How To Build a Vocal Booth for UNDER $100

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Blankets:
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Clamps:
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Hooks:
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Please be aware that the EXACT blankets I purchased are no longer available. Prices have also changed since I made this video. However, I do keep product links up to date with recommendations for you.
STREAM MORNING LIGHT 🎶: bit.ly/morninglightsong
Hey guys, in this video I walk you through my vocal booth build. This vocal booth was very easy to setup and cost me less than $100. Obviously your room and setup will be a bit different than mine, but I hope this build helps you put together a super simple vocal booth that will help you produce great vocal recordings!
Patrick's Links 📱:
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www.patrickbreenmusic.com
0:00 Intro
0:40 Supplies
2:31 The Build
4:47 Sound Test
6:29 Singing Test
7:37 Closing
The Gear I’m Using in my Studio 🔊🎵👇
My Audio Interface: geni.us/orionstudio
My Portable Audio Interface: geni.us/arturiamf1
My Favorite Synthesizer: geni.us/artminifreak
My Studio Monitors: geni.us/krkv6
My Mixing Headphones:geni.us/dt770LE
My Main MIDI Controller: geni.us/minilab3
My Guitar Amp: geni.us/suproroyale
My Guitar Effects: geni.us/HXeffects
How I record my Amp at home: geni.us/torpedox
My Vocal Mic: geni.us/sm7bpb
DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@officialWWM]

I built one pretty much the same. Works great.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Great to hear! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@jestertgp4586]

@@PatrickBreenMusic Thanks Patrick, we really enjoyed your video, keep upthe good work!

[@ramirezwilliam8983]

@@PatrickBreenMusic Guys does this type of vocal Booth deals with high frequencies and low frequencies issues?

[@itsmintvanilla]

how does it do as far as sound proofing - trying not to bother neighbors.

[@officialWWM]

@@itsmintvanilla it helps but if really depends how load you sing. A booth isn’t for sound proofing, it’s for sound treatment. They are 2 different things. It will help cut down a few db but you will still be able to hear someone singing in there from the outside.

[@The_Joker_]

Radio presenter and voiceover artist here, smile when you talk and speak passed the mic not directly into it. Keep water in a bottle next to you, ensure your nasal cavity is not swollen or congested. Clear your throat and chest. Use deep hums to warm up your vocal cords, shorten your S’s an T’s. When reading a script pre-read and memorise 2-3 sentences ahead.

[@razzortainment-old]

so many voice artists are like vegans. Nobody askes them, but they have to tell you about their "tricks". This videos is not about the voice or anything. It's about a vocal booth for under 100 bucks.

[@borgesuk]

Bingo. What's that advice for? No one asked this. It's about have less reflections on your record. you're really a joker.

[@cannedcream]

Not only was this insanely informative and helpful, the *way* you explained it and walked through the process was also incredibly clear and to the point, and that's what I really appreciate.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Glad to be helpful, my friend! 🙏

[@cntrdmeditation]

ditto

[@bisolaimam1173]

This is really clear and looks so easy to achieve. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@Naecoym]

Thank you! I got the same hooks and blankets, emptied my closet and put the hooks around the walls. It definitely works. I really appreciate the video!

[@chefmike8888]

Yep. I did the same thing. Mom had one of those 4 panel things with hinges between the panels. It was like those rice paper changing dividers the movie stars of the 50’s would change behind trying to be sexy. Had the moving blankets and a van shelf covered with those clamps. I found the tripod vocal stands unstable but the ones with the round cast iron base did the trick. Bought an iPad stand mount and had lyrics scrolling. Fold it up, put in closet.

[@turbostar101]

Well done! The proof of concept demonstration result at the end with the solo singer, then the mixed song was fantastic for this economical price!

[@scopex2749]

THIS IS BRILLIANT!! I used to sit in a CLOSET in the good old days BEFORE acoustic blankets were available.!! TOP RESULT!

[@laurynadel8782]

that edited audio with compression and eq sounds amazing, gonna use this! TY!!

[@moethethnin820]

The most easy one I've ever seen. Thanks man 💙

[@charliparfait]

Thank you Patrick!!! This is an excellent demo and construction of vocal booth!! Absolutely will build one! Can't wait to start recording!! I LOVE this video!!! ☮👌✔💗

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate that, my friend!

[@wickedmickywolf]

Thank you so much I'm add this to a playlist so I can get the word out it's this effortless.

[@scott-in-the-lou]

Thanks Patrick! I built mine but used some heavy steel L-brackets (already had) and a 30" square piece of plywood on top - hooked to the door ... even cut a hole in the top for a light - works GREAT Thanks for the hookup to the hooks and curtains and grommets - worked GREAT!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Glad to hear it Scott! Thanks for sharing your build!

[@twekp4823]

5:46, men the sound was so GOOD. It made me smile. Totaly going to do it to.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Cheers my friend!

[@GammaAkutabi]

This is amazing and is something that I'm looking forward on making and further improving the audio on my narrations. Tyvm Sir

[@brianfulda]

Thanks dude, super helpful as I'm building my home studio! Love the Transatlanticism poster on the wall too

[@mrdjtoday]

Excellent and informative! Thank you for this video, it's great information.

[@raggadubdubgaming]

Thanks man, just what i need! I've been looking for something to treat my room for rap recordings, but it was overly complicated and it would require a lot of money and time to make ot work...

[@MandyAmelia]

This was awesome!! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to create this!!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Glad the video was helpful! Cheers!

[@Jamal-kr4lh]

I’m new to your videos started watching you today man really love your stuff your gonna help me get to my dream thanks a lot man ❤️

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate the kinds words my friend!

[@cristiaanamariesaint4458]

Overjoyed! Thank you so much!

[@InnerVista723]

Thank you so much!!! I want to start voice overs for a side hustle and can't build a studio!! This will be the perfect solution :) YAY!!!

[@jessicasalo3287]

Gooood solution bro! That was ridiculously helpful - Thank you!!!

[@simonvanderheijden432]

Clicked on the link for the blankets.. They are over a hundred bucks now.. Not your fault dude but that was kind of a surprise.

[@raelexi]

Life saver! I started going back to school for animation. We only have like two sound booths in the entire school (it's really the music department's booth, but depending on the project and availability, they'll let the animation students reserve it as well). 9 times out of 10, it's always booked lol So that always leaves me with trying to record the voice over on my phone inside the closet. As you could imagine, the sound is TERRIBLE. Ruins the entire animation project sometimes! SO, I have been looking for cost effective alternatives, and I stumbled upon your video. THANKS for the straight-to-the-point content, the thorough explanation, and example as well. It'll save me now in the future. 🙏

[@stevemaccormack2957]

That is fantastic bro! many thanks.

[@scottlilly3324]

Sounds great and the beat on that track slaps.

[@AJVenegasVA]

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! I tried making my own blueprint for a “tri booth” to install in the corner but when I did research for materials, what I found was either not I was looking for or broke the bank. Thank you, THANK YOU

[@namede6210]

Great stuff! My room is big but I don't have a lot of stuffs inside so the reverb is insane, and there is a highway just infront of my windows... can't wait to give this a try!

[@eddiemobley4298]

No matter the video or topic I always love your videos. I watch them beginning to end.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Shoot man! Really appreciate that. So kind of you to say that. 🙌🙌

[@dage509]

Such amazing video and break down thanks

[@ChannelForty2]

Very cool, thank you sir!

[@lalocura1828]

Awesome song guys!!!!

[@JaredHumphers]

Definitely hopping on this! It really sounds good! 🙌 💯

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Awesome bro!

[@Truthbetold-777]

Good stuff....thanks for sharing!

[@iben1195]

You nailed it. The difference was so audible that it was also visible.

[@josephrayle752]

Cool ideas here. I hadn't considered using my stands in this way.

[@jamesherron6169]

You are a bloody genius man. Thank you for saving the cost and hassle of trying to get PVC pipes in Czech.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Glad to help! Thanks for the kind words bro!

[@mukolco]

huge thnx, mate. Your videos are just great!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Much appreciated, my friend!

[@hypnosiscenternyc]

Smart idea ... Good tip with the Grommets ... and hooks ! Thanks!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

My Pleasure! Thanks for your comment!

[@GilletteSkater]

Just ordered the materials. That song is killer!! Can't wait to get similar results!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Awesome! Thanks for the love!

[@vewilli]

Very cool!

[@TheRealMisterChopShop]

Definitely works❤

[@JansleyMusic]

Been looking for a cheap way to do this. Thank you! Killer song btw!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Thanks Josh! Very kind bro 🙏

[@groundbreakerexplore]

Thanks so much for this tutorial video

[@danishbutter1847]

wow those blankets do justice i may invest in one next month.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

🙌🙌🙌

[@Bad_Phil]

I saw you used an Aston Origin for that singer! Great mic, it’s my main studio workhorse too 👍🏻

[@christinastepp]

Thanks man!!! 😊

[@quingreese5445]

thank you.so much, this is so helpful u have no idea

[@mavroidakos]

Thank you for this. This was really helpful :)

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Glad to help, my friend.

[@reyesfreudenthalpablo8457]

Hahaha awesome DIY booth. Thanks for the idea man!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

🙌🙌🙌

[@gmaneis]

Wow! This is a fantastic idea.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danquay9504]

I found this super helpful, Gave some great ideas

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Glad to hear it, my friend!

[@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353]

Can't thank you enough for this video 👏. You just got a new subscriber 👊.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Thanks my friend!

[@Hz-gd6xw]

The blankets I bought at Lowes did have that chemical smell. Good to have another source. Thanks!

[@wiltaylor]

Great song I will give this a whirl!!

[@DeeDee-pt8tb]

Best one yet! THANKS!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

[@feralb415]

omg ur music is also awesome like this u do remember me to Fkj and Masego and its perfect.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate that my friend!

[@thethriftyfawn]

WOW!!! Excellent video Patrick, and THANK YOU for posting!!! My youtube channel has been on hold for months (not by choice) partially due to having no viable options for doing my voiceovers. Did some googling and found THIS video and am not disappointed!!! I do have one question though- what do you use or do for lighting in your hand made sound booth? Thanks again! Fawn 😊❤👍

[@amanat7861]

Amazing Stuff

[@NG_VOA]

It was insanely informative and u r a genius!!!😎

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tonymiller1981]

Thanks Patrick I was so worry I had to pay a lot of money for a booth you made it easy for me thanks again ☺️

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

My pleasure! Glad the video was helpful!

[@christianmccauley7340]

The death cab poster? Oh yeah, definitely subbing. This might make you feel old, but when I was a baby and we’d take long car trips, I’d always ask my parents to play the “bop bah” song, which was the sound of settling lol.

[@masonperkinsmusic]

This seems like it will work perfectly for my studio setup.I wanted to make one with the pvc pipe frame, however my space is so small and due to where my closet is located. This should do nicely. I’ve ordered my blankets. Price has gone up significantly since the airing of this video. Thanks for the great video!

[@masonperkinsmusic]

Question though. When you have it completely closed, what do you do for light in the booth? I imagine it’s a bit dark.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

I use this light: amzn.to/3TBjuKa It's battery powered but can also run off of a usb c cable. VERY bright, especially for how small the light is. You can attach it to a little hand-held tripod and clamp it up into one of the corners of the vocal booth. OR you can use tape it up somewhere haha.

[@kjmusic2541]

Love the track!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Thank you!!

[@feathersandbeads6599]

Very cool thanks

[@purplepandagamingandletspl3467]

I made my vocal booth by just taking blankets with the tie things at the end and tied it along my closet. It's surprisingly pretty good

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Awesome!

[@TheRealLadyMagnus]

Damn man. Great video. I was about to throw some green backs at foam, but I'm a budget Betty. Might try the blankets first.

[@feralcatofthenorth]

Thank you!

[@AlexKosSaheli]

Amazing

[@CorinaAvelar-xz4um]

Thanks!!!

[@ms.jujubeatzproduction]

Thanks man!!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

My Pleasure!

[@rasheedsaibu4147]

Boutta make sum hits w dis 🙏🏿

[@garrrbarr]

I heard that setups like that aren't ideal because they don't block lower frequencies. But that sounds fantastic. Well done. I think you've changed my mind

[@5t3r3054x]

Great work and explanation! Do you think it can be useful to isolate the sound of a saxophone? I need to practice but I live in an apartment and noise can be a little annoying for my neighbours

[@mbuff1124]

I literally was not expecting that man. I'm a producer. I mediately bought that song. You're dope bro!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Thanks man, really appreciate that 🙏🙏🙏

[@hbcovers3204]

Nice vid! Checked the tune on spotify, straight fire🔥🔥

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Yo thank you so much for that. I appreciate that!

[@mackdj43]

this was a really helpful video as well as the mics comparison, can't thank you enough for that. Just wanted to ask you about the setup. I just bought the akg p120 and a mic stand (tripod) but can't find the right shock mount. Do you still think it still holds it's own the standard mount that includes? p.s. Javi's vocal melody got me hooked instantly.

[@lilogrunwald1934]

Very helpful!!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Glad to hear it!

[@atr8126]

dope music

[@snackgila]

Thank you

[@giomig86]

Wish I could like this twice bro

[@trebyu]

Very nice

[@Idk-bs6in]

Thank you so much!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@wwatkin21]

That song is dope

[@aarontenor]

Great video! And thank you for taking the time to teach us all how to do this. I’m curious about something though. Your blankets aren’t going all the way down to the ground. They couldn’t be I mean. The one that makes the roof would have to be at least 115 inches long to accomplish this, yet the link says your blanket is only 80 inches (I think). Even the one hanging from the hooks that wraps around wouldn’t be long enough to hit the floor as you need at least 83 inches there. So it that not important? Thanks!!!!

[@arlysan__]

Helpfuul!

[@okayrachael1151]

Hey, great idea! What is the soundproofing like? I live in an apartment and am wondering if this will help with my noise output when singing

[@christianmccauley7340]

Might not be perfect, but it’s probably pretty solid. I mean, think about it. If you hold a normal blanket in front of your face and sing, the sound proofing is already pretty good. These blankets were basically designed to soak up noise, so it should be solid

[@regular.decision]

Thanks so much for this video! Do you think you could make a video about mixing vocals just to sit in the instrumental well? That's something I often find myself struggling with.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Tim what's up my friend! Thanks for your comment. I'd be happy to put something together about mixing vocals. I will say, I have my next couple months worth of videos locked in, so it might take me a minute to get this video out! In the meantime check out a channel called Help Me Devvon. He's got some really great videos about vocal mixing and EQ. I've learned a lot from his videos. Another tool I really recommend using is an EQ trainer. Training your ear to quickly identify trouble frequencies in a recording is really really useful.

[@regular.decision]

Patrick Breen thanks so much for being open to sharing your resources!! i look forward to more content from you 🌟

[@deniseortiz8567]

Patrick, thanks for sharing this! Check out how much the blanket linked in your video is now lol $3,000. Crazy, obviously there are alternatives but they should have given a cut for marketing.

[@pawanakaponchi]

Thanks very much

[@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 man!!

[@ppsddancer]

do you mind if I ask you where you got the gazebo from?

[@ProjectBabySilva]

i need this

[@erkutdoru]

Hi, great video! I’m trying to record some voice overs but live in a flat/condo next to a road that has a car passing every 2 minutes. Do you think this set up would keep that sound out?

[@jeisenjimenez9173]

Thanks again

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Cheers!

[@kofibabone725]

Sounds professional enough for me.

[@kennymackie3191]

Hey man, thanks for this video, you said this could be done without the closet door. Because of the set up I have, that is likely what I will go for. Would I just need another mic stand for that

[@reiscarmos]

thanks !

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

My Pleasure!

[@larryjohnson3581]

I have an Aston Spirit too.

[@lazmusic1]

Thank you for this video. I notice you are using a British made Aston microphone. They are great value for what they offer with regard to sound quality, aren't they? All the best.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Yes! Love my Aston Spirit!