Your kitchen sounds better than my treated bedroom studio
@kinghengkeithleung3931
5 ай бұрын
agree!
@retrogamingbygones4454
3 жыл бұрын
I'm shocked how good the AKG P420 sounded in the booth. I wasn't a huge fan in your original review, but the Isovox seems to emphasize lows and slightly tame highs naturally. And personally, I'd rather repurpose a closet somewhere in my home, as I'm not sure I could tolerate any length of time with that on my head. But for a traveling voice artist, this would be great. Great review, Aiden.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks... Just to clarify...you would prefer a closed and FULL closet over this? Perhaps it's my low level claustrophobia speaking
@ap48187
3 жыл бұрын
Audiobook narrator here, who is moving to NYC. I just may have to indulge in getting one of these. I've heard so many negative comments, that it was good to hear the positive ones. It seems like a good solution, considering a lot of narrators perform in closets that can give a boxy sound to begin with.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know why there is such negativity. Outside of a closet setup...which is exhausting to read in...there really is no other option at this price point. It sounds amazing and fits a LOT of mics
@jediisafella6262
3 жыл бұрын
Actually pretty surprised by the performance of this thing. Seems like a pretty good deal if you don't have the space to have a booth/don't have the money to fully sound proof your room or even if you just don't want to spend the time sound proofing your room (since it can take a good amount of time)
@jediisafella6262
3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video btw! Keep up the great work
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
It is really quite good. Kinda blew me away when I started playing with it.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers and thank you!
@stevekrumlauf8178
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for mentioning the advisability of using the Isovox 2 if you are recording audiobooks in an apartment. I deal with both scenarios on a daily basis. And I upgraded to the Isovox 2 several years ago from an enclosed, three panel, moving blanket and mattress pad foam-lined privacy screen set end-to-end with a second-identically-lined three panel privacy screen. The difference is night and day. For some strange reason, Isovox decided to make a cheaper version of the Isovox 2, a huge business and marketing mistake in my view.
@princessl.d.g.
2 ай бұрын
I went ahead to purchased the ISOVOX for my TLM 49, and it drastically improved my audio. Sure there is a bit of low frequencies, but you can easily EQ those out. I'm glad I chose not to listen to all the negative reviews 😊
@williamshaneblyth
Ай бұрын
Sticking your head in a box feels terrible glad your enjoying it though.
@DarkCornerStudios
Ай бұрын
So...let me get this straight...you are mad because someone likes something you don't. Weird
@daveycrockett9447
Жыл бұрын
Hell no- not for the price they are selling it for.
@tasteapiana
Жыл бұрын
I've yet to find a better solution than 2 mic stands, in T positions just above head height, with packing blankets and curtains draped over them in a V shape in a large stone room, with floor and ceiling open, bare, no carpet. When there are no reflections the human voice just sounds weird and to my ear the chest is where the best bass inflection comes from. Since 120hz and 240hz are the points at which sound has the least tendency to swing toward absorption or reflection those DO lend support to frequencies octaves up that are reflection prone, ie they are super important to keep from activating proximity at higher volumes. In my setup, when the volume of the voice goes up it slightly overcomes the damping, which is good, then when it ramps down there is a large contrast with the more reverberant louder passages which gives intimacy. In a box, you just get more of the nasally frequencies fighting with the proximity effect, a fake intimacy where one end of that contrast is overtly there while the other strangely disappears, then the reverse when dynamics change, yuk. That's fine for a lot of radio or VO work at consistent dynamics because we expect that Wolfman Jack thing (some dude talking to you in a cubical of a VIP room, likely about whores or cocaine he's selling) in those situations, but for any vocalist doing dynamic work, no, just no. I applaud their effort but they are trying to make a perpetual motion machine out of redundant logic. As for ''vocal booths'', also, no. Dead is dead, so if you want to evoke Roger Waters whispering creepy etudes about his fkd up childhood into a museum piece Neumann for your Wall moments, have at it, but, for me, nah. Hard pass on that jazz meets ''rock'' brain fkd and by default super depressive no matter what you're transmitting because it sounds like it is echoing inside of your empty head instead of any real space no matter what synthetic reverb you put on it thing. Great video, though. Listen back to a few hours of Sinatra recordings from the 50s and 60s and realize, really wrap your head around how absolute boss he comes off and strive to figure out why, learn to hear that kind of presence. Those were big rooms with gobos, no dickpullery. I like your presentation style.
@princessl.d.g.
5 ай бұрын
I'm curious how this will sound on my voice using the Neumann TLM 49. 🤔
@klutzycutie
2 ай бұрын
I want to save up to get one. I saw this one voice over artist who decided to live in a van and got one herself so he can work from her van life while still having a great audio sound.
@LEYGSL
Жыл бұрын
The intro was hilarious, thanks for the review.
@trenillo
2 жыл бұрын
When your wife was in the box, your mic outside the box sounded way better. With her mic you could really hear the low end rumble of the room.
@CypiXmusic
11 ай бұрын
Thought I'm the only one noticing. That felt odd.
@DarkCornerStudios
11 ай бұрын
You do realize my mic sounded so much better because I am in a fully treated studio. Hardly a balanced comparison
@tomnaumann2104
3 жыл бұрын
Nice, helpful video. Can you shoot a small follow up showing how a conventionally sized condenser mic would fit inside (U67 size, for instance)? Most photos just show the mic that comes with the box. Thanks!
@lyndonirvine3531
Жыл бұрын
I just got the Isovox 2. Question. What mic stand do you use? And is it adjustable so I can sit as well as stand
@Ms.MaryFox
2 ай бұрын
Amazing, however I wish to see how it's look like or feels holding a book inside the box. is it tiring? possible?
@politicalsideshow
3 ай бұрын
I love my Stellar X2! This Box is very cool.
@cmd_f5
8 ай бұрын
I kinda wanna get one of these for metal vocals. Not only room verb killing but the deadening of the sound outside the box as you said. It's an investment though, I would have to use it plenty to justify it and right now I'm more writing instrumental music. Hmm. Back burner for now :) Awesome review!
@JothanGurr
Жыл бұрын
The X2 still sounds so smooth even in a box!
@princessl.d.g.
5 ай бұрын
Great review! This is one of the few positive reviews of this product. 😊
@EsQuizzyMusic
2 жыл бұрын
Wow - when you whispered into the IsoMic… that just… wow. Thanks man for this video! =)
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers and thanks for watching
@producerhat
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, it's good for a VoiceOver booth -- however, as you can see on my review, it is a terrible option for anyone wanting quality vocal recordings for music production.
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
The idea that the singer from Against Me has been using this for the past two years tends to disagree. I didnt find many problems with it...
@producerhat
2 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios I can understand that viewpoint given your situation :) just giving my honest feedback with examples. Thanks for the reply 😎
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
@@producerhat To be clear...I am not offended. So much is lost in the text here. OK to disagree...and honestly a testament to different testing scenarios and what can go right and/or wrong
@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios
Жыл бұрын
@Dark Corner Studios unfortunately, there was no level matching between your voice in the kitchen vs in the booth (1st test). It was difficult for me (and likely others) to get a solid ambience comparison without the level matching, in addition to the vocal level boost with your proximity to the microphone.
@brianajohnson1689
Жыл бұрын
Hey, any ideas if the isovox would work if you do ADR work for dubbing? Especially if you are receiving live directing?
@kian.concepcion
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the in-depth review! Is there a close product alternative to the Isovox?
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
Not really that I know of. Blanket forts?
@entmedias4965
2 жыл бұрын
t.Akustik Vocal Head Booth
@kian.concepcion
2 жыл бұрын
@@entmedias4965 thanks a lot!!
@PharaohLawLess1
Жыл бұрын
I have the Isovox 2 and I must warn everyone ....do not use the isovox on a 90 degree day. lol. I use it with my AKG c414 XLS. I definitely have to use my Maag EQ2 to add some air to my voice bcuz this device is very bass responsive
@BkuBrown
Жыл бұрын
Need to know more about how to remove the boxy sound
@williamshaneblyth
Ай бұрын
Boxy is usually around 400hz pull it down in your eq starting there
@itscarlosreally
3 жыл бұрын
Okay, I was seriously considering getting one of these. Given where I live, it would cost more than the usual arm and a leg. Thank you for this.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Depending on the quality of the arm and leg I suppose?
@itscarlosreally
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios Man, good point. Might have to go out on a limb.
@freebeats6061
5 ай бұрын
bro ,are you the guy that spoke on wctr radio station in gta san andreas, i swear u sound like him... it was even more realistic when u spoke to ur wyf and then back to us... the mood and attitude was 100% him .👀 bro
@DarkCornerStudios
5 ай бұрын
Though my voice has been heard on several radio stations...I have NOT been on any in a video game. If Rockstar wants to change that...they know where I am...lol
@d42
Жыл бұрын
it seems like the perfect mic. why is not more popular?
@imminlynnprodution5287
Жыл бұрын
How do i read off of paper or lyrics from my phone
@eriklyon1068
2 жыл бұрын
Would love your thoughts about the ventilation. The manual says not to use it for more than 2 minutes at a time, and take 5 minute breaks between each 2 minutes session. I can't tell if that's major over compensation to cover their asses or if that's something to take seriously. I started setting mine up and read that in the manual and now I'm debating getting rid of it.
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating...I didnt see that when going through the manual. I have spent probably max 7 minutes at a time in there and I have had no issues. That said...I am in a well treated environment and I can just keep the back flap open if need be. Still though...I should get a CO2 tester to see what kind of levels get built up in there.
@eriklyon1068
2 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios thanks for the response! I haven’t seen anyone mention it online in my searches, and I’ve watched a couple well put together review/overview vids on it to no avail, but it’s definitely in the manual. I’d be very interested in the results if you tested that kind of thing out.
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
@@eriklyon1068 stay tuned...gonna track down a co2 sensor
@bladethewitch1442
Жыл бұрын
But why is the box by itself 1k ? No mic, just a booth with a stand! No way makes no sense.
@KeenApollo
Жыл бұрын
No real good mic is going to come under 500 alone so to think this and a mic should be included is fucking insane. You guys should stop being so cheap. Invest in your craft.
@nagomizik9358
2 ай бұрын
F ‘ that ! They can keep it🤯
@daviddecker2
9 ай бұрын
Where would the copy being read be placed?
@TheAmazingRoxy
Ай бұрын
Yes where ? Great question
@officialchannel1292
Жыл бұрын
is this good for singers?
@DarkCornerStudios
Жыл бұрын
I know Laura Jane Grace from Against Me! used it
@janfriberg_
3 жыл бұрын
It looks like you have the arms outside the box all the time, so how do you change page or scroll text when you read inside the box?
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Easy to get a scroller app...and you can get your arms in the box...its not as small as you might think
@Isovoxbooth
3 жыл бұрын
There is room for you to put your hand inside =) kzitem.info/news/bejne/sXmayn2paoZlhYY
@kris.monroe
3 жыл бұрын
Stuff like this is great, but what would you do about copy or punch and roll situations? Would you have to rely on an ipad and muscle memory on a key board you can't see? Simply curious. Thanks!
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
It's not hard to look down to a keyboard. You aren't as closed in as you might think...
@kris.monroe
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios Good to know! I see there's a decent amount of room to stand in it but you're right, it must have more room that I think. Are you thinking of doing a sort of follow up video to this? I'd love to see some more footage of real-life use, especially concerning long session usage. It's definitely and interesting product that could solve a ton of issues for a lot of home studio scenarios and traveling work! Thanks for the reply!
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
@@kris.monroe nothing at the moment...though I am including a test of each mic I review in the Isovox2 Perhaps if I start doing more long-form I will...for now though I tend to be rather busy
@TheKatchutes
7 ай бұрын
DAW’s like Logic have an app so you can have your phone in your hand and look down to punch in and out.
3 жыл бұрын
A couple questions. How can you read a book for voice over in there? A. 2. I have neighbors with dogs that dont bark, they high pitch squeek. Will this drown that out. And C, what kind of camera can you fit in there? A gopro or cell phone? I couldnt imagine putting my 90D inside that with. Sigma 18-35mm lens. BTW, great video, i wish i had a basement to shoot in, too. Thanks Aiden!
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
You can get a cellphone or a go pro in...but you'd need a very wide angle if you were gonna use a camera. The squeaks from dogs should be fine...sadly though...impossible to tell. Something I can't recreate here. A book? Well...I would go for a pdf on a tablet. Book in there would be rather loud. Worth a shot though
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios maybe a decibel reading inside the booth from an airhorn blown outside the booth? I feel like a tasteless joke about sending you my neighbor's dogs should go here somewhere. Anyways, thanks for your time. It seems that the majority of my tech subscriptions are from Canadian channels because Casey Neistat lies!😆
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
@ fair... We have 3 dogs...and one is a whiny Great Dane. Pretty sure that is worse
@Isovoxbooth
3 жыл бұрын
You can use a tablet like this =) kzitem.info/news/bejne/yIqP3niXsp5klKg
@KickstarterRadio1024
Ай бұрын
Reading your script inside would be hard to next impossible.
@skyace888
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I do voiceover work and am currently looking to upgrade my setup. Considering this solution vs a treated room with a quality mic or perhaps even recording in my closet. Unfortunately there aren't any local dealers that stock the IsoVox or IsoMic so I can't test it out myself before paying thousands. :( Maybe next time I head to NY I can try it out at one of the many shops there.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
I know right? It is a tough purchase in that regard.
@skyace888
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios Yes for sure. Pretty much just Guitar Center and Sam Ash here in South Florida. Neither stock the items in-store. I'm actually renting a TLM103 and Manley Reference Cardioid mics from Sam Ash for a week to get a feel for them. That has been helpful. Will see if I can rent some other mics as well.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
@@skyace888 it is a great way to nail down what you are looking for. Make sure you keep a recorded clip...and put it side by side with the other mics...
@skyace888
2 жыл бұрын
@Yippee Skippy Thanks for the detailed reply! I ended up just using my closet for now and bought some GIK bass traps for the ceiling. For XLR cables I use Mogami. Haven't bought the main mic yet but leaning towards the MKH416 for it's flexibility in other scenarios as well as the noise rejection. I use a MixPre 3 II recorder. Also been looking into Atlanta Voiceover Studios and may do an online class with them soon. Take care...
@Dr.PaulInnerd
Жыл бұрын
Iiiiiiiiim the maaaaan in the BOX. Chung. Chung. Chung Chung. Chung. Chung. 🤟🏼
@glazersout4272
2 жыл бұрын
Have you done a review of the VOMO?
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
I have not...I will reach out to see what they say
@pastorseanlester
11 ай бұрын
How do you read a script in that thing?
@DarkCornerStudios
11 ай бұрын
I use my phone or an ipad...it does fit
@pastorseanlester
11 ай бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios and you can get your hand in there to scroll? Demo?
@ellisgl
3 жыл бұрын
I'm sad that you didn't test a Newer NW-700/800. 😂 But doesn't look like it would nice to use with a RE20.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
It will fit if you don't have the shockmount....
@ellisgl
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios duct tape it in place, eh?
@bigtastyben5119
2 жыл бұрын
Yo Aiden, could you view a copy or note for narrations and audiobooks when using this, that's my biggest concern. Cheers
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
Yes...the box is very well lit
@bigtastyben5119
2 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios sorry that was poorly worded on my part I wasn't talking about light lol I meant like space to view a tablet or paper script lol
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
@@bigtastyben5119 yes to that as well...though paper might be a tad loud in there. I would run with a tablet
@bigtastyben5119
2 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios aight thanks man,!
@bigtastyben5119
2 жыл бұрын
@Yippee Skippy Didn't ask
@ChrisFineganTunes
3 жыл бұрын
You should have got Brad Pitt to help out with the 'wife's head in a box' section.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
"Whats in the box?!?!"
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Lil bit of glue perhaps
@ronbeaviens561
2 жыл бұрын
"Great"
@peculiarchap
2 жыл бұрын
How about for neighbors? if you sing really high and loud, can they hear you?
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
It does a fantastic job of attenuation. There are a few videos out there of metal singers testing this...its rather impressive
@asianguy6174
11 ай бұрын
What if you don’t use the mic.
@DarkCornerStudios
11 ай бұрын
Like...just have a box? I actually show what it sounds like with a few different mics
@WriterZeye
2 жыл бұрын
999 ponies, whoosh, that's a lotta neighing!!!! Stand not included.
@UnusualAudio
3 жыл бұрын
No chin-strap? Im out.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
If you don't have the gumption to install one yourself you are missing out!!
@mikebauer6917
4 ай бұрын
God no.
@brandoncharleswhite7893
2 жыл бұрын
For $2300 You could probably professionally treat a whole home studio room for the price of this setup
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
That all depends on your space...also...not everyone has room for a studio.
@brandoncharleswhite7893
2 жыл бұрын
True, that's just from my perspective. It is cool for a professional VO artist or vocalist possibly but most of them have their own space for recording or go to a studio. It looks and sounds amazing and for the right person would be awesome.
@brandoncharleswhite7893
2 жыл бұрын
Love the channel though man keep it up
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers and thanks! No plan to stop now
@tricogustrico
3 жыл бұрын
Claustrophobia, also it may get hot in there, no it is not for me.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
It's not that bad...I find the closet hotter... But fair.
@Isovoxbooth
3 жыл бұрын
There is plenty of space in there kzitem.info/news/bejne/sXmayn2paoZlhYY And The ISOVOX 2 has a passive air ventilated construction that allows air to come in and out. Breaks according to the included manual are recommended.
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