DIY Microphone Sound Vocal Audio Booth Under $20 - Reflection Filter Screen - Home Studio

[@phloem4]

Brilliant because it’s so simple. This is a great example of how our first solutions to things are usually complex and costly. Just look online at all the audio booth options. While it takes mental time to come up with simple, effective and cheap.

[@MarkTimberlake]

Yep and the reason this works so well is it is dense acoustic foam. :-)

[@garyclifford2965]

Wow, thank you. I followed this build and I cannot believe the difference it makes. I now have very professional sounding audio for very little layout. Thanks again

[@laurabrown1971]

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[@NavyCopMA1]

Great video Mark... Anything that keeps cost down and still works to a professional level is definitely a bonus!

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[@livefastsync]

Thank you for this video!, I don't care how functional the eyeballs are I'm not paying 200 for a ball of foam.

[@sixfoursoul2538]

yep me neither but who ever invented them is making a killing 🤣

[@Swordonator]

Fax

[@laurabrown1971]

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[@shan5445]

@Lyrikile Trife There is a difference between soundproofing and a ball that directs your vocals. There is a glaring open space for sound to travel in so the answer is no it will not stop the mic from recording footsteps, traffic noise or overhead passing aeroplanes. It is to deaden echo going into the mic. Not for sound proofing.

[@therealkingmoni]

@Lyrikile Trife its really not so much to block sound its to capture higher quality sound and stop the sound waves from bouncing everywhere . it will reduce the sounds but just use aa noise gate in your daw. that will work much better.

[@Nikosakii]

I do appreciate he muted the sound of cutting the cube such a 🐐

[@TamsuO]

Such a goat?

[@cranberrieintrosmuchomas1729]

I think he meant such a "shit"

[@kevintorres8810]

TamsuO goat means greatest of all time G.O.A.T

[@cranberrieintrosmuchomas1729]

he added a goat emoji, not G.O.A.T -.-

[@kevintorres8810]

CranBerrie Intros & Mucho más!! Lol yes, and maybe if you didn't live under a rock you could have understood it the first time :)

[@poopulah6851]

life lesson at 3:14

[@poopulah6851]

lol indeed

[@TheWorldTeacher]

And the lesson is......Go MGTOW!

[@ROOKTABULA]

@@TheWorldTeacher Wrong!

[@TheWorldTeacher]

Because?

[@laurabrown1971]

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[@Inflake]

“hide the evidence” HAHAHA that’s funny😂😂

[@laurabrown1971]

One of the Best Ideas of SoundProofing is "SoundProof Curtains" That Stops Outside Noise by 80% (25 Db) Tested. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/

[@Swordonator]

Well as of right now in the us it is 40$ However, just look up, acoustic foam cube and loads of cheaper options will show up

[@mastherdrums]

with a circular sander you can give it a nice finish and I really liked your idea

[@JeffCorcelius]

I just found this. Been getting more VO work than freelance video work so I need to upgrade my office studio on a budget. I’m also using the sister mic your using, I have the MK4. Thanks for the video 3yrs later still relevant.

[@MarkTimberlake]

Pleased to hear that.

[@fightermma]

You should have done an audio test on the microphone without the acoustic foam and then with so we could see the difference. Another question. Couldn't one essentially do the same thing using an empty cardbord box filling it up with polystyrene and cutting the required holes?

[@fightermma]

@MarkTimberlake Can you possibly make a video of the mic being used with and without acoustic foam please? I really want to buy this but would like to hear the diffrences for peace of mind. Thanks for your time.

[@GokulChandCreation]

Shade On A Cool Day exactly,,, why we losse money if it will not work,,,plz record the differences

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[@zielaz3714]

6:42 it looks like my subwoofer LOL

[@JimiJames92]

This is incredible. The foam booth i use isn't the best so im definitely going to make one of these!

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[@davidbanfield3280]

Love it. Well done. I actually like this more than the stupidly priced eyeball.

[@b1j]

Very interesting. Looking here in the US (March 2021) it seems the 30x30x30 (12") cubes are no longer available.

[@MarkTimberlake]

They come and go on Amazon.

[@meldmagic]

🤠 Just get a laundry basket & place a thick mink blanket in it & your mic inside. Memory foam might be good as well since you can shape it.

[@MarkTimberlake]

That will also work.

[@larrywomac8404]

I'm going to try this with my Shure SM7B microphone! Thank you!!

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[@basilreardon5783]

Wow fantastic idea for a portable sound booth and simple genius 👍

[@MarkTimberlake]

Pleased you found it useful Basil. :-)

[@TyasAlfisa]

thanks a lot! this is the best solution when i dont have soundproof room/house

[@MarkTimberlake]

You're welcome!

[@medinmon5150]

the problem with those devices is that the sound continues to escape from the front and it dulls the sound a lot. It's a good resource but you would have to have something to turn off the waves that bounce off the wall

[@MarkTimberlake]

The more treatments you do the better it gets. :-)

[@ragebait988]

You need two of these one for the mic one for the singers head. Once the singers head is in their box, they join together and then you get no reflection from behind the singer as you would with only the mic In the box.

[@MarkTimberlake]

Might get a bit hot for the singer...

[@a-hernsway628]

It doesn't look bad either . I like it

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[@TheSpeenort]

Pop filter... a wire coat-hanger with a nylon stocking stretched over it.

[@1ava]

thats smart

[@fellazuab]

actually an embroidery hoop works dope with a nylon stocking too, I used one of those for years and works excellent, a bit umcomfortable to use though cause you need to hold it with your hands while you are recording

[@glenkippel819]

That is exactly how the first pop filter was invented.

[@krisraps]

Such A Cool , Simple Way To Do recordings

[@MarkTimberlake]

Thank you!

[@gwoodtones]

Brilliant

[@MarkTimberlake]

Thank you!

[@Ayu25TechAddict]

I'm new to this, would the small closed space inside the cube not cause reverb issues and echo or something?

[@ginrickey6755]

I was thinking about using this method with dynamic mics, either in the style of an SM58 or something more for broadcast, like an SM7 or RE20. I'm worried about the walls of the foam being too close and creating a cupping sound. I've already gotten a hint of this tests I've done with cheap phone, but wanted to make sure before buying cubes. Do you have any experience with this?

[@glenkippel819]

The polar patterns of the SM7 and RE-20 are very good already and this should not be necessary. There are a lot of mics that claim to be "cardioid" but don't have much rejection of back sound and this device is helpful for those.

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[@1time202]

Just saved me a lot of money! Thank you!

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[@salvatorefanara482]

timberlake u legend thank you!! I will definitely take this in for my studio

[@renaldsunset]

Thank you for cutting the sound 👌🏽

[@robertmcdaniel8147]

BRILLIANT!! Thank you very much!

[@MarkTimberlake]

You are most welcome. :-)

[@bloubear2557]

Did you change lenses half way through the vid? The bright sunlight suddenly showed all the chromatic aberration on the right side of the frame

[@MrSeeker42]

Good video. No pun intended, but does it sound "boxy" with the foam cube? Meaning, does it amplify the lower frequencies too much? Thanks!

[@Rck-vert]

Yes

[@MarkTimberlake]

If you are looking for completely perfect audio then you need to sound proof and sound treat your room, this is a quick fix to help people record in less than ideal conditions!

[@Alezcollection]

So I just bought a cube, but how can I make it fit with the shock mount equipped? I have a Rode K2 right now and using the shock mount with it and I see that you're not using the shock mount so how can I use this cube while using a shock mount. When I look at the kaotica eyeball and even the DIYs of it, I notice they all use their shock mount still.

[@GokulChandCreation]

Can u find big difference finally??!!!!

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[@breathfocused5472]

Great stuff mark

[@MarkTimberlake]

You are welcome.

[@YellowEnterprise]

You are great, solved my biggest problem

[@MarkTimberlake]

Pleased it worked for you!

[@RoyNickerson]

This is excellent! Thank you for sharing!

[@MarkTimberlake]

You are most welcome. :-)

[@songsofsusannah]

Question for you. I've been unable to find any info as to what type of special foam the Kaotica Eyeball uses, are you certain that acoustic foam is really the best choice, versus other highly dense foam? It seems logical to me that it is, but I wish I had more information before I spend money either on a dense foam sports ball or on an acoustic foam corner cube. Have you ever managed to compare your DIY isolation cube with one of the homemade sports ball versions? I'd really love to know which worked out better if you did. Thanks for this tutorial in any case, I will almost certainly go with an acoustic foam cube instead of an elephant training ball or a dense sports ball, because it makes the most sense to me that acoustic foam is the right material for the purpose.

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[@ChrisBryantBC]

This is brilliant, really. Mark - would you share the model number, or manufacturer info on the magic arm you're using? Please. Thanks. Very nicely done video.

[@ChrisBryantBC]

Thanks

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[@dhullblanshard]

Thanks a lot for this. I don't know if you still check out the comments, but right now the UK doesn't have any in stock. The US link works but it says 2 pieces. In your video you just have one, is the other a spare? Presumably you purchased from this seller. It makes sense to ask. Awesome video btw. If you have any more tips on fitting an Sm58 let me know. Vocal. Thanks.

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[@Inflake]

Thanks so much for this!!!

[@MarkTimberlake]

No problem!

[@musicasdojulian]

Hi there. I'm from Brazil and here there is no good quality accoustic foam avaiable. But i found a bass trap cube (30x30x30cm) which has 26 kg of density. Do you know if 26 kg of density is enough to build a great audio booth? thanks for this amazing video and for your attention.

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[@musicasdojulian]

@@MarkTimberlake , ???

[@MarkTimberlake]

@@musicasdojulian yeah, KZbin removed all my comments, so I have to comment to get rid of them.

[@CYMotorsport]

Very helpful. I’m the future you should potentially consider showing actual levels to understand gain, quality etc or is it worth it to build your DIY. Awesome stuff I was just stuck before following this advice if it worked from logic or GB. Thank you for for tasking this content thought ! Looking forward to seeing more

[@puneetgupta4483]

That is one of the coolest videos I have seen. Love the idea. I am wondering how do you read the script with that setup. As in how do you place your iPad or laptop at a reading level.

[@puneetgupta4483]

@@MarkTimberlake thanks Mark. Appreciate your replying to a three year old post. You’ve inspired me to give it a shot as my DIY vocal box sounds boxy. Just subbed so that I get a notification.

[@puneetgupta4483]

Hi Mark, just came back to say, “thanks a bunch”. I had made a vocal box by sticking acoustic foam on the inside of a box and had been getting a muffled sound. Watched your video, got rid of the box and made a smaller box with just foam. I recorded my first audio and am very happy with the results. Can’t wait to see another video on your entire setup.

[@knowyouryoga]

@@MarkTimberlake Hey any thoughts on making that video? Thanks to your video I've just ordered a foam cube to set this up!

[@MarkTimberlake]

Pleased it worked for you!

[@CapricornSunSagRisingLibraMoon]

Where can we buy high density foam cubes. Don't see cube size foam on Amazon.

[@MarkTimberlake]

They come and go on Amazon.

[@juliandavidrodriguezcazare9197]

Hi Mark, Awesome job and video. Just a question, what about frequency response of the mic? It changes in something? Thx!

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[@seandavies6831]

Mark, I bought a condenser mic but probably should have got a dynamic one. Can I still achieve better sound with this method? At the moment I'm getting too much background noise with my recordings. I do remove some of it with programmes that I use, but would like to do what I can to achieve best results. Cheers.

[@MarkTimberlake]

Should be able to but not ideal.

[@abundanciauniversal4298]

Thank you Mark great project!

[@jericogarcia5739]

Nice idea ❤️

[@jakeomar3535]

Good idea

Great! But one question, how do you remove breathing noises?

You mean doing it manually one by one?

Ok, thanks!

[@antoniovillarruel9413]

As Mark stated, you can reduce each breath one at a time, or you could get Waves De-Breath, which is an awesome plugin (about $40 US) that will do this automagically!

[@RCutOffakavEM]

No, it's plugin from Waves.

[@antoniovillarruel9413]

Hey Mark, sorry for the late reply, it's a VST plugin, which should work with all VST compatible DAWs, including some versions of adobe audition.

[@hunchohuey1200]

Does this reduce background noise ?

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[@hunchohuey1200]

@@MarkTimberlake lmao ion need da update na , that was 4 years ago when I started w this music shii , I can def say it’s going better na ‼️

[@MarkTimberlake]

@@hunchohuey1200 yeah, KZbin removed all my comments, so I have to comment to get rid of them.

[@timmungovan6977]

Mark: Splendid Mate Thanks for the brilliant Money Saver

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[@ConstantinoOfficial]

Do you think this could be done for a manley reference mic given the shockmount design?

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[@jsg.guitar]

Very good project

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[@tearitloosetearitloose4670]

Man you're a genius.. Thanks for that. 👍

[@JoshuaHults]

finally a cheap solution

[@JimiJames92]

I followed all of this, finished it. Set it up (I have a stand up mic stand for vocals ) but it just falls, tilts, slides. Can someone please give me some advice on how to stop this!?

[@davidbanfield3280]

How about glueing some sort of clamp or bracket at the opening. In fact the kaotica ones have a hole that the mic fits snugly into and supports it but I can't say if that's better or worse

[@MarkTimberlake]

Did you solve this?

[@laverne506]

Hi did you did you glue the panels and what side you used.Thank You

[@MarkTimberlake]

no glue uses.

[@HotBoyRob1105]

Do you have the link where I can buy the acoustic foam cube from? I want to buy me one so I can build me one!!!

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[@Swordonator]

Why cant it touch? Im confused. If its to negate sound-waves, then its already touching at the too

[@MarkTimberlake]

Better if it doesn't.

[@ArbelKimmickVoiceoverArtist]

Does this work for reducing or eliminating outside sound for example, cars driving by, a/c running, etc? Thanks!

[@sumanchhetri1809]

Nope .. the room reverb and echo

[@chrisbooth2]

Great idea!

[@MarkTimberlake]

Glad you think so!

[@craigieb]

Your boom stand isn't really touching your ceiling and transferring vibrations from your building, is it? ;)

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[@bshowbrianbackupchannel1160]

How does this fare for recording videos where the mic is more than a few inches away? I'm guessing not good but I'm curious

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[@tommoranofficial]

wow!

[@romangill3654]

Mark - why are you suggesting a dynamic mic over a condenser mic?

[@martyneary7026]

I'd like to know. It's one thing saying all you need is a kitchen knife, saucer plate and a bit if elbow grease ... or and by the way you need to get a totally different Mic.??? Either the foam works or it doesn't...

[@martyneary7026]

Yes Mark, that's o.k. But many people watching your video will naturally own and have spent a lot of money on a condenser Mic. I own a Samson Meteor , a condenser Mic. Other online tutors highly recommend the blue yeti - another superb condenser Mic. After your comments, I now think your idea will work less effectively, if I don't own a dynamic Mic, something you didn't clarify in your online instructions. Forgive me for being disappointed - unless you would care to elaborate more specifically on the detailed differences?

[@martyneary7026]

Okay Mark.. just ordered the cube today. Thanks for the video and your idea. Proof is in the pudding, I suppose. Have a good weekend.!

[@martyneary7026]

Hi Mark, Cube working fine. I find it on the heavy side and it did pull over my desk stand. So I just rest my mic inside the cavity, as the Samson has tripod feet. The cube rests well on my table too. It seems to do the trick. I've lowered sensitivity on mic so it works better and I use audacity too to remove unwanted hiss. Thanks again.

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[@audiorafactory122]

Is this 100% right?

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[@Smash_ter]

What about shock mounts

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[@Kaleembaig12]

Great job. I gonna try this for sure. Suggest me a good MIC please

[@martyneary7026]

What's wrong with a condenser mike?

[@martyneary7026]

Thanks Mark. But I thought the whole idea of the acoustic foam cube was to block out the background noise, so why shouldn't a condenser Mic work just as well?

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[@xradical89x]

and it looks pretty as well

[@ion-christopherstudio490ac3]

Acoustic foam corner block.

[@KiranNayakfastbitlab]

Good one Mark. Thanks for your effort .

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[@SteveGAMINGofficial]

Is there another place to get this rather than amazon? I haven't been able to use any of my accounts on amazon for some reason ugg...

[@davidbanfield3280]

There is probably a foam supplier local to you. Google it.

[@SteveGAMINGofficial]

its ight I had ordered the Alctron and it works really well

[@MarkTimberlake]

Sometimes eBay.

[@alicewang8412]

Hahaha, you are too good. I saw this item on Amazon for 50 Euros. You saved 50 Euros~~This is great

[@blacklivessportsworldwide6967]

Dope dope I love it

[@OlivierRebiere]

Excellent, j'adore! Merci beaucoup +Mark Timberlake!

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[@personsofinterestband6013]

Ok, that's our plan as well.

[@steenhouwerstefan]

vey smart solution....i gonna look also into it to get one

[@michaelosenkarski4083]

why didn't you cut the hole the same size as the pop filter?

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[@jamessummers1902]

See that acoustic cube? All the voice overs you can do from an 8 inch plate? 12 inches. Keep it in my room.

[@philippeheritier9364]

Good vidéo thx, it could be nice to hear the result

[@TheRealDJ2Ten]

Well done! Brilliant mate!

[@thaisara]

Thank you

[@ronniebarnett240]

Awesome! I have to do some Home ADR, this is a life saver! Thank you!

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[@BeatPOWERvomPowerhof]

Genious video. Seriously!

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[@MrRightThinker]

Very informative & Motivative

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[@auzoeproductions3402]

Very nice dude

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[@lailatulzayyani3795]

what type of mic did you use?i mean write that mic name

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[@tvibvers6029]

Hola!! Greatings from México playa del Carmen, gracias

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[@jody7684]

Will it isolate the background noises, such as ex: bug's noises, chipping birds, etc...? Great video BTW, gave it a like.

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[@clairevillarreal919]

Thank you, that was really helpful!

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[@yaboijonnydaplug2251]

Does this work when trying to make music

[@caspermac]

I imagine it is not ideal for music recording as this is aimed at cardinoid moded mics

[@drastikpup]

Vocal Booth or Vocal Shield?!? A vocal booth is a standard small room in a recording studio, which is both soundproofed to keep out external sounds and keep in the internal sounds, and like all the other recording rooms in sound industry, it is designed for having a lesser amount of diffused reflections from walls to make a good sounding room. Sincerely, The OG Vocal Booth DIYers www.dawbox.com

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[@shu-aibanthony6301]

Stanley knife and parked pen wowa

[@QuietBoyMusik]

Hide the evidence. Very very funny.

[@ooloncolluphid7904]

Heehee. You said "the *core* thing we're trying to do." Heeheeheee. I'm sorry.

[@Rocketos]

sorry, what's the problem about that sentence??

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[@MrAloha]

Excellent!

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[@sukhraas]

Awesome