at the same time. Your attention to sound quality is immediately apparent in your videos. They are a pleasure to listen to and watch. Good stuff!

[@TSGEnt]

Great video! Enjoying the tour and tutorials. Speaking as a sound engineer, keep in mind the black side is a bit "brighter" in sound because it's a nylon tight woven material that can reflect sound and the white side is more fibrous and more sound absorbent than the black side. however both sides will help kill room reverberation, but it's worth noting. Also, from a cost standpoint for those who are on a real tight budget moving blankets can also work well and will be a bit cheaper, just add grommets.

[@buddyfx7026]

yea it's more expensive if you don't get it right, learn from my mistake. Out about $200 lol

[@TSGEnt]

@@buddyfx7026 😉

[@JamieHarveyJr]

Draping Amazon heavy moving blankets over $30 rolling clothes racks from Target has worked very well for me on a budget!

[@meditalonlbeat]

I actually bought this during the pandemic to reduce the noise for when I do vocals because I got neighbors in my apartment and it does help reduce the noise when you are inside however when your outside it makes the noise even louder

[@chanochamp7247]

Disclaimer: Not all the blankets come with he same amount of grommets. The one Caleb lined us to are the 80 X 80 size. The one he's using has 5 grommets while others come with 8. Maybe it has to due with different size blankets but since Caleb was not specific, we don't really know what size he used.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

AH! Sound! This is my home base. Those blankets are amazing because they're not a traditional sound panel and can move around and fit into various areas. That's so amazing! I'll have to check it out!

[@Debtfreehomesteaders]

I never thought of using a sound blanket to bounce light. Genius.. Thanks for sharing. I love the new space! -Will

[@Cinnjerm24]

wow, this is exactly what I was looking for. Been trying to create a quiet recording environment in a little studio apartment that's located next to a major artery here in Los Angeles (so I get crazy noise pollution). This looks to be a pretty promising solution to my problem. Thanks for the video.

[@MarcusHutsell]

Thank you Caleb.........for calling it what it is.........Reverb!!! (I hate it when people say echo, because it just isn't echo, it's reverb). Keep up the great work Caleb!

[@SparkTheGenius]

What is the difference between echo and reverb?

[@MarcusHutsell]

@ kzbin.info-D2VMPKoejg?si=rFZIodB71-oyAXzI

[@mattcom2]

Great rollabout stand. I did something vaguely similar, using two Ikea rolling clothes racks ($12.99 each) as the basis for an audio record “booth”. Four 4-way PVC pipe fittings at each upper corner plus two 5-foot furniture grade PVC pipes make a rigid frame for what is effectively a 6X5 booth. No gluing together needed - the weight of the sound blankets affixed by spring clamps holds the entire thing safely together. Height can be adjustable to 68 inches. When necessary it can be taken apart and stored in minutes.

[@Powsimian]

I return to a lot of your videos frequently and use them as reference for such a treasure trove of resources

[@BensTechLab]

I'm sure I've watched this video a couple times. I finally bought myself 4 Producer's Choice blankets for my studio! Now I just have to rig them up, probably as shown in this video. 🙂

[@rodericmege4549]

Wow ! This is where you absolutely shine, Caleb ! I think that you are one of the best tech KZbinr for that kind of content ! This vidéo is pleasant to watch, very informative in a compact format and moreover, it's really inpiring ! So a huge "Thanks", man !

[@DavidMonostori]

I needed something like this for our new studio and was researching what can I do to help with echo that's easy and mobile. I'm glad I found this. Thank you for putting together this diy guide. I'm going to build 6 of these this week.

[@DavidMonostori]

Got 3 done today and they are awesome. There were a few differences, listed here: Blankets now have 8 grommets not 5. The size is advertised as 6ft(72inch) but they are 77-80 inch, so a 6ft oak board is too short, need 7ft to make it fit. The screw needed for the adapter is 1/2inch x 2inch long. The carabiners can be replaced with #6 screw hooks to save money. Still easy to swap and store but much cheaper.

[@geraldundone]

Loved it! Great idea and good tests.

[@movingphotoproductions2830]

Love your channel man! Everyone should check it out. He's craaazzyyyy

[@geraldundone]

@@movingphotoproductions2830 Thanks so much! 😃🙏

[@laurabrown941]

One of the Best Ideas of SoundProofing is "SoundProof Curtains" it actually Block outside Noise coming from Windows. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/

[@BestAudiovisualTricks]

FYI: The exact 80 by 80 model that Caleb uses in this fantastic video is: ‘VB-70G = Black/White - WITH Grommets’ Cheers!

[@screenstory]

Hmmm...thanks for the tip, but now I'm not so sure it's correct. Are you sure that Caleb is using 80"x80" square blankets? 80 inches is 6 feet 8 inches. The stand is 8.5 feet tall, or 102 inches, plus there is some extra height at the top with the Kupo adapter and the wood. Are you sure that Caleb isn't using blankets that are 8 feet tall (96 inches)? The acoustic blankets that measure 96 inches (8') tall x 80 inches (6'8") wide are item # VB72-G. I'm working on a budget that includes building four of these, so I want to be sure. Caleb, if you're reading this, can you set us straight? Thank you very much!

[@codyhuntfilms]

What Caleb is using has to be 6x6’ blankets (72x72 inches) because the board he is using is 6x4x1in

[@TheJohnLyons]

Those will work well for voice work as they absorb high frequencies well. But they don't absorb much if any midrange or low end. If you were working with music sources, bands or instruments you'd need additional (more full range ) absorbtion. What you have is a good option for cutting high end flutter echo and room sound..

[@hobbes1231]

having two blankets have made a cut for the mid range. they create an air gap between the wall and each other. you wouldn't need more reduction for the low end if your not doing sound mixing. i think it's a pretty slick idea!

[@CoalitionGaming]

I'm going to be doing up a new office/mini-studio for my channel and want the best full range sound deadening/proofing without being forced to break the bank. What do you recommend to get? If I can mount things directly to the wall to save space, that would be even better.

[@SparkTheGenius]

I do voice acting, so this would work for me.

[@dliu.creates]

on the deadening space in between the blankets at 9:00 - pull up a chair and small table in between the blankets as a makeshift voiceover "booth"!

[@LearnLightAndSoundSessions]

Thanks for this Caleb. Love what those blankets do both for sound and lighting. I think I need to put mine on a stand like this!

[@Branding4Lawyers]

Curtis, seems my experience with the blanket folks is about the same as yours. Also dig your content!

[@SparkTheGenius]

Did you do it?

[@TylerAdamsMedia]

sound AND lighting solution in one is crazy! thank you!

[@dvdaltizer]

Three videos in ONE WEEK!!!? What!!! I love it

[@rickwelin9773]

In the recording studio I use a large boom stand with the boom forming a tee across the top for a quick and ready version of this.

[@UncleJessy]

Omg making one of these ASAP! Thanks

[@wannabef]

Congrats on the new space, Caleb! Looks like it has tons of potential.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you Wayne!!!

[@TerryLivelyInk]

Ordered all the parts and am making these today for my studio. Thank you so much ! Also building the complete KZbin studio on a stand. Thank you for helping me spend all my money :-)

[@JamesSpurin]

This is amazing, thanks again Caleb. My studio room has a lot of reverb! I'm getting some scaffolding poles from a company in the UK that offer cheap scaffolding curtain poles (for like 45 bucks each wall, cut to size as a kit). Producers Choice fortunately are also available in the UK so will be doing similar to what you've done. I'll use the grommets and then hopefully will be able to easily put these up and remove where necessary, before recording

[@MattJacques]

This is awesome... I had just hung up a 6ft strip of old carpet, and it did a great job, but pretty heavy and doesn't do double-duty like these do!

[@DroiMedia]

Really nice setup, been wanting to make something a little more mobile for my current space (metal walls in my new house.... woof), and this fits the bill. Nice input on the oak/hardwood too, definitely something most people wouldn't consider immediately with heftier weight of the blankets.

[@JamieFenn]

Just what I was looking for! Thanks Caleb!

[@bbmade]

The sound example surprised me. Nice, congrats on the larger studio.

[@ottoc7129]

Thanks Caleb. I am building a studio and sound dampening is just down the road. This looks like a good option. Thanks again.

[@SparkTheGenius]

Did you finish the project?

[@kristenhenryking]

This was great! Thank you for sharing! currently trying to set up a VO studio in the corner of my room

[@SirSeabass]

No kidding! I was just looking into building some of these. I have something very similar with a cheap backdrop stand and felt blanket. That being said, I'd like to get some of those blankets and see what kind of a sound booth I could jerryrig

[@gsherlock]

I've been following you for years, nice to see you break out the wide shots :)

[@GatesRick]

Good stuff Caleb, thanks for thinking of it.

[@aidanhennebry]

SO COOL. Love this Caleb. Have been searching for half-decent sound blankets for a while so really appreciate the recommendation.

[@therenderer4726]

Great work, especially the multi-purpose use and adding the air space in between the blankets!

[@EposVox]

Been following forever and I still don't know who Phil is - but he seems to regularly have a negative influence on your life. Give him the boot!

[@victormultanen1981]

great job! congratulations with new studio!

[@azadvertised]

This video was a HUGE help for my really small studio I have planned. So I have this large window, and I was wondering if I could achieve results by using the sound blankets on a double-layered curtain rack?

[@lyndonlabayan]

YES! Haven't even watched the video yet... just amped for it.

[@Brandon4Weiss]

Just stumbled across this video this morning - I feel like the next video in this series should be "how well acoustic blankets block the noises of a screaming baby." I could use some practical advice...

[@sandgaijin]

I forgot where I saw it, but there was also some DIY where you bind 6 or so towels together and that works just as good as that expensive sound blanket for a fraction of the price.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

This is a nice simple build. Thank you for sharing it. My question is this: Are you using this diy equipment to accomplish both tasks at once, or are you prioritizing one task over another? You might want to create two of these when moving it to fulfill one duty will impair it’s ability to fulfill the other! For viewers on a real shoestring budget, I’d like to suggest furniture blankets, which are of similar (but not equal) construction. These are sometimes referred to as moving blankets. Best prices I’ve seen are at Harbor Freight, and they often go on sale. Lastly, I’d like to point out that your rig is extremely versatile. For example, it would make a good wall if you’re tenting a window (and didn’t have access to a 10’ frame or whatever).

[@kyleranney]

Nice! I think I would do the same thing but with a piece of strut or and ear and square from a 6x frame.

[@snax_4820]

I love your tinker solutions ....

[@davidofug]

I'm super encouraged with this experiment. How about arranging them in double or trip layer, won't they really block off much sound? Thank you

[@Newtperc]

Also check out the brand audimute! AMAZING thick 10lb sound blankets it’s smaller - 4.5x8 but they are spectacular

[@dslrvideoshooter]

I've seen those before! Similar weight to these bad boys. Crazy!

[@shawvercreations9703]

Great video Caleb! I’m going to build one of these for my studio!

[@rafalvarezsevilla]

wow this idea is soo great, so versatile!!! love it

[@FarizTGK]

Caleb releases a video about sound as soon as I get into audio?! Cant be a coincidence. :D

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Happy to be here for ya at the right time!

[@jl1848]

Are those the sound absorbing blankets or the sound blocking? On their site, it says the sound absorption blankets are not for blocking sound, just reducing echo.

[@paulengle5784]

For those of us who may not be comfortable with woodworking/power tools, is there any sort of bar or accessory that would allow us to hang the blankets? I imagine that, compared to lights or cameras, a single blanket is a lot lighter.

[@seansiquig]

bro i was just about to get my mom to order me some sound panels, but this is cool too and i didn’t think about doing DIY !

[@andrewwhite8762]

This is awesome you have amazing content!

[@98JamesNixon]

Dude I love these new videos, keep it up!

[@ErebosGR]

As a more affordable alternative, you can always do the ol' towels-stapled-behind-a-painting-canvas trick.

[@integratedmediaproductions]

Thanks for always putting out solid content!

[@ItsCaputo]

This is a great DIY.

[@DylanGarton]

Just discovered your channel Caleb, really enjoying your content, loving the new studio series, keep it up!

[@chrislsanders]

Super helpful! How much of a difference does doubling the blankets have for you?

[@Vocalboothtogo]

We actually created a stand just for this purpose! www.vocalboothtogo.com/product/universal-stand/

[@nowaymuller6643]

Sadly not an European seller...

[@tom_olofsson]

Well done.

[@pauls-audiolabor]

I prefer pure and heavy molleton. You can also get it in black or white.

[@SparkTheGenius]

This looks like a good solution to dampen echos for my voice acting and tubing in my basement room. It's November 2024 now. Any updates to this or should I just get the same thing still?

[@Noealz]

those are pretty cool, maybe i could use them in my apt

[@PhillipBridgesReviews]

Great choice of a drill 👍

[@joeallam]

9:12 - I think you just found your Halloween costume for this year! 👻

[@laurabrown941]

One of the Best Ideas of SoundProofing is "SoundProof Curtains" it actually Block outside Noise coming from Windows. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/

[@cruzcordero5532]

If you opt to get a non-moving stand, will the adapter still work?

[@ser.brandonchua2235]

Now, that's some SOUND advice! ;)

[@Shadygbg]

Great video as always

[@DigitalSwagg]

BOSS as always bruh!

[@Antsanc82]

Thanks so much for the info and the tests! Very great info and insight!!!

[@BruceWangOfficial]

You should sell this as a product! I would love to buy one.

[@danatello8489]

Like you said the room you're in isn't that reflective from the get-go, I think people shouldn't expect these blankets alone to make a bad room adequate. They can HELP, but still might not be enough depending on the room. I tried a setup like this once for home recording and the effects were fairly minimal.

[@michaelpal7641]

I went to the B&H website. Perhaps you could tell me what stand to get-I don't need rollers/wheels on it. I just need a stand that would be compatible with that Kupo device so I can attach my sound blanket in front of the window. Thanks. Great video.

[@luist4373]

@DSLR Video Shooter Since you're shooting with this setup, do you think it's safe enough? Or you should add a sandbag at the base? Thanks

[@mhession]

Are those blankets the 80x80 or 96x80 size?

[@seanopenshaw]

Question: Does the double blanket setup really add that much more sound deadening or would it be better to build two of these with one blanket and place on left and right of subject vs. dual blankets?

[@BadKarma714]

Moving Blankets are good to for sound I got 2 @ 17.00 bucks a Piece at Home Depot.

[@quietpersona]

Incredible video. What size blankets did you use? I wish you told us that in the description since a few people in the comments are disagreeing as to which size blankets they are.

[@stevenaustin4591]

as a slight tweak on that, would it be possible to simply mount the blankets to a wall? possibly cheaper too?

[@mypersonalphotosite]

I'm in a bedroom walls are clear. If I put reasonably large gallery wraps all over shouldn't that cut reflections somewhat where close mic Technic for podcasting etc with a dynamic mic would yield better sound than bare walls? If not, than what. I can't put moving blankets on wall etc.

[@buuzy252]

Do I have to have two separated panels setup in both sides? I guess! How exactly did you do?

[@Albanez39]

Can you review cheap shotgun microphones? There are cardioid and directional versions produced by Neewer, VidPro, Boya etc. They are all available on B&H or Amazon and cost between $20 and $80. Some of us don't really have the budget for Rodes and Deities, but these could be pretty good for amateur filmmakers and KZbinrs. Just consider it, please. :)

[@GodLovesMiami]

hi... where did you get those gray shelves and how did you set it up?

[@HappyGobo]

These Producers Choice blankets are super expensive, any chance of putting together a video testing these against panels made with regular moving blankets?

[@djmarzek]

Great video Caleb! what Drawers are those in the back?

[@bnkrazie]

For fill lighting, how true is the color temperature of the blanket compared to the color temp of the light?

[@J_bui]

Do they sell rolling stands like this with a t bar attached? Or is this DIY only

[@GodLovesMiami]

I love those drawers can you share the info?

[@arcsta_rr]

Any ideas for mounting towards the roof? I wanna built a frame and lay it up top on it. Each leg in every corner of bedroom (upstairs neighbor) I'd deal with lamps later..

[@MrExo_3D]

what makes this better then a moving blanket, what is inside?

[@AndyKow]

Quality videos! What equipment did you use for the lav mic setup for this video?

[@SparkTheGenius]

I'm looking at your links. It seems crazy that I have to buy so many separate things and assemble this myself. Why doesn't anybody just sell a system to hang sound blankets like this?

[@Germainmedia]

Caleb, would you recommend the 11' rolling stand over the 8.5' stand? Which did you use? As always a very SMART video! Great job and thank you!

[@Germainmedia]

Caleb, just wanted to let you know that I just tried to order 4 blankets from www.vocalboothtogo.com. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. First, there website was not working no matter how i tried to pay, kept getting error message. Then I had to wait over 10 minutes for somebody to respond to me via their "live" chat. Then the chat agent wanted to be argumentative with me when I expressed my frustration with their site. TERRIBLE customer service! I will not go back. There are plenty of other blanket manufacturers.

[@ottoc7129]

@@Germainmedia Thanks for that. Can you let us know what companies you found?

[@ottoc7129]

@@Germainmedia UPDATE: Because I'm a masochist I tried to order one. Here is what happened. CHROME: inexplicable error. FIREFOX: It wouldn't allow me to enter my credit card (CC) info. SAFARI: Same as FIREFOX, until somehow the CC info part allowed me to enter my info. It went through and I received an order number and a forwarded e-mail telling me the order was received. They claim it's a new web site. FIRE THE PROGRAMMER (after he/she fixes things).

[@Germainmedia]

@@ottoc7129 I was trying in chrome. You were much more patient than I! I would fire the programmer AND the customer service rep running the online chat...very rude and no concept of customer service! :(

[@JSephH76]

I may be totally wrong here but to my untrained eye it looks like at 6:55 you're comparing black to white instead of black to none. In the next shot no blanket looks drastically different than the previous shot with no blanket. I don't know if that was a change in settings or if I'm missing something but can someone explain why having no blanket the lighting changes so drastically between those two shots? After having looked at it more it seems to me that it's just a difference in exposure to better show off the differences. Again I could be very wrong in this and if anyone would like to correct me please do.

[@DarinSimmons]

@DSLR Video Shooter / Caleb. What lav mike is that? I looked on kit.com and nothing. I thought the audio in the new studio sounded great and thought there must be a shotgun and the new sound blankets behind it because the drop ceiling style places can be awful. Nope, lav mike but I couldn't find which one you are using.