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

I put this video together about a year ago when Coronavirus lockdown had just begun and I had time to tackle a large project. I’m glad the months following gave me something to enjoy and I've even released my first single ‘Window Shop’ where vocals were fully recorded inside: https://youtu.be/tiyg-8gZI7Y So if you’re itching to block off a section of your own room for uninhibited jamming, feel free to ask any questions in the comments section and I’ll answer as best as I can.

If you’re not willing to do as much construction, I’d still advise spending at least several spread out days doing your homework to make the most educated decisions about what you personally need in a booth. For me, the three things that I knew I NEEDED in a booth were:

1. A comfortable, relatively quiet practice space where I’d have the liberty to strum and sing at a natural level without neighbors or family members tossing and turning from my noise. I didn’t need it to be a completely soundproof box like a studio recording booth would need to be, but I wanted to feel like I could completely go into my own world if I every felt inspired.
2. A booth that would not overcrowd my other furniture or weigh too much for the floor to handle. I have a queen bed and a desk that are essential components to my room, so I needed both those things AND the booth to fit comfortably. I also opted for plywood as the wall material over cheaper, heavier alternatives since my room is upstairs.
3. A non-echoey atmosphere once inside the booth. There’s no question that an untreated 4X4 room will reflect sound waves all over the place. I wanted to have the ability to record clean demos, voiceovers, and videos with ease.

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Acoustic Blankets from ‘Vocal Booth To Go’ - $46.62 each (I got three, so the total with tax and shipping was $155) Black, Size 80×80 inches, Weight 9 – 10 lbs
https://www.vocalboothtogo.com/product/acoustic-blanket-producers-choice-solid-black/

LED Lights from ‘Amazon’ - $25
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLNDJ2N?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details

Ring Light from ‘Amazon’ - $82
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YFYR126?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details

Black Corner Table from ‘Amazon’ - $37
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FH7EQNW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mini Shotgun Microphone from ‘Amazon’ - $40
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0723D3FVL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SHOT ON:

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II - $629 (It retailed for $450 at the time of my purchase)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BV14OXA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

02:27 - 07:26, was shot on my iPhone 11, stabilized on a DJI Osmo Mobile 3 - $99
https://www.dji.com/osmo-mobile-3

OTHER DETAILS:

1/2 or 3/4 inch plywood for the walls
2X3 framing for all walls and base
2X6 framing for the outer rim of the base
ROCKWOOL SAFE’n’SOUND insulation inside the walls (wear gloves and a mask!!!)
Closer to 1 inch particle board for the base/flooring (it’s strong!)
We used scrap wood for all the window framing
Two layers of glass per window, spaced about 2 inched apart (small sheets of glass alone are only a few bucks each, just be careful when handling!)
Sealed the glass in the window frames with white silicone
For the ceiling we used fencing just because… it was an idea… and fencing is cheap, haha!
Foam weather seal comes with a sticky side on the back so it’s quite easy to install and there were various size and color options
Overall, we used nails at first, but switched to screws pretty early on because they get a better bite
I was lucky enough to use a huge tub of high quality paint from my dad’s work. Super easy to clean!

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All music in this video was downloaded from Youtube’s copyright-free Audio Library:
https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCuJGGksUx8S6Pah8P6Jzpeg/music

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