Vocal Booth Set-up

[JinsTa]

Hey guys, So I posted a couple posts about this back in the day, but I'm still stuck. So, I watch youtube video's and these MC's / Rappers just leave their microphones out in the open, just with a pop-filter, and their music sounds good. Like, Why cant I do that? Because I was going to build like a closed off area except with a door and some air space on the top, and just add some foam and a condenser microphone with a pop-filter and I'll be good. But you guys said it was a bad idea. But so, if I just have a microphone out in the open, little foam, and a pop-filter, it would be fine? Like I'm confused.

 

[Supercreep]

Hey guys, So I posted a couple posts about this back in the day, but I'm still stuck. So, I watch youtube video's and these MC's / Rappers just leave their microphones out in the open, just with a pop-filter, and their music sounds good. Like, Why cant I do that? Because I was going to build like a closed off area except with a door and some air space on the top, and just add some foam and a condenser microphone with a pop-filter and I'll be good. But you guys said it was a bad idea. But so, if I just have a microphone out in the open, little foam, and a pop-filter, it would be fine? Like I'm confused.

You've got the right idea. A lot depends on the type of microphone you're using. If, for vocals, you're using a quality dynamic microphone for and a preamp that provides enough gain, you can avoid a lot of problems associated with untreated rooms.

A condenser or ribbon mic, on the other hand, can really shine - or disappoint - depending on the room's acoustics. A pop filter is a must in either case, if only to assist with mic discipline.

 

[JinsTa]

You've got the right idea. A lot depends on the type of microphone you're using. If, for vocals, you're using a quality dynamic microphone for and a preamp that provides enough gain, you can avoid a lot of problems associated with untreated rooms.

A condenser or ribbon mic, on the other hand, can really shine - or disappoint - depending on the room's acoustics. A pop filter is a must in either case, if only to assist with mic discipline.

Well I was gonna use a MXL V67g and not sure which audio interface, so, yeah. Would I need alot of treatment for this microphone?

 

[clivus]

I can't overstate the importance of experimenting with your setups. Try your mikes in different rooms with varying degrees of acoustical treatment. Let your ears guide you. There are very few shortcuts, unfortunately.

 

[grimtraveller]

You've got the right idea. A lot depends on the type of microphone you're using. If, for vocals, you're using a quality dynamic microphone for and a preamp that provides enough gain, you can avoid a lot of problems associated with untreated rooms.

A condenser or ribbon mic, on the other hand, can really shine - or disappoint - depending on the room's acoustics. A pop filter is a must in either case, if only to assist with mic discipline.

I can't overstate the importance of experimenting with your setups. Try your mikes in different rooms with varying degrees of acoustical treatment. Let your ears guide you.

Put these two bits of advice together and 'git it in yer soul, bruvva' coz I doubt you'll hear much that tops them, in essence.

. There are very few shortcuts, unfortunately.

And those that there are are currently scuppered with roadworks, courtesy of the Dept of Transport !

 

[Supercreep]

Well I was gonna use a MXL V67g and not sure which audio interface, so, yeah. Would I need alot of treatment for this microphone?

I've never been in your room, so it would be irresponsible for me to speculate.

At $100, you're not going to be disappointed in the V67G as an entry-level condenser mic - regardless of what you use it for.