Archive for May, 2015
DIY Microphone Shield/Gobo – 2 Minutes (with Video!)
Posted by Acoustics First in Absorption, DIY, HOW TO, Recording Studio, Video, Vocal Booth, Voice Over on May 1, 2015
Acoustics First understands that the Do-it-Yourself spirit in the audio world is alive and well, and here is another one of our contributions to that community.
The personal mic shield… all you need is…
- Foam safe Glue
- a One inch thick, three ring binder
- two 1 foot x 1 foot pieces of foam
- 2 Minutes
Got everything together?
Do you have 2 minutes?
Let’s do this!
Watch the video…
Or follow the steps…
Open the binder and bend the bottom tab flat.
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Spray the Binder and the back of the foam with glue.
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Wait for a few seconds for the glue to get tacky, then carefully stick the foam to the binder – be sure to apply pressure to allow for a strong bond.
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Give the glue some time to dry.
After the glue sets, slide the rings of the binder over a bare mic stand – the top tab will hold the shield up.
All Done! Just set up your mic and you’re ready to go!
This DIY project is brought to you by Acoustics First – Be inspired and sound great doing it. Enjoy!
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