March 2023 update:
My laptop is outside my booth now and I have two monitors inside my booth!
4’ x 4’ vocal booth from Vocalboothtogo.com
MSI Laptop on a TV Tray Table
Mobile Standing Desk
Lemorele 11 in 1 USB C Laptop Docking Station Dual Monitor Hub for:
USB C (Connects to Laptop)
2 HDMI ports (for 2 monitors)
USB 3.0/2.0 slots (for SSL2, Webcam, and desk fan)
Ethernet slot (for hardwire)
SD card slot, etc…
Two monitors - Sceptre 20” 1600 x 900 75Hz LED Monitor
HUANUO Dual Monitor Stand (Vertical Layout)
Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse
Stool
February 2023
It is now nearing the end of February and since the new year I’ve experienced lots of changes. Because I moved, I no longer have a walk-in closet with foam padded walls and clothes to help dampen sound. I invested in a 4’ x 4’ Vocal Booth to Go, which is basically a metal frame surrounded by acoustic blankets. Currently, I’m trying to adhere some of my old (pink) foam to the inside since I still have them.
Inside
MSI Gaming Laptop
Note: I kill the fans when I record. Most people will put their computer/laptops outside the booth and use a wireless keyboard/mouse + monitor to control it from the inside.
Second Monitor
The desk is just a simple standing desk (pink of course) with a (pink) stool. I’m always standing when I record. I’ll sit for editing, of course.
I use a TLM103 and a SSL2 Audio Interface on a mic arm clipped to the desk.
I only have a TLM103 because I was made to. Otherwise my Rode NT1 would have been fine. I now use my Rode for streaming.
The booth came with a light
I also have a little, cheap desk fan (pink) since it can get hot in there. (For use when not recording.)
Some vocal remedies to be stored in a cute pineapple shaped pouch
Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa hard candies for throat soothing
Alkalol Nasal Spray to clean sinuses
Mouth Kote Dry Mouth Spray to help moisturize the mouth (It’s sour to help you produce saliva. If you feel like your mouth is clicking a lo due to liquids, it may indicate that you’re dehydrated)
Other junk
Lightning from FF13 as my booth buddy (Yes! She’s also pink!)
Mr. Mew from TWEWY as my other booth buddy. (He holds my headphones)
Decor such as a geometric light that has no batteries in it currently and a fake plant in a pink pot.
And that’s all I currently have! I’ll continue to document as I uncover things to improve my set up and of course, if anyone has any recommendations, I’d love to hear it!
I’ll also be making a post about my equipment for streaming, including Vtuber software, and yet another post about my philosophy on spending money on equipment. So please look forward to it!