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Portable vocal booths have become a necessary equipment in a voice actor’s tool box . . . especially when they travel a lot. However, these handy vocal booths recently have become a career lifesaver for voice over pros who have been hospitalized long-term but still able to record.

VocalBoothToGo.com, a manufacturer and designer of vocal booths and other acoustic and soundproofing equipment, recently found that its own portable vocal booth was used in a hospital by a seasoned voice actress.

randyekayehospVoice actress Randye Kaye unfortunately was recovering from an illness at a hospital but still wanted to continue to work. So…she brought along her own Carry-on Vocal Booth to help her complete projects.

”My clients were very happy with sound quality even from a hospital room! Excellent product,” she said.

The Carry-on Vocal Booth Pro is a portable unit that folds into a carrying-bag. Constructed from sound absorbing blankets, this portable vocal booth has been proven to be excellent provider for acoustic treatment on-the-go. Recently tested in a hotel room when a voice actor needed to record on-deadline, this tool was able to deliver a professional sound for the voice actor without reflection or echo.

usingthecovbinacoffeeshop“We needed something convenient, portable, and quick to set up in a hotel room to reduce echo and noise while recording a voice over talent for a last-minute job,” said George Whittam, Director and Founder of Technology of VOStudioTech.com, a division of EDGE Studio, and a co-founder of EWAB podcast — experts in home vocal booths and recording studios. ”We found it [the Carry-on Vocal Booth] large enough to easily position the mic and a laptop inside, yet easy to transport and quick to assemble. It will work great for voice actors without the space to set up a proper booth, given their existing environment is quiet enough. ”

Whether in a hotel room or a hospital space or anywhere, the Carry-on Vocal Booth is equipment that has rescued many voice actors and provided the professional sound that they need — and what their clients demand.

Maybe you are shopping around for a mobile vocal booth and quickly realize that you don’t have the space or the money in your budget. Oh no, what to do? You had hopes of recording from home more often.

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The Hanging Acoustic Vocal Booth is an enclosed booth that can be hung from the ceiling and utilized in seconds!

Mobile acoustic vocal booths are a valuable tool for voice actors, musicians and recording artists, especially for those who decide they want to work from home or wherever. However, not everyone has the room nor the finances to purchase a fully enclosed walk-in vocal booth. Also, for many, the idea of have a stationary enclosed booth is not favorable since their small spaces are utilized for many day-to-day life activities, like eating and sleeping! Who wants to see a booth in your room all the time.

An Affordable and Nonintrusive Vocal Booth

Vocalboothtogo has created the Hanging Acoustic Vocal Booth, which is affordable and also solves space issues because it can be hooked onto any ceiling. This mobile vocal booth is perfect for those who don’t want or need a full-size vocal booth, don’t have the budget to build a professional recording studio or lack the space (or desire) for a permanently standing booth. This 40 lb enclosed booth is easy to handle by one person and instantly creates an acoustically dead space for great audio recordings.

Used this Vocal Booth When You Want . . .  Instantly.

Another benefit of the Hanging Acoustic Vocal Booth is that it is completely mobile but can be utilized in just seconds. There is no more putting parts together or fumbling with tools. By hooking the booth right to the ceiling (like a canopy) or using a pulley system (as show in this video) , you can quickly access the interior of the booth and begin working. Take it down when you are done!

For those with a “closet” vocal booth, this product is perfect to create a professional recording area instantly.The Hanging Acoustic Vocal Booth takes care of your acoustical treatment needs. It successfully cancels reverberations for a clear audio recording — eliminating echoes and “boxy” sounds. This mobile vocal booth is constructed from Producer’s Choice acoustic blankets, NRC rated and tested, and includes one window plus an interior light.

So if you don’t have the space nor the budget for a fancy recording studio, then why not get an enclosed vocal booth that allows you to create recordings you and your clients will be ultimately happy with. The Hanging Vocal Booth will give you the results you are looking for!

According to a survey conducted in November by VoiceOverExtra, Voice actors would like to own their own vocal booth. In fact, according to this survey, next to a microphone, a vocal booth or an enclosed booth is the next top gear on voice talent’s wish list.

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This vocal booth can be mounted on the ceiling or wall so no floor space is needed. Perfect for any small studio.

So what’s stopping voice over actors from getting one? A lack of money and a lack of space.

Not in The Budget

Not having the finances in their budget is a big reason why many voice actors reconsider purchasing a vocal booth. The expense of a full-size walk-in vocal booth is enough for some to reconsider and continue to rent studio space and time. Vocal booths can be an investment that not everyone in this industry is willing to make — especially those who work on a part-time basis or fairly new to the business.

No Room for A Vocal Booth

Space or lack of it is another reason why some may not purchase their own enclosed booth. Full-size vocal booths can sometimes be just too large in size for those who work in a city studio apartment or a small living area. Even those who work out of a larger area may not have the space to house a vocal booth.

Because of these reasons, voice actors resort to creating their own space in closets or corners in their homes. Sometimes these makeshift booths lead to unprofessional recordings, which can later result in an unhappy client, or even worse, a loss of a client.

New Vocal Booth on Tracks Requires No Floor Space

Due to customers stories about the lack of space for a vocal booth (although they want one dearly), VocalBoothToGo.com has developed a vocal booth, called Vocal Booth on Tracks, that suspends from tracks mounted from either the ceiling, wall or both. The voice actor, recording artist or engineer can create any shape of an enclosed booth, utilizing corners or surrounding their present work area — and not take up any floor space at all. The sound absorption “walls” – made out of acoustic blankets — can simply be closed and opened, much like a curtain.

This vocal booth is budget friendly too — costing just under $100 (regular price)! And, if you already own acoustic blankets, such as the Producer’s Choice Acoustic Blankets with grommets, then you can just get the Track Kit to create your very own.

Now, there is no reason not to own your own vocal booth . . . .

For more information, please see this video about the Vocal Booth on Tracks from VocalBoothToGo.