One of the most common questions we hear from our customers is: How can I change the interior “sound” of my WhisperRoom?

It’s a tough question because the answer depends on the specific application and setting the WhisperRoom is being used in. Let’s start by discussing the difference between “noise” and “sound”.

“Noise” is defined by Webster as “a sound that someone or something makes”. WhisperRooms are designed to reduce the amount of “noise” that is transferred in or out of the booth. For instance, a saxophone player who practices inside the WhisperRoom wants to reduce the noise from inside the booth (especially if he/she isn’t a very good player!). Standard (single-wall) WhisperRooms do an excellent job of reducing noise from inside the booth and many practicing musicians find the standard model to be an excellent choice. Consequently, someone who records music or voiceovers inside the WhisperRoom wants to reduce the noise from outside the booth. Depending on the ambient noise level outside the booth and the sensitivity of the microphone being used, and Enhanced (double-wall) WhisperRoom might be the better choice.

According to Webster, one of the technical definitions of “sound” is “mechanical radiant energy that is transmitted by longitudinal pressure waves in a material medium (as air) and is the objective cause of hearing”. Okay, so that definition is a little over my head! We prefer their second definition which is “the sensation perceived by the sense of hearing”, and this is the definition we refer to most often in regards to WhisperRoom. “Sound” is subjective!

So, how can a WhisperRoom user change the “sound” inside the booth?

All WhisperRoom booths are designed to be flexible in terms of sound. They come equipped with enough studio foam, which is a great absorber of sound, to cover 1/3 of the interior surface. The studio foam is a neutral interior treatment but some customers want the booth more “dead” sounding. So they add additional studio foam, sometimes lots of it. If the customer wants a more “live” sound, the studio foam can be removed altogether and the interior WhisperRoom walls will provide a little more reverb and/or reflection.

If a customer needs professional help with the interior WhisperRoom “sound”, we recommend they contact someone like George Whittam. For many years, George has worked with the recording and voiceover industries and has established himself as an expert in both acoustics and studio design. And, he’s helped lots of WhisperRoom owners. For over twenty-five years, WhisperRoom has been producing the world’s best and most flexible sound isolation booths.

Have Questions?

We invite you to contact us at 800.200.8168 or email us at info@whisperroom.com.

NAB Show
April 18 – 21, 2016
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
We will have Models on display!

Come by and meet some of our team and try out a WhisperRoom!

NAB Show is the place to experience dynamic innovation and cutting-edge technologies that open up limitless opportunities for media and entertainment industry.

Attendees representing every sector of the industry owe it to themselves to break free from conventional thinking and open your mind

For more information, or to sign up visit www.nabshow.com

April 13-15, 2016
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ

The Audiology Now show is the world’s largest conference gathering audiologists, researchers, other hearing-care professionals, manufacturers and distributors and CEOs.

This conference gives you the chance to experience the latest in Audiology product solutions, exhibitor courses, industry updates and research and much more.  For more information, or to sign up visit audiology.org.

March 3 – 6, 2016

Hilton Atlanta Airport
Atlanta, GA 

We will have a MDL 4872 E (4’ x 6’) on Display!

Come by and meet some of our team and try out a WhisperRoom first-hand!

Why You Should Attend:

VO Atlanta is an interactive voiceover conference welcoming members from all levels of the voiceover community.  It is the largest VO conference in the Southeast and attendees from around the world sign up for this interactive learning experience.

If you’re into voiceover, audio books, narration, or e-learning – you owe it to yourself, and your career, to attend this conference!  This 4^th Annual VO conference offers you a chance to network and meet industry leaders in voice acting, recording, editing, and much more!  For more information, or to sign up visit VO Atlanta.

January 21 – 24, 2016
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella, Anaheim, California

Booth #7526

We’ll have an MDL 127 LP E (corner unit) on display, with the following optional features: Caster Plate, Step (for use with Caster Plate), Studio Light Pkg, Exterior Fan Silencer, and Extra Foam. We will have a show Special so stop by and meet our team in the Arena, Booth #7526!

GoPro will have their WhisperRoom set up at Booth #4648 (Hall C)

Also, Fender (Level 3) will have a WhisperRoom set up to demo their guitars!

NAMM – National Association of Music Merchants, Inc.

NAMM’s trade shows are attended by the most influential professionals from the music industry, including those that manufacture, distribute and/or retail musical instruments/products, along with manufacturer representatives, commercial service providers as well as trade and consumer-focused media outlets. You must be a member to attend; however, there is usually a day open to the public. For more information, visit Winter NAMM 2016.