How to set up a Home Studio (High Quality) Vocal Booth

[ConceptofPoint]

blue light on

[TheOGkush303]

yo! good lookin.... much love sty up! PLF (PEACE LOVE FORGIVENESS)

[JYUkulele]

what kind of blankets are those?

[shanestephenr]

thanks for the help man. Appreciated



[BrianAkaBruni]

Nice man, u helped me out alot.

[Ferociousdaboss]

i agree a nigga give a damn what tha booth look like if it sound good thats all that matter shit id spit in a big ass toilet bowl if it was sound proof

[shoedoctor99]

Shit I paid $20 for a Pop Filter.. .mayn I wish I seen ya video furrst.

Thanks my man for the tip.

[realsexy022]

I don't get what the filter in front of the mic is for. Could someone tell me?'

[Sinives]

@realsexy022

You have to hear a nasty recording where everything the "pa's" and the "tas" sound awful in comparison to everything else.

[THEHRHOFTIME]

Yo fam this was dope man!

-Da Wize Deciple

[TokeMugaba]

this was fuckin helpful!!! thanks alot for the tips!!

[godiegogo454]

jah kno ute me rate yuh god kno

[SuunyDee]

did the same shit with the pop filter then went out and got one for $20... its the same exact shit haha i live in a dorm room so i dont even have a closet to put cup holdres in. but i use a SE reflextion filter really blocks out the harsh sound that bounces off the walls sometimes its a lil flat on the vocals... it also looks fresh as fuck google it

[1301]

you can prolly get a reflexion filter toooo

[Kamisamadesu1]

As an ex-NYC kid (who is now 61 and still singing), wise to things budget and less, I applaud your use of common things to solve tech problems. The packing blankets, cup holders, and pop filter are very wise and very frugal. I am going to incorporate some of your ideas in my closet setup. Thanks for the words and pictures.

[msGenesis]

you have beautiful eyes! and i like ur industrial use of ladies hosiery!! best success to u!

[thejuice32]

I am cheapin out but that is just way too ghetto for me.

[gta363]

pretty sick man how much was the mic? and what music program do you use?

[shigalbigal]

Damn i already spent 10 minutes talking!

[NakedAznCravinBacon]

This nigga keep it mad ghetto lol

[bluejaybaseballfan]

love ur personality...NO HOMO!!!!!!!!!

[bluejaybaseballfan]

Love your personality!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!

[TripplebeamStudios]

Good video man. I had a pop filter just like that for a long time..lol. I finally just bought one on ebay for only $9.99 & it's legit n looks professional. Thx for the vid man, peace

[CPMusicPage]

what kind of mic is that and how much ?

[TheSCB22]

@CPMusicPage its a Audio Technica 4050 the 4040 is just as good ...I used it on my verse of T-Pain feat. S.C.B. check it out and tell me what you think.. thanks...

[TheSlimcuzz]

man pop filters cheap



[TheFiveMinuteWarning]

What's the difference between a dynamic and a condenser mic?

[lildonleeydaprodigy]

@TheFiveMinuteWarning in a nutshell its basiaclly dynamic is for live performances in front of crowd excetra and condenser is for quality recording in the booth

[aug71]

iFinally found a mic to record for now till i get some more money, but i got it and made a pop filter like you did but i had a pair of socks old ones when i was little i never wore and cut em and but them on the hanger pop filter like you did sorta! Thanks bro for the tip!

[farria25]

THATS WUZ UP SLIME.....FIRE SHIT

[BrandonSkyyy]

LOL @ The pantyhose pop filter.

[NesioTV]

lol HEYY. you gotta remember we're in a recession. I'm tryna do the same shit you doing homie lol. no need for Million dollars going on some foam and some Dr. Dre headphones. work with what U have. and you will get working results...not PERFECT. but working.

[aug71]

I sing clean vocals for screamo/deathcore songs mostly & at first i thought this was going only to be for rap and hip hop but this is beast! Thanks bro!

[BLPstudios]

This is a one Ghetto-Rig Studio

[patchcords]

I think the homemake pop filter idea is the bomb :-)

[yaddayadda98yo]

does it have to be a closet???? can it be a basement??? LMAO all ghetto huh?? lol seriously tho my closet is to small

[yaddayadda98yo]

This helped A lot Thank you! =D

[Jordan67002]

gud shit

[larry89]

nice u got a 4050.. got me a 4060 juss now

[larry89]

damn i heard the difference right away when u entered that room.. good shit my dude

[fbebeats]

(At the Burger King Drive-Thru)

Me: "Ay lemme get a Whopper and about 30 cup holders.."

[godiegogo454]

@fbebeats lmaooooooooo haha lolololol 

[EliAkAYuNgE]

YO I GOTTA QUICK QUESTION I GOT AKG MIC AND IMA LIL NEW AT THIS I JUST WANTED KNO LIKE I DO I GET THAT STUDIO SOUND QAULITY LIKE IN YA OTHER VID I GOTTA AKG TO A FAST TRACK PRO AND I USE ACID PRO

[EliAkAYuNgE]

YO I GOTTA QUICK QUESTION I GOT AKG MIC AND IMA LIL NEW AT THIS I JUST WANTED KNO LIKE I DO I GET THAT STUDIO SOUND QAULITY LIKE IN YA OTHER VID I GOTTA AKG TO A FAST TRACK PRO AND I USE ACID PRO

[thevenom211]

@EliAkAYuNgE.......Yoooo i Gotta AKG c214....They are one of the best mics period, mine was $600....The mic is one part you have to have your studio setup pretty basic nothing serious and it'll do magic....TRUST!!

[TheDetroitBoy313]

instead of just bed foam get Bed Topper, it actually is thicker and it has designs on it with diffrent shapes and it is actually stylish for a booth

[mistagrafix]

dat blue light a good idea dawg

[IncomeMusikk]

Check out the video of my studio?

Go on my page and its on there

advice on making it better would be APPRECIATED

Thanks!

[sthnwatch]

Yeah bro, when you shut the door n switch the light off it just sets the atmosphere.You know, really serious, get down to it atmosphere. I like it. You give me some ideas. Thanks man, thanks, yeah! Nice.

[djpmz]

this is ghetto,, lol i love it

[keshia1604]

THIS HELPS A LOT. THANKS U SEEM LIKE GOOD PEOPLE

[SemteXDealer]

Lovin the ghetto version, go BK and ask em for some drink holders lol

Or even egg boxes wil do !?

[777Heisrisen]

thank you ...very helpful...love the way you called your popfilter ghetto...grateful for your help

[NickKhivren]

Thanks man! I had no idea about the foam trick! Gotta decorate my walls with that stuff :)

[zade1029]

what recording software do u use??

[joyjoyjoy202]

YEA BRO. U R GOOOOOOOD. BIGLOV2U

[manvir255]

apex mic eh? nicee

i got a blue snowball

[bigrockstar41]

@manvir255 Blue Snowball isn't ideal for vocals.... i have a blue yeti.... it's amazing.

[manvir255]

@bigrockstar41

it isn't perfect...but it gets da job done...that too beautifully

but ya, da yeti is bomb doe, lol

[BallinBlockENT]

Haha, I made my pop filter out of a stocking and coat hanger too, shit works good though. Nice set-up

[zavasa55]

Thank you so much fo rthis, I am definitley going to do this. My only thing is that my closet is much more smaller, but I was thinking of leaving the doors open.

[bukie89fella]

ur hansome ;)

[deanl222]

i got a question when i record on my new usb mic i cant play the beat through my headphones why is this is it because i need a interface and then when i go to preferences there is no option for my headphones for output can i just get some HD headphones or is it necessary to go out and get an interface

[deanl222]

i got a question when i record on my new usb mic i cant play the beat through my headphones why is this is it because i need a interface and then when i go to preferences there is no option for my headphones for output can i just get some HD headphones or is it necessary to go out and get an interface

[OLUBY100]

that pop filter is so cool ! im bout to do that instead of buyin one ! great video !

[runrun6pt]

Biggs up to ya kinfolk you produce and mix. holla at me...Gotta get in there mane...runrun6pt

[whitendumb]

@chiefscat2

Talk back mic - some mixers have it - or send mic thru auxiliary mix - which is their headphones

[EliAkAYuNgE]

@whitendumb YO I GOTTA QUICK QUESTION I GOT AKG MIC AND IMA LIL NEW AT THIS I JUST WANTED KNO LIKE I DO I GET THAT STUDIO SOUND QAULITY LIKE IN YA OTHER VID I GOTTA AKG TO A FAST TRACK PRO AND I USE ACID PRO

[ilovewhite12]

Yo- Im digg'n that Go Getter Track on ya website cuz!

[yellowcardblinkfan]

impressive stuff. You have a really professional way of explaining everything.

[MrGrainGrippa]

wuts better matress foam or packin blankets??

[yannabby05]

i gotta question, ok i get the part about the closet and the mic, Bud what program do you use to get you beats, and if you wanna make a remix to someone else song can you go on audicty ? and is the mic hooked up to your computer ?

[twinnsoniq]

Cool stuff fam... That pop filter is Gangsta!

[NoLaTvShow]

what if u jst have da stand in ur room? with any closet

[DjMattTheGreat]

thanks fam im gunna cop dat bed foam also u look like phil heath

[GuitarsNBanging]

Thanks for this video you helped bringing a new idea for me, I'm in the process of building my little home studio and I was gonna commit a mistake before I see this vid and other youtubers with the same topic

[Lefty2muzzlez]

why not just invest in a damn pop filter? lol its 20$ i really like the packing blanket deal though, they look really similar to the audimute cloaks they got selling for more $ i aint got the cup holders BUT i gotta buncha 2 dozen egg holders that are very similar but not openings like the cup holders

[ispaditaw]

very helpful, keep 'em videos comin'



[Lefty2muzzlez]

towards the comment about the lights, a few of those push lights will def do the trick!

[MrShawty1992]

a thanks bruh i needed that idea

[lammish]

Thanks a lot for sharing your time, knowledge and experience. You've given me some good tips for setting up my own booth.

[lod33zy]

lol yea bro i got my studio headphones on and the audio quality is real good

how much is packin blankets?

[platinumberg09]

what it help if you use moving blankets(packing blankets) and bed foam. nail the moving blankets on the wall of my booth then over that nail the bed foam. will that help better is that too much?

[platinumberg09]

i got my pop filter at guitar center for $9

[DeBravoTV]

pop filter is the bomb bomb ;D

but about the lights ,yeah, i ve got red,blue, green ^^

[KRVZEDL0Cz]

what kind of mic is daT?

[SuperUnlawful]

what if i don't have a closet?Could i just buy a dynamic mic?Would i get the same quality of sound?

[AyyoThugni]

Okay now I know you gone find it stupid to ask this, but what to do after that?

I really don't know how to record to my PC and still have the same effect ur having.

See all what u did was free, give me a free software, a complete free way too to record vocals to my PC!

I really need this man, ASAP!

[rabidrabbott]

Thanks man. I got that same pop filter. It may be ghetto, but that shit works. I like mobile stuff though. I'm gonna get some wood, hinge it up, use spray foam and that bed foam. Good soundin room man. The blue light is a nice touch.

[goruhayer95]

dude this is really helpful thanks

[DaJerk1000]

thank yhu u helped alot nd jus 2 let ya no yhu have pretty eyes

[BRUTE4THELOSE]

Ay Man Thanks For Tha Help, Imma Go To Like WalMart Or Some Shit And Get Moving Blankets,

[Ethan894]

wat kind of mic yuh got

[Cknotetmp]

Yo my dude I gotta give it to u you.u got the right idea and the sound is actually really good in there. But I wanna give u some tips. (No disrespect) you gotta make it pretty in the booth. I do the same thing with the wire frame pop filter but there are better ways to make a DIY project look sexy. Holla at me my nigga I'll show you photos of my booth

[whitendumb]

@Cknotetmp

None taken....

But you gotta remember - this is not a done booth

Plus... my goal is all about sound - not look - if my mix don't come out right - its gone be a problem

[AbstraktTV09]

CAPET PADDING! works wonders! the get a couple yard of black fabric and some thumbs tacks...shit looks nice and sounds like magic! these some damn good tips to...tried everyone and they will work, like he said depending on closet size! you need SOME air and SOME re-verb or it sounds like you in a casket!

[gangstaboy083]

oh yea where u get ur packing blankets from? to me it look better than the foam

[gangstaboy083]

thanks homie and good advice on the pop filter shit thaz 20-30 dollars saved!!!

[faze1x]

good lookin hommie, very helpful. i dont got a walk in closet, so like u told that dude down here. imma use my bathroom...should i sound proof the whole thing, or just where the mic is?? thanks fam

[Joelapuss]

ur gorjess

[moetakeova]

nice shit my nigga i just setup a mic a couple days ago and i swear on everything i've never seen this video til 2day and my mic setup is almost exactly the same...

[DaHipHopLab]

Just Got Pro Tools vocal Studio And I Keep Hearing a Hisiing Sound

Wen I Record And PlayBack Can u help Me With This?

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[feb3muzik77]

thanx 4 the tip !! they had foam at family dollar...ps what kind of camera do u have???

[mandacakesss]

Great video! I think it's probably been the most helpful for setting up an actual "sound booth" at home.

[omarlevario]

hey! I was wondering if you have any idea why my audio inteface doesnt work. i just got it. its a presonus audio box. i have a pc any ideas why?

[KrunkBoyz]

You know you look like hancock all you need is the glasses hahahaha thanks for the help

[CarlitosWayz12]

Mate thnx alot bruv, defo gona use your tips and make my own booth. "and defo gona make my own pop filter like dat" lol

Thnx again boy!! 5*s

[petergotSOLE]

my homies selling 2 mics that are brand new and i wanted to know if there decent.

Audio Technica AT2305 Condenser Mic $80

samson C01U studio microphone $130

which one would be better?

appreciate it.

[DustyBeats613]

Audio Technica AT2305 Condenser for sure the samson mic is only like 100 brand new bro

[cwade12c]

@petergotSOLE I've got the C01U, it's a condenser, it's quality is perfect, especially with a pop filter.

[summer4204life]

@petergotSOLE the samson is a GREAT mic but NOT for 130 u can go to best buy n pay about 97$ all together tax n all and it is REALLY good at not pick n up other sounds and since its a USB u dnt need phantom power which will save u money =]]

[spreadtheword215]

im makin a really small soundbooth it sounds really good

[abdatruth1]

GUD VIDEO..........N CREATIVE

[Halunlimited]

I have a microphone that I want to use to record a conference table conversation with a couple other people. Now when I try to direct record into my PC laptop, it comes out way to low in volume. Will this boost the signal to a much higher level? Is this the same as what phantom power does? I'm recording interviews where I just want to set a condenser mike down on the table about 4feet away, not hold it close to my mouth. Thank you.

[richcostanza]

phantom power is 48V DC going to your condenser microphone that powers the ICA. What your going to need to raise the volume of the mic, is a pre-amp. Either a small console board, or even using an M-audio Fast Track connected to your laptop via USB 2.0

[ddc093]

yo wut kinda mic iz dat

[mrsscallywags]

@ddc093

Audio Technica 4050

[BlackMaleRedemption]

drink cup holders,thats ghetto as fuck.

[unclearless]

Great "Dead" room! And I am so glad you brought up the mood light! Most people do not realize how much that mood will affect a vocal track. If you can find a black light that does not hum, they are great with the posters that kinda "Glow" the colors, you can add that in the room too. Just not too many, or you kill the "Dead" sound. When the door is done, if you take a regular sheet, and hang it from those top shelves over you (Like a tarp/fake ceiling) That would be almost coffin dead! 5/5 bro

[2Tacomeat2]

ayo tht pop filter is so fckn creative lmao. word up never would have thought about doin dat

[justindakid]

@2Tacomeat2 lol thats the best solution

[whitendumb]

@justindakid

Yeah...FREE and it does the same exact thing! lol

[justindakid]

@whitendumb lol exactly so y pay,but b4 i saw this i thought iwas the only 1 doin this lol

[thebigpong]

can a nigga get some drink holders?

[kosi368]

ummm i was wondering what if yu have a small closet would the foam n stuff still have the same effect

[CoGnAcDiPpEd1]

LOL can anyone say HUSTLE N FLOW but i cant knock it couse i did the walmart foam too

anyways thank for posting

[bluesbaz]

Good Tip on everything, just be careful if you smoke around those paper cup holders.

[djarrowhead]

you sound exactly like will smith. amazing. anyways, great video, haven't seen anyone with a cheap solution like this, thanks.

[TheeOreoKid]

So if I get a dynamic mic then will i still need a booth??

[babyboy0892]

Good video man

[901NewEra]

Hey does it matter if the mic is pointed down or up? you know how traditionally mics are hanging down, but i noticed yours was pointed up. Is it more clarity when its up?

[whitendumb]

It really depends on the Mic actually....

some mics you point upside down just because it prevents the hot tubes from affecting the capsule's performance (because of how heat rises)

[901NewEra]

Yea I know what you mean. I have the SAME mic you have. I had it pointed down, but i think I'm going to try it pointed up.

[AbstraktTV09]

@901NewEra your project sound from your chest, chin, mouth, nose and for head! find the place that sounds best FOR You...also Tilt comes into play! you gotta DEEP voice then your want to point it up and tilt it towards you a lil bit. like i said mess around find what YOU think sounds best!

PEACE and love!

[coldhearte859]

alright thanks man

[coldhearte859]

yo fam i got a little studio set up an my room, an i was thinkin about puttin my mic in my closet but its like 2 by 8, an you said something about small closets... you think thats too small

[whitendumb]

You just get a different type of effect in a real "tight" small closet. You lose more of the ambiance on your vocals. (No breathing room - so it sounds suffocated) But just experiment with different rooms - like ya bathroom even

[Joshbrock1033]

good video bruh

[sux2bemee]

Nice Video Man!! Never thought about bed foam!! lol

[BmoresDurtyBird]

I dig this. Real talk. Bmore here.

[GaWongxStyle]

pretty good tutorial bro..I like the video, the tips i like because i was plan on making one in my room sometime