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iannyc Been Here Awhile
Joined: 04 Oct 2016 Posts: 261 Location: Brooklyn, NYC
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:13 am Post subject: Anyone buy a vocal booth on Alibaba? |
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Hey have any of you beautiful people ever bought a vocal booth on Alibaba? Looks like they’re starting at $1500
Meanwhile, La vocal booths is gonna run me like $5k to get everything I need
And theres nothing available on my go-to supplier, good ol craigslist...
Thanks
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todd ellis A Zillion
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 10512 Location: little egypt
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 11:01 am Post subject: |
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sometimes alibaba is great - mass qualities of small items, really. things that will kill you: shipping (DHL large container shipping) tariffs & import duties. DHL is a great help with the latter two as they change all the time.
also - chinese new year starts feb. 5 everything shuts down for 2 weeks. _________________ "i know philip banks": todd ellis
who's/on/1st?
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Bish 3.5 kHz
Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Posts: 3738 Location: Lost in the cultural wasteland of Long Island
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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I had a quick look... I guess you're looking at a SZ Acoustic booth. Don't do anything without checking the actual shipping cost (to your door) and any duties payable.
... and even if it's cheaper... I'd brace yourself for severe disappointment. I wouldn't even consider buying something like this without seeing one in person. Even a regular Whisper Room (basic) needs more money thrown at it to be usable as it has only a single wall and minimal interior treatment. I honestly don't think it will be fit-for-purpose... and the only way you'll know for sure is to see one before slapping down the cash.
... I should add that I wouldn't even consider a basic single wall Whisper Room either... one of my agents has one... and it's really crap at both isolation and treatment.
If you are looking to get a booth and don't want to lay out the money for a Studio Bricks (or something of similar quality)... try and find a local carpenter who know's what you're trying to achieve and get a quote on a double-walled booth and then treat the inside yourself (get a quick consult from George Whittam).... and go for 6x4 or similar (5x3)... a square box will only buy you more problems with reflections and reinforcement of the stuff you don't want. (trapezoid shapes are good!). _________________ Bish a.k.a. Bish
Smoke me a kipper... I'll be back for breakfast.
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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11060 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 2:15 am Post subject: |
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I tried (stood inside) a Studio Bricks booth at Vox a couple of years ago and it was as efficient as a Tea Bag in terms of (a) Keeping noise out. ( Keeping noise in ( C ) Not sounding like I was in a box.
Get someone to build one or get someone to build one or build it yourself.
https://soundcloud.com/philip-banks/designer-shed |
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dwpthe3rd Contributore Level V
Joined: 28 Feb 2010 Posts: 198 Location: Where palm trees meet pines
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Rob Ellis M&M
Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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Constructing a booth that truly isolates you from noise requires extremely dense material. That means $$$, including the shipping. IMO your best bet is to find a pre-owned Whisper Room, which would probably save you 30-50% compared to purchasing new. |
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Frank F Fat, Old, and Sassy
Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 4421 Location: Park City, Utah
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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Check aliexpress for one with an eticket shipping. Building your own is a lot more fun and a lot less expensive though (in my humble opinion).
F2 _________________ Be thankful for the bad things in life. They opened your eyes to the good things you weren't paying attention to before. email: thevoice@usa.com |
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Dayo Cinquecento
Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 544 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 5:27 am Post subject: |
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Buying a booth without trying it? That would be a risky endeavour. _________________ Colin Day - UK Voiceover
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georgethetech The Gates of Troy
Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Posts: 1877 Location: Topanga, CA
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Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 10:48 am Post subject: |
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How's their return policy? HAHA!! AVOID.
As for how well StudioBricks stops sound, I provide exhibit A:
https://youtu.be/7YUQqPLTyKE?t=106 _________________ If it sounds good, it is good.
George Whittam
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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11060 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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At VOX a few years ago I stood inside one and the noise from outside was clearly visible |
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georgethetech The Gates of Troy
Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Posts: 1877 Location: Topanga, CA
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Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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The new StudioBricks door design is very impressive with a sealing mechanism live I've never seen in a booth door. Is it soundproof? No. Is it the best isolation for something of this design (moveable, no custom construction), yes I think so. _________________ If it sounds good, it is good.
George Whittam
GeorgeThe.Tech
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Bruce Boardmeister
Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 7964 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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I'm guessing there are more outside audio challenges in a convention setting as opposed to a back bedroom or dungeon or basement. Silencing jackhammers or rampaging children upstairs will take a lot of work ($) no matter your method.
B _________________ VO-BB Member #31 Enlisted June, 2005
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Philip Banks Je Ne Sais Quoi
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11060 Location: Portgordon, Scotland
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Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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That's the problem. People honestly believe that putting a Duck in the door mechanism and lining the inside with pre-silenced Plasticor2000 MkII tm will keep out the sound of a deaf Ukranian who is thinking about buying an online leaf blower.
Designer booth - cost $7,000 for around $89 of components. Acoustic reinforcement capabilities? About as effective as putting on a Balaclava knitted by Aunt Mildred to keep out the noise of the Luftwaffe bombing the East India Docks in 1942. |
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iannyc Been Here Awhile
Joined: 04 Oct 2016 Posts: 261 Location: Brooklyn, NYC
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Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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I just got one from LA vocal booths. $6k but... shes a beaut! |
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