Vocal Booth

Hi, I'm a Sydney based voiceartist, and I'm planning to set up a small recording 'studio' so I can do voicework from home. I've purchased recording equipment (Rode mic, protools etc.) and now I need to construct a vocal booth (I have looked at whisperroom, vocalbooth etc., however the shipping costs to Australia are prohibitive) I'm prepared to spend approx. US$1,000 on materials. I live near a fairly noisy road, and I'm aware I won't be able to make a soundproof booth, but I will need something fairly decent. I live in a rented apartment, so I have to contruct something that is stand-alone. I'm going to get a carpenter to build it, the problem is neither of us have any expertise this area. I found some plans here they seem to have given the author good results, and he appears to know what he's talking about. So I'm going to try and follow his plans as best I can. I'd appreciate anyone who's able to review his design and respond to my questions. 1. Acoutic installation: the author says he cemented the outer wall with Rockwool Planarock. This isn't available in Australia, can anyone suggest a substitute or another method for acoustic installation? 2. Inside wall lining: The photos show the entire booth has been covered with Illbruck Illsonic Pyramide, I've read in other posts/forums that the whole booth shouldn't be covered, just certain areas. What is a good substitute for Illbruck Illsonic Pyramide, and should I cover the whole booth with it? Any other suggestions comments welcome... Thanks Ben

Ben, the more points you answer here http://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3231 the more help can be had; for example, if you're building a booth it helps to know what the height limitations are, as well as dimensions - Other than that, following the above link (specifically the REFERENCE section) will give you a good idea of how soundproof construction works; it's the same for large rooms, booths, ceilings, walls, etc. You can use normal fluffy fiberglass insulation inside the walls, and to keep budget down you need to find a source of mineral wool instead of the sonex stuff; it'll sound better and cost you less... Steve

Hi Steve, The actual dimensions are 150cm x 130cm x 210cm... images below (all from http://www.digital-synthologie.de/gesangskabine/ Thanks for the link, missed it before... Cheers Ben