{"id":66171,"date":"2015-11-11T10:58:00","date_gmt":"2015-11-11T16:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=66171"},"modified":"2015-11-11T17:00:58","modified_gmt":"2015-11-11T23:00:58","slug":"how-to-turn-a-closet-into-a-diy-sound-booth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-a-closet-into-a-diy-sound-booth\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn a Closet Into a DIY Sound Booth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you need\u00a0high-quality voice-over on a limited budget? No problem. Here’s how you can turn your closet into a DIY\u00a0sound booth.<\/h2>\n

There will likely come a time when audio needs to be performed beyond what was captured on set or location. This additional audio comes in many forms: a soundtrack, sound effects, voice-over, narration, and even ADR.<\/strong> Usually\u00a0the soundtrack and sound effects are purchased for your project or created by sound specialists. But when it comes to voice-over and ADR, most filmmakers or video producers are on their own.<\/p>\n

While you can rent time in a studio space to record audio in a sound booth, the cost to use such spaces can be detrimental to a budget. In order to soften the financial blow, many filmmakers and video producers capture the voice-over and ADR on their own. The problem, however, is still the need for a space to record this audio. Luckily, most of us have closet space available.<\/p>\n

Let’s see what’s needed to turn a closet into your very\u00a0own DIY sound booth.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. The Space<\/h3>\n

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The very first thing you need is\u00a0space. You can use a hall closet, linen closet, or pantry for this space. A closet beneath stairs is a great place to start as well.\u00a0<\/strong>No\u00a0need for anything huge, just enough space to fit one person comfortably.<\/p>\n

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2. Make Spatial Adjustments<\/h3>\n

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Once the space has been decided upon and cleared of all clutter, you’ll likely need to make some adjustments. You may have\u00a0to remove shelving or racks in order to maximize the space.<\/strong> You definitely want your surfaces to be flat for the next step: sound proofing.<\/p>\n

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Also, don’t forget to add a light if there isn’t one already in the closet. Lighting is essential.<\/strong> Power could be a necessity for you as well, depending on what you’ll use the space for beyond just capturing vocal tracks. So, be aware of where your outlets are. If there are no outlets in your closet, which is probably the case, then you’ll want to contact a licensed electrician to aid you with this part of the adjustment.<\/p>\n

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3. Soundproof the Space<\/h3>\n

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Now that you’ve picked your space, made some spatial adjustments, and smoothed out the wall surface, it’s time to move onto the soundproofing part of the project<\/a>.<\/p>\n