Setting up your first "Voice Booth"

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New to voiceover and not sure what equipment you need? I put together a kit with a rundown of all the equipment in this video to guide you here: kit.co/mikedelgaudio/your-firs....

[@eshbyesh]

Mike, YOU are my "Forever Mike".

[@angusbrown325]

Ha. Ha. Your comment is very witty. Love it!

[@flaviusarcadiusvibes]

Severely underrated comment

[@MrDarksbane]

I nearly screamed from joy when you played back the closet recording. Amazing.

[@MapYoda]

Same here. I was so impressed how it sounded. That was AMAZING.

[@taez516]

I'm sold

[@johncotti1586]

I read this comment after watching! I felt the same way!!

[@Tacospaceman]

I just.... chills

[@sandrafpowell]

It was amazing!

[@danielthrasher]

I've set aside 6 weeks to record a comedy album late this year/early next year, and man, your channel is a life-saver. I find that whenever I have a question about specific microphones or voice booth setups, your channel is always at the top of my search results. Would love to pick your brain sometime.

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Oh it’s you

[@Earthquaker]

When you find a comment from one of your favorite KZbinrs on the channel of one of your other favorites, boy I love this energy.

[@filmtips6983]

So you're talking about 'quick and sketchy' huh?

[@DoartYT]

@@Earthquaker xD Facts.

[@trapgodjules]

Piano man

[@prodigalus]

i really appreciate that you did not make this full of music and fast cut, zoom in then out editing, because this feels like you're my awesome neighbor who just spent some time on a saturday to help me figure out this new voice over career i'm considering. and that's awesome. i don't feel so much like a "viewer" or one of your "audience". ** thank you for all of this hard work in all these teaching videos you've made.

[@blazingdan]

You're one of those rare people whose videos I would watch even if I weren't interested in voice recording. Keep it up! So helpful and interesting, with a great delivery.

[@barnabydixon]

Really informative and very well presented! Gladly subbed!

[@Scolio]

I have been searching for good acoustic treatment vids and i finally found an entire channel dedicated to them and this guy also has a great personality

[@DannyHauger]

I think you're my favorite audio guy on youtube. Sincere and direct without long stories thanks man!

[@durikaj]

Finally recorded enough paid gigs to purchase this setup. Looking forward to getting started with it this week

[@TheThundercow]

Hey man, dunno if you read comments but I really appreciate what you do. Im a college kid trying to get into voiceover on the side just so I have a bit more to live on and your advice is really making the difference for me.

[@chrissharpesVO]

This channel is utterly brilliant. I so could have used this when I was starting out - really clear and good instruction. Also, a magnificent beard haha.

[@BoothJunkie]

Thanks Chris! My beard and I are glad you are enjoying it.

[@chrissharpesVO]

My beard is equally thrilled good sir!

[@marilynisles6968]

Hey BJ, Great video! I'm now seriously thinking about utilising this set up to resolve my computer fan noise and the absence of a designated space for a fixed booth set up in my home. The portable recorder may be the way to go for me. Please provide the full info relating to the spec/ details for purchasing the Zoom. Thanks much.

[@libertariantranslator1929]

I've been doing this for decades, with a LOT more trouble for a LOT less sound quality. It's like... epiphany!

[@SKULLkidDEATHOMATIC]

Thank you so much! The voice actor I've been doing small projects and charity projects for years now but I decided to take it more seriously. The person I was learning from told me I can't be a serious voice actor if I'm not spending at least $1,000 on my mic alone but that felt outrageous. As someone who is also getting back into music this is purely amazing. Such a breath of fresh air!

[@ernestmedia3577]

Hello Mike, I just wanted to thank you for putting this video together, and sharing your knowledge with us. After watching this video, I found a used e100s locally for a great price, and built a setup very similar to what you have (only I use a DR60D instead of the H5), and it sounds INCREDIBLE! Blows my SM7b out of the water in terms of vocal quality, and self-noise. This is now going to be my main podcast narration setup. Thanks so much again for all your work, it's really appreciated!

[@shanetadd3230]

As a beginner i would never have thought of using that set up to start some serious recording. Thank you so much for showing how to do it.

[@kaylopez435]

Thank you Mike for being so generous and sharing knowledge for us who are starting off. God bless you.

[@angusbrown325]

What I like about your stuff is that you are a guy who is an actual voice over artist and I trust that you have tried everything you recommend, you also have a great way of explaining things.

[@AlastairHunte]

I'm really enjoying your channel. I appreciate your honest evaluations while keeping the people who are just getting started in mind! I also love how you find the balance between affordability and quality. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@raveneff]

I've been coming back to your channel for a while now. I've been told for years by many people that they love my voice and ask me why I haven't gotten into any kind of voice work. My voice is deep and bassy (is that the word for it? Lol) and carries. I recently started live streaming and doing a podcast. So far your videos have been tremendous help and I look to get into other lines of work soon.

[@keithmorris5584]

Love this setup for the portability. This could be so easily used/adapted for traveling.

[@nathaniellee3996]

It's great how when you turn to the mic once it's in the closet you lose the room, and then you turn back several times and the room picks up again. There's a decent difference! Great channel.

[@ManuIntiraymi]

I need a link to the brackets of the right size!

[@thebookofjj6292]

What a great, dynamic voice. The only thing missing is hyper-compression and low end. Thanks for the tips!

[@bztheking]

Mike, I would like to thank you so much for this video (and your whole channel of course, but this video is what kick-started my voice acting side hustle). 2 years after I re-created the exact same set up that you have, I am now getting voice-over projects monthly. I am going to work abroad for a couple of months and this studio's coming with me :D

[@soysos.tuffsound]

Just came across some of your videos as a resource for our student/apprentices. Love the no frills, practical attitude.

[@Nobody56717]

This is really helpful for voice beginner! Thank you! I feel lucky to meet your show on KZbin. Your fan from China.

[@utensil7granny]

Thank you for these videos. The spirit of them is so generous and they are incredibly helpful.

[@JohnDemetre]

A bit of a clarification on the super-cardioid polar pattern. Narrower to front and less sensitive to the sides is correct, but it actually does have an area of slightly INCREASED sensitivity directly behind. Thanks for the videos!

[@foodank_atr817]

Incredible... Its almost comical how much different and richer it sounds...

[@FromGamingwithLove0456]

Worth mentioning I'm neck deep in my project and I am constantly getting props on the narrative work and voiceover stuff I'm doing and I owe it exclusively to you Mr. Mic!

[@hattieshops4u797]

Wow!!! Thank you 🙏🏽 I was so overwhelmed with everything that I THOUGHT that I needed that I almost gave up before I even got started in voiceover. Now I’m excited to get in my closet!

[@NKWTI]

Couldn't agree more with you about the mic! When I saw CAD on the box, I got so excited! I have a vintage e100 and it is my favorite mic out of anything in any price range, the e100s is pretty identical, only slight differences like an sm7 vs an sm7b would have, but both e100 models are superb. That is my "deserted island" vocal mic.

[@Weimer_Entertainment]

Mike, thank you for the video. You presented the clearest, most efficient, simplistic way to start recording. That I have found on KZbin. I'm appreciate the friend who directed me to your page. Your shared experience is helping me see another avenue for my beginning. Great job!

[@AJR-zg2py]

I honestly NEVER would have thought of that portable recorder! That thing is a game-changer!

[@CrisVazquezCreations]

"It folds up so you can stash it in a closet." But Mike, my closet IS my recording booth ;D

[@elainebau6354]

Lol.

[@quailstudios]

Wow this is great Mike! Thank You so much. I’m putting together an amateur team that is going to help me with recording a science book. Your channel is perfect to train them without me having to do everything! A thousand thanks. I’ll come over and see you at Patreon soon.

[@walterwilliams1323]

Mike I enjoy your Booth Junkies channel on KZbin, even though I've been doing voice overs professionally for years internationally although based in Australia I still pick up some great tips from your sessions. Great sense of humour too and straight forward talk. You must love CAD E100S.

[@TheWizardOfWords]

Thank you so much for these videos! You are the most helpful channel I have found on this subject, and you have a beautiful voice. I love your videos!💐🎤

[@obliviontoobsession6359]

Extraordinary! Mike shows the way that even I may flourish in recording. A perfect way to start. Thank you!

[@rose84media56]

I really appreciate the thought that went into this video. From a kind of beginners area I know the advantage of having a walk in closet. Though I no longer have my walk in closet studio I have used my closet as a kind of gobo for VO work recently. Thank you for the added advice. I had not thought about getting the H5 as an interface.

[@Soundgrains]

Great intro video which is useful for more than just voiceovers. Love the idea with the C-clamp.

[@2ndAveScents]

You can also stand with your back towards the closet and get the same (or better) effect. The main pickup on the mic is the side facing you, so the deadness of the closet behind you will kill room noise big time in the mic.

[@MantasticHams]

I feel like you're the alton brown of voice recording haha. Really, theres noone doing this stuff better on YT, I appreciate your videos very much.

[@sydneyboyd615]

I just set my “booth” up with everything you mentioned, almost down to the T with the Amazon links provided. Thank you for this video, it saved me so much time and energy, and it was informational!

[@SuperDerek]

Hey Mike, I noticed that you have chosen a few different types of headphones in your kit links for various price-points which is awesome! I for one would really appreciate a video describing your choices for each price point, and what you might gain or lose at each price point? Also maybe the benefits of open ear vs closed ear, over the ear vs on-ear, replaceable cords, etc. Your ability to distinguish subtle differences between microphones means you definitely have an ear for this sort of thing.

[@West3720]

I've decided to go with this set up for my first recording studio. I Just ordered a mic set, mic stand and a zoom H5 today. All of the epuipment cost me about $400. Thanks for the information Mike.

[@libertariantranslator1929]

I already have most of the gear--including a wonton-fryer pantyhose pop filter. But the Zoom... that is what I expect will replace a lot of problems with chuckling over how good life is.

[@mrdude3523]

Exactly the video me and fellow future voice talent artists need. Thank you Mike!

[@BornAwsumb]

Great video, and voice. The contrast of the lesson vs. Test demonstration was a perfect example. Thanks for your insight and help!

[@Talipoop]

You are the best buddy! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@eimorette1]

Mike Delgaudio from No Sleep! I can't believe I met you here! I'm a fan. I'm barely dipping my toes into voiceover. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, this particular video is GOLD for me. Thank you! Brace Yourself!

[@MrJamesDavidLarson]

I just found your channel and appreciate all the videos you’ve made so far and your style of presenting the info. Thanks!

[@CryptoData]

That sounded amazing! I just bought the mix pre 3 with the shure sm7b and this definitely helps me to set everything up. Thanks!

[@ProducedbyGuardian95]

The coat closet! Ingenious idea! You just made my day! Thanks for sharing this setup.

[@MellisaDormoy]

THANK YOU for setting it up in front of us. THAT was awesome. You explain so well and I want a new set up so I don't have to have my computer so close. Awesome videos!

[@contrastique_photography]

This closet-booth recording saved my life! What a great idea and it made such a difference (also using a better mic and audio interface). Thanx!

[@SmrtPhonRtistCF]

I've been trying to set a proper vo setup for YEARS, this is helping me with the tools I need.

[@cosiminabasile5403]

thank you for getting right to the point, it can be annoying when creators ramble in the beginning just to make the video longer.

[@TaticalRemedy]

An update to this video would be amazing :) love your work thank you

[@scottlecote9052]

This is brilliant! It's a great backup system for my narrations, maybe even the primary setup!

[@pbtconsultants1761]

Wow! Thank u!... listen to the recoding at the end. It's amazing!

[@focustoheal]

A Closet! Dude, you're amazing. I was thinking it. But you confirmed it for me. I'll be saving your channel.

[@swalton7969]

So glad I stumbled upon this. Getting things in place to start. Thank you.

[@FromGamingwithLove0456]

Looking forward to getting a serious narrative project going and really appreciate these insights!

[@dalecarrington5901]

I have watched this video many many times because of the amount of valuable information it has. Thank you and I love your channel.

[@Clinterus]

The idea to make a portable setup like that is a genius idea! I never thought about using a Zoom to make a tidy little, battery operated and self contained recording setup. Super cool. I'm also surprised how clean the audio is--I figured the pre-amps on a tiny battery operated unit like that would be noisy and weak.

[@henokmekonnen824]

Hi Brother! This is Henok from Ethiopia. I came across your channel accidentally but I loved it. It helps people who aspire to voice over work and do some earning especially in these social media heavy era. I have worked for some of my country's radio and Tv stations as a journalist, producer and director where I find radio and voice over work better for me. I did some commercials on the radio and Tv, they don't know that I work in my home inside a closet and sofa seat that can help me to sound like a real studio. started out recording on Marantz then Taskam now I am using Zoom H4. I'm just writing excitedly to hear some stuff on your channel that I'm concerned about. it's just to say thank you.

[@TheManNoName]

Hey Mike, I’m real green at this. I appreciate your videos you have been a great resource of knowledge. I just wanted to let you know. I appreciate you and what you’re doing here. Thank you for being you and thank you for being here.

[@whiskeyweekly7533]

So, for a while now I've wondered about what kind of work you've done Mike. I did a brief search but I didn't really know what to search for. I started listening to this podcast called No sleep recently. I like to start things from the beginning and the boy was I surprised when I heard that a guest speaker named Mike Delguadio was voicing one of the characters. Sir, you are a master of your craft.

[@lukek5291]

Didn't take this video/setup serious until I heard the recording. Great job man!

[@NOWitsOKto]

In watching this video, questions I have: 1. When positioning the pop filter, is there a "sweet" distance away from the mic? 2. What is next step after this video? I've watch a few other people on KZbin reviewing mics, etc., that have more subscribers than you but for the life of me don't understand why they do as your videos, mic reviews are the best. The tips you have are priceless. Keep up the great work/videos Mike 👍🏻👍🏻

[@libertariantranslator1929]

Sweet is not touching. Touching is dirty.

[@mmdotcom_Photography]

great rundown, loved it! I am always struggling with video recordings and with 'un-cluttering the background' (visually) as I use a small table and workstation under a highbed, but you made me realise that this is nearly perfect for sound recordings! With lots of dampening from mattresses, clothes and a soft, deadening bedroom carpet, this is a very similar place as you closet. Absolutely, let us all get into our closets -- or, in my case, under our beds! -- and record something awesome :)

[@GoFlyYourselves]

I'm not a voice over specialist, but I find your channel fascinatingly brilliant.

[@FelipeCaneca]

amazing work, friend.

[@necronomicon6666]

Absolutely love your videos. Your voice is silky smooth. I just ordered a Zoom H5.

[@moviemaniac1838]

It's currently 2021 and this method of connecting a recorder to a mic stand and using that in the closet is still a great idea. Awesome video, thanks!

[@bjoernschumacher5852]

i would love to see a V2 of this video,with a phone and something like the irig or irig HD to connect a microphone to it. :)

[@moonlightsupernova]

Great stuff Mike! I watched this video and did a bit of research before ordering an E100S. The mic came today; I attached it to and On Stage floor stand with my Zoom H5 clamped to the side. My interest is in capturing good sound from mandolin and guitar as well as vocals. I literally just plugged it in and recorded a quick tune on mandolin. Upon playback I was very pleasantly surprised by how nice it sounded. Very even, with a bit of warmth and spaciousness-- just what I was looking for. Looking forward to experimenting with this set up. Thanks for all the info!

[@THEMICAM0NSTER]

Thanks man. Just set mine up exactly as you said and it sounds great.

[@joshuaharrison8113]

Brilliant low budget sound booth, exceeding my expectations, certainly

[@scottnelle]

It's wild how good your lav mic suddenly sounds when you start turning toward the closet at 11:30!

[@thedaddyshow01]

Mike, I love your videos and the help you are providing!! Thank you very much for ALL of your videos!

[@DeepBlueWaves]

Mike, I just received my CAD e100s from the recent MASSDROP that you so kindly alerted us about! Works great, looks great, is great. I officially have my first "Voice Booth" complete with the Zoom H5 - and yes I followed your Amazon links. Thanks again. Your heart is as big... as... a great big balloon full of love!

[@adamp7958]

Great video, I haven't seen anyone else explain the setup so clearly and simply. Bravo!

[@RepublicConstitution]

Audio in this sounds great

[@cynthiacavanaugh6458]

That did sound very good. Nice tip!

[@brandonboss6868]

I have a blue yeti for a mic. I was going to use it for ASMR but I will use it for voice over. Thank you for the guide, I will most definitely try this set up.

[@s.c.5951]

I have a blue yeti too mic also and am stuck now as this video suggest an XLR mic instead (as do other videos), which would require a different set up. Do you have yours already set up? Are you using it with a mic stand?

[@whitmcghee]

Mike, just wanted to say thank you for this video. My wife and I are doing some baby planning, and I've realized that I'll need a more portable recording setup so as not to disturb a child (or hear one on my recordings). All the equipment you've recommended looks great!

[@BoothJunkie]

Thanks for watching! So glad it helps!

[@growandglowlife]

WOW THAT SOUNDED FANTASTIC 😳

[@OUMZDABBZ]

Mr. Mike is next level Amazing .. he knows his stuff wow i'm speechless

[@AnimalFacts]

Thank you! Great stuff. Never thought to use something like a zoom for the storage. I've been using a laptop and do get a slight fan noise in the background that I have to deal with in processing.

[@durikaj]

Animal Facts quick fix for that: run a computer monitor from your recording space to the laptop and place the laptop out of mic range. Let's you monitor without the noise

[@cbrown63329]

Wow! Thank you so very much for this post!! I wish I had found you a year ago. I'm purchasing this exact setup!!

[@carriejeffries]

So amazingly helpful. Love these ideas so I can start sooner rather than later. Thanks Mike.

[@RogerWilliams1]

Awesome. I need to try this as I may need to do some test audio for my books' audio book format in the near future. Thanks for uploading.

[@jkabee]

Absolutely well done video and explanation. Video was on point, sound was great, and your relaxed style was easy to watch. Instant subscriber. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@DouglasTait]

Best beginning VO setup on KZbin!

[@CatherineHaggerty]

Wow. You made that look simple. Great voice too!

[@christiansimon8560]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I will definitely try to record my next voiceover in my closet.

[@FaunPrince]

Fantastic instructional video! Watching this helped me realize I have an ideal closet space to start recording in. Thanks so much!

[@SamPeixoto]

Just letting you know your videos are of great help! Thanks!

[@equeensburyc21]

Another great video! Thanks Mike!!

[@mystwalker479]

13:03 i smiled cuz it's too damn good!

[@jeremyofgeekishcast440]

This just revolutionized my brain, thank you for sharing it!