My DIY Sound Booth | Ken Tsuruta

[@kenisinoregon]

There were some comments regarding the hissing sound that the mic makes inside the booth, turns out it's not my preamp set too high, but it's my bluebird mic itself. I only had the Bluebird mic at the time, so I couldn't compare to how other condenser mics sounded (regarding self-noise). I recently purchased the Neumann TLM103 and I can hear a big difference in the self-noise. I just can't believe I've been using a defective mic for almost 13 years... Anyways, if you're curious, check out this video I made comparing my new TLM103 to my Bluebird to hear what I'm talking about : kzbin.info/www/bejne/f32agK2td7ejqa8 Thanks as always, and subscribe for more music content and covers! - Ken

[@tcindie]

"defective" is kind of a misnomer.. obviously (most) $300 mics are going to have considerably more self-noise than a $1k neumann. I say most because there are some (Lewitt LCT 440 for example) that are on par with the neumann in that $300 range. Just bought the lewitt, totally psyched. :D

[@laurabrown7126]

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[@mediamannaman]

Just the fact that you used the mic for 13 years and did not discover the "self-noise" until you built the booth tells me that the booth is working.

[@tomvice]

The idea of this is not to isolate sound, but to reduce echo and increase the clarity of the recording

[@kenisinoregon]

Thank you! This comment right here 👍

[@LesterCovax]

@18 Hands Most mics I see people buy have a cardioid polar pattern, and will definitely pick up audio from behind. I personally just covered the back of my AT2020 with thick foam, as you can't change its polar pattern. I'd recommend just getting some pencil/shotgun condenser mics (can get two Lyx SDPC-2 for a hundy, for stereo) to limit picking up background noise. Most issues people are trying to solve with these cheap sound booths can be fixed by lowering the gain on the mic, and running it through some VST plugins to negate background noise. Here's my basic VST setup with [EQ] > [Background Filter] > [Compressor] > [Gate] :: imgur.com/gallery/rqN9Gyd

[@arthurw8054]

True Tom V, for isolation you need mass. No way around it. But for reducing unwanted reverberance this looks and sounds great.

[@javaralkey820]

@@LesterCovax good info tjx for this

[@carlaorsel6941]

Finally a good vid about a diy vocal booth. Thank you!! So helpful! Also love the song you use in the video. I'm gonna check out your band! :)

[@kenisinoregon]

I’m glad it helped you out! I’m also glad you like the song! You can check us out on Spotify, iTunes, amazon and much more :)

[@arthurw8054]

Thank you Ken, this is probably the best tutorial for this I've found. Simple enough that I (who am not very handy) can hopefully do it, but well-thought out enough to not be a cobbled together mess. Rather, you created a minimalist but very nice space for recording.

[@kenisinoregon]

Thanks Arthur! Glad this video gave you inspiration to build one 👍

[@KyleStroudVA]

Hey dude, I just wanted to leave you a thank you for this video. It was the basis for getting my own booth built!

[@kenisinoregon]

I'm glad it helped! Cheers!

[@jimmyjohnson7324]

You need to put the foam pads on sides as well and on the floor. I would also recommend to put a foam pad (the fitness ones) on top and then put a blanket on it. That way it will look way better and block more noise

[@StevenDoesStuff]

For anybody watching and broke, I think another way to do it if you live in the USA is to get those velcro command strips (it's like sticky tape that can hold up to 10 pounds and has velcro on the other side) and put it around the ceiling and then put the rest on the blankets and then stick/unstick the velcro on and off when you need it. Saves you from having to do the PVC work.

[@kenisinoregon]

Great point Steven! I think that’s a great idea for anyone who’d like to save more money 👍

[@Jaydawg1250]

I hear a lot of background hissing - even when silent. Inside the booth as well as outside. Not sure if it's your microphone or recording equipment. Other than that, the booth looks pretty cool. I've seen a couple of plans like this. Pretty DIY build.

[@kenisinoregon]

Thanks for watching! So it turns out it's not my preamp set too high, but it's my bluebird mic itself. I only had the Bluebird mic at the time, so I couldn't compare to how other condenser mics sounded (regarding self-noise). I recently purchased the Neumann TLM103 and I can hear a big difference in the self-noise. I just can't believe I've been using a defective mic for almost 13 years... Anyways, if you're curious, check out this video I made comparing my new TLM103 to my Bluebird to hear what I'm talking about : kzbin.info/www/bejne/f32agK2td7ejqa8

[@LeveledHeadGamer]

Man this was great... THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!!! I made some adjustments to your design though. check them out! 1. I used Velcro instead of nails ..helps with Longevity and with break downs and set ups 2. I went with 1" PVC pipe over 3/4" (allows velcro more surface to grip and handle weight better) 3. I Doubled up on the moving blankets (this is why the Velcro is better as well) 5 for outside including top and 3 for inside.. this makes it more reflective and the air between the two layers of blankets helps with absorbing the sound.. And it really works ..amazing sound booth!!

[@kenisinoregon]

Using velcro would have been a better idea! Maybe next time if I create another booth, I'll use velcro. Same goes with the thicker pipes! Thanks for watching!

[@shonniegreenfield1819]

How did you attach the Velcro to the blankets?

[@triplavine7]

Gonna try it this week

[@bbi1965]

I'm planning on using thick moving blankets, 65 lbs/dozen, doubled up. Do you think that 1" PVC pipe would be strong enough, or should I go bigger? Also, someone else asked, and I would be interested in knowing as well, how did you attach the Velcro to the blankets? (I was going to go with adding grommets and using zip ties.)

[@synthesizerisking2886]

How did make the mic hang downward on that sheild or do you have a small boom arm attached to stand behind the sheild and hang over it? Very nice booth...I like it

[@kenisinoregon]

SYNTHESIZER IS KING the mic itself is suppose to be facing upwards, but when I do that, the mic sticks out of the shield which makes it basically useless. So in order to avoid that, I just place it upside down.

[@tonynaylor1363]

Thanks, man. Checked out your band too! Keep up the good work!

[@buddadaprophet2622]

What kind of mic stand is that

[@NiruGoel_VOA]

Hi Ken san! I'm a voice over artist and had been struggling on how to make an affordable home studio. Up until now had been using my wardrobe for recordings but I must admit....it's not comfortable at all. この素晴らしいアイデアを共有してくれてありがとうござます。心から感謝いたします。😊😊

[@kenisinoregon]

Im glad it helped with your work! Thanks for watching the video! 🙌

[@juliushurst6978]

How were you able to add the mid section PVC pipes for stability? It seems like you used PVC tees, but the ones i've seen at Home depot won't properly slide to the PVC pipes midsection for me to make a stability section. Hopefully you can assist.

[@kenisinoregon]

Julius Hurst hi! So did you purchase the PVC Tee’s in 3/4 inch? If so, it should fit since the long PVC pipes that I’ve purchased were 3/4 as well. I know Home Depot has a pretty good return policy so just show the recent and replace for the size you need. Thanks for watching!

[@lakinmusic]

I'm curious if you ever figured out the stability pipe problem with the tees? I'm making my booth using 1" PVC's, but I'm having the same problem. The 1" tees connect barely to the edge & won't slide any further, but the 1 1/4" tees are way to big! Anyone have any solutions??

[@tudor.baba92]

Hello, thanks for the video! How would this work if I use it for playing the saxophone in apartament? Does it reduce the sound outside the booth, to not bother the neighbors? I'm looking for a (low budget) practice booth to be able to practice the saxophone in apartament. Thanks a lot for your answer!

[@kenisinoregon]

I think it will definitely help with the situation by dampening the sound, but it won’t completely get rid of the sound. Maybe try using a thicker moving blanket, that may help.

[@tudor.baba92]

@@kenisinoregon thank you! 🙂

[@voiceoverz4975]

Great vid Ken...keep up your great work.

[@mattbella12]

Mogammi Gold studio xlr cables cut out a lot of hissing too. I knew a guy that was using a stage mic cable with his condenser mic and the cable had metal connectors. He had terrible hissing in a very good sound treated booth and had a hard time figuring out why. The Mogammi cables have better connectors and are insulated with higher quality stuff.

[@kenisinoregon]

Hey Matt I agree, Mogami cables are the best! But I learned that my Bluebird mic is a lemon and so Blue microphones contacted me and gave me a discount code to buy a new model. I'm thinking about getting one since I love their sound.

[@eman0828]

Why did you buy the 3 way elbows with the adapters? I simply bought 3/4 3way Elbows without the need of adapters. Saved me another 10 dollars. I built my entire frame for little as 29 bucks.

[@kenisinoregon]

Eman 08 I should of thought of that! Maybe my next booth! Thanks for watching!

[@eman0828]

@@kenisinoregon Are those moving blankets very heavy? I purchased mine from from walmart three for 20 bucks. I only needed 3 of them. One for the top and two that was long enough to cover all four sides that I made a sliding door out of like yours.

[@kenisinoregon]

Eman 08 they were heavy but not to the point where it bends the PVC pipes. I also only used 3. I’ve been using it for 2 years now and it still works perfectly. I just gotta keep dusting the top since it gets dusty up there

[@eman0828]

@@kenisinoregon I notice a massive difference in my recordings as they sound close to professional studio quality with dry sounding vocals. Those $200-$300 reflector filters that you install behind your microphone does essentially nothing after testing a similar one as you can still hear the room reflection all around you which is basically a gimmick. I'm glad I didn't waste my money. You video was very helpful completing my project. I did buy an LED lamp that you install under your kitchen cover that works pefect in the booth.

[@kenisinoregon]

@@eman0828 I'm glad it helped you out on your project! Cheers!

[@TheJayboin]

Great video, but I have a problem nailing the pvc pipe w blanket. It’s too touch. I got the exact same size though. Any recommendations? :/

[@kenisinoregon]

Yes, it was pretty tough but my recommendation is to start creating a small pivot so that the nail doesn't move so much. Sorry for the late reply, I hope you were able to make your vocal booth!

[@synthesizerisking2886]

Why did you put the other barrier inside the booth? The sheild around the mic stand? Is that needed since you made the booth

[@kenisinoregon]

SYNTHESIZER IS KING you don’t technically need it, but it does help dampen more of the sound.

[@sktzoootech8475]

How loud is it outside the booth? The reason I would like to create one because I don't want people to hear me sing outside my room. :)

[@kenisinoregon]

It reduced the outside sound by a lot for me. No more complaints from the neighbors 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@theblitz1687]

hey, have you done it? I want to do this for the exact reason, i dont want to disturb neighbors

[@JennyB4ever]

Woow this is super cool!! Well done Ken! ;D

[@kenisinoregon]

JennyB4ever thanks Jenny!

[@omnimediagroup5761]

Dude this is great. So glad I came across this

[@kenisinoregon]

Omni Media Group glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@mcwanu268]

Great work bro, keep up the good work

[@kenisinoregon]

M C W thanks man! If you want, subscribe for more music content and covers 👍

[@antoineinniss5586]

There was consistent hissing in your audio....it wasn't ambient or background noise ...when you went silent for a couple of seconds, the hissing was very present , even inside the booth....what was your mic connected to?....if it wasn't connected thru a usb audio interface , that has phantom power , or a mixer with built-in phantom power...then that's the cause of your hissing ...

[@kenisinoregon]

Hi Antoine, Thanks for watching the video! Sorry I don’t think I explained clearly what my mic was going through. My condenser mic is going through an audio interface that has phantom power which is turned on when recording. If any other reason you think causes this hiss, let me know 👍

[@antoineinniss5586]

@@kenisinoregon what interface did you use...because it is strange , that you used an interface with phantom power and the quality of the audio wasn't clean at all

[@kenisinoregon]

I'm using a cheap Behringer UMC404HD. It may be cheap but it is not a bad interface. I think the Preamp may be set too high and that could be causing the hissing. I'm gonna experiment around. I was thinking to even switch to a Rode NT1 since I heard it doesn't have much hiss but before that, I'll just play around with the interface to get rid of that hissing sound. Could definitely be the pre amp but I'll check it out when I have the time

[@MissEasyPeasySleasy]

Hi Ken. I'm just wondering if it's hot inside the blanket and whether the led lights also through off heat. Thanks, @kenisinoregan !

[@kenisinoregon]

Hey thanks for watching my video! Yes, it does get hot in the summer so I recommend taking breaks within each recording session. I usually record something for 20min and then turn on the AC and rest for 5min and then go back in there for another to repeat the process. A bit tough, but not as bad as it seems. The best would keep an AC on in another room so that there is some cool air traveling through the apartment/house.

[@joshrainbow-IceTenor]

Fantastic video. I try to purchase the blankets but it shows that they not ship to the Netherlands and in the Netherlands Amazon this product not show up. Do you have any other kind of blankets I could use? I guess that normal blankets absorb the sound too much in which the problem occurs that the vocal sounds deadish :-) Im am opera singer so I do need some kind of reflection. My room is not good for recoding vocals so I need to make a booth in my living room. Hope you have some ideas

[@kenisinoregon]

Hi Josh, I'm glad the video helped! I found this website that may ship to Netherlands: www.kortpack.nl/en/moving-materials/moving-blankets/padded-moving-blankets-183-x-203-cm Hope this works out! Thanks for watching and it would help me a lot if you can hit that subscribe button :)

[@LinReed_Shukla]

Great video! Thanks so much! Question: Can you give apprx dimensions of the booth? I'm wondering how the four 72x80 blankets are arranged. It looks like one is needed for front-and-side and one for back-and-side, then one for the top. Where does the 4th one go? Thank you so much again. I plan on doing one of these this week! (Btw: I have the same mic diffuser and am anxious to try it with this setup!) 😁👍

[@kenisinoregon]

Hi Lindy! The measurement of my vocal booth is L39" x H76" x W30" and I actually only used 3 blankets in the video. (Sorry I didn't mention how many I used). I used my remaining blanket for a movable sound proof wall. I placed the blanket on a coat rack with wheels. Thanks for watching!

[@gianfrixmg]

Can you provide a recording of you singing inside the booth with a microphone outside? I'd like to quantify the sound absorption properties of this solution, which would be perfect for me

[@synthesizerisking2886]

I LIKE THIS ONE SO MUCH!!!!!!!

[@synthesizerisking2886]

You never mentioned how you attached the stability poles....did you make another cut to the long poles or did you buy some type of clamp on side connector parts to connect the side poles to the long poles????

[@kenisinoregon]

SYNTHESIZER IS KING Hi! Yes I added connectors to connect the stability pipe to the long pipes. Thanks for watching!

[@paulthevoice1574]

Way to go Ken!

[@brettcollin3693]

What is the foam stand called? Trying to look it up. Thanks

[@maxonthetrack]

good job bro!

[@kenisinoregon]

Thanks Max!

[@voiceoversbykeith]

Hi Ken, I know this video has been out a while, but was hoping you could answer a question. The "T's" that you used for the stability pipes, did you just slide that all the way down the length of the wall pipe, or did you make cuts and insert them that way? Thanks for the build, I'm putting mine together in a few days!

[@tlee8698]

Thanks for the reply. One other thing. How did you install the lights? Are they adhesive?

[@kenisinoregon]

Yes, they are adhesive. It was very easy to place them on the PVC pipes. Here's the link to them: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJ3O0J8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Make sure to buy the adapter for it too, since it doesn't come with the LED lights: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DKSI0S8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@tlee8698]

kenisinoregon thank you

[@smalltowndrummer8170]

Hey. Could you please tell me if there are any replacements for moving blankets?

[@kenisinoregon]

If you'd like something even cheaper, you could use a blanket to cover the whole booth. Only problem is that if you do this, you wouldn't be able to get the sliding door and it would get pretty hot inside. I think moving blankets are probably the best and cheapest option. May I ask why you don't want to use moving blankets? Thanks for watching!

[@iamdisgusted]

Are moving blankets just as heavy as sound blankets

[@kenisinoregon]

Sound Blankets are thicker and heavier than Moving Bankets. Thanks for watching!

[@salomaoclauton3381]

How do you can breath inside the blanket?

[@synthesizerisking2886]

Is that a speaker stand you used for the isolation sheild? I can't find a mic stand like that...all the legs are flat on the ground for all the mic stands I looked at?

[@kenisinoregon]

SYNTHESIZER IS KING yes it is. It’s a PA stand. You’ll need it.

[@synthesizerisking2886]

Thank you Ken....you are very helpful

[@mahesh27A]

thanks brother this video is very helpful

[@norekoescada3202]

I need my desk to go inside the booth can I make it bigger?

[@kenisinoregon]

Noreko Escada yes you can, you’ll just have to use more supplies (or cut the PVC pipes to your desk size) to make the booth bigger. Thanks for watching!

[@kidprofit635]

Noreko Escada u shouldn’t edit or mix in there it’s not a fort it’s a recording booth

[@johnewald3148]

Noreko Escada o

[@danecustance2734]

Thanks dude this is super helpful.

[@kenisinoregon]

Dane Custance no problem, thanks for watching!

[@neezydniro5838]

Hey, great studio booth. Looks steady. I was wondering if you would be able to give me the exact measurements for the booth.

[@kenisinoregon]

Here's the measurement: 6ft 3in (H) x 4ft (L) x 3ft (W) Thanks for watching!

[@neezydniro5838]

kenisinoregon GREAT. Much appreciated.

[@angelossioulas4529]

how many blankets do you need for this? and how long ? thanks

[@kenisinoregon]

Used 3, but bought a pack of 4 “78 x 80” on Amazon. Thanks for watching!

[@tlee8698]

That 10 count bag of Tee(s)...Did you end up not using for this booth? Looks like you only needed the 90 degree elbow outlets where you hooked the adapters to it. And you use the snap tee for your stability bars. I’m about to purchase it all and didn’t want do any unnecessary spending. Thanks

[@kenisinoregon]

t lee Around 2:08, you can see that I used 6 Tee’s for the stability bars. So I recommend you getting them. Thanks for watching!

[@CFox.7]

If you really want to reduce what the neighbours hear when you are singing at full volume, consider lining the inside of your booth with some cheap single bed foam mattresses.

[@imrecco]

would this stop people hearing me talk through walls?

[@kenisinoregon]

It would definitely help dampen the sound

[@valdi_tv]

So niceee

[@venzen9260]

How do I reduce the sound that goes out? I sing loud and I don’t know if the blankets are going to help a lot

[@kenisinoregon]

On top of singing in a vocal booth, I suggest adding some sound absorbing panels in your room so they absorb the sound before reaching out to your neighbors. Thanks for watching!

[@MOESKEENZ]

Great day, how much Feet is your L.E.D lighting?

[@kenisinoregon]

Thanks for watching! I got the 5 meters length. If you like, click that “Subscribe” button for more music content and covers 👍

[@kenisinoregon]

In feet, that’d be around 16.4ft.

[@706madeflo]

do you get the same size like pvc tee as the pipe

[@kenisinoregon]

Yup 3/4”

[@706madeflo]

@@kenisinoregon didnt think you would still respond thanks alot man

[@StandbySunset]

Nice! I was wondering if you think that the more blankets i use the more the sound will dampen, or if it will not really matter. I plan on belting in the apartment, so will enough blankets be able to muffle the sound enough?

[@kenisinoregon]

Lucas Goldson I think it certainly would help, but it wouldn’t completely dampen the sound. Make sure to close the blanket door completely when belting. That helps me a lot. Thanks for watching!

[@Saicoo29x28]

Male or female adapters

[@blovTV]

It sounds like white noise when it’s in silence. Would this block a computer fan noise?

[@kenisinoregon]

Jon Jon to be honest, the booth won’t block too much of the noise, but it will definitely reduce any echoing when recording vocals in the booth. The booth also helps keep the sound within. Thanks for watching!

[@blovTV]

kenisinoregon it’s not a loud fan but I can put this on the corner of my room and I think it would forsure help reduce it! Thanks for the reply

[@KillerMentalityClan]

I'm planning on doing this but I want to be able to take it down and re set it up. Did you have to glue it together?

[@kenisinoregon]

I didn’t use any glue, so you should be able to take it down. The only thing you need to consider are the blankets nailed into the PVC. You can unhook them when taking it all apart. I just did this when I moved from apartment to apartment. Thanks for watching! If you’d like, click that “Subscribe” Button for more music content and covers 👍

[@Prod.By-King.Raven_Montarin_01]

What type of blanket that you use in this vocal booth

[@lifshootsgaming2585]

What lengths did you cut the pipes? I bought all this stuff just now but dont know what lengths lol

[@kenisinoregon]

HypesoulGaming Kev depends on how high you want them. I measured it out to be 6ft 3in since I’m 5’10. Thanks for watching!

[@troytinsley148]

I want to build one of these for voice over. I'm wondering with four blankets over the walls, what's left for the top?

[@kenisinoregon]

Troy Tinsley thanks for watching! As for the top, I put another blanket just hanging over the walls. You can secure it, but mind seems to hold itself

[@audiomc3370]

How do you get the pvc pipes to stay connected? Are you gluing them together?

[@kenisinoregon]

audio mc I used the connectors mentioned at 0:28. I didn’t need glue for them to stay on. Thanks for watching!

[@lifeguardryantv5846]

I’ll try this at home bro 2024

[@Anime-nl9mr]

¡Hey there, thanks for everything! Do you think you could find this pvc pipes on amazon? as well as the rest of the stuff? We don't have any home depot near me... so... thank you! PS: You have tones of static noise on that mic!

[@kenisinoregon]

Yes, there is a bit of static noise left partially because I did not edit the audio. For the PVC pipe, I would definitely try to go to any hardware store in your neighborhood. They should carry some PVC pipes. For the rest of the stuff, I have links in the description.' Thanks for watching!

[@Anime-nl9mr]

Thing is there's none in about 60 miles here, hahahahaa, that's why I asked. Thank you. Great if you can actually edit that static, though! O.o thank!

[@antoineinniss5586]

@@kenisinoregon that's the thing... had you used an audio interface , or mixer that has phantom power , you would not have had to worry about much post editing/processing...once a condenser mic is powered up properly, with 48 volts of phantom power , either from an usb audio interface or mixer, the quality , sound and performance of the mic is greatly enhanced....

[@MrJeremywilkins123]

good work, very creative bro

[@kenisinoregon]

Thanks for watching!

[@bandlastlah]

Hey man , how long are the sides and base ? Cause I want to buy pvc pipe tomorrow 😀

[@kenisinoregon]

Hey Rann, thanks for watching the video! I measured mine to 6’ 1”for height (I’m around 5’10”, the front around 3’, and around 4’ for the length. I just made it that size because my mic sound isolation shield was around that size. Hope this helps!

[@tlee8698]

Can your booth assemble and be reassembled for travel purposes?

[@kenisinoregon]

t lee Yes. Although I’m not planning to move anytime soon, I can disassemble and reassemble anytime since all I have to do is remove the nails from the blankets and remove the pipes. Thanks for watching!

[@Anime-nl9mr]

¿Does it tire you? I mean, I can't have an assembled one in my room, so I was thinking of making it disassembable hahaa sorry for that word... ¡Thank you!

[@Prod.By-King.Raven_Montarin_01]

The idea is great! Good gob

[@synthking3892]

Where can I get your song you are playing in background? Is that you Ken? You play guitars? Sing? Thanks

[@kenisinoregon]

Hey thanks for watching! Here are some links to listen to my band: Bandcamp - skylerryes.bandcamp.com/ Facebook - facebook.com/SkylerRyes/ Soundcloud - soundcloud.com/skylerryes Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/1p3J9rzJnTVlXEFMy78euT

[@KomackinoA]

Thanks for the video, I stumbled onto your page. What is your vocal chain and I guess you're cranking the preamp to get all that ambient sound?

[@kenisinoregon]

Hey thanks for checking out my video! My vocal chain is just my bluebird mic to my cheap Behringer UMC404HD. I’m just exaggerating the preamp for demonstration purposes. I’m sure some people use expander to remove the ambient noise when mixing.

[@CrucialParodies]

Does this make it to where people in the same house can't hear you recording?

[@zay4342]

This is to reduce reflections not to “soundproof” that’s a whole different thing. Hopefully that helps!

[@antoineinniss140]

Can you tell me what site can I check to purchase the lights you installed in the booth? What make is it? Thanks

[@kenisinoregon]

antoine inniss here is the link to the lights: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJ3O0J8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@706madeflo]

idk if you still respond but my walls are thin do u think this will help me not be to loud?

[@kenisinoregon]

To answer your question, yes, it will help dampen the sound. I live in an apartment and I received no complaints from neighbors after I created this booth

[@acejaystephens1110]

Good video! Might I suggest turning down the mic I can tell through my headphones that is was too hot

[@kenisinoregon]

ace stephens Definitely! I noticed it after a watching it a few times... wish I could go back lol It’s way too hot and that’s why it’s so hissy. Will make sure for my next videos to turn it down. Thanks for watching!

[@acejaystephens1110]

kenisinoregon look forward to the next videos

[@liltubie7861]

Hey man just wondering how much did all the stuff at Home Depot cost

[@kenisinoregon]

Home Depot stuff was around $30 + $13 for the pvc cutter. Thanks for watching

[@smh4960]

Do you have to eat your popfilter every time you want to speak?

[@kenisinoregon]

yes

[@thebroadcastbully8398]

Hey Ken, do you have the exact measurements for this Booth? I need one the exact size, height etc.

[@kenisinoregon]

Thanks for watching the video! The height was 6ft, width 2ft and length was 3ft. You can customize all of that depending on how much you cut.

[@sounDGraph-studio]

Nice tips Thank you for sharing.

[@kenisinoregon]

Glad it helped! If you’d like feel free to click that “Subscribe” button for more music content and covers 👍

[@sounDGraph-studio]

@@kenisinoregon Done already. Regards from Indonesia

[@kenisinoregon]

@@sounDGraph-studio thanks so much! Stay tuned! 👍

[@MrChickenking44]

Can this make the recording boxy?

[@kenisinoregon]

MrChickenking44 to be honest, not really. It did make my vocals less reverby but not boxy. Thanks for watching!

[@MrChickenking44]

kenisinoregon thanks for the reply. I do my recording in my garage and it is quite big with a high ceiling, I’ll give this a go. Thanks

[@lonelyvariety]

I don’t have much free space in my bedroom what do you recommend I do

[@kenisinoregon]

Lonely Variety Thanks for watching! If you have limited space, then I recommend you creating like a two piece panel sound barrier with a moving blanket. I think that would help with the reverb, plus to keeping it down for your neighbors

[@ToBeLowkey]

Did this help with your mixing and mastering of your vocals?

[@kenisinoregon]

It helped my vocal recordings sound less "reverby" which helped with my mixing. Since I can always add reverb later in the mix.

[@officialapecityreem]

HOW MUCH DID IT ALL COST?

[@kenisinoregon]

Hey, thanks for checking out the video. The cost was around $80

[@officialapecityreem]

kenisinoregon THANX

[@Addepat]

what's the diameter of the pipes in cm?

[@kenisinoregon]

3/4” = 1.905 cm Thanks for watching!

[@brittanyb.6976]

Wow! Nice booth ken! Can I come over and use it for voice overs on my channel!! Haha

[@kenisinoregon]

Thanks Britt! Ya for sure!

[@bigKwam340]

How tall are you I want to know so I can know how much to pipes to get ?

[@kenisinoregon]

I'm 5ft 10in

[@SirSir1994]

does this keep the sound from traveling outside so you don't get noise complaints

[@kenisinoregon]

It doesn't completely mute the sound, but it definitely helped with the noise complaints

[@AC-uy6rt]

what microphone and stand do u use?

[@kenisinoregon]

Hi Robbie, I use the Bluebird by Blue Mic and I use a PA stand since I have the reflection filter. Don't remember the exact brand, but here is something similar (6ft PA Stand): www.ebay.com/itm/Speaker-Stand-Professional-Tripod-Structure-4-6ft-SINGLE-HPS-200S-Durable/223935976708?hash=item34239fd504:g:e7EAAOSwjdFeX3g8 Thanks for watching and subscribe if you'd like!

[@youngkc8981]

What mic stand is that?

[@kenisinoregon]

It’s actually PA stand that I purchased on Amazon! I needed something sturdy enough to hold the sound panel. If you look up PA stands on Amazon, you should be able to find a few. Hope that helps!

[@youngkc8981]

@@kenisinoregon thanks!

[@MageGrayWolf]

How effective has it been with cutting the sound down so you don't disturb your neighbors?

[@kenisinoregon]

no complaints so far! :) And it's been over a year now

[@MageGrayWolf]

@@kenisinoregon Good. I was thinking of using this basic idea to create a faux inner wall to help control sound levels in a room. (I'm moving my parrots into the room and one has a scream of around 4000 Hz) I was thinking I might need to do more than just moving blankets, but I still need to keep it cost effective. One thing I've been finding effective to control the sound in my case is a stack of towels on top of the cage. I do two stacks of ten towels each and cover two sides of the cage that face out and to the door. This has cut the 4000 Hz frequency I hear from my bird in half, with no other treatment to the room or problem areas. I'm working on making a more dedicated sheet of towels to use that will be held together with zip ties.

[@kenisinoregon]

@@MageGrayWolf holy moly that's a loud Parrot! Definitely making this booth would help isolate the sound. Try it out and let me know how it goes!

[@jamesharvey4817]

Thank you. Very nice.

[@tonynaylor1363]

P.S. 3:12 in Memories Of Us - SO CATCHY!!!

[@kenisinoregon]

Thanks man! I appreciate it! :)

[@tyy8610]

You put the wrong link for the blankets, pvc pipes can only hold 40lb and the blankets you put were 65lb

[@jonathankeenan5758]

Can your neighbors hear you singing? I really wanna get better at singing but how can I when my neighbors keep calling security on me lmao maybe I’m just that bad haha

[@kenisinoregon]

This booth will definitely help with dampening the sound, but they’ll still hear some noise. I recommend just singing in a car if they keep calling security lol Thanks for watching!

[@thaexception3406]

Nice

[@RickRijuanaPro]

I couldn’t tell the difference. I just head a lot of static noise

[@welcomehomecolumbia4131]

I’m Moving into a new place did this work for you are your neighbors happy ? Lol

[@kenisinoregon]

Dj Delago so far no complaints! Definitely making my neighbors happy haha

[@BlackVibeRadio]

OMG!! You answered my question. So your neighbors really can't hear you?

[@kenisinoregon]

Haven't had any complaints so far haha

[@jangrx]

How much did this cost you in total?

[@kenisinoregon]

Around $80. It's a bit expensive but it's really helped me when recording vocals

[@jangrx]

kenisinoregon thank you. You from Portland Or? Or somewhere else?

[@kenisinoregon]

JANG Yeah, I grew up near Portland. Thanks for watching!

[@Mike-xe7wt]

I did this in my unfinished basement, but I built it to more of a control room size.

[@gunxobeats3945]

is it hard?

[@kenisinoregon]

No, not all! I’ll just take some elbow grease and some time.

[@synthesizerisking2886]

Any info on what type mic stand you have, and I am still trying to figure out what attatchment you used behind the isolation sheild, my isolation sheild only has one openning to connect to the mic stand. Is there a brace behind your isolation sheild that is holding that big mic down over the top of the isolation sheild? Thanks Ken

[@kenisinoregon]

SYNTHESIZER IS KING yup the sound panel is by Griffin. Here’s the link: Studio Microphone Soundproofing Acoustic Foam Panel by Griffin | Soundproof Filter | Sound Diffusion Mic Booth Shield | Insulation Diffuser|Noise Deadening/Absorbing/Barrier for Audio Music Recording www.amazon.com/dp/B0082DAL3S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RTZjDb8A9GJCB

[@AmaZaneChannel]

What happens when it get super duper hot 🥵

[@kenisinoregon]

AmaZane Channel that’s the only thing :/ I have to take breaks because it does get hot. It’s not too big of a problem for me. My idea was to have a pipe that goes from my AC to the booth (a small opening), but I’m still thinking about it. Thanks for watching!

[@tydavis2861]

kenisinoregon just bring a little fan in the like a table fan or desk fan is should work alright

[@Chris-cq8we]

Ty Davis or ruin the entire purpose of the booth

[@sasaha8389]

Remove that thung behind your mic...remeber soundwaves bounce back the nearer a surface is to them