VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

[Mike Harrison]

The "doorway" to my current (temporary) recording enclosure is comprised of two panels of velour theatrical drape, layered one over the other, and draped over a seven-foot high microphone boom typically used on stage for drummers (it's not a conventional studio boom).

I'd like to begin using the boom for – surprisingly enough – a microphone; to dangle it into the enclosure, so I need to come up with another means of suspending the theatrical drape for the doorway.

As I rent this condo, and because I am construction-challenged, I'm restricted to "simple" and "easily movable."

I'd very much appreciate any swell ideas. Many thanks!
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[todd ellis]

photo backdrop stand?
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[nick]

I just built a vocal "tent" using PVC plumbing pipe and some special fittings made by Formufit.

Look at their projects page. That may give you an idea.

Third parties sell these fittings and may have a better return policy than Formufit.

Buy the pipe from your local hardware store.

Use at least 1.25" diameter pipe. Anything less will be too flimsy.

https://formufit.com

[Bruce]

If you have an actual doorway how about an adjustable curtain rod just like a shower curtain rod? I'm sure a homely depot near you would have such a thing.



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[Lee Gordon]

Formufit makes what they're calling "furniture grade" PVC fittings. If aesthetics are not a priority, you can get what you need in the plumbing department at Home Depot or, better yet, Lowe's (because you might get to hear Connie Terwilliger announce, "Customer assistance needed in the plumbing department."). To make a simple rack, you'd need a couple of lengths of 1¼" schedule 40 PVC pipe at the height you need for the two verticals, one the width you need for the horizontal, and four short pieces (maybe one foot each) for the feet. Then, you'd need two T-fittings to form the feet and verticals, and two right angle elbows to connect the two vertical sides with the horizontal crossmember.

Or, for 20 bucks at Bed Bath & Beyond, you could get yourself one of these:
Garment rack
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[Mike Harrison]

Thanks, guys. The PVC pipe ideas seem to be the best I've heard. I'll continue in that direction.

Much appreciated!
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[Lee Gordon]

Since it's not intended to carry water, there's probably no need to glue the pieces together unless you want to.
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[Mike Harrison]

Excellent! I will forego the gluing as my recording environment seems to be constantly evolving.
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[Buff-A]

For a temporary/movable support for sound suppressive materials, I use portable shelving units with wheels. See, they are not only freestanding, and relatively cheap, but you can hang carpet or fabrics on BOTH sides (or, just the outside), and you have the added benefit of shelving! Further, if you put a lot of 'stuff' on the shelves, it will add to the sound suppression.

Obviously, you can use one, two, three, or four shelf units depending on how many 'walls' you need. And since they have wheels, each can be moved without effort. Another tip: since shelving units can support great weight, you could span across the top with just about anything, if you'd like to support a carpet section up there, too (really adds to overall suppression).

Certainly, this setup is NOT a 'booth' that will 'isolate' anything, but it is a very convenient and serviceable substitute for trying to make a Rube Goldberg setup with tubing or other hardware store scavenge that needs to be assembled or glued, etc...and which may well fall over when you drape something heavy from it (and has no other earthly use if you quit using it for sound suppression - whereas shelving can be repurposed easily).

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[Mike Harrison]