Hip Hop Vocal Booth

[A Fak]

I'm going to buy a vocal booth (from vocalbooth.com) and was wondering what the options I need?

I know I want a 4X6 probably Gold Series but want to know if I should get it foamed up or what? I saw the booth they used in the making the band 2 and the booth was carpeted with small (1x2?) peaces of foam hung on the walls (something like the picture). What do you guys recommend?

[A Fak]

over 50 views and no tips come on guys somebody has got to know?

[Dor]

you can ask the reps what they recommend. You'll most likey need some type of treatment on the inside if it ships with bare walls. What makes the vocal booth a Hip-Hop vocal booth?

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[A Fak]

What makes the vocal booth a Hip-Hop vocal booth?

I don't know, I guess how dry you want it??? Or maybe a better way to say it is why are there different treatments for vocal booths? Which one works better for hip hop?

[Dor]

It all depends on the particular booth. You'll probably need to tweak the treatment once you get the booth to suit your needs & get the "ideal" vocal sound.

[TonyBelmont]

You could build one yourself for less... Where are you going to be putting this and how good are you with a hammer?

Anyway, only use foam sparingly.

[asylumdigital]

Tony is right, this could be built for hundreds not thousands...

[A Fak]

I probably won't want to build it, but what would I do? At first I was thinking I would get press board and mount sound boards to them. then carpet it up and add foam and broadband obsorbtion. Plus a window made out of plexi glass.

my only issue is light and ventilation?

[A Fak]

if I made it or not what kind of treatmeant do I want inside the booth. and about the floor

[asylumdigital]

Well, I definitely would NOT put carpet all over it. Carpet sounds like ass.

Use the foam sparingly & putting down hardwood floors would be good-just like in their most expensive booth (on vocalbooth.com).
I'm sure you can find a friend or two that are somewhat good with tools. Be sure to get some help with the project.

[asylumdigital]

Theres a great book about Recording Studio Construction. I believe it is by F. Alton Everest? I can't remember as it is in my bookcase at home. You should google it up & get it asap...


here it is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/007...lance&n=283155

[A Fak]

Thanks i just ordered the book.

Well, I definitely would NOT put carpet all over it. Carpet sounds like ass.

ok then just the outside. what about the inside?

[asylumdigital]

Why?

Paint or stained wood is much nicer!