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Asking The Right Questions Before Shopping Will Help You Get the Right Vocal Booth or Sound Booth

If you are in voice acting, audio recording or music, especially from a home studio, you may wonder what type of vocal or sound booth you really need. There seems to be many options and types of vocal booths or portable vocal booths on the market, whether it be sold on Amazon.com or on individual online stores, such as VocalBoothToGo.com. The real question, “Do you need soundproofing or acoustic room treatment for your work?” Your answer to this question will lead you to the right product.Here are questions to ask yourself before shopping for a booth and to determine if you need soundproofing or acoustic treatment. We are using VocalBoothToGo.com’s products. Soundproof(er) 3 x 3 booth for soundproofing. You are a voice over actor and need something to carry with you during travel, so you can conduct recordings on a moments notice just about anywhere. You need a portable vocal booth (such as the Carry-on Vocal Booth Pro). You do voice acting or audio recordings, and you already have a quiet place to record BUT need to produce dead-sounding recordings. You need an acoustic vocal booth (for acoustics). You work alone and do not need a large booth. A smaller walk-in booth, such as VocalBoothToGo.com’s  VB 33 is a good option. It has 40 x 40 inches footprint with 80 inches vertical clearance. The booth can easily accommodate a person who is 6 feet tall. You want a vocal booth that doesn’t require much space in your home, and a walk-in vocal booth is NOT an option. If you do not have the space to set up a full-size stand alone booth or are not interested in taking the frames of a vocal booth apart and put it back together, the Hanging Vocal Booth should be your first choice. This frame-less version of the vocal booth can be hang off the ceiling when you need it and dropped and removed when you do not. But, if you have absolutely no room and lack ANY space (even for the Hanging Vocal Booth), there is another solution for you! No problem. A booth that utilized the ceiling may be an option. Vocal Booth on Tracks will get you covered!  This booth is budget friendly and can be mounted on the ceiling. The makeshift walls can simply be pushed aside like a curtain when not in use. The Vocal Booth on Tracks require minor installation but will give you great results in a limited space. If you have the space and want to be able to have a table and a chair inside the vocal booth,then you need the VB 63. The space inside this vocal booth is twice the size of the VB 33 and can easily accommodate a small-size desk, chair or even a small group of people. You have a band or a drum set that you want to fit in the vocal booth, you need the largest vocal booth we offer — the VB 66. With almost 50 square feet floor space inside this booth, it is very spacious! You need to contain the outside noise.  If you have a noisy neighbor, maybe with a barking dog or mowing or construction work, you need a Soundproof(er) Booth. Our sound booths provide approximately sound reduction — better than any other portable sound booths out there. These sound booths are mobile. All of our booths can be disassembled and transported in a regular-size car or shipped by most common carriers.   You need to contain the sound leaking from the inside of the booth.  If you are an opera singer and need to do 100 scales a day, or need to play an instrument or perhaps need to practice with your band, then you need a Soundproof(er) Booth. Carry-on Vocal Booth Pro is a portable ACOUSTIC vocal booth. What is important to remember is that in order to obtain a good recording, you do not necessarily have to soundproof your space, but you MUST cut out reflections, echo, reverberations, modes, flatter, standing waves and whatever else that is messing up your recordings! Keep in mind that if you are able to find a quiet place in your home a vocal booth for acoustics is really all you need! However, if it is the sound leakage that you are primarily concerned with, then you need to be prepared to spend a little more for a sound booth with soundproofing walls. Look at acoustic lab reports from companies to see just how effective the vocal booth product is. Being aware of what you need is the first important step to take before purchasing any equipment, whether a vocal booth or a sound booth, for your project unless you have an unlimited budget. A good rule of thumb is to call or email the equipment company, such as VocalBoothToGo.com, and ask them questions about your needs. The more questions you ask, the better the chances you will get the product that will help you succeed with your work plus save you time, money and headaches.

VocalBoothToGo.com To Sponsor VoiceOverCity’s VO2013 Atlanta

Would you like to see voice over products live and in-person? Test a sound booth out? Ask questions about acoustic room treatment or find clever ways to hang your sound blankets? Then you should attend VO2013 Atlanta and visit the VocalBoothToGo.com’s exhibit.

VocalBoothToGo.com is a Silver sponsor of VO2013 in Atlanta.

VocalBoothToGo.com, the producer of  acoustic related tools such as sound blankets, mobile and portable vocal booths for voice talent, music recording and broadcasting industry, is proud to support VO2013 as a Silver level sponsor and will have an exhibit at the event. The conference takes place March 21-24, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia and will be attended by over 150 talent, presenters, coaches, agents, and more. Among the presenters include James Alburger and Penny Abshire.

VocalBoothToGo encourages anyone interested in creating an acoustically sound recording space to stop by their exhibit. The company will display many of its products such as its popular Producer’s Choice acoustic sound blankets and its portable vocal booth, the Carry-On Vocal Booth. The company plans on displaying a sound booth and many of its other innovative products, such as the Vocal Booth on Tracks, for voice over actors and others in the audio recording field.

For additional information on VocalBoothToGo products, visit http://www.vocalboothtogo.com For further information on VO2013 ATLANTA, visit http://vo2013atlanta.com

At Voice2012 — this VocalBoothToGo sound vocal booth was used for live auditions.

A Hanging Mobile Vocal Booth For Small Spaces & Budgets

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.

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!

How To Build Your Own Vocal Booth or Sound Booth

So you need a vocal booth and considering building your own? The sound booth or vocal booth is an integral part of audio recording business. Whether you are a voice actor or into audio recording engineer or need an enclosed space to practice music, you need a vocal booth of some kind to do the work correctly. But should you attempt to build a vocal booth on your own?

Sure.

If you are planning to build a sound booth for yourself, there are some things to consider. One is what your outcome is. Another is money. If you have to work with a low budget, think what you can live with or without. For instance . . . if you want a studio quality vocal booth, this will take some money and time. Also, do you want it permanent or a mobile vocal booth.

Why Build a Vocal Booth

The primary purpose of building a vocal booth is to create an acoustically engineered enclosure where the unwanted sounds either external or internal can be controlled – this means external interference as well as internal echoing. This can make crucial difference in your recordings.

Vocal booths also need to isolate the recording artist and contain the sound rather than risk “getting contained” by angry neighbors and doing so on a budget can be a real challenge.

Where to Build the Vocal Booth

Will it be your home, apartment or your backyard? Once you decide, you need to think about a few things:

1) Will it disturb the neighbors?

This actually should be the number one question to consider. If you build your vocal booth adjacent to your neighbor’s wall, and it is leaking sound – the whole affair can turn very ugly very fast and police will be knocking at your door. The conclusion is to try to stay away from the partition walls.

An easy solution is to use an outer wall, below ground the basement or garage. If you have no other options, then soundproof the wall properly.

2) How large of a vocal booth do you need? What do you want in the booth — there is a consideration of acoustics. Sound behaves differently in small rooms and large rooms.

3) What is the shape of the room. Again , it is easier to build the square room, but this will create some problems down the line, like reverberation, standing waves, etc.

4) How permanent of a structure do you need? Is it going to be the “forever” room or just a makeshift for a limited term?  You may be renting a space and need something not-so permanent. You may want a more mobile vocal booth.

How to Build the Vocal Booth

Two components of building acoustically designed rooms or sound booths is soundproofing and acoustic performance, which are not exactly the same.

To make your vocal booth soundproof, ideally your sound booth should be a totally isolated sound enclosure, lifted off the floor, separated from the walls and ceilings. That is because sound waves/vibrations are transmitted through structural elements, concrete walls, etc. therefore you need to separate it. This will not help you with acoustic quality of the room, but will have everything to do with soundproofing.

The size, shape of your structure and acoustic treatment of the room (once the structure has been built) – will have everything to do with the sound quality you can record.

Invest in quality materials and the right type of materials. Vocalboothtogo not only provides complete vocal booths for those you just are not Do-It-Yourselfers, but they also provide parts for those we want to create a vocal booth from scratch. These items include the vocal booth frames as well as sound blankets, such as the Producer’s Choice sound blankets. We even offer soundproofing materials, such as a sound curtain which blocks out noise from a window easily.

If you are interested in a vocal booth or learning more about soundproofing and acoustic room treatment, especially in the area of specialty products, then visit vocalboothtogo.com. We have an array of products to help you get the best sound possible.

Voice Talent: Taking Work on the Road While Traveling

The voice over field is one career option that doesn’t require you to stay in one place to conduct business. You can be a road warrior! In fact, most people in this field can easily take their gear with them anywhere and continue to audition and work with clients.

The key to successful audio recording while traveling is to make sure you take the right type of equipment with you. These things include a laptop, microphone and also a portable vocal booth – something that can be easily assembled and dissembled without tools. It is important to test these items and also pack them carefully.

Some of the things you should consider when working on the road is to make sure you can get internet access during intermediate stops or at the final destination. You may need to invest in an air card in case some areas don’t offer it. Also, try to take your equipment as a carry-on luggage to avoid possible damage in the cargo area of the airplane. You don’t want broken equipment or any possibility of it getting lost in transit.

To get the best sound absorption without the use of pillows or makeshift sound booths, (i.e. with pillows), consider purchasing a portable vocal booth you can easily set up and use anywhere. The Carry-On Vocal Booth can easily be set up in seconds anywhere (even at the airport) plus serve as a convenient carrying case to store your gear. The Carry-On Vocal Booth has 80% sound absorption.

With the right equipment, like a portable vocal booth — such as the Carry-On Vocal Booth, voice over talent can virtually work anywhere. And, this is good news because it means maybe not having to rush back from your “vacation” so quickly.

Moving Blankets or Sound Blankets for DYI Audio Recording Studios?

If you are in the audio recording industry, you probably know someone — maybe you — who have used moving blankets (instead of sound blankets) for sound absorption. It could be for your audio recording studio or simply to create a portable vocal booth.

Moving blankets are easy to find and generally easy on your pocket. But if you are searching for quality materials for sound absorption  – a must in audio recording — you may just want to reconsider using moving blankets, which aren’t even tested for sound absorption. Moving blankets are made for moving, and sound blankets are created for sound absorption.

Many audio recording studios understand the usefulness and the necessity of having sound blankets to absorb sound, especially with less than ideal equipment or studio set up. Acoustic sound blankets require minimal investment of time and money. And, many of these type of sound blankets can be washed and are very durable

Using Sound Blankets In Your Audio Recording Studio

Suspending sound blankets doesn’t require much know-how. You can use light stands with a “knuckle” or some other type of clamp. Or, to make things even easier, you can simply purchase sound blankets that already have grommets added to it. With grommets, you can drape the blankets around the room like a curtain. Easy.

No matter how you suspend the blankets, the surface coverage of the blankets and the distance from the speaker really makes the difference. As sound leaves a speaker’s mouth or an instrument, the closer the blanket is to the source, the fewer surfaces the noise can be reflected off before it gets absorbed by the sound blanket.

Sound Blankets Help Produce Quality Recordings

Acoustic treatment of an audio recording room is an important step in creating quality recordings.
Producer’s Choice sound blankets remain a popular brand of blankets. These sound blankets have also been successfully used for soundproofing for use in vocal booths and acoustic treatment of recording studios. The NRC rating is 0.8 (type G-75 mounting).

If you are searching for sound blankets, acoustic blankets, parts for a vocal booth or even a complete vocal booth, contact us at VocalBoothToGo. We also provide information about acoustic room treatment and soundproofing.