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How to Build a Soundproof Booth

A soundproof booth is an important piece of equipment for the singer, musician or band looking to record their latest song or rap. A proper soundproof booth can make all the difference in the quality of the recording and can make an amateur sound more like a professional.

Things You'll Need

  • Small room or large closet
  • Styrofoam insulation panels
  • Measuring tape
  • Craft knife
  • Hammer
  • Finishing nails
  • Carpeting
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Instructions

    • 1

      Choose a large closet or a small room to convert into a soundproof booth. You can also frame out a section of room to accommodate a soundproof booth using 2 by 4's and drywall or plywood. Use screws to hold the drywall or plywood in place. Avoid any electrical outlets and light fixtures. Install a solid core door.

    • 2

      Install Styrofoam insulation panels on the walls, ceilings and the back of the solid core door using a hammer and finishing nails. Measure the Styrofoam panels with a measuring tape and cut the panels with a sharp craft knife. Make sure that each piece of Styrofoam insulation panels is butted next to each other as this will prevent the "leaking" of any sound from the booth.

    • 3

      Cut a hole for the doorknob with a craft knife and check to see that the insulation panels do not prohibit the closing or opening of the door.

    • 4

      Cover the Styrofoam panels with carpeting for additional sound insulation. Cut and place the carpeting pieces wrong-side out so that the back of the carpet is showing. Attach with a hammer and finishing nails.

    • 5

      Cover the floor with a piece of carpeting if there is none. Place the carpet right-side up as you would normally lay carpeting.

    • 6

      Make a test recording in the new soundproof booth. The sound should be barely audible from outside the booth. Check for any reverberation.

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