Sound Setup

So I'm scrolling the internet for different ways to create my sound setup at home and I happen to glance down. Foam... One of the key ingredients for a sound booth sitting right beneath my feet. Normally I use my foam alphabet for shaping and drying items I have knit, so I'm all about repurposing. I know the letters aren't great, but you could purchase these types of tiles without any letters.


What I like about this setup is that the tiles fit together to form a box. I also added a blanket to dampen the sound more, locking it in by draping it over the edges and placing the top piece on top. I'm sure this wouldn't work perfectly, but if I were making a real sound booth I would be able to test what works for me. I also have "T-pins" somewhere which I could use to attach the blanket instead of draping it the way I did. 


As for a microphone to go with this setup, I am partial to this Samson Meteor Mic USB Studio Microphone from Amazon. USB microphones aren't recommended for recording music because the sound cannot be enhanced, but they are a good choice for recording podcasts and other audio narrations. USB microphones are easy to use -- simply plug your microphone directly into your computer. No additional hardware is needed, the microphone takes care of it. And best of all, the price is right. The Samson model can be your's for less than $60 CAD. 

From Amazon.


Works Cited

Chng, Reuben. “Top 5 Budget USB Microphones for Your Home Studio.” Audio Mentor, 10 Aug. 2021, www.audiomentor.com/beginner/top-5-budget-usb-microphones-for-your-home-studio/.

PQ, Rory. “How to Make a DIY Vocal Booth on a Budget.” Icon Collective, 31 Aug. 2020, iconcollective.edu/how-to-make-a-diy-vocal-booth-on-a-budget/.

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