I think its time to build a sound proof booth. VENTING!

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If I don't have cars passing by, its a damn airplane flying overhead.

If its not that.

It's my neighbors phone ringing, if its not that. Its the trains horn, if its not that. Its the rain causing ruckus, if its not that.

Its a damn motorcycle passing by and if its not that, its a damn dog barking!

TRUST me, I have a longer list.

Super frustrated having to wait for everything to quite down before I start recording audio. Especially when your trying to shoot over 20 videos!

I could shoot with all this background noise but I find it super annoying when I hear it on someone else videos. So I'm trying to avoid it with mine.

I think the only solution is to build a sound booth since I do plan on shooting tons of video and audio this year.

I mean...

Unless you have another idea...

Venting :-)
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  • Profile picture of the author Joshua Rigley
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    Have you considered using a headset to record your audio? That might help with the background noise.

    I'm sorry you have to deal with all those distractions. I know how annoying it can be when something like that happens (like the phone ringing...screeching I should say).

    Another option is to outsource the audio/video production. I'm sure you can find a gig on fiverr that can meet your needs.

    Outside of that...I don't know how else to help you. You're a smart person though, so I'm sure you'll figure something out, hopefully sooner rather than later.

    Good luck.
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    • Profile picture of the author ReveryMarketing
      Originally Posted by Joshua Rigley View Post

      Have you considered using a headset to record your audio? That might help with the background noise.

      I'm sorry you have to deal with all those distractions. I know how annoying it can be when something like that happens (like the phone ringing...screeching I should say).

      Another option is to outsource the audio/video production. I'm sure you can find a gig on fiverr that can meet your needs.

      Outside of that...I don't know how else to help you. You're a smart person though, so I'm sure you'll figure something out, hopefully sooner rather than later.

      Good luck.
      Hey bud,

      I already use a headset. That's not the problem. The problem is that my mic pics up everything! Outsourcing the audio would be an option if I were making a product where I wasn't the face of it.

      For this new product I am. So good audio is a must!

      I already have 90% of the videos done but I could have finished the videos much faster if I didn't have these obstacles.

      Thanks for your help :-)
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  • Profile picture of the author tpw
    I'd definitely soundproof the room.

    I am no expert in this stuff, but I have heard of people using foam and egg cartons to muffle the outside noises.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sushiman1111
    I have the same issues, and just rented a cheap room at a hotel (a conference room, since I wanted a whiteboard as well, but a regular room would work just as well). For 30 bucks or so you get more or less total isolation. Especially if you're just recording during the day.
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  • Profile picture of the author longblog
    Yeah there's nothing more annoying than when I'm the middle of an hour long recording session and my damn dogs start barking. Then I have to go shut them up, and when I come back my mic isn't in the same position, so it presents a more difficult job leveling the audio at the end and editing it out.

    My buddy who is an audio engineer used to work out of his little studio apartment in Los Angeles, and he dealt with ambient noise by buying some studio foam and putting it up in all four ceiling corners and had a few foam pieces on each wall. You'd be surprised how much you can block out without full coverage.

    Basically what I'm saying is I feel your pain, and I'm thinking about taking some of the same steps.
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  • Profile picture of the author ochaim
    I have some experience with soundproofing rooms, the egg cartons don't do anything for audio insulation. it may diffuse some high frequencies from within the room so you don't get the echo, maybe, but that's a very big maybe. but they do absolutely nothing for noise outside of the room.

    Sushiman has the right idea.

    Another idea is in your car, it's portable so you can go to some quiet parking lot, sure, it might seem a bit creepy but a car is built to muffle the sound of driving, which is pretty loud.

    Also, some public libraries have small, private study rooms that you can use to record your audio/video.

    If you have a closet full of clothes, with a door you can close (or a mattress you can prop up against the door on the inside, that will provide significant soundproofing from outside noise..

    Just some ideas based on the same principal, that being you need dense material to isolate the sound in your recording environments..

    re: longblog's suggestion, the insulation that's placed in the corners are called bass traps, it's to reduce the resonating of bass that corners accentuate. insulation foam, will do nothing for noise outside of the room. the only way to address that is to use soundproofing insulation foam behind the walls, the soundproof roxul batts. other than that, these foam products just deaden the ambient noise, meaning the noise inside the room.

    if you plan on building a sound booth for this, you'll need to insulate it with this roxul stuff to absorb the sound outside so it doesn't reach inside the booth. it can be done, but the closet idea is along the same lines, and is worth a try before investing in a booth.

    hope that helps...
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  • Profile picture of the author IMDESTROYER
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    Adobe Sound Booth! Edit all the noise out!
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  • Profile picture of the author MartinPlatt
    Wrap yourself and your computer in foam??!
    Get a load of mattresses and put them against all the walls and windows - you won't look crazy, honest!

    I think you need a sound proof booth - the question is - can you justify the cost at this point, or not?

    To be honest, the odd sound isn't that off putting. And if you think it's bad, just do a retake of the last bit you said, and cut out the noisy bit, and joint it back together? Not ideal, but can work?
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  • Profile picture of the author Paul Gram
    What you need is a better microphone. Last year, I got a Heil PR40 and it's AMAZING. It doesn't pick up ANY background sounds at all. Many professional radio people even use this mic and your recordings will sound amazing.

    The only downside is the price, but it's very worth it.
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  • Profile picture of the author howtogurus
    Sound cancelling microphone is the way to go. They will only pick up the sound right in front of the microphone, nothing from the sides or back. Also I like using a headset so that the microphone is always at exactly the same distance from my mouth, that way if I turn my head the sound does not fade away.

    On IMDESTROYER comment about Adobe Sound Booth. Sorry, you can't edit out background noise without losing some quality in the foreground sounds. In a tight pinch you may want to so some equalizing to improve the sound quality but with most voice microphones all of the sound will be on 1 mono track, no way to separate out sounds unless they are on distinctly different frequencies, unlikely at best.

    So, good mic is the answer. Some sound proofing of your window would not hurt, try double glazing.
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    • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
      Originally Posted by tpw View Post

      I'd definitely soundproof the room.

      I am no expert in this stuff, but I have heard of people using foam and egg cartons to muffle the outside noises.
      > First step, get a high-quality directional mic. As was mentioned, you want one that will pick up only what is right in front of it.

      > Cheapo foam-backed shag carpet will do a nice job if you decide to build a booth in your garage or a spare room. If you go this route, do not use flourescent lighting. It introduces a hum.

      > One company I worked with built a booth just for the microphone. They took a corrugated carton and cut a hole in the side facing the speaker, then placed it over the mic on it's stand. Made a huge difference without building a full-fledged recording booth.
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      • Profile picture of the author agmccall
        You knew those noises were there before you started, at least you should have, take your laptop and go someplace quiet

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  • Profile picture of the author GailTrahd
    I've done recording in a closet that created much better quality. The hotel idea sounds wonderful - wonder if I would have to come home again?

    You could also record at night if the number of background sounds would be lower.

    If night time, noise cancelling mics and hotels are out of budget - do you have a friend with a quieter environment? Maybe you could squat at their house for an afternoon to finish the recordings?
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  • Profile picture of the author NewParadigm
    does your town or nearby town have a local cable access channel? often times they have a small production studio that is open for residents to use for free or small fee. (well, no additional fee besides your taxes!)
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  • Get a blue parrot headset it knocks out 99% of the noise you can go to a noisy parking lot with 100 cars idling and record and not hear and background noise the thing is amazing.
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    • Profile picture of the author DABK
      My public library has a few study rooms you can get for free (though often you have to sign up ahead of time).
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