How To Build Acoustic Panels | DIY Acoustic Panels

[@gabriel_kyne]

I knew I could trust you the second I heard the quality of that voiceover recording lol

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks for watching!

[@x256h]

lol true

[@StevenSoto]

Lol

[@sheedluciano]

Exactly lol

[@Vambibuda]

Lmao I felt the same way 😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@rezeneo]

I'm not building any of these shit I'm just here to listen to this guy's voice.

[@VOTECHGURU]

rezeneo LOL. One of the best comments I've seen, anywhere.

[@iambradyhales]

Oh gawd gimme more!

[@gustavomantovani8309]

Me too!!!!! WOW, ehehehe!

[@BillAnciaux]

I've watched more KZbin videos on this topic than I'm willing to admit but yours is the one I decided to follow as I upgrade my home voiceover studio. Thank you, Tim.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Glad I could help!

[@mattvdh]

Man, this is one of the best explained video's I've ever seen! The narration is so articulate and so clear on the exact steps.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Matt van den Ham Thank you! More coming soon. ;-)

[@zaharishtonov]

Exactly my thoughts! I’ve build studio panels before and I couldn’t explain it better! 🙂

[@amyrosydah8010]

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[@krishmandal9769]

I have to tell you guys that I've seen a lot of DIY videos on KZbin, and this by far is the best one for any subject, with appropriate instructions, well paced, detailed enough, with the right pictures & video synched to the voice over, clear and crisp narration ... PLUS you have closed captioning. I can't understand why other people can't get to this standard.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@mtezman3465]

I swear to God I've never watched something so well narrated, that I was sad when it ended. Bravo 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@DoctorFu]

Why not watch it again, then? ;-) lol jk

[@mtezman3465]

@@DoctorFu 😄

[@mtezman3465]

It's 2024 and I'm back cause I'm watching S1 E2 of Ted the talking teddy bear but the series and at the 25:30 there's a doctor dude with this same freaking voice.... 😅😅😅😅

[@johnearl6313]

I don't ever comment but I want to say, over 3 years since this video uploaded and its still helping people greatly. after countless videos trying to figure this out. this is the absolute best and I will be doing this!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@loveyfoxhill2401]

Hey John Earl did you end up making these panels? If so, how did they turn out in your experience?

[@pstmary]

Thanks for the great instructions. Me and my son just made 8 of these bad boy's in about 8 hours for about $25.00 each. The only thing we changed was we were fortunate enough to have a kreg 5 system to screw everything together. You the man. Thanks again.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks for watching and the kind comments!

[@oscarhinojosa1612]

I’m not the first to say this, but this is probably the best instructional video I have ever seen. No cutesy banter, no jerky camera movement...just clear and concise instruction. Thanks!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks for watching and the compliment!

[@eyespy3001]

This video feels as if it was made in 1994 and aired on PBS during an episode of This Old House. Believe me, this is a compliment of the highest magnitude. I’m so sick of overly edited videos with terrible music and ads that take 10 minutes to get to the point. Most of them don’t even do a good job of instructing you on how to do the task. So, thank you 🙌

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@Trentcast]

Mine look amazing and I was able to take what I learned here to also make pretty superb super-chunk bass traps. To be honest, I never really learned much about carpentry without a dad around and this taught me a very basic yet very important life skill that I wasn’t able to learn on my own. Thank you endlessly.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@AndrewSouthworth]

This is not only the best acoustic panel tutorials i've ever seen, but one of the best tutorials in general i've seen. Super clear explanations with plenty of detail and extra tips, without wasting my time.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you very much!

[@jasonzdora]

Damn! That was awesome! Thank you for skipping the nonsese. All killer, no filler. Great job!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@maitri37]

After watching 10 other DIY panel video's, II echo everyone's overwhelmingly positive comments, your tutorial is by far the most concise, and well produced (and spoken) out there!! Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Jim Trompeter You're welcome and thank you very much for the great comments!

[@els1f]

Using that carpet transition strip to hold up the panels is genius! Thanks for the video

[@VOTECHGURU]

Elsif Thank you for the compliment and for watching!

[@zaharishtonov]

That’s the part of the video where I cracked a big smile 🙂 I love repurposing materials meant for other than their original use.

[@ipsyop]

I'd have to find a more apartment friendly solution to mount over those XD

[@drill2.087]

I agree, I think I’ll be doing this for whatever I can hang. I bet a flat screen could be hung this way, and for cheaper, just make sure it’s going into studs if it’s a bigger one 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@postmodernrecycler]

It's long been known as a French cleat.

[@BlackGhostAudio]

I just completed this build and made nineteen 24-1/2" x 48-1/2" panels using 24" Rockwool (23-in W x 47-in L). The panels turned out amazing, but I learned some things along the way that will hopefully help make your build go even smoother... Like any good tutorial, the video drastically downplays the amount of work involved. It took me around 40-50+ hours to complete my project; this is something to keep in mind when going the DIY route. It turns out that Home Depot refuses to cut MDF board due to health risks, and when I went there, they said they wouldn't cut wooden strips smaller than 8" wide for me. I ended up purchasing 3 sheets of plywood and cutting the pieces I needed for the frame with a circular saw myself. You can save some extra money wall mounting the panels if you purchase flush mount brackets on Amazon. These brackets are a little more finicky than the recommended floor transition strip, but you can mount 5 panels for around $9. If you plan to ceiling-mount your panels, I suggest installing screw eye hooks on the back four corners of your panels, as well as on the ceiling (make sure to use drywall anchors). You can suspend the panels at various lengths using a cheap chain. To connect the chain to the screw eye hooks, pick up a large pack of small carabiners to make installation easier. I try not to let one bad experience ruin my perception of a store, but I've had so many bad experiences at Home Depot that I've switched over to Lowe's entirely. The staff at Home Depot seem to be terribly uninformed, which indicates there's likely a deficiency in the training that their employees receive. Lowe's employees have always pulled through for me and saved me both time and money. Overall, this build went very well. If you have the time, building your own panels is a very fun and rewarding DIY project!

[@geoffallan3804]

There are a lot of variations for doing this, but the basic design is great. I used 24" wide rockwool, and instead of screws I used wooden pegs and No More Nails (very strong adhesive). Home Depot had white painted 1x4" pressboard for about $3 each (8 feet). Each 2 of those made one box. I got fabric from the discount bin at a fabric shop, there were LOTS of options. I think I paid $10 for enough fabric to do all of them. Also, as several people have noted, mount these about 2" off the wall for best bass absorption. I built four 24x48 and two 24x24 that work great as corner absorbers (ie. not mounted).

[@christianhaleofficial]

To anyone looking to build acoustic panels, I just made 19 panels and followed this video as a guide, and they turned out great! I've never seen a better way to mount a panel on a wall. Instead of roxul, I used 4 inch thick Owens Corning 703 and found that you get a lot of bang for your buck in terms of absorption. The one thing I would suggest to anyone building these that saved us a lot of time would be to use a nail gun instead of screws and a drill. That way you don't have to mess with a pilot hole or get things as exact. Anyways, thanks for a great tutorial @votechguru and for taking your time to help us out!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Christian Hale You got it and thanks fo watching!

[@derkhedemann5606]

I made twelve of these acoustic panels, from 120x230 cm. and the studio sounds better than ever before and looks beautiful. thank you for the great video tip

[@VOTECHGURU]

Awesome! You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@originalprofundo]

I don't know if I said this before but in making these panels, I cut the Roxul with a long serrated bread knife from my kitchen. It cuts SUPER smoothly with no damage to the knife :) The panels work beautifully. Great vid!

[@VOTECHGURU]

That'll work! Thanks for watching and the cool comments!

[@richiekeyz9305]

You couldn’t have made each step in the entire process more crystal clear and simplified than that! Best tutorial I’ve seen yet ! Thank you!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Richie Keyz Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@Bettywhite0321]

This is the 1st video of yours that I've watched. It wasn't even what I was looking for but once it started I kept watching because there is 0 fat in your instructions. Nice work. "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" - Albert Einstein

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@AndrewRaia]

Excellent video and walkthrough. We wound up making large 4ft x 5.3ft panels laying 4 pieces of rock wool together, and instead of glue we just used fabric staples like furniture pulling it really tight. Came out great, thanks again!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@markslaney2794]

I followed the instructions to the letter, except for one material choice - and have my entire studio space - 2 rooms - outfitted now with these. The one thing I did differently is that I used actual speaker cloth rather than craft felt. Thank you for sharing this project. The resulting panels are quite professional in appearance and function.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@factsoverfeelings5833]

By far the best DIY sound panels, and they look like $100 each. 👍 will make a few for my church. Thanks for making and sharing a in-depth and great quality video.

[@VOTECHGURU]

THE AMERICAN RIFLE / 5.56 You’re welcome and thanks for watching!

[@ShadowAl]

Just a follow up, I went and got the fiberglass insulation the one that says 50 percent more sound proof, but I did it differently. I bought a Rouleaux and used that to cover up the fiberglass I bought, 3 feet tall and about and1feet and half wide, made 4 of them and put each one in the center of each of my walls across from each other, and you are absolutely right the difference is huge. Thank you again.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffmastel9871]

I've got 46 of these built to cover my basement. Nice and easy project and they look and sound fantastic!! Thanks for the video. Much love

[@VOTECHGURU]

Jeff Mastel Awesome. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@gunluv96]

Can you please add the cost of materials and quantity of things you had to purchase. For example how many boards, how much insulation, etc.

[@samrosario7100]

That’s awesome, was it costly to buy in bulk? Was it still about 25$ a panel? Did you use the exact same source of materials?

[@XxxThePsyCheMisTxxX]

MDF Carpentry 101, felt like I was watching "How It's Made". Excellent DIY video! "Using a drill bit with a smaller diameter than your screws to create your pilot holes" - if you've never done construction, this video is gold for pro tips like this for working with MDF, insulation, and felt.

[@VOTECHGURU]

XxxThePsyCheMisTxxX Thanks, man! And I see you're a Cornell fan, too. There'll never be another...

[@richrushforth9135]

I've watched several videos on acoustic panel construction. Many have been helpful.This tutorial was, by far, the most concise and complete. The panels look sturdy, secure and aesthetically appropriate. Thank you!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Rich Rushforth Hey Rich! Thanks for watching and for the great comments!

[@richrushforth9135]

I do voicetracking, commercials and some imaging in my home studio. I have really messed up the sound of my 11"x10" studio. I switched from a Shure SM7 to an EV RE27ND. This mic picks up sounds I cannot hear otherwise (neighborhood traffic, people talking on the street, etc.) Then after putting hardwood floors in earlier this year, my studio sounds like the inside of a gymnasium. I use a Symetrix 528e voice processor, and a DBX 1066 processor through a Mackie FX8 mixer, into Adobe Audition on an iMac. I am guessing acoustic panels might help. Perhaps I also need an area rug. Do you have any suggestions for me? I would be grateful...

[@VOTECHGURU]

Rich Rushforth An area rug and the panels will make a big difference. Also check out the IZotope Elements pack for noise removal as it makes a big difference. Rolling off EQ at 80Hz will also keep a lot of the low frequency garbage out of your noise floor. I would roll off before applying the RX denoiser. Also, I have links to all the materials in the description below the video to make things easier. ;-)

[@richrushforth9135]

Fantastic! many thanks...

[@VOTECHGURU]

Rich Rushforth You got it. ;-)

[@mattwatsonguitar]

I think this might be the most clear and well-produced instructional video I’ve ever watched. Thank you!!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@johnworshamvo]

This is one great video! I made these panels and Man, did they turn out Great!! It was super easy with this comprehensive tutorial. The shopping list was a great help too! Thanks VO Tech Guru, you are the Man!

[@VOTECHGURU]

John Worsham Thanks, man! Yeah, the kit.com link for the supplies has turned out to be super handy for everyone. Your samples sound great!

[@godofrainbows]

I will do anything this guy says because of his rich, clear, authoritative voice.

[@VOTECHGURU]

God Of Rainbows That’s funny. Thanks for watching!

[@aetheregg]

This has to be the best "how to" video I have ever watched. Clear and concise instruction, excellent visual presentation, and a solid voice over make it about as close to perfection as possible. My thanks for this exceptional production. Exactly what I needed to help me build my own!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you very much! And for watching!

[@angellgerenasr.2813]

Excellent VIDEO; the best I have seen from out of 13 videos. PRO on all aspects of the subject involved. Angel Gerena Sr. Retired Audio Engineer with 42 years of experience.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Angel, thank you, man! Much appreciated and thanks for watching!

[@ianfranklin1]

I feel like I'm watching magic trick secrets revealed. The narrators voice is intense

[@VOTECHGURU]

ianfranklin1 lol. Yeah, I get hired for that type of read a lot. Thanks for watching!

[@exalgo67]

@@VOTECHGURU Wow are you the SCP Narrator Voice ? I make your Panel for my Gaming Room. Greetings from France

[@redbearracer]

These work beautifully. Easy to build, materials were easy to get.... I'm sorry did I say, "easy" enough! And the effect in my home PVC/Sound blanket booth was stunning - thanks to Tim and his expertise to make all of that happen. Great guy! Genuinely cares about the folks he helps!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you for the kind comments and for watching!

[@nodaysback1]

This is an excellent video! I will follow your design when I make my next acoustic panels. Thank you. If I may make a suggestion? Using a ripped 2x4 between the wall and the wall bracket and two square blocks of 2x4 at the bottom of the panel with a stick-on bumper on each, would allow the panel to sit about two inches from the wall. This air gap between the wall and panel would significantly increase the sound absorption of each panel.

[@nodaysback1]

@Laura Brown Yes, they would actually serve both purposes. But they'r not DIY and quite pricey. Most recording rooms are more concerned with the internal room acoustics than sound with sound escaping. Preventing that is an added bonus. But, unless the rest of the room is designed for that. Sound will escape from everywhere.

[@jangtheconqueror]

Really, really detailed. I feel like people who are only interested in the DIY making aspect of the video have something to learn from this.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Abraham Im Thanks!

[@luuk341]

25 bucks per panel for pro grade looking and sounding absorption panels? Plus its a fun DIY project for a weekend or a saturday? Sure! Looks like I'll be making 4 of these this weekend

[@VOTECHGURU]

luuk341 Right on! You’ll like how they perform as well. I checked out your late night acoustic tune, very nice!

[@luuk341]

Thanks for listening! I am very glad you like it!

[@beeker9821]

I went out and spent a lot of money not just on supplies..... the supplies were relatively cheap and $50 cdn for the Roxul was a bargain for 12 3" panels. These are the best DIY's I have seen and better than a lot of professional ones and as good as any professional panels I have seen that run like at least $200 a piece. The tools to put these together properly were a lot more than the supplies but everything I bought was on sale or a just as good knock off on some of the supplies for much cheaper but I had to buy in bulk for some but I don't mind having extra kicking around for other projects like some bass traps.... and the tools well you really can't put them in the price of the panel because I will have them for life and I love tools lol. I haven't started the project yet but I have some led rgb strip lighting on it's way and all the stuff I need to put them together properly like a soldering iron.... the $40 strip lighting kit ends up costing almost $200..... but it will be nice once I get my Home Theater up and running properly. People think that you just have to purchase a Home Theater in a box and then you are done. Sadly they will never know what a real Home Theater should sound like. Go to your local Cinaplex theater and that is what it should sound like. Fortunately you don't need quite as much sound absorption as a studio.... been there a few times recording albums with my band. Some of those rooms like the vocal booth have to be practically dead.... but not all of course but still more than a home theater. anyways thanks for the vid really helped. Some of those other vids should be taken down for real.... I mean the quality some of these guys settle for is atrocious. I would be embarrassed to show my face in a lot of those videos. anyways again.... I will get back to you when it is done to let you know how totally awesome I am.... I mean it would be a crying shame not to share the sheer brilliance of the sum total that I am. Not even bragging it is just the stone cold facts of the matter. lmfao.... I couldn't even keep a strait face writing the last part. Seriously though thank you very much for the video. It helped me a lot. If your video wasn't in my path I would have had to compromise and probably put together the good parts of like ten vids for real. If you want I will show you when it's done. Merry Christmas and may God bless you.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Beeker Thanks for the nice comments! It would be great to see them when you’re done and Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@tim.van.emmerloot]

luuk341 i made them 2 days ago for 10 per panel... A good investment and good project!

[@IndyCut]

I only got to watch 15 seconds into this video cause my son woke up, but I’m reading these comments and I was seeing such positive feedback, plus some dude killed me with he just here to listen to ya voice lmfao, you gained a fan and a subscriber 🤞🏻 definitely watching this full thing later

[@VOTECHGURU]

Lol. Right? Hope you enjoy it!

[@MakerMark]

143 dislikes from people that spent $1000 for a commercial panel

[@VOTECHGURU]

Maker Mark LOL. Love it. Subbed.

[@musikkloud5941]

Maker Mark you would be mad too and in a disliking mood if you spend $1000 for something that cost $25 😂 🤣 🔊🌫 ⤵️ Or 🔊⬜️⤵️ $1000 $25

[@tperry5839]

Maker Mark 🤣😂😂😂 right

[@janosriippa]

And counting... :)

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

Or $5 for bath towel panels like the other DIY video with three times as many views.

[@MartinHAndersen]

This must be the Rolls-Royce of all DIY Acoustic Panels videos. very very professional

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching!

[@kyleolsen3305]

This video is amazing. Extremely informative but not boring! So satisfying just watching this video.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Kyle Olsen Thanks for watching!

[@zaharishtonov]

Right?! I couldn’t believe it when it ended. It felt so smooth all around! 😉

[@TomGlander]

Second time watching this. So much clearer than any other panel building video out there. The finished product is absolutely superior in quality. And that's just from watching the video. I'm sure if I were to actually get my hands on these panels they'd be even better. Thanks for sharing!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Tom Glander Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@zt-handle]

This video is organized incredibly well. Flows like DIY poetry. Would absolutely LOVE a similar video for an equally aesthetically pleasing and cost effective 2"x2" based diffusor. thanks!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you much for the great comments! Food for thought on those bass traps. ;-)

[@vinznearby4315]

Thumbs Up on your Instructional Video. Straight to the point and no bullshits, no ad-libs. Thanks a lot!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@edawg1960]

Wow! thank you so much Tim. this is great for newbie on a zero budget.On my way to home depot.

[@VOTECHGURU]

My pleasure and thanks for watching!

[@pannickmusic5264]

Made 8 of these a couple of weeks ago. Went a different route on the fabric but the difference they made in just my 12x14’ room is outstanding! Would 10/10 recommend building these for any studio/control room.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@iamKirbyLove]

What was your cost? Was it $25 per panel roughly?

[@pannickmusic5264]

@@iamKirbyLove Well, I was able to use all the tools from the company i work for. plus i already had screws, bits, glue, adhesive, AND the insulation i was able to grab for $20 off a buddy. so it didnt cost me very much at all but the wood is not pricey. the screening wasnt too bad either at Lowes. If you go to Joanns and get "stereo fabric" its a little cheaper as well. id say for me it came out to about $22 per panel but thats WITH all the advantages I had. Hope that helps!

[@MindBodySoulOk]

best looking panels I've seen so far.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you much!

[@LogicKeyz]

Who could dislike this video. I would use owens corning instead of the fluffy insulation, but man what an informative video!!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, I ultimately would love to use the 703, but the price goes way up at that point.

[@imprimisxo]

Excellent video - very professional. To the point, without all the unnecessary dialogue so common on KZbin.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Lance Curtis Thank you!

[@tinmanw9256]

Best video for demonstrating how to build the acoustic panel. It would be great if there is a similar video to build the bass trap for the corners of the room.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Hey Tin Man. Thanks for watching! I actually just answered how to do just that and it should be the most recent comment or close to it, and it’s actually pretty easy to do. Hope that helps!

[@laurabrown1456]

Acoustic Foams are used for Echo & Acoustic Curtains are used for Soundproofing SoundProof-Curtains.me

[@KeshMusic]

This is a fantastic tutorial, thank you so much for putting it together in such a coherent way. I just have a question, would it not be better to cover the back of them too? Due to fibers being able to fly around the room since it's not really covered ? Especially considering that sound ways would be rattling the fibers? I just have some health concerns about that. Or would it affect the sound properties of the panel ? Thanks again

[@VOTECHGURU]

Kesh Hi and thanks for watching! The screen works fine on the back for me as I don't get any dust on the floor or surrounding surfaces, but I also don't think adding fabric on the back would reduce the effectiveness of the panels by much, if at all. I have links to the fabric I used below the video and it's pretty thin stuff, links to most of the other materials and tools as well. Good luck and please let us know the results!

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

We need something like this for recording voiceovers. Thank you!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks for watching!

[@Pumizo]

Perfect tutorial, exactly what I need! Thank you.

[@martinmccarthy1795]

This is the gold standard in youtube instructional videos. And I've watched lots!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you, Martin!

[@kevinseibert8536]

Excellent information...video was well done with backup data/material list available...good job!!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Kevin Seibert Thank you! Hyperlinks also available below if anyone wants to see all of the materials and tools grouped together.

[@kevinbishop112]

Since the screen is a little expensive, I did a zig-zag pattern with kite string (back and forth, stapling on each turn) to keep the cloth taut once it's finished. I bought a 600' roll of the string for 2 dollars. Great video and thanks for the ideas!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@BoothJunkie]

Very nice tutorial. The panels look great!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks!

[@TheFishFTW]

Great video man. I work at a storage for a company that makes professional level panels similar to these so I get the building ingredients for free from leftover projects. This video is gonna help A LOT!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@nemonucliosis]

Following this tutorial I built eight 24' by 48' panels for $150 Canadian after taxes for a bargain basement price of $18.75 per panel + 8hrs of labor.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@SouthpawAutoworks]

Holy cow.... Great ideas shared, excellent delivery, tight editing, etc. I've watched other videos on the same topic. However, this was by far the best video on this subject. You have over 12k subs, yet there's only eight (8) videos on your channel. This had me scratching my head....until I watched the 1st video. No wonder.....quality over quantity! I'm so impressed...and inspired! Thank you for the video. Much appreciated.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks, man! Much appreciated!

[@iamKirbyLove]

47 inches for the side. 16 1\2 for the top and bottom. For wider panel. 24 1/2 for top and bottom

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks!

[@obiang24]

Best instructional video I have seen, we’re using this video to make panels at our church!!!!

[@VOTECHGURU]

marcos obiang Awesome and thank you for the kind words!

[@MYEVILTWIIN]

$25 per panel and $250,000 per minute for Morgan Freeman to talk you through it 👍

[@VOTECHGURU]

LOL! That's awesome! Thanks for the compliment, man.

[@randyb4105]

ABSOLUTELY the best descriptive panel build video I have yet to watch. BRAVO , and THANK YOU.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@CarolKay]

I loved this video - I saved it as "the best tutorial on earth". So, thank you!!!! I realized your page is geared towards voice over work, but in a musical mixing and recording environment, does the construction of these panels work the same or would you recommend deeper panels/placement? My room is a rectangle, and I've placed my desk against the wall where the rest of the room is behind it. Not a big room but I plan to record vocals & guitar in there as well as mix. Would you recommend anything differently?

[@VOTECHGURU]

Hi Carol, I use the same panels in my booth and control room. That said, as you can see in the snapshot of my control room at the beginning of the tutorial, I also used the same 3" deep panels angled at the corners and it has given me all of the bass trap I need to monitor and mix. I also compose, perform and mix for film and TV etc and I haven't had a problem with these panels in my mixing space yet (your results may vary) and I'm very happy with the outcome. As it relates to your room dimensions, are you familiar with what is known as the "bolt area?" You can find bolt area calculators online that will give you an idea of your bolt area which will help you determine where you may have problems with any given frequency. Although my dimension work very well with the calculator, I am very certain that I'm in much better shape with these panels than without....for sure; my room sounds great. Best tutorial on earth? How do I follow that act? Thanks for watching/subscribing/sharing and I wish you all the best. And thanks for your kind comments!

[@JureJerebic]

Funny how I stumbled upon your comment here haha! Will be doing these panels in the next couple of months for my new place!

[@theatremad9797]

1st class tutorial.Easy to understand and straight to the point. One of the best instructional videos on the tube. Will be saving this one for my own project. Well done and thanks for posting.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks for watching!

[@thequietroomca]

Great presentation, very professional !

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you very much!

[@thequietroomca]

Would you mind if we put the video on our website, in the DIY acoustic panel section : www.thequietroom.ca/how-to-make-acoustic-panels www.thequietroom.ca/ Thanks!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Please feel free to post!

[@garyharrison8891]

Best DIY acoustic panel video I've seen yet. I'll building my new home studio in June. I'll be building some of these. They look good, love the hangers, although I thing I'll glue extra felt or rubber to the metal hanger to help reduce any noise that might happen from transfer vibrations.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Gary Harrison Thanks for watching and for the comments! I haven’t noticed any vibrations when I mix, but hey, I bet that would be a great way to address the issue if it came up.

[@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees]

Excellent Tim! Thanks for sharing :-)

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks for watching, BD!

[@taylorbickford6682]

For all the noobs like myself read this! I just built these and because of my full time job this took me about 3 weeks. It actually came out to be $30 a panel, but makes sense because this video was made four years ago. I had to spend about $100 because I didn’t have like half of the tools mentioned. (Never really built anything before except for a chair in shop class in middle school lol) These came out to be 14 pounds each. Okay, so for the wood.. Home Depot wouldn’t cut it into 3 inch pieces. The smallest they would go was 1 foot pieces to which came out to be 2 - 12” pieces and 1 - 12.5” and 1 - 11.5” piece. Soo idk if they changed their policy on this or what. Anyways so I ended up renting a circular saw from them (which was $28) for a days use and cut the boards to be 3”. I had to cut each board by 47” width ways first before cutting it length ways because I suck at cutting straight so yeah haha I learned that the hard way.. but anyways, when it comes to the drill bit, the one on the tool list is too big, if you see in the comments I listed the right drill bit size that is needed. And it looks like the one exactly in the video. Everything else is right. I also had to do most of everything on the ground on my garage floor because I don’t have a table that big. I wood glued a scrap wood piece to a big cardboard piece I had on the ground and used that for my frame building. I also used recycled denim for the insulation because it is safer and actually has a higher NRC rating (noise absorption rating). It has the same dimensions as the Rockwool. I got it from Lowe’s. If you need help finding it let me know. Oh also, I needed an extra can of spray adhesive.. maybe I sprayed too much? Idk. But all I know is if I can do it, you guys can too! Also thank you VO TECH GURU!! I watched a ton of videos on how to build these and this one was definitely the most helpful/simplified one. Plus of course the voice is the best.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you very much for watching! And sorry for the very late reply, KZbin studio just recently changed to show all missed comments.

[@mattbmichaelis]

Sweet, with the money I will save doing this, I will be able to convince my wife I need another guitar.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Matt Michaelis Ha ha! Excellent!

[@cl759]

And she'll love you for doing some useful work in that garage, win-win!

[@pdxhoopfan]

That's about the best tutorial I've seen in years. Very well done.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@GlassicGamer]

Did you record this video in that studio with all of the Roxul panels? The voice quality is amazing. BTW what kind of mic do you use?

[@VOTECHGURU]

I did voice it with the same panels in the room. And thank you for the compliment! Also, that was voiced on my TLM-103. Great mic! Here's a link if you'd like to check it out: geni.us/MyVoiceOverKit

[@GlassicGamer]

Thanks!

[@AcessDBpro]

@@VOTECHGURU Wow, over a thousand bucks. Your next mission: create a DIY microphone for under 20 bucks that emulates this! (JK...)

[@VOTECHGURU]

Michael R lol

[@angelpuppo5701]

Man thanks a lot... Many people have dreams but the market just crush them, thanks God for things like this is not about the money but the effort

[@VOTECHGURU]

Angel Chacon You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@maurice970]

Hello, Ive read when choosing a fabric it needs to be able to let air pass through. Does felt allow this? Thanks in advance Maurice :)

[@VOTECHGURU]

Hi Maurice. That is correct, the fabric should be breathable so the energy of the soundwaves can easily pass through the fabric and into the insulation. Typical felt is very breathable (hold it up to the light and look through it to see what I mean) and is also very affordable. Thanks for watching!

[@maurice970]

Thank you felt fabric it is, it also looks great!! I hope you don't mind but I've got another question. I read a lot of stuff on the web about diy panels. Some people say the ROXUL Isolation fibers are really bad for your health. You think these will be able to pass through the felt fabric somehow? My Idea was to apply some plastic (as thin as a bag) underneath the fabric would you recommend this?? Thanks in advance Ps. Sorry for the bad english, still learning!!! :)

[@VOTECHGURU]

Your English seems fine to me! Anyone handling Roxul should follow the recommended safety precautions on Roxul's website. As for dust and fibers escaping the panels after they are built, I'm surrounded by the panels every day and haven't had any problems, but that doesn't mean or suggest that you'll have the same experience. You should educate yourself on Roxul's website, as I did, prior to handling the Roxul material or building the panels, then decide for yourself if you're making the right decision to build the panels using Roxul. As for a plastic barrier, I don't recommend doing that because it will lower the effectiveness of the panels. The plastic may also vibrate at certain frequencies. As you can see in the video, I used fiberglass screen on both the front and the back of the panels and that has fully contained the Roxul on my end. Hope that helps!

[@maurice970]

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions, it means a lot! This does help! You definitely deserved yourself a like and a sub! :D

[@VOTECHGURU]

+Maurice da Silva Thank you, Maurice! Please send pics when you're done so I can share on the FB page. If it's not too much trouble. :-)

[@WellBreadIII]

Absolutely superb!!! Many, many thanks for an outstanding DYI video and instructional guide. I live in NY so of course I'm an apartment dweller and had various ideas on what to do to reduce sound for home recording projects and simply, just wanting to practice without overly causing a disturbance to my neighbors. I'm well on the way now, thanks again!!!

[@iSnipeProfits]

What color fabric did you go with, charcoal or black? Also, it looks pretty thick, does it allow the sound to pass through and effectively absorb into the insulation? Great video overall and the panels sure do look great! Thanks.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Daniel Mijes Thanks! All the details can be found at my kit.com profile. Here you go: geni.us/0RWHjV

[@909Thumper909]

Daniel Mijes i was just gonna say... seems like an odd fabric choice. The fabric likely is thick enough to have its own absorption characteristics. Also seems like extra work w the reinforcement & cutaway. I’d also staple mine rather than glue but its not WRONG by any means...

[@bloodcarver913]

The fabric is way too thick for the application. You want a fabric that is easily blow-through, yours look more like felt. Btw., the rest of the process is spot on as I have made mine, very good work. Only the fabric let you down a bit... ;)

[@cap706]

Actually craft felt has amazing acoustic properties. It allows the sound to pass thru easily, while playing a part in the absorption as well. My company has installed large panels in auditoriums and other large facilities using this material and the results of absorption and dampening are great, the look is preferred over burlap, and the cost is considerably low compared to guilford of maine.

[@zaharishtonov]

Officially, the fabric should be burlap. Using anything else is by no means “wrong”. Just it would be not as efficient. I have also made other choices when it came down to the fabric, just to be nicer on the look.

[@yt12394]

this is so awesome. I always appreciate a thorough, step-by-step for stuff like this . Too many videos say, "hang it on the wall and bam. you are done. what?? Well done and thank you !!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@TheGamesMine]

Your microfone is great sound

[@VOTECHGURU]

The Game's Mine ❶ Thank you!

[@TheJmach1]

It's all those panels.

[@JLBREMER]

Jack Machin 😂

[@amoebala]

Amazing tutorial. Thanks for the detailed but not overly complex explanation. Really appreciated seeing you do the work instead of just saying "do this" then cutting to the end product. I can't wait to get started on making these.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks for watching and the great comments! Are you in voice over as well?

[@amoebala]

I work in animation production and am looking for ways to help our vo artists work from home right now. They don't all have professional microphones but if they can record from their phones in the best possible environment, it gives us the scratch tracks we need.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Jillianne Reinseth Ah, very cool. I’m pro VO and tech and I’ve been doing A LOT of that lately as well. If it helps, I have a resource page on Facebook under VO Tech Guru and also more info at votechguru.com. Good luck with everything!

[@GhostwriterSays]

Great video, thanks! I'd like to confirm the dimension for the short sides of each panel. The video says 16.5 inches. I checked a package of Roxul @ Home Depot and it says a batt is 15.25 inches. So calculating 15.25 plus .75 inch thickness of each long panel, you get 16.75 inches. Did you reduce the distance to 16.5 inches to pinch the Roxul batt for better stability inside the box? Otherwise, shouldn't the short panels be 16.75 inches? The rest of your instructions are very clear - appreciate the time you took to produce this!

[@VOTECHGURU]

GhostwriterSays Thanks for watching. At 1:25 or so I explain why but to add a little detail, that extra 1/4” of compression on the inside will keep the Roxul from hanging loose inside the frames. In wall cavities, Roxul is compressed to 14-1/2” so they don’t fall out prior to drywall installation, but no need for that here since we’re also adding screen to help keep it smooth and in place. Hope that clears it up for you. :-)

[@Shane-zo4mg]

Just made and installed 6 of these suckers. Works like a charm. I'm probably going to make more now and hang a couple from the ceiling. Thank you for the help!!

[@scottygelbs]

When I make these I'm going to need 2 on my ceiling as well. How do you plan on mounting/hanging it from there?

[@Shane-zo4mg]

@@scottygelbs two hooks in the ceiling and 4 hooks in the bottom of the panel and I'll hold it up with rope. I'm going to install it today

[@scottygelbs]

Shane if there’s a way to take a pic when you’re all done it’d be great to see, was thinking about doubling up on the carpet transition strips to having one on each side of the panel

[@Shane-zo4mg]

@@scottygelbs yeah look just slide it in right? I figured that would be more of a hassle. I'll post pics when I'm done on my Instagram shanemeshuggah

[@VOTECHGURU]

Awesome and thanks for watching!

[@SolistVocal-Dj]

I'll do for my studio! what you use inside, it's fiber glass? thanks for the video!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Plumb Ionut You can find all of the materials and tools here. geni.us/VOTechGuruKits It's mineral wool, not fiberglass. Thanks for watching and the great comment!

[@christopher5194]

Bro this guys design is legit! The best I've seen so far and to the point. 👍

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you!

[@LakerTriangle]

Things to do when you have social distance!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Indeed!

[@masterflow6783]

Things you cant do when your too busy working.

[@7fingas7]

first thing i notice is that clean ass vocal. most you tubers audio is not mixed :) love it!!!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks, man! That’s exactly why I do it. I want to teach the world to sound legit.I checked out the music video on your channel. Very cool. Is that your work?

[@ultrasoundconcept]

Nice One. ...

[@VOTECHGURU]

Ola Victor Thanks!

[@NewLayer]

Fantastic tutorial, although, I’ll probably use 1/2” plywood to make them lighter and even cheaper. 3/4” MDF is heavy, doesn’t allow for torquing the screws down very tight, and doesn’t take glue as well, but it’s also smoother and usually a tiny bit cheaper. It wouldn’t matter with an application like this, I just hate the feeling that my MDF could strip out at any moment 😂

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks. Yeah, that would work too.

[@andreeusebio7756]

"wood"

[@JonRaven]

I've been building panels like this for 2 decades... they are amazing! There is some really great ideas here in your video I might start using instead of my methods like the use of the threshold metal for the hanger! Great stuff! Great video! Thanks.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Jon Raven Thanks for watching!

[@JonRaven]

No prob! I've always been a huge advocate for Green Glue usage in studio construction and when they shared your video on Facebook, I came over to check it out! Great stuff!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Jon Raven Awesome. Yeah, my studio in this video where I voiced this tutorial is down the street from a fire department, across the alley from a cabinet shop and on the main street of and industrial zone. Nothing makes it into the booth. We showed most of the build with some pre and post results on my Facebook page at Facebook.com/votechguru Maybe check it out, you might dig it. :-) #GreenGlueForLife

[@davidodonoghoe5877]

Aaagh.. I can assemble IKEA furniture, but that’s about the limit of my skills 😂

[@VOTECHGURU]

LOL! Great comment. Thanks for watching!

[@Cody_OConnell]

This was an amazing video. No detail left uncovered and everything done the right way. Thanks so much. Also knew I could trust you the second I heard the quality of your voice lol, respect

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you very much!

[@ebenezarm1225]

Jesus Christ loves you

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@vincentcorcoran6247]

Yesss!!Amen

[@ChadRockwell]

Making these in my garage right now haha I dont have anything but a handsaw to get the supports made but home depot cut every other piece for me (the tops and sides) They arent perfect and I dont have a work bench but ive gotten 6 frames made so far! Thanks so much for such a great tutorial. Ive been waiting over a year and a half to make these and am finally getting to it haha

[@VOTECHGURU]

Finding a way to make it happen. Love it. Thanks for watching!

[@ChadRockwell]

@@VOTECHGURU just finished the first pannel of 8! Supplies are a little expensive right now and I couldnt get my hands on safe n sound but I did get r15 rockwhool which has the same dimensions but maybe a half inch thicker. Not sure what the density is but it looks great and I bet it will sound amazing too! Thanks again!

[@georgenowik7421]

Just a heads up for anyone who is watching this a few years down the road, and this may only apply to Seattle-area locations: Neither Home Depot nor Lowes will cut anything shy of 6" based on what they quoted as new safety standards. Make sure to take that into consideration when building from this or any other plan. And having said that, if you have access to a chop saw and a small table saw, getting the large store to at least get the strips down to 6" each is far more manageable to further cut on your own later than transporting a full sheet. Still worth it.

[@praxis-living]

I finally have a dozen panels made and installed. I decided not to use any fabric to finish them for now. That saves some cost and they seem to work as is. The only one who sees them is myself so they may go without fabric finishing for some time. Thanks again for the video. The process was not as bad as I suspected in the end.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Great to hear!

[@clicks59]

I made some with closed backs. I used a 1x4 by 3/4" cut in half at a 45' to hang them and put a strip at the bottom for spacing. I also added two each 4x8 by 3/16" aluminum feet to a couple I made to make them freestanding (GOBO's). I like the open backs for the absorption factor. Good video!

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thank you! Yeah, the open back def helps diffuse the sound more and the gap helps as well. But for gobos, I bet I would close the back as well if for no other reason than aesthetics. Please feel free to post pics on my Facebook page if you feel like sharing. It’s under VO Tech Guru. And thanks for watching!

[@dweblinveltz5035]

I might not build this exact panel, but that method of of measuring from the top to the bottom of the mount to hang the panel exactly where you want it is something I've wondered about for a long time. Will definitely find a use for that.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Thanks for watching!