For anyone who does not know...the mic he is using is the AT4040. Best studio mic under $300...BY FAR! When it comes to getting the biggest bang for your buck, Audio Technica is the 🐐
For anybody really serious about building a booth, I’ve started building mine and it’s 1/2 way done and already light years ahead of where I was, here’s how I did it: Materials: (x6) Pink institution foam board [4x8] (x2) Mineral Wool (any brand as long as its mineral wool with a decent R value [rockwool being most popular] ) (x14) 2”x4”x8’ framing wood studs (x6) MDF or Partial board Slabs 4’x8’ (x2) 18”x 24” plexiglass or Glass panel (X1) green glue (x1) MLV (Mass loaded Vinyl) Step 1: Start by clearing a 4’x4’ corner Step 2: frame out the floor with 2x4x8 In 4x4 format (A Square) Step 3: divide the floor in 3 with 2 slats. Place a piece of MDF of size under and secure it to your frame (you should have 3 columns) fill those with your rockwool/mineral wool. Step 4: cover your first sandwich piece with a layer of foam board. Then MDF, a layer of MDV, Then wood again then carpet Step 5: repeat steps 1-4 for all walls including ceiling (this time without finishing with carpet, Acoustic Panels/ acoustic foam.) Step 6: Add Windows (Plexiglass) to door and wall nearest to CPU In conclusion: The Key to soundproofing is to sandwich and provide space for sound to break up. The more layers of diffusion and absorption you have for sound better. The goal is to be able to get a solid recording with no background noises and being in a space where you’re isolated from everything to be as loud as you want to be, creative as you want to be. I really really hope this helps someone the same way I was looking for help when I first started it feels good to go back to videos like these and help all the new people just diving in ! 💛
Thanks to all who put this together. This is valuable information bc as an engineer, I come across many artists that ask me to "fix," their vocals only for me to recommend them to re record. In this game, fundamentals are key. Thabks again! Peace!
Now I'm worried again. I've recorded a whole album. The first time I hadn't turned the level stereo up high enough. So there was a lot of hiss. Then I re-recorded. Can you take a listen possibly to some of my vocal recording (to tell me if it's acceptable)? I really don't want to have to record a third time. Do you have an email address?
@@g1983rt no he didn’t pass away he is still very much alive. He goes by ‘Young Guru’ and has been Jay-Z’s sound engineer and DJ for years now. A legend in his profession. #RESPECT
Or just open the closet and put the mic stand there. if its full with clothes and coats youre all set. in the states you guys have so big closets get them in good use :D
I have a question about the egg crates recommendation. I've always heard that they are useless as sound absorbers due to their material and density, instead, they could work as diffusers. Is that what Young Guru really meant by placing them behind the singer's position?
That's unfortunate, not everyone is in a position to invest in their space when they get started. Yes it's less than ideal but for some people that may all they can do or try. This is a beginner video as well. Plus truthfully Guru has more experience than anyone in the comments lol
For anyone who does not know...the mic he is using is the AT4040. Best studio mic under $300...BY FAR! When it comes to getting the biggest bang for your buck, Audio Technica is the 🐐
respect on that
Whats that sound shield filter? Name of the brand
@@djmvp8703 www.seelectronics.com/reflexion-filter-pro
i got one they are great,just do whatever else u can in room to deaden verb
i have an AT4050 such a great mic worth the extra bucks,just got the slate VMS ,cant wait to see how it compares
@@rickbloudoff5121 thanks
Yo this was excellent, very professional and serious
ruclips.net/video/j4hwGcwLHXI/видео.html
Also really good idea to angle the reflection filter slightly downwards so that it cuts some of the ceiling reflections
For anybody really serious about building a booth, I’ve started building mine and it’s 1/2 way done and already light years ahead of where I was, here’s how I did it:
Materials:
(x6) Pink institution foam board [4x8]
(x2) Mineral Wool (any brand as long as its mineral wool with a decent R value [rockwool being most popular] )
(x14) 2”x4”x8’ framing wood studs
(x6) MDF or Partial board Slabs 4’x8’
(x2) 18”x 24” plexiglass or Glass panel
(X1) green glue
(x1) MLV (Mass loaded Vinyl)
Step 1: Start by clearing a 4’x4’ corner
Step 2: frame out the floor with 2x4x8
In 4x4 format (A Square)
Step 3: divide the floor in 3 with 2 slats. Place a piece of MDF of size under and secure it to your frame (you should have 3 columns) fill those with your rockwool/mineral wool.
Step 4: cover your first sandwich piece with a layer of foam board. Then MDF, a layer of MDV, Then wood again then carpet
Step 5: repeat steps 1-4 for all walls including ceiling (this time without finishing with carpet, Acoustic Panels/ acoustic foam.)
Step 6: Add Windows (Plexiglass) to door and wall nearest to CPU
In conclusion:
The Key to soundproofing is to sandwich and provide space for sound to break up. The more layers of diffusion and absorption you have for sound better. The goal is to be able to get a solid recording with no background noises and being in a space where you’re isolated from everything to be as loud as you want to be, creative as you want to be. I really really hope this helps someone the same way I was looking for help when I first started it feels good to go back to videos like these and help all the new people just diving in ! 💛
as someone who has their stu in a shed i appreciate this fam. gotta be resourceful.
That was very well presented and helpful. I liked the get right to the point approach.
The UK drill scene needs to watch this lol
thank you bro imma use this advice when recording at my next session, i didnt think about having the inside facing the wall, good video 💓
Wow , this actually worked 😮😮😮 !!!! Huge difference in my audio recordings
I like this guy. Excellent instructor!
Thank you Carl Johnson! MUCH APPRECIATED!
I don’t even rap but I’ve been so tired of bad audio on my gaming channel this is great tips no bs just quick facts and instructions
You can also use PVC pipes and Acoustic Blankets to create a cheap booth.
How ? and how good does it sound
Did that don't regret it
When I say he is so unappreciated I mean he is really unappreciated he drops nothing but 💎
This was excellent. The man is a master teacher
Extremely well advised and informative! I’d like more content from this guy.
Guru is a legend lol check out his workshops on Universal Audios RUclips and waves as well.
Well, he passed away 11 years ago..
@@g1983rt he just did a interview with math hoffa a week ago you talking about gang Starrs
Turn my vocal up, Guru!
Turn the music up too
doesn't matter how many songs Jay Z records, he will always have something to complain about regarding the volume haha
Yessir! It's funny to me all the people who are like "this guy is good" lol
Thanks to all who put this together. This is valuable information bc as an engineer, I come across many artists that ask me to "fix," their vocals only for me to recommend them to re record. In this game, fundamentals are key. Thabks again! Peace!
Now I'm worried again. I've recorded a whole album. The first time I hadn't turned the level stereo up high enough. So there was a lot of hiss. Then I re-recorded. Can you take a listen possibly to some of my vocal recording (to tell me if it's acceptable)? I really don't want to have to record a third time. Do you have an email address?
Guru is certainly a guru.
Guru with the wisdom
You’re really good a teaching , a lot of people can’t and you can , nice nice , 10/10
I could see why he is called young guru
I watched so many videos about how to record dry voice at home and these advices by far the most useful! Thanks a lot 👍
Why did you pluralize the word advice?
Straight to the point ! Thanks and respect
Who is this guy. Love the way he explains things. I want to see more of his videos
@@g1983rt no he didn’t pass away he is still very much alive. He goes by ‘Young Guru’ and has been Jay-Z’s sound engineer and DJ for years now. A legend in his profession. #RESPECT
Very helpful information thank you for taking the time😎🤙
For sure good info...the space at Ike and Val’s was packed wit ish... proud of you dude
Well spoken and great info.
Fantastic advice
Straight to the point with good info, I appreciate you!
You are an awesome teacher.
Thanks legend 🙏🏾 🎵 ✊🏾
Absolutely a great video and presenter
what a great video
THANK YOU GURU!
Or just open the closet and put the mic stand there. if its full with clothes and coats youre all set. in the states you guys have so big closets get them in good use :D
A closet causes low end resonance.
A great video and really helpful! Thanks!!!
Hi guys, he said the popfilter 4 inches from the mic, and What is the distance to keep from the pop filter?
This was dope, thank you
Awesome video sir
Signing up now.
Young Guru reminds me of a reincarnation of an Egyptian Pharoah Akunaten lol
Nice
Wow I've been recording Holding da mic for 20yrs. Amma go Buy dat filter now guitar center
Great video
thanks a lot 🙏🏻
Great great video Omg
nah the real 🐐 is the Sony C800g for that style and genre of music 🎵 all hip hop / pop / rap music 🎵
It's also 10k lol
@@thesoundmajors9097 right!
Thanks #OG #salute
I have a question about the egg crates recommendation.
I've always heard that they are useless as sound absorbers due to their material and density, instead, they could work as diffusers. Is that what Young Guru really meant by placing them behind the singer's position?
Thanks @Kane Walker, my English isn't great, so I've thought I was misunderstanding it.
Wavy...
What is the names of the pop filter and mic stand pls? Any music nerd out there
why dont this guy just make his own youtube? he has great info and explained clearly
Because he already has a career. No reason to sink down to those levels
He mixes Jay-Z and Beyonce lol he has some workshops on Universal Audio though
@@g1983rtno he didn't lol
@@g1983rtthat Gangsta Guru your talking about. This Guru is an Engineer for Jay-Z.
Nice man
Very professional and useful video! Does anyone kno what mic he’s using!??
At 4040
AT4050
💎
Has anyone tried this does it work??
The God...
goat
Невероятно полезно
Nic3 1n3
For freeee
🙏
Is Guru the “Jay-Z” of engineers?
👍
💖💖💖💖💖
Pop filters don’t do anything for s’s
Yeah cheap ones def don't
Just use a de esser plugin it’s really not that hard
@@MattDxstined but u gotta work it
@@reekrodriqguez6552 lol it’s really easy to set up a de esser my guy
@@MattDxstined but not automatically
egg creates only work so much. not enough for me
So this a commercial
Part of his old Skillshare course.
this man said egg crates :(
Yung Guru low key looks Barack Obama
He said ‘egg crate’ and I stopped listening
i started
That's unfortunate, not everyone is in a position to invest in their space when they get started. Yes it's less than ideal but for some people that may all they can do or try. This is a beginner video as well. Plus truthfully Guru has more experience than anyone in the comments lol