Intermediate/Advanced DIY Vocal Booth! Process, Results, Cost...

I put this video together about a year ago when Coronavirus lockdown had just begun and I had time to tackle a large project. I’m glad the months following gave me something to enjoy and I've even released my first single ‘Window Shop’ where vocals were fully recorded inside: • Serene - Window Shop (... So if you’re itching to block off a section of your own room for uninhibited jamming, feel free to ask any questions in the comments section and I’ll answer as best as I can.
If you’re not willing to do as much construction, I’d still advise spending at least several spread out days doing your homework to make the most educated decisions about what you personally need in a booth. For me, the three things that I knew I NEEDED in a booth were:
1. A comfortable, relatively quiet practice space where I’d have the liberty to strum and sing at a natural level without neighbors or family members tossing and turning from my noise. I didn’t need it to be a completely soundproof box like a studio recording booth would need to be, but I wanted to feel like I could completely go into my own world if I every felt inspired.
2. A booth that would not overcrowd my other furniture or weigh too much for the floor to handle. I have a queen bed and a desk that are essential components to my room, so I needed both those things AND the booth to fit comfortably. I also opted for plywood as the wall material over cheaper, heavier alternatives since my room is upstairs.
3. A non-echoey atmosphere once inside the booth. There’s no question that an untreated 4X4 room will reflect sound waves all over the place. I wanted to have the ability to record clean demos, voiceovers, and videos with ease.
PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
Acoustic Blankets from ‘Vocal Booth To Go’ - $46.62 each (I got three, so the total with tax and shipping was $155) Black, Size 80×80 inches, Weight 9 - 10 lbs
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LED Lights from ‘Amazon’ - $25
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Ring Light from ‘Amazon’ - $82
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Black Corner Table from ‘Amazon’ - $37
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Mini Shotgun Microphone from ‘Amazon’ - $40
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SHOT ON:
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II - $629 (It retailed for $450 at the time of my purchase)
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02:27 - 07:26, was shot on my iPhone 11, stabilized on a DJI Osmo Mobile 3 - $99
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OTHER DETAILS:
1/2 or 3/4 inch plywood for the walls
2X3 framing for all walls and base
2X6 framing for the outer rim of the base
ROCKWOOL SAFE’n’SOUND insulation inside the walls (wear gloves and a mask!!!)
Closer to 1 inch particle board for the base/flooring (it’s strong!)
We used scrap wood for all the window framing
Two layers of glass per window, spaced about 2 inched apart (small sheets of glass alone are only a few bucks each, just be careful when handling!)
Sealed the glass in the window frames with white silicone
For the ceiling we used fencing just because… it was an idea… and fencing is cheap, haha!
Foam weather seal comes with a sticky side on the back so it’s quite easy to install and there were various size and color options
Overall, we used nails at first, but switched to screws pretty early on because they get a better bite
I was lucky enough to use a huge tub of high quality paint from my dad’s work. Super easy to clean!
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[@mediamannaman]

Great job! So glad that the booth is meeting your needs. It looked like your dad was trying to keep his face away from the camera during the time lapse (how cool is he!? - wants his daughter to be the focus, not him), but he deserves to be recognized and I'm so glad that you did that. I'm speaking as a dad and a grandfather.

[@mypenandpick]

I’m blessed to have him, thank you. :) Thank you for watching.

[@MiniDien]

Finally The Vocal Booth DIY project that can be easy to clean.

[@parithion]

Thank you thank you thankyou!!!! This might be the exact thing I build for streaming!!

[@robertdog]

You and your dad make a pretty badass duo. Congratulations on a successful project!

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Laptop speakers in no way represent the frequency of human voice or guitar. The only way to actually show how much the sound is reduced is with some one singing and playing inside. Also the walls are sound proofed but the roof is not. Why didn't you build the roof the same as the walls?

[@mypenandpick]

Thanks for letting me know of my flaw in producing the video, now I know your main takeaway. The roof is not sound-proofed because my purpose didn’t demand it. God bless you!

[@Drummimg]

​@@mypenandpickDon't listen to this dude, he's just purposefully trying to find something to hate on. This is clearly an amazingly built vocal booth that on sweetwater, reverb etc, would cost 5k.

[@Pabloamasifuenmusic]

I think I wanna do this but I have no idea how to. You are just a genious, seriously, I envy you.

[@mypenandpick]

Aw! Thank you. It doesn’t have to be exactly like mine-there are many ways to use aspects of my video for your creation. I’m sure if you put your mind to it you’ll come up with something effective. :)

[@duttyluke]

Amazing gr8 job so much devotion and hard work to practice your Art.

[@jasper_north]

Check this out: I also bought myself a $100 Gazebo / Pergola (200cm x 200cm) and placed it in my basement on a noise absorbing rug. I left the outside "walls" off and placed moving blankets on all five sides. Got myself a 10M led strip for the inside and some bass traps in the corners and foam on the inside off the blankets. Super easy set-up for recording with my D18 and singing at the same time straight into my iPhone using the Roland Go Pro mix. Call me cheap but I just love my little "tent" inside my basement. Nice and cozy. Love your channel

[@mypenandpick]

I have a friend who has a similar setup and it works just fine. Sounds just as cozy as it is effective.

[@smkmusixofficial3332]

Nice WOrk mam in Few Minutes great knowledge given i appriciater your hard Work 👏👏

[@bluetech2809]

Looks great, but I'm guessing your biggest weak point is the door by far (both it not having enough mass and not having a sufficiently air tight seal). I suppose it would depend on how much weight your hinges can handle (or just get new ones) but based on the fact that the rest of your booth is well-made, I'd expect beefing up the door to make a huge difference.

[@lgkcrp841]

Damn I'm downloading this video Keep it up

[@mypenandpick]

Thank you! Have a great week! :)

[@dsb227]

Interesting! Thanks!

[@beavens78]

Hello, very impressive. I need to make one for a present, I wonder what some of the measurements are for the windows, the door measurements and the distance between the window and the door and the total height? How is the booth since the built? Thank you.

[@ASMREUPHORICSTIMULATION]

I wish I could build one of these for my ASMR, but I have a family that does not support my hobbies, so I am always having to find creative ways to record videos for my channel to get the best sound quality possible. I am impressed with how quiet it was when you left the room does it also help prevent noises outside your room from interfering with your recordings?

[@mypenandpick]

Good question! It does very well, yes. My family has watched TV downstairs at a normal volume that you’d set for movie night and I can’t hear them. In fact, I purposefully have to bring my phone into the booth because if they call my name and I don’t hear, they know to text me. One thing I do have to make sure of is that our washer or dryer isn’t on while I record but that’s just because it’s directly below me downstairs and our house isn’t huge. Generally I feel like I can escape to my booth and record at any given hour of the day and produce clean sounds/vocals that’d be good enough for a studio song. Hope that helps!

[@ASMREUPHORICSTIMULATION]

@@mypenandpick thanks it def helped :)

[@jivexero]

This is actually pretty impressive. Are you recording in this or is it just to keep the noise from disturbing everyone else in the house. Small boxy sound booths are tricky because you risk the vocal sounding too “boxy” so you have to do some things to be sure that that doesn’t happen. (Base traps, etc. ). Loved your video.

[@mypenandpick]

Thank you! It mainly was to isolate my noise from the rest of the house, but you can listen to any of my 'studio' recordings--anything on Apple Music, Spotify, etc. Those were recorded in this booth. Thanks for watching!

[@hornj388]

cool build! thanks for the info!

[@mypenandpick]

Of course! Thanks for viewing; glad it was helpful. :D

[@sebasabalsagaray228]

Good project! What you use for record your músic?

[@mypenandpick]

The DAW I use is Logic, I have a Rode NT1 mic, and I use the Alctron PF8 Wind Screen to block out any noise coming from my computer. Thanks for the view!

[@keystoneClubhouse]

Not karaoke I’m keeping it low-key I’m not psychic but I hope that you like it. Bars

[@blessingonyechoba3472]

Awesome

[@tonyfresh4213]

I didn’t know you made a vocal booth?

[@mypenandpick]

Now you know, Tony! ;D

[@PhormaticBeats]

Nvm i saw the end lol.. but if i wanted just the wood n not over spend like u did how much do u think it would cost for just the wood

[@mypenandpick]

Hmmm. Particle board is cheaper than plywood, but heavier. Since my room is on the second story, I opted for plywood after buying a whole bunch of particle board because I didn't want my booth crashing through the ceiling of the first floor. It's hard to say an exact cost, but between $100-$200 during the time I made this. (With shortages on lumber, it's way more expensive at this time--that's why it's so hard for me to gauge.)

[@markaugustine3309]

How about the ventilation?

[@blakerobertanderson964]

This looks awesome, plan on building something like this myself! Just out of curiosity howmany packs of rockwool safensound did you need to fill all the walls?

[@mypenandpick]

Funny you should ask... I bought two packs, BUT I barely used any from the second pack. It was one of those situations where one little section of a wall was unfilled--I debated leaving it hollow. Ultimately I bit the bullet, purchased another bag, and gave away the rest of the filling to whoever was the first person from a long list of eager folks ready to take if off my hands on craigslist.

[@blakerobertanderson964]

@@mypenandpick Oh awesome originally I was thinking I would’ve needed a bunch of these to fill in all the walls, good to know haha Thank you!!

[@queenjiaanx]

how about the ventilator? do you installed a fan or air conditioner, or just opened the door every few minutes?

[@mypenandpick]

I do not have a ventilator built into the booth, but I do have an air conditioner built right next to the booth’s exterior that helps circulate cold air throughout my actual room when need be. Plus, I happen to live in a climate that doesn’t get unbearably hot often so for a majority of the year I’m good to go. (I also like how my setup forces me to take breaks when it feels too stuffy after awhile).

[@gRosh08]

Cool!

[@mypenandpick]

Thanks for the view! Have a blessed day. :)

[@benzoyoz]

Great job! You are very creative! very well done! optimal price-soundproof ratio... 688$ is it cheap or is it expensive for this? Привет from Russia!)

[@mypenandpick]

Sorry for this late response! I haven't been checking my channel as often. $600 is very affordable for the result. Also, pre-built booths that need only be assembled usually run for a lot more money so it's a win win situation to make your own, in my opinion.

[@gimrongaming8496]

Great tutorial. Really looking forward to making one of these for myself soon. You may have seen them already, but there are some tutorials on here for making rockwool sound absorption panels that are super cheap and would take down reflection even more if you added some along with your sound blankets.

[@mypenandpick]

That’s so great to know, thank you! I think my ceiling could actually use a few, now that I think of it. Great suggestion; have a blessed week! :)

[@L318BLACKSHEEP]

Love you babe!

[@MinSingsonStudio]

love from india

[@mypenandpick]

Back to you. :)

[@lukmantantowi1455]

2022 Des ...

[@badonions2399]

Sorry, I dont understand all the comments saying this is amazing. 🤦‍♂️ This cost nearly 700 PLUS extra costs for fabric and carpet, and it doesnt even isolate laptop speakers? There is a fundamental flaw in the design and in reality you are getting no more soundproofing than a set of heavy curtains. A real waste of money. Please people, if you are at the point of blindly following tutorials on youtube, just get a professional involved. This could have been built properly for half the costs by someone who knows what theyre doing. I hate being negative on comments, but i hate seeing people waste money even more. 😆

[@mypenandpick]

I will hire you to build me a booth that, as you said, would be constructed "properly" for $344.17 -- half the cost as you also mentioned. That'd be worth every penny for me to see.

[@framerstyle1]

What if you fart? serious question

[@allkinda96]

cantik bgt ya ampun

[@coreyscornersaxophone]

This is awesome! I'm on that position where I wanna make music and videos but due to work, roomates and timing I never am able to! I'm taking inspiration from this you've helped me realise its not as complicated as I'm making it(procrastination for months now😩)

[@mypenandpick]

I totally understand where you’re coming from. It’s hard to bite the bullet and commit to a project like this. I thank the beginning of the shutdown for allowing me the time and energy to do so because if i were to start making it now, I wouldn’t be able to finish this booth. I’m glad this helped boost your confidence and I appreciate your comment today! Have a good one. :)

[@stoneroofstudios4700]

Hello Serene! This video is SO Inspiring. I really want a nice looking, high quality booth but am having trouble getting behind the price tag that is included with some of the booths on the market. This booth looks fantastic, and it was very inspiring watching you and your dad put it together. Thank you so much or making this video! Also, window shop sounds great! Awesome song

[@mypenandpick]

I appreciate it! That’s exactly why I was interested in making a booth-the cost to buy outright is crazy. I have some music friends that totally skipped constructing walls and just built a frame with thick blankets hanging from the sides and even that’s pretty effective. My songs “California Sky,” “Buckle Up,” “Next To You,” and “I Won’t Do It” were all recorded that way, in a garage. It was basically a blanket booth. Anyways, I hope you find a solution that works for you-thanks again for the view and thoughtful comment. :)

[@doktecocoa6530]

Amazing 🔥

[@jerrbear874]

daaang this is some great info. Looks rad too! Thanks so much for this! I plan on making this a project when I'm on vacation this Christmas. Thanks again!

[@ReverendGuyWallis]

this is the best vocal booth build video i have seen yet, thanks for explaining it all. nice to know there's a way to do this and keep the cost down too. subscribed to your channel, good stuff! :)

[@mypenandpick]

Thank you for viewing-your compliment also means a lot to me, I appreciate it. I’m happy to help; you have a great weekend!

[@princeicio]

Thanks for sharing that. I'm building my vocal booth right now. I got plywood and soon I'll my acoustic foam. Btw how do you deal with noise coming from your laptop?

[@mypenandpick]

Great question--I don't love the noise, that's for sure. I have the 16" Macbook Pro and when I've got my DAW open the fan can get noisy. At first I was discouraged, but my problems were quite easily solved when I bought a knockoff version of the Kaotica eyeball for my condenser mic (Mine is the Alctron brand). It helps loads for clean vocals. Hope that helps! :)

[@Kumofan]

Could be solved with an external monitor + mouse and keyboard - no fan noise and less potential electrical interference

[@mypenandpick]

@@Kumofan Great problem solving, yes! 👍

[@princeicio]

@@Kumofan sure I thought of that, but if you have a laptop that's a problem

[@Kumofan]

@@princeicio hmm.. not sure why? Should be able to connect all that to a laptop as well?

[@RayoBeatz]

I really wish you would have not added the background music so i could listen to the floor noise its important to hear what the ambience will sound like when recording vocals.

[@mypenandpick]

That’s a good point! If you’d like to check out my very short clip here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHWVhGOCoJeeesk those are 100% raw, unmixed vocals. I know it’s several layers of voices, but it’ll give you a better picture of what kind of sound you can get from a booth like mine. Thanks!

[@neonstagerj]

What about ventilation ?

[@KemiSulola]

Love this! im also building a booth and really inspired to share the process now, plus to so good to see where you have cut costs x

[@mypenandpick]

Best of luck to you! I’m excited for your final result. :) Very rewarding.

[@KemiSulola]

@@mypenandpick thank you so much and just subbed too 😃💙

[@martindougherty8233]

That’s a ton of work. Good job.

[@mikelig8365]

Good work : )

[@sethother8012]

You mention 48” x 48” dimensions. But my acoustic guitar is 42”. Have you tried to ise an acoustic guitar in your booth, and do you think 48” is enough? Or should I go to 50 or 52. Ideally, I’d like to save all the space I can, but it seems a little tight for acoustic guitar

[@sethother8012]

have to take i to account the wall’s thickness too, so im wondering how wide i need to go

[@mypenandpick]

I play just fine with my full-sized acoustic, but I myself am also small so I don't know if I'm the best judge for how comfortable it'd be. I personally have no issues, it never crosses my mind that I'm bumping into things if that gives an idea.

[@CSPTech]

Great build! Super inspiring!

[@mypenandpick]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the viewing and commenting. :)

[@choiceblade]

K. Couple things. 1. you have magical eyeballs. 2. I love you and your dad cuz I build stuff too. 3. beautiful voice!

[@CharlieMayMusic]

Super cool build! Definitely interested in building something like this

[@mypenandpick]

I wish you the best! It's totally worth it. :D

[@Yoffezz]

it kind of sound boxy when speaking in that booth SMH

[@wUtofokcrEcorDs.Entertainment]

👌🏻🧡

[@Kharrari]

Thank you for you time this was super helpful.

[@JosephAlanMeador]

This was excellent, thanks for sharing your build!

[@Dreikoh]

Good stuff! My dad and I ended up doing something quite similar thanks to this video.

[@vanchosin2132]

Dads do become very useful 🤙🏼 I am about to build a similar setup for my son. Ty and many blessings!

[@godrecordmusic]

adding some diffusion for light strip is gonna be awesome.

[@prajwolmelodies]

hello is this works as acoustic and sound proofing well

[@mypenandpick]

I would say the cotton blankets help treat the noise (sound absorbing) and the walls themselves with the Rockwool insulation help reduce the noise, both in and out (sound proofing). Before I put the cotton blankets in, it was VERY echoey inside so that's how I know the blankets make a huge difference in sound treatment. However, I advocate for finding solutions that are cost-efficient and effective enough for the job. Blankets alone can aid in sound proofing AND sound absorption because I've also tried that method with my producer friend. We were able to track clean vocals with just blankets in his garage--see my songs California Sky, Buckle Up, Next To You, and I Won't Do It. The songs recorded in my booth are Window Shop, Orphan Train Riders, and Solo. Hope that helps! :)

[@prajwolmelodies]

@@mypenandpick thank you so much from the bottom of my heart i would like to know something more from you so how would i get you

[@mypenandpick]

@@prajwolmelodies You're more than welcome to follow my Instagram or Facebook--both linked in the "About" section of my page. I do not actively check Facebook and I'm currently taking a social media break from Instagram, but I will become more active once I release more music. :)

[@BenjieMoreno]

whoahhhh. awesome build… need one- maybe after winter.. did you have any issue on ventilation? im tired of my reflector stand holding blankets (voiceover gig). awesome build you got!

[@mypenandpick]

Do it! Ventilation really isn't too much of an issue other than when it gets super hot in the summer. I have an AC unit in my room so I usually just open my door and take a break every once in awhile. Thanks for viewing--best to you!

[@tyger9876]

nyc i love the design of your vocal booth

[@maxfleurissaint7382]

How does the ventilation work?

[@mypenandpick]

Simply put for this design, taking breaks. LOL opening the door now and again. I can go 30 mins at a time without having to open the door; I just like to for my mentality--I don't work better when I obsess.

[@lasdorasrecords]

nicee

[@mypenandpick]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback-have a great day!

[@mesmi]

Yessssss! Love all of this. Am trying to figure out my own possible build--any idea how it is soundproofing from outside, like if a plane or ambulance goes by? (I have drummers next door in my space ^^;)

[@mypenandpick]

It's actually pretty good. I run into trouble if there's a leaf blower right outside my window or the trash truck is coming by. But there are plenty of planes passing over me that I don't hear and that don't interfere with recording studio vocals or instrumentation.

[@arciea.7146]

What are your measurements?

[@mypenandpick]

The base is 4X4 and the entire thing is about 8 feet tall. Height was important for me to calculate because it had to be enough to clear the ceiling when being tipped from horizontal to vertical when carrying into the doorway and installing. My room is so small in general, that was the only way to make it happen. :)

[@PetraKann]

Watched your video to get some ideas on building a dedicated recording booth for vocals and single instruments such as guitar, brass etc. (I just check out some of your songs - great stuff. Keep recording original music and lyrics. I live in Australia, and the number of musicians and artists that are recording in their home studios has been growing by the day. Cheers)

[@mypenandpick]

Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos and for replying thoughtfully-your words are definitely encouraging. Yes, the music industry seems to be changing rapidly with the ability for anyone out there to self-make everything about their career as an artist… And honestly the gift of more time along with the limitations of COVID forced so many people to figure out how to still collaborate (that’s how most of my songs were produced). So anyways, that’s great to get your insight from across the globe-stay well!

[@PetraKann]

@@mypenandpick Serena is a feminine given name. It is derived from the Latin word serēnus, meaning "clear, tranquil, serene". This name was borne by an obscure early saint, Saint Serena of Rome. as a girls' name is pronounced sir-EEN-ah. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Sirena is "enchanter". In Greek mythology, the sirens were half-woman, half-bird creatures who, by their irresistable singing, lured seamen to their doom. Keep singing

[@mypenandpick]

@@PetraKann Will do! That's a good story idea, too with the sirens and Greek mythology. I like not writing about myself in songs lately so I'll mull it over and see if it goes anywhere. Who knows, you may have inspired the next song! :)

[@sagabe]

fantastic!! I'm thinking about making one. However, what about ventilation and temperature? Isn't it difficult to take a breath inside? Is it hot in there?

[@mypenandpick]

It doesn't get very hot, but I also live in a climate that stays in comfortable temperatures year-round. If it ever does get stuffy I take a 5 min break leaving the booth door open--maybe running my AC unit, too--and then I'm back at it. :)

[@byplazasam]

This is awesome. I want to build something very similar to this 👍🏽 BTW what was the total cost??

[@mypenandpick]

Awesome! The total was around $700. I had leftover materials so looking back I may have only had to spend around $600, but I also had free light blue paint for the exterior and I also didn’t have to buy any tools. It was a great experience and delivering awesome results-feel free to message me if you have any more specific questions. :)

[@ginob615]

Cool video and awesome Dad! I see Rockwool Safe and Sound insulation @0:52 but no mention? That stuff is incredible to use for acoustic treatment!

[@mypenandpick]

That's a great point! Yes, the Rockwool is something I used for the walls. I recall being bummed because I needed just the tiniest bit to complete the insulation so I had to buy a second big bag just for that. Some lucky duck on Craigslist got the rest for free though so it all worked out. :)

[@ShiestyLKD]

howd you get the booth insde your room was everything small enough to fit through the door or sum

[@mypenandpick]

My room is so small in general that you're right, height of the walls of the booth was important for me to calculate before even starting. Since there are 6 pieces of the build, we carried each piece upstairs individually and then assembled them when they were in my room. Each wall is about 8 feet tall, which was just enough to clear the ceiling when being tipped from horizontal to vertical when carrying into the doorway and installing. So if you're like me and have a small room, just be sure that the diagonal measurement of your wall does not exceed the height of the walls of your room and you'll be good. :)

[@ShiestyLKD]

@@mypenandpick okay but how’d you get it through the door was it 6 pieces you can disassemble and reassemble while in the room or is it all in one piece and you can carry it through?

[@mypenandpick]

@@ShiestyLKD 6 pieces that can be disassembled and reassembled all in my room.

[@BWMUSICRaghavPadwal]

Brilliant work Seren.. I am impressed looking at your Vocal Booth and your singing and guitar play. Cheers to your dad for his helping hands 😊

[@mypenandpick]

Thank you. This is a dear memory of my Dad and I working together during a rough time so I appreciate you recognizing that.

[@trilingonet]

I love your videos...Thaanks Serene...

[@nexxxgen817]

Hi your recording booth looks amazing, I just have a question about what you used for your ventilation system?

[@mypenandpick]

Nothing really... I just take breaks in between takes as necessary. I prefer it that way because--I'm sure you know--once you get fixated on a project you can go go go for hours, but music-making needs breaks. If it gets stuffy, it forces to to go out, take a quick walk, or grab a snack and I always feel better coming back in. I do leave the door open sometimes when I go to work so that the whole booth has the day to breathe. I also have air conditioning so if I leave that on as well as the booth door open for a few minutes, the cool air circulates pretty efficiently.

[@judyhendricksart]

This is AWESOME! Thanks for sharing!!! 😄🕋🎼🎤

[@OfficialSameerSingh]

Very Hard work 🙏💖

[@mypenandpick]

Thank you! Much appreciated.

[@OfficialSameerSingh]

@@mypenandpick 💖

[@senyaspro2021]

Please notify me idol

[@ApelletiSky]

Hey Serene, nice job on the vocal booth build! I was thinking about building a booth like this one day for a drum kit, probably a long while off though. I saw this video and was intrigued, then I realized I know you! - Mr. A. Pelletier

[@mypenandpick]

Ah! Good to hear from you. I'll see you soon! :)

[@beats-by-skrill8925]

How long did it take to complete??? Or should I ask how many hours you put in???

[@mypenandpick]

Hey! From start to finish it was done in a month, but factoring in days off-I’d say it took me roughly two weeks of work. Like if I were to clock in and out of an all day job, it’d be a two week job. It was created at the start of the shutdown so I worked on it when I felt like it and there were some tasks that took me longer when I didn’t have my Dad’s help. Thanks for asking!

[@controllerbrain]

Can i pay you to make one for me?

[@miarosemiano2613]

Hi Ms. Serene! I'm just curious about the air ventilation of the booth? I'm planning to build my own sooner and I'm from the Philippines which is a tropical country.

[@mypenandpick]

Hello! I would definitely invest in a ventilation system for your booth. I'm blessed to live in California, so the weather is--for the most part--very consistent throughout the year. When it gets too stuffy, I open the door and take a 5 minute break and I'm good to go again, but for your country I really think it'd be a worthwhile investment to get a fan or air conditioning. I have never been to the Philippines, but I have spent some summers in tropical places like Taiwan and Malaysia. Coming from someone who actually likes humid weather, I don't think I'd enjoy practicing and recording in a non-ventilated booth. So I hope that brings some perspective, thanks for viewing, and best to you and your build!

[@henryposadas3309]

Looks great but it seems to need more acoustic treatment. It sounds a bit boxy

[@mypenandpick]

Thank you for the feedback! I've gotten some comments like this and it's inspiring me to make a quick video with some raw vocals using different microphones as a follow up video to this one. That way, you can get a genuine idea of how to improve things that I fell short on. Thanks! God bless.

[@maurice970]

Very nice job Serene! How heavy are the walls? if you would ever move do you think you can take it apart and with you? :) thanks

[@mypenandpick]

I need help from a man or two like my brother or Dad, but I actually moved this several times this year and re-assembled. Works!

[@mrcrowleyoz]

does it get hot in there? and why not just soundproof your door?

[@EthanLeeDrake]

👏 awesome

[@TASCHmusic]

Amazing!

[@dhewave3983]

Dope build for a home booth

[@thabisomokoena1695]

Oh Snap It's Anne Perkins😂😂🤣

[@kalpit2730]

Thanks for your helpful video 🙂👍👍👍 I m subscribing you

[@mypenandpick]

Amazing, thank you! And you’re welcome. :)

[@raquelantunes]

This video is such an inspiration!! Thanks! Im a classical singer and I always get complains from the neighbors 🥺 so I think one of these would help. The measurements are 4 by 4 feet, right? Could you also show us how you did to conect your ring light in the electricity outside? Is there any output and input of electricity?

[@mypenandpick]

Thank you for watching! Yes, it’s 4x4 feet and about 8 feet tall. As far as electricity goes, I got a 6 outlet surge protector that hides under the tabletop of the little black corner table shown in the video-that surge protector is connected to an extension cord that’s fed up that same corner through the ceiling of the booth, and drapes on the outside where it’s connected to power in my room. Since the ring light and my laptop are usually the only things plugged in, it’s not a crazy amount of wattage that I have to worry about. Hope that helps! You may actually be able to see the extension cord in the video; just hiding behind everything. :)

[@raquelantunes]

@@mypenandpick thanks! another question: the blankets came like this in a "curtain" format or did you sew and customed it yourself? Because I noticed on the website that most of them have holes to install with hooks in the walls.

[@mypenandpick]

@@raquelantunes I got the most plain ones possible, without grommets/eyelets. BUT in my case, even if I bought the ones with grommets/eyelets I would have still had to cut it down to size and then sew the ends closed to prevent fraying and such. I wanted my curtains to lay flat against the wall, and not have the alternating bumps that curtains with holes tend to show... So that's why it was inevitable that I'd be customizing mine anyways. Hope that helps answer your question!

[@snorttroll4379]

nah. make it air tight. double box

[@briano176bf]

You killed this!

[@Rishain]

i dont know you and i dont know how i got recommeded this video, but i enjoyed it so here a like

[@mypenandpick]

Haha! Nice to meet you, I'm Serene. :) Thanks for the like and comment.

[@justinlau3960]

Very nice. I was also very nervous watching you use power tools with your long hair.

[@mypenandpick]

Very true. These days all that hair’s gone so whew! I made it out alive. ;)

[@fahimmuttasher6213]

How much cost that you create it?

[@cedricwalker4245]

Great job!

[@dennisdimaandal1488]

i can hear reverbration...

[@DaniyalAkram]

💖

[@rmyrie5963]

Top Notch

[@rainerrainbeatsandlyircs6570]

😍

great booth and really well explained

[@mypenandpick]

Thank you! Much appreciated. :)

[@thetruth3316]

Hey looks good. Did you add any insulation between the walls? Or is it basically thick wooden walls with fabric on the inside?

[@mypenandpick]

Thank you! I did add insulation between the walls, yes. Rockwool Safe ‘n’ Sound is what I went with-I used one whole bag of it and had to purchase one more just because I needed to finish up half a wall or something. I debated on spending all that money on another bag that I knew I only needed a little bit from, but ended up biting the bullet. Gave the rest away on Craigslist and it went in about a day, so I’d suggest scouring the internet first to see if there’s any spare insulation out there since my extra material was snagged so fast.

[@thetruth3316]

@@mypenandpick Perfect! Explains why nobody can hear you outside 😄

[@hoodmaster193]

May I ask how big your room is? Mine is 10x10. Just wondering how much space it will take up

[@mypenandpick]

My room is also 10x10. Next to my booth I have a queen size bed that fits just right and on the other side of my booth I have a desk-not sure of the dimensions off the top of my head right now, but it’s a decent sized desk (it’s the bamboo table top from IKEA; they’ve sold it for years as a part of the customizable desk options). I’m still comfortable and would definitely recommend if you’re considering it. Hope that helps!

[@hoodmaster193]

@@mypenandpick it sure did help! Thanks a lot!

[@PeachesChrenko]

Awesome thanks for sharing!

[@mypenandpick]

You're very welcome; thanks for commenting! :)