Written by Sylvia Longmire for Wheels Up Media, August 2020
Before you utter your very first word into a microphone as a voice actor working from home, the first thing any seasoned voice actor will tell you is to create your recording space. Home recording studios have become more important than ever because of Covid-19. Although many voice actors have professional recording studios nearby, many of them are closed, or some people just don’t feel comfortable right now going into these studios to record. So, how does one go about converting part of your living space into a professional recording space?
There are many different options for creating a home recording studio, and I am certainly not an expert in any of it. However, I thought I would share how I converted my bedroom’s walk-in closet into a home recording studio in case anyone could benefit from my personal process. Please keep in mind that because I’m a wheelchair user, my requirements for spacing and placement might be different than yours.
Honestly Assessing Your Closet Space
Everybody’s living space is unique, but it was a no-brainer for me to choose my bedroom closet as a studio space. It’s a long and wide enough or for me to fit in my wheelchair, and although the ceilings are very high – which isn’t exactly perfect for acoustics—I figured I could do enough with the sound treatment to combat that effect.
There are several great things about my closet that lend themselves to audio recording. First, all the hanging clothes act as a sound dampening system. Second, I have several built-ins for shoes and clothes where I can place my equipment, my drinks, et cetera. Third, while the rest of my house has hardwood or tile floors, my closet has carpet. I also have a source of electricity. If your closet has all of these things, then it might be an ideal recording space for you.
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