Primacoustic FlexiBooth Instant Acoustic Vocal Booth Grey
RRP $1,239.00
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RRP $1,239.00
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Primacoustic FlexiBooth
Instant Vocal Booth
The Primacoustic FlexiBooth is a full size 24″ x 48″ (609 x 1219 x 101 mm) wall-mounted acoustic cupboard that opens up to surround the vocal talent and create a dry ‘voice-over’ zone.
The innovative design separates and attenuates room ambience from the voice recording, which then allows the engineer to add echo or reverb and equalise the voice to best suit the performance in post production.
From the outside, the FlexiBooth looks like a typical cupboard. It features an attractive black melamine finish that is easy to clean.
Inside, ultra high performance 6lb per cubic foot (96 kg/m³) glass wool panels effectively absorb sound throughout the voice range.
The acoustic panels are 100% encapsulated with micromesh and are covered in a tough yet attractive acoustically transparent fabric to enhance the fit and finish. Because of the heavy construction, sound attenuation is excellent.
The FlexiBooth can also be used as a variable room ambience controller.
Those that have recorded in large professional studios will be familiar with the variable acoustic panels that are often used to tailor room acoustics. For instance, a brighter more ambient room is generally preferred with acoustic instruments while a darker ambience is often preferred for voice, electric guitars and so on.
By positioning several FlexiBooths around the room, one can easily create different acoustic environments by simply opening or closing the FlexiBooth doors.
The Primacoustic FlexiBooth provides a simple yet highly effective solution for vocal recording that can adapt to any room. The FlexiBooth ships flat and assembles in minutes using common household tools.
The FlexiBooth is an acoustic cupboard that measures 24″ x 48″ x 4″ deep. The outer shell is constructed using heavy black MDF board. When open, it exposes three Broadway acoustic panels.
The main wall panel is 2″ thick and measures 24″ x 48″ while the two side panels are 1” thick and measure 12″ x 48″.
All three acoustic panels are made from high density 6 lb per cubic foot glass wool and fully encapsulated with micromesh and resin hardened edges for a clean look. Panels are then covered in an acoustically transparent fabric and come in choice of grey or beige.
The Broadway panels provide balanced absorption throughout the voice range.
Low frequencies are further extended when the FlexiBooth is mounted on the wall as the design introduces an air gap behind the main panel.
Once in place the door glide hardware is used to hold the doors open at several preset positions, allowing you to tailor the amount of off-axis reflections that reach the microphone. When not in use magnetic door catches keep the doors shut and out of the way.
If you think about it, common sense tells us that placing a single absorptive panel on the wall of a gymnasium will have zero effect on the acoustics in the room.
At the other extreme, covering the walls and ceiling will render a room completely dead.
Simply stated, the greater the absorptive surfaces one applies to a room, the more energy you will take out. If you remove the ambience from the room and make it acoustically ‘dead’, you can then ‘electronically’ add the ambience later in post production.
This, in fact, is the basis behind what is commonly known as a voice-over booth.
Today, voice-over booths are used in all kinds of audio production.
A common application is in the studio for recording a voice such as a lead singer of a band, another is voice over for film and TV post production. This extends into ring tones, computer animation sound tracks, and on-line pod-casting.
In the majority of these situations, the intent of a vocal booth is to take away the rooms ‘personality’ so that you can add the ‘desired character’ electronically to fit the scene.
In other words, you start by recording a voice without any ambience and add echo to make it sound like you are in the Grand Canyon, excessive hall reverb to sound like you are in a gymnasium, or maybe just a touch of echo and a smattering of reverb with a dark EQ to sound as if you are in a dark back alley.
The Typical Vocal Booth Design
Traditional vocal booths are usually small isolation rooms that are completely covered with acoustic panels. The intent is to completely surround the vocal talent with absorptive panels while isolating the vocal microphone from other instruments or street noise.
Better isolation rooms are made using heavy walls with high quality absorbers and are usually very expensive.
Although most vocal booths do a good job at controlling noise and eliminating ambience, they are not without problems.
Most employ a thin layer of acoustic foam that is only effective at absorbing upper frequencies and therefore tend to make the voice sound boomy. This is due to the combined effect of the room geometry, subsequent room modes and the lack of low frequency absorption. The good news is that this problem can easily be addressed by adding a couple of bass traps like the Cumulus in the tri-corners.
The FlexiBooth
For those that do not have the space or budget for a full size voice-over booth, the FlexiBooth presents a viable alternative.
The design begins using the same concept as a voice-over booth whereby three full size acoustic panels surround the talent with an acoustical barrier to create a dry acoustic zone. This contains the voice within the absorptive zone and reduces the spill from exciting the room.
And since the doors are made from heavy MDF board, these block much of the room ambience from re-entering the microphone which would otherwise affect the dry recording.
What sets the FlexiBooth apart is the quality of the acoustic absorbers.
Unlike open cell acoustic foam that is practically useless at absorbing low frequencies, the FlexiBooth employs high performance 6 lb per cubit foot glass wool panels.
The main absorptive panel is made from 2” material while the side door panels employ 1” material. These combine to provide even absorption right down into the lower voice range.
The Problem With Vocal Booths
The Flexibooth’s hidden advantage is the lack of closed boundaries.
As previously described, the problem with most vocal booths is that they are small and generate unwanted resonance in the lower mid range.
Because the FlexiBooth is generally placed within a larger room, the resonant frequencies are at a much lower frequency which makes them much less prominent and easily equalised out of the audio track by simply using a high pass filter.
Not only does the FlexiBooth do a better job at absorbing the voice energy, but also avoids the chest hump problem that plagues most voice-over booths.
Very cool!
Variable Acoustic Control
Another cool benefit is using several FlexiBooths together to vary the room’s acoustical character.
By simply opening or closing the cupboard doors, you can brighten or darken the room depending on the sound you are after. For instance when recording acoustic instruments, you could close the FlexiBooth doors to create a more ‘live’ environment. When recording drums, you could deaden the room by having all of the doors open.
This of course is where we got the prefix Flexi from… it is just so wonderfully flexible!
The Primacoustic FlexiBooth is a unique device that can instantly turn any room into a very functional vocal recording environment simply by opening the doors.
The FlexiBooth features an innovative 24″ x 48″ cupboard cabinet design that hangs on any wall surface. When the doors are opened, a deep 2″ high density Broadway panel fills the back of the cabinet while low-profile 1″ thick panels line the doors.
This creates a 16 square foot area that effectively absorbs sound throughout the voice range, making the FlexiBooth ideal for voice-over, vocal tracking and podcasting.
The frame and doors are constructed with black MDF and assembled using screws, cam locks and wood dowels. Shipped flat to save freight, the FlexiBooth takes about 30 minutes to construct using household tools.
Wall mounting is done using a simple ‘French cleat’. The cleat mounts to the wall using the included drywall anchors and screws.
Once fastened, the FlexiBooth simply hangs in place like a picture. The cleat features opposing beveled edges that lock the FlexiBooth in place for a secure hold.
How does the FlexiBooth compare to the VoxGuard and other similar devices?
When it comes to absorbing acoustic energy, larger is better.
The VoxGuard is designed for basic vocal isolation in a project studio while the FlexiBooth will deliver a higher level of absorption and performance. The VoxGuard is smaller and less expensive.
Does the FlexiBooth work as well as a true isolation room?
That depends. If you want complete isolation from noise, then an insulation room would be better.
If you want good acoustics and a natural sound, the FlexiBooth may work better as many isolation booths sound terrible due to unbalanced sound absorption.
Can I put the FlexiBooth on a stand?
Yes, you can build a simple ‘H’ shaped stand for the FlexiBooth… although you have to make sure it is sturdy enough to handle the weight. We recommend that the base also be about 16” deep to allow the doors to be opened and closed so that the FlexiBooth will not fall over.
Will increasing the absorption in my room improve the FlexiBooth’s performance?
The more absorption you have in your room, the less reverberation you will have. This can be desirable for voice-over recording.
How does the FlexiBooth compare to the Freeport?
The Freeport is much easier to move around. The FlexiBooth will provide better isolation because of the doors.
Can I change the fabric color of the FlexiBooth?
Yes. Simply re-wrap the acoustic panels with any breathable fabric and it will work fine.
Can I attach a lyric sheet to the FlexiBooth?
Yes. This is easily done by pinning it to the fabric face.
Is handling the acoustic panels harmful?
No. The acoustic panels used in the FlexiBooth are 100% encapsulated with micromesh and edges are resin treated to lock the fibres in. This makes handling safe and ensures that the glass fibres do not escape.
I have heard acoustic panels tend to emit some odour. Is this true?
Yes. Often, when acoustic panels are new they will emit odour due to the adhesives that are used to wrap the panels. The plastic bags tend to hold the smell until the panels are aired out.
For those that are extra sensitive to smells, we recommend airing out the acoustic panels for a few days in the garage to allow the odour to subside.
For more information, Click Here to visit the Manufacturer's Website
| SKU | RA-FLEXIBOOTH-GR |
| Brand | Primacoustic |
| Unit Of Measure | ea |
Primacoustic FlexiBooth
Instant Vocal Booth
The Primacoustic FlexiBooth is a full size 24″ x 48″ (609 x 1219 x 101 mm) wall-mounted acoustic cupboard that opens up to surround the vocal talent and create a dry ‘voice-over’ zone.
The innovative design separates and attenuates room ambience from the voice recording, which then allows the engineer to add echo or reverb and equalise the voice to best suit the performance in post production.
From the outside, the FlexiBooth looks like a typical cupboard. It features an attractive black melamine finish that is easy to clean.
Inside, ultra high performance 6lb per cubic foot (96 kg/m³) glass wool panels effectively absorb sound throughout the voice range.
The acoustic panels are 100% encapsulated with micromesh and are covered in a tough yet attractive acoustically transparent fabric to enhance the fit and finish. Because of the heavy construction, sound attenuation is excellent.
The FlexiBooth can also be used as a variable room ambience controller.
Those that have recorded in large professional studios will be familiar with the variable acoustic panels that are often used to tailor room acoustics. For instance, a brighter more ambient room is generally preferred with acoustic instruments while a darker ambience is often preferred for voice, electric guitars and so on.
By positioning several FlexiBooths around the room, one can easily create different acoustic environments by simply opening or closing the FlexiBooth doors.
The Primacoustic FlexiBooth provides a simple yet highly effective solution for vocal recording that can adapt to any room. The FlexiBooth ships flat and assembles in minutes using common household tools.
The FlexiBooth is an acoustic cupboard that measures 24″ x 48″ x 4″ deep. The outer shell is constructed using heavy black MDF board. When open, it exposes three Broadway acoustic panels.
The main wall panel is 2″ thick and measures 24″ x 48″ while the two side panels are 1” thick and measure 12″ x 48″.
All three acoustic panels are made from high density 6 lb per cubic foot glass wool and fully encapsulated with micromesh and resin hardened edges for a clean look. Panels are then covered in an acoustically transparent fabric and come in choice of grey or beige.
The Broadway panels provide balanced absorption throughout the voice range.
Low frequencies are further extended when the FlexiBooth is mounted on the wall as the design introduces an air gap behind the main panel.
Once in place the door glide hardware is used to hold the doors open at several preset positions, allowing you to tailor the amount of off-axis reflections that reach the microphone. When not in use magnetic door catches keep the doors shut and out of the way.
If you think about it, common sense tells us that placing a single absorptive panel on the wall of a gymnasium will have zero effect on the acoustics in the room.
At the other extreme, covering the walls and ceiling will render a room completely dead.
Simply stated, the greater the absorptive surfaces one applies to a room, the more energy you will take out. If you remove the ambience from the room and make it acoustically ‘dead’, you can then ‘electronically’ add the ambience later in post production.
This, in fact, is the basis behind what is commonly known as a voice-over booth.
Today, voice-over booths are used in all kinds of audio production.
A common application is in the studio for recording a voice such as a lead singer of a band, another is voice over for film and TV post production. This extends into ring tones, computer animation sound tracks, and on-line pod-casting.
In the majority of these situations, the intent of a vocal booth is to take away the rooms ‘personality’ so that you can add the ‘desired character’ electronically to fit the scene.
In other words, you start by recording a voice without any ambience and add echo to make it sound like you are in the Grand Canyon, excessive hall reverb to sound like you are in a gymnasium, or maybe just a touch of echo and a smattering of reverb with a dark EQ to sound as if you are in a dark back alley.
The Typical Vocal Booth Design
Traditional vocal booths are usually small isolation rooms that are completely covered with acoustic panels. The intent is to completely surround the vocal talent with absorptive panels while isolating the vocal microphone from other instruments or street noise.
Better isolation rooms are made using heavy walls with high quality absorbers and are usually very expensive.
Although most vocal booths do a good job at controlling noise and eliminating ambience, they are not without problems.
Most employ a thin layer of acoustic foam that is only effective at absorbing upper frequencies and therefore tend to make the voice sound boomy. This is due to the combined effect of the room geometry, subsequent room modes and the lack of low frequency absorption. The good news is that this problem can easily be addressed by adding a couple of bass traps like the Cumulus in the tri-corners.
The FlexiBooth
For those that do not have the space or budget for a full size voice-over booth, the FlexiBooth presents a viable alternative.
The design begins using the same concept as a voice-over booth whereby three full size acoustic panels surround the talent with an acoustical barrier to create a dry acoustic zone. This contains the voice within the absorptive zone and reduces the spill from exciting the room.
And since the doors are made from heavy MDF board, these block much of the room ambience from re-entering the microphone which would otherwise affect the dry recording.
What sets the FlexiBooth apart is the quality of the acoustic absorbers.
Unlike open cell acoustic foam that is practically useless at absorbing low frequencies, the FlexiBooth employs high performance 6 lb per cubit foot glass wool panels.
The main absorptive panel is made from 2” material while the side door panels employ 1” material. These combine to provide even absorption right down into the lower voice range.
The Problem With Vocal Booths
The Flexibooth’s hidden advantage is the lack of closed boundaries.
As previously described, the problem with most vocal booths is that they are small and generate unwanted resonance in the lower mid range.
Because the FlexiBooth is generally placed within a larger room, the resonant frequencies are at a much lower frequency which makes them much less prominent and easily equalised out of the audio track by simply using a high pass filter.
Not only does the FlexiBooth do a better job at absorbing the voice energy, but also avoids the chest hump problem that plagues most voice-over booths.
Very cool!
Variable Acoustic Control
Another cool benefit is using several FlexiBooths together to vary the room’s acoustical character.
By simply opening or closing the cupboard doors, you can brighten or darken the room depending on the sound you are after. For instance when recording acoustic instruments, you could close the FlexiBooth doors to create a more ‘live’ environment. When recording drums, you could deaden the room by having all of the doors open.
This of course is where we got the prefix Flexi from… it is just so wonderfully flexible!
The Primacoustic FlexiBooth is a unique device that can instantly turn any room into a very functional vocal recording environment simply by opening the doors.
The FlexiBooth features an innovative 24″ x 48″ cupboard cabinet design that hangs on any wall surface. When the doors are opened, a deep 2″ high density Broadway panel fills the back of the cabinet while low-profile 1″ thick panels line the doors.
This creates a 16 square foot area that effectively absorbs sound throughout the voice range, making the FlexiBooth ideal for voice-over, vocal tracking and podcasting.
The frame and doors are constructed with black MDF and assembled using screws, cam locks and wood dowels. Shipped flat to save freight, the FlexiBooth takes about 30 minutes to construct using household tools.
Wall mounting is done using a simple ‘French cleat’. The cleat mounts to the wall using the included drywall anchors and screws.
Once fastened, the FlexiBooth simply hangs in place like a picture. The cleat features opposing beveled edges that lock the FlexiBooth in place for a secure hold.
How does the FlexiBooth compare to the VoxGuard and other similar devices?
When it comes to absorbing acoustic energy, larger is better.
The VoxGuard is designed for basic vocal isolation in a project studio while the FlexiBooth will deliver a higher level of absorption and performance. The VoxGuard is smaller and less expensive.
Does the FlexiBooth work as well as a true isolation room?
That depends. If you want complete isolation from noise, then an insulation room would be better.
If you want good acoustics and a natural sound, the FlexiBooth may work better as many isolation booths sound terrible due to unbalanced sound absorption.
Can I put the FlexiBooth on a stand?
Yes, you can build a simple ‘H’ shaped stand for the FlexiBooth… although you have to make sure it is sturdy enough to handle the weight. We recommend that the base also be about 16” deep to allow the doors to be opened and closed so that the FlexiBooth will not fall over.
Will increasing the absorption in my room improve the FlexiBooth’s performance?
The more absorption you have in your room, the less reverberation you will have. This can be desirable for voice-over recording.
How does the FlexiBooth compare to the Freeport?
The Freeport is much easier to move around. The FlexiBooth will provide better isolation because of the doors.
Can I change the fabric color of the FlexiBooth?
Yes. Simply re-wrap the acoustic panels with any breathable fabric and it will work fine.
Can I attach a lyric sheet to the FlexiBooth?
Yes. This is easily done by pinning it to the fabric face.
Is handling the acoustic panels harmful?
No. The acoustic panels used in the FlexiBooth are 100% encapsulated with micromesh and edges are resin treated to lock the fibres in. This makes handling safe and ensures that the glass fibres do not escape.
I have heard acoustic panels tend to emit some odour. Is this true?
Yes. Often, when acoustic panels are new they will emit odour due to the adhesives that are used to wrap the panels. The plastic bags tend to hold the smell until the panels are aired out.
For those that are extra sensitive to smells, we recommend airing out the acoustic panels for a few days in the garage to allow the odour to subside.
For more information, Click Here to visit the Manufacturer's Website
| SKU | RA-FLEXIBOOTH-GR |
| Brand | Primacoustic |
| Unit Of Measure | ea |
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