Very nice project. I am constructing a new studio in a new house and will keep the tips you've given me in front of mind. Glad Bill managed to point you towards the bass traps, too. Sounds very nice. Thank you.
@Naviral
7 жыл бұрын
Great job Todd! This was an impressive display of craftsmanship. I built my own booth with a lot of trial and error. I ended up using (x4) hollow door panels from Lowes and (x2) heavy furniture pads (moving blankets) for the roof. The walls were then lined with foam mattress toppers from Walmart and overlapped in the corners. It works really nicely, but I don't have a lot of elbow room as I added a shelf & monitor for video playback. I occasionally do animation so it became necessary. I'm getting ready to move so now I want to do a new build that is modular, has more space, and is almost soundproof. I was thinking of using your floor design and then adding an additional 1x1 frame around it to add a snugness with rubber washers.
@VeAyzfines
2 жыл бұрын
Huge, Huge, thank you Todd. This was amazing!!! Thank you.
@carlanderson798
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Your step-by-step was perfect. I really don’t like when people skip small steps because they think it’s not that important. Then I’m stuck trying to fill in the blank, then have to go look at another video to fill in the blank LOL.👍👍🏾
@CaptainBuba
3 ай бұрын
After watching this video three years ago, I built a vocal booht myself with a size of W/D/H 250x225x220. On the outside I pasted Vinyl wallpaper of 8 mm thickness. for the sound insulation in the wall I used Illbruck acoustic spray foam to save money. then finished the inside with MDF panels and acoustic foam wedges. it is nice and quiet in the vocal booth so that I can do my work in silence. all together it cost me 2500 euros including lighting and power panels.
@Tony-yr8es
3 жыл бұрын
Very comprehensive, thanks! Audio sounds great too
@drumaganger
5 жыл бұрын
Dude, I love it! I know Bill DeWees and have traveled to his studio for a class. I'm building you my sound booth in my 12X10 Tuff Shed and this info it golden. Thanks
@nahman3810
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this very informative video. I've built a smaller booth recently and this helped me a lot in deciding how to improve my booth. Now I just need to find a way to work in some ventilation without letting in too much noise.
@markryan540
3 жыл бұрын
What did you end up doing for ventilation?
@nahman3810
3 жыл бұрын
@@markryan540 I cut in a gap for a register box and flexed it straight into my rooms air vent! With enough baffling in between, I was able to silently cool it with my house's HVAC
@markryan540
3 жыл бұрын
@@nahman3810 Nice. I’ve got a booth (more a small room size) within a double garage. We don’t have hvac so have to get a unit too
@chrisdunn1965
3 жыл бұрын
You have a great voice for voice over work.
@drewfromdub1450
4 жыл бұрын
Nice video! This is literally the best vocal booth build I’ve seen on here. What kind of carpet did you use on the inside?
@baronvonderg
5 жыл бұрын
Dadoblade? Sure - Where are my fingertips....wait.... Also thanks for putting this up, a few years ago now but when searching I am finding a variety of different methods and plans - plus this helped with a bunch of other questions I had had about methods and coverings. Thanks a lot for your time and hope you are making a great life of VO
@ThinBlueLaneRVLife
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice setup. I just build a booth in my RV! That was a challenge. :) I love the video, my friend!
@dodo13500
6 жыл бұрын
Wow nice build my friend!
@aama876
6 жыл бұрын
You need to make me a longer video and actually show us more. This looks really awesome and I really wanna build ine
@dlbakerhomesllc6332
Жыл бұрын
Good Job Buddy!!!
@VikramDwarampudi
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Todd! You have put in a great effort. Nice video. I am the process of building my recording booth. Your video gave me a good insight. I think adding ventilation would make your both complete. Great vocals by the way.
@toddchitwood189
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Good luck.
@ramirezwilliam8983
2 жыл бұрын
@@toddchitwood189 what about ventilation? What is meant by studs?what do you mean by stuff rockwool in the pipe after running the cords through the pipe?what is osb?,how will you seal up each end of the pipe with puddy if the cords run through them?you said 3/8 inch and you said 1 inch rubber so do you use both for the floor or what?
@4rransMirroredDoors
2 жыл бұрын
damn looks bloody insane💪
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
the rubber between the studs and OSB are 3/8" thick. they come in 4 foot widths and I purchased by the foot and cut them up with a sharp razor knife. we have a rubber supply company here and I purchased all rubber materials there.
@MikeBroderick33
5 жыл бұрын
Nice video Todd. You should do an update from inside the booth.
@Jaydawg1250
5 жыл бұрын
I really liked this video. How long did it take you to complete the project? I'm looking to do something similar making a 4x6x7 booth in my computer office. I was looking at Dawbox's designs. Thanks again for sharing. Rock on.
@RichMatt1
7 жыл бұрын
Hi, Todd. Very nice booth.
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@chamberlainroseproductions2283
7 жыл бұрын
nice job, especially if this was your first booth. We used hat channel, whisper clips, green glue, and double 5/8 drywall, with Auralex foam as our basic walls, I would definitely recommend all that as a minimum if you can afford it. Not simple to find, install, but worthwhile esp if you want to continue recording when cars, jets, lawnmowers, helicopters, 2am closing time partiers, etc creep into your residential life. I dont agree that ventilation of the booth itself is a necessity, esp if you can simply open the door, put a fan on / turn the AC on (heavenly if you can afford to do this right though, no doubt!).
@joshxxwolf6774
5 жыл бұрын
This guys is a straight up gangsta son
@mortician6
7 жыл бұрын
good video! I've no immediate intention of building a booth but I like your setup. can you do a video of your when setup? as in your audio chain and editing setup? do you go into your Surface or are you using that for scripts? I travel for work and have a work laptop completely capable of handling the setup but not sure my company would approve. I also have the surface pro 4 which, aside from usb ports, should be able to handle it but I have yet to see anyone using it. thanks!
@Mr510Looney
6 жыл бұрын
Hi there really nice job! What that long square thing it is? That is connected to the 2i2?
@Conceptmusiq
4 жыл бұрын
This is nice bro
@GCAT01Living
Жыл бұрын
I've seen a lot of DIY booths where people have purchased doors. It's nice to see an example of a built door, which is what I was planning. How do you keep the door shut?
@VeAyzfines
2 жыл бұрын
Todd, I'm considering having an architect or engineer look over my plans and maybe provide some type of blue print to eliminate some of the "misses" at Home Depot or Lowes. Would like to know what you think of that.
@Mr_G
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Todd, You need to have ventilation there and that is really important. And it is possible to make it sound proof and quiet, will take some work, but not difficult at all.
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
Good point if you spend long periods inside. I decided against because my time in the booth is short usually less than 5 minutes at a time. All my production is done outside. Although, I did record a book in it, and I would fan the air with the door to circulate air every 15 - 20 mins. I did not have any problems with heat or hypoxia symptoms. Ultimately I am going to convert the entire basement into a studio. There are a few good videos on ventilation for these that I watched.
@Mr_G
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, to convert basement is the best idea! Then you will not have any problems at all with the early reflections (boxiness, etc.) and the sound quality will be the best you can get. And of course it is always more comfortable to have more space.
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
I have never thought about that. How much are you offering?
@thagoose480
6 жыл бұрын
Whenever I build a booth I put a cO2 alarm in it. Even if the booth has ventilation. It's a cheap and easy way to insure that you're safe. You can get a cO2/ smoke detector combo pretty much anywhere. Wonderful job on the booth and video!
@toddchitwood189
6 жыл бұрын
thagoose480 That's a great idea. l'm curious now.
@eruinihawke3628
7 жыл бұрын
awesome clip mate, how much did all that cost you in the end?
@alexrosales8212
4 жыл бұрын
Probably under $600 to $800 well done!!
@indianhustle1
4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!!!!
@rasoulsadeghi8635
3 жыл бұрын
Really informative. What about thinner timber? we don't need much strength from the booth and we can have lighter cheaper and less sound transformation through the wood.
@gRosh08
2 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@geofferyelliott3465
4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video quite a bit, Todd. Much thanks. Firstly, the gal appearing at O:49 is a cutie pie! Back to VO iso booth, Sir. Did you do the recording for this vid in your new booth? If so, it sounded very acoustically dead...and quite dry and clean for the project. Thumbs up! I'm curious why you used drywall inside this booth... Also, do you intend on installing a TV monitor turned portrait...to display your DAW and Script in the future? Just curious. The build looks very inclusive and well thought out to me....I just had those few questions. All the best on your VO career, my new VO friend! Geoffery Elliott Elon, NC (future) Five Oaks Studios
@DERAILENTERTAINMENT1
7 жыл бұрын
That noise may be coming from bad or week solder joints or at the point where the xlr or another connector.
@alvinandthechipmunks6561
5 жыл бұрын
Where can I get the carpets? What is the name of the carpet?
@dinocap72
4 жыл бұрын
hi, i'm Dino from Italy. One question for you. The computer into recording booth? Is it a noise noise or not? (sorry for my english)
@learnerforever6933
7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful job! Thanks for sharing. Small question please regarding the interfaces you've mentioned: comparing Yamaha AG3 with Focusrite 2i2, is there a big difference in sound quality for recording purposes? I mean in terms of preams, sound warmness, and level of noise / hiss. Your advice will be highly appreciated as I'm planning to get an interface mainly for recording vocals at price range USD200 to 250. I don't need many i/o or fx, just clear recording via my rode NT1 mic. Thanks in advance!
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry I am so late in responding. I do not have a lot of experience with either at the time. As I said, the Yamaha (for me) was way too bassy. I switched to the Scarlet and it is fine. Weird. I really like the Yamaha as it had more features to patch into Skype, etc. but the bass was over the top. I was also experiencing some phantom noise as well from it. Now, I am not saying this is not a good product, but in my arrangement it just did not serve me. I still use it for my studio monitors on the editing and mastering side.
@learnerforever6933
7 жыл бұрын
Todd Chitwood No worries about the late reply. I think I'll buy the Scarlett for recording, and will keep the Yamaha for future podcasting activities. Thanks so much for your valuable points :)
@SRWZEN
6 жыл бұрын
Very cool and thanks for posting… That’s a great little booth, I would just mention that, that plywood and roxul contain formaldehyde, and that foam is also a carcinogen… Sad but true. Just wanted to share with folks that there are non cancer causing alternatives out that there do as well or better… they may cost a little more but many do not, pay now, or pay later… cheers, - Sean Ryder Williams
@Jr-os5rf
7 жыл бұрын
What was the db caliber of the cabin achieved?
@mannjofq9170
7 жыл бұрын
Hello. Your booth sounds awesome. Can you tell me exactly which roxul product did you use between the frames?
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
It was Roxul Safe and Sound. 16". I bought it at Home Depot in the US.
@Constitution1789
2 жыл бұрын
Bravo. But why not 1/4" MLV instead? More mass means more sounds insulation. Any ventilation?
@davidattar9605
7 жыл бұрын
Great job Todd! Question, had you been working as a VO artist before building this booth? I have years of experience but have always wanted to try getting work outside what my agent is able to provide me with. I pretty much have everything else I need except for the booth. Whisperooms are just too damn expensive!
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
Hi David - thank you! No, I did not have any VO experience prior to taking this project on. I have been working out of this booth for almost a year now. It's not pretty, but the sound is great. Much improved from my original VO on this video. The noise floor continues to impress me at greater than - 60 dB. In fact, just this morning my wife was running the vacuum and i heard it when I stepped out of the booth - not inside.
@davidattar9605
7 жыл бұрын
Wow that's impressive! How are you finding work? voices.com? voice123.com? And what kind of work are targeting?
@myucka1
2 жыл бұрын
The 4i4 has the loopback function. FYI
@Naviral
5 жыл бұрын
I get the idea of using Roxul (Rockwool) for insulation and sound absorption, but does it matter which version you use? (i.e. SAFE n sound, R-15, R-30, etc...)
@thetruth3316
3 жыл бұрын
Yes use 45kg/m3 or 60kg/m3
@CAROLINABACKYARD
Жыл бұрын
Can you say data blade? I felt like I was watching an episode of Dora the Explorer.😂😂😂
@MzUTUBEDD
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Todd, your booth is awesome! I want to ask you if I can replace Roxul with another material because it's difficult to me to find in the country I live in.
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
isabella isii I do not know of other materials. one quality of this is fire resistant. perhaps there are other materials that meet this quality. I would even look into heavy insulation. but please know I am not an expert on this stuff.
@MzUTUBEDD
7 жыл бұрын
Todd Chitwood ok thanks :)
@fjccommish
4 жыл бұрын
How much did it cost? Does it block noise from outside?
@TypeOneMusicCV
6 жыл бұрын
That surnames peak 😂
@maurice970
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Todd thanks for this tutorial its really helpful!! But I've got a question. I am planning on building a booth as well. I dont do voiceovers but I would like to record vocals for my music. :) My question for you is if you hear sound that comes from within the booth on the outside of the booth? Sorry for the bad English :) Greetings from Holland Maurice
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
Its pretty quite. Inside the noise floor is between -66 and -63 dB. I have had people in the booth and we have "yelled" back and forth. You can hear from the outside, but difficult.
@maurice970
7 жыл бұрын
Ohh really :o that are some great results!! I thought I would've needed way more layers of insulation then you used... I guess you filling all the seams helped the sound from leaking too!! So what is your take on it 7 months later? are you still enjoying it and was it all worth it in the end? :)
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
I'm getting great quality jobs, including a book that is on Audible, which has very high quality standards. For VO it works for me.
@maurice970
7 жыл бұрын
oh wow that is really great congrats!!! thanks for the tips :D
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
I hope all was helpful.
@tinkertime577
5 жыл бұрын
How do you breath?
@badmiddens
6 жыл бұрын
I'll have to look for that i2i
@icaanul
5 жыл бұрын
I wonder if it's better than the 2i2
@stephenhall9055
7 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm building a booth for a friend based on your set up here, and I was wondering about the neoprene rubber sheet you used for the floor and between the walls. Did you use hard rubber, or the more spongy stuff?
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
Stephen Hall it's a hard rubber composite. it's pretty thick and used in horse stalls.
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
Stephen Hall good luck!
@stephenhall9055
7 жыл бұрын
I have the almost 1" thick mat for beneath the booth; is the stuff on the floor and between the OSB and the studs similar? And thanks!
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
It was 3/8 inch hard rubber. It comes in rolls 4 feet wide. I bought it by the foot.
@stephenhall9055
7 жыл бұрын
Oh, awesome (I did find the right sort). Thanks again.
@CarolinaisCatholic
6 жыл бұрын
How much did you spend total on this project?
@Sam-me5pl
4 жыл бұрын
enough to buy 50 horse hair brushes
@si6fi5
7 жыл бұрын
what did u do for ventilation
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
I am in and out of the booth about every 5 mins, so there is not any need for the ventilation, fan. At least in my practice.
@RichardsonBrothers
7 жыл бұрын
what type of insulation did you use...? I can seem to find it...
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
F B P Kustoms goo.gl/FwqQXu I used this from Home Depot
@dvnobles
6 жыл бұрын
Wow that insulation is crazy expensive. Great job on the booth!
@timwilson9728
6 жыл бұрын
I notice a laptop on your work surface. What are you doing to minimize fan noise?
@toddchitwood189
6 жыл бұрын
Tim Wilson I actually upgraded to a PC, which is located outside the booth. I slave a second monitor and run Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.
@timwilson9728
6 жыл бұрын
Todd Chitwood thanks, that was my plan as well. Just setting up my booth now, glad I was on track.
@officialWWM
3 жыл бұрын
Nice voice. You should do voiceover work 😂
@youngsnow5535
7 жыл бұрын
sir how did u put the airconditiom?
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
No a/c - I am in and out of the booth about every 5 mins, so there is not any need for the ventilation, fan. At least in my practice.
@n0g4rdd3r9
8 жыл бұрын
How much time and money went into your project? Cheers.
@toddchitwood189
8 жыл бұрын
+n0g4rdd3r I have not added up the total amount. I will and will let you know. I estimate I have $2,000 into this, which includes the acoustic foam, etc. The total build time was about 5 weeks. Thanks for stopping by.
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
I completed (finally) the total and I was pretty close. I was about $ 1,800 in materials.
@Anime-nl9mr
7 жыл бұрын
man, buy a whiper room or demvox... for that price
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
Whisper room is easily double the cost of materials in this. That's why I chose to build my own.
@Anime-nl9mr
7 жыл бұрын
thought it was 2000
@roarproductionsstudio
6 жыл бұрын
How do you breath in that?
@toddchitwood189
6 жыл бұрын
Just fine. No problems at.
@markryan540
3 жыл бұрын
That sounds surprising since acousticians say when it’s air sealed and fully closed you’d struggle to breathe. I’m midway through a build (2.4x2.9m) but am on hold until I sort out ventilation. How long can you spend in there without issues?
@jkru8684
3 жыл бұрын
🎸
@biggjay30
4 жыл бұрын
Nice can you PLEASE tell me all you did EVERYTHING you used just all the specs thank you that's an awesome job
@CRASS2047
3 жыл бұрын
Nice. But the stereo sound was strange
@adriantraczyk
7 жыл бұрын
The vocal booths is for voiceover actor such as light sabre for Jedi
@DanBires
2 жыл бұрын
what about ventilation? Thats important
@sidlecxam7283
Жыл бұрын
Are you the "audit the auditors" guy?
@MarezGamer
7 жыл бұрын
how much did this cost because im on a budget of 200$ and iknow your prob laughing at me but hey i only have 2 weeks to build this
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
I had about $1,800 in materials.
@morbjrn5265
7 жыл бұрын
nirhbor but You can spend less than $200 dollars but it won't be as big. I'm building a 1 meter/yard x 1 meter/yard x 2 meter/yards. I used 8 6 ft tall 2x4s, 9 2ftx4ft strandboard, carpet padding, 2 utility hinges, a cabinet Handel, a hook and eye latch, an old towel for the flooring, 1 inch screws, and caulk. I spent $180 USD on my project. I plan on buying a gallon of paint which will add $20.
@RayoBeatz
6 жыл бұрын
Ill pay you to voice batman!!!!
@toddchitwood189
6 жыл бұрын
shoot me a script.
@jessealexander9419
3 жыл бұрын
Could you build me one?
@garantiertproberaum9883
2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Voll gut! Und wie Ihr easy und günstig im eigenen Keller einen schalldichten Proberaum/Aufnahmeraum baut findet Ihr hier! @
@Omalleyus
3 жыл бұрын
I really hope that isn't MDF inside the booth, everyone wants to use it for sound booths because it's what rooms are made of, but 90% of people don't know you HAVE to seal MDF on all ends and in drilled holes or MDF will leak out very toxic gas from all the chemicals used to make it
@OllyRaeVoiceActor
7 жыл бұрын
Nice one! I recently completed my own and I think I had alot of the same dilemmas as you did like endless trips to the hardware store and modifying my plans as it went on rather than adhering to solid plans. You seem to be producing pretty good sound quality there, I find I still pick up a little hissing with my own equipment though maybe thats more to do with my laptop being old as the hills. Do you edit out a bit of hiss/noise? This is my own booth = kzitem.info/news/bejne/tWuwmGWJkphjin4
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
Oli - Great work. Especially with the ventilation. As you've likely read, I really am not in the booth for very long periods, so I elected to skip this piece. It is amazing how much caulking is used to make it air tight. As far as the hiss, that is likely coming from the equipment? I doubt you're getting any high frequencies into the booth.
@OllyRaeVoiceActor
7 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah I did see that in the comments, but it sounds like its perfect for you if you're doing pretty short recordings. Though if you do decide to opt for ventilation later, the method I used is pretty easy installation and wont compromise your booth with outdoor sounds leaking in. I think you're right there, I have a new pc now and a very faint hiss is still present so I have a feeling it may be my audio interface doing it so I think I may shop around for a new interface!
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
Ollithicus what interface are you using? and have you updated the drivers? Reboot daily blah...blah...blah?
@OllyRaeVoiceActor
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Todd, totally forgot to reply! I use a M-Track plus. Did a bit of research and apparently its a common issue. Though did a little tinkering and seems to have fixed it somewhat so we'll see!
@hiyorisarugaki1830
Жыл бұрын
Yep, a booth like that will produce a boxy sound because of how small it is. Booths need to be much bigger. And a bass trap is 100% useless in a room that small.
@toddchitwood189
Жыл бұрын
You're absolutely wrong.
@hiyorisarugaki1830
Жыл бұрын
@@toddchitwood189 nope, I’m absolutely right. Bass needs space. Try listen to the bass next to a speaker, and try again a few meters away. You will see. Bass traps are useless in a room that small. And small booths will always be boxy. All rooms have their own sound, small rooms are boxy. You can’t remove that fact. This is why recording booths are made huge.
@jangalexisruiz7491
7 жыл бұрын
what an unfortunate last name....
@toddchitwood189
7 жыл бұрын
jangalexis Ruiz LOL - I haven't heard anything like that since grade school.
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