Portable Vocal Booth XL – #1 Recommended by Rolling Stone Magazine – Recording Studio Equipment for Superior Echo-Free Vocals - The Original & Best Sound Recording Booth

TLDR: great product, highly recommend!For anyone who feels like reading:I’m a relatively new music artist and bought this to try and combat some sound quality issues I experienced recording in an open room. I was able to test it out and found a lot to like about it. Seriously considering one of these? Here’s the scoop:I love the XL’s size. I’m a bigger guy, so I wouldn’t have cared if the booth was 50x50 instead of 44x44, but I and my mic & pc fit in the booth with room to spare so I’m grateful for that.The sound dampening technology that lead you to want to buy something like this is very effective! I set this up for testing in my basement, where the acoustics are more than fine but there is an old hvac system nearby. The sounds of the hvac system were certainly muffled in the booth and did not actually come through on my microphone. I have a very sensitive mic and excellent headphones for monitoring. If any unwanted sound was coming through, I’d know. HOWEVER: if you’re new to recording or don’t understand recording/ sound technology all that well, please understand: the purpose of this product is not to get rid of ALL the sounds around you, but rather to take them down a notch, and eliminate any ambient echo and reverb your room’s acoustics may cause. THAT SAID, go set this booth up in a quiet room with decent acoustics, record your music or talk show, and revel in the compliments you get from friends, who will all be asking how many thousands you spent to rent a professional studio.Setup: I won’t lie to you, moving, setting up, and tearing down can be a pain. But it’s a lot harder to transport an entire music studio! Lol. Yes, this is portable, but it’s portable like TVs were in the 1950s—transportable at a basic level, but not necessarily easy to move. Even when stored in the duffles, this booth is bound to occupy a decent amount of space—half or more of the average coat closet, give or take, and each bag is a size and weight hefty enough to make them slightly awkward.I theorize that we’re in the infancy of portable sound dampening recording rooms, and as time goes on, they’ll get bigger, better, and lighter in weight. For now, this is what we’ve got, but I assure you, when properly used, this is an excellent product and worth the hassle.There were some complaints about the quality of the lights and phone holder in other reviews. Are they construction grade? No, but what are you all doing that is testing their quality so rigorously?I’ve found them all to be effective, and the one set of led lights changes colors, a real mood-setter for dedicated musicians like me.It won’t be long before this brand has the market cornered, if they don’t already.What would make me buy another one of these, should there be another generation/ iteration of this product?I’d love to see sound dampening technology become light in weight. The sound blankets that came with my sound booth are excellent and work well, but they are a bit heavy. I understand they need to be, in order to serve their purpose, so I don’t discredit the manufacturer, but I hope there comes to be an innovation that eliminates this problem.I also think a way of working a microphone mount into the infrastructure of the sound booth could be a great innovation for the next generation of this product.Finally, I was a bit sticker-shocked and ended up asking for gift cards for Christmas to help pay for this sound booth. However, the $300 models from imitators are getting horrid reviews, and I think this company’s just not moving enough volume yet to scale and get production costs down. Also, I don’t know what the material costs are, and the materials this company uses are extremely high quality. I think $579 for the XL may have been a sweet spot, for me at least. Nonetheless, I do own one, so price must not have been that big a point of contention…Overall, yes, this costed $700. I paid that, tried the product, and I am exceptionally impressed by the quality, effectiveness, and attention to detail. If you buy one and get started on the wrong foot, don’t just ship it back, try it first. REALLY try it. You’ll end up keeping it. And in doing so, you’ll have supported a small business.

I've been using the SnapStudio Ultimate Vocal Booth for my home studio recordings, and here's what I think:Pros:Sound Isolation: The vocal booth does an excellent job of reducing echo and external noise. My recordings have a much cleaner sound, which is perfect for vocals and voiceovers. I love the fact there is not only a top but also a bottom to the booth, clearly limiting as much echo as it can for the cost.Portability: It's genuinely portable and easy to set up. I can move it around my home studio or even take it to different locations without much hassle. The included bag is also a great addition and makes the setup and takedown a seamless process.Build Quality: The materials used are high-quality and durable. The booth feels sturdy and well-constructed, which is reassuring for frequent use. The thickness of the cloth is also great, allowing for ample sound dampening for recordings.Cons:Size: While it's portable, it’s still quite large when set up. It takes up a significant amount of space, so make sure you have enough room in your recording area. Obviously if you are looking for a booth, the hope is that you have some revenue being made already, so don't buy this unless you are serious about improving your craft.Ventilation: The booth can get a bit stuffy during long recording sessions. There's not much ventilation, so it can get warm inside. Maybe it is due to my small LED light I have hooked up inside, but LEDs are known to produce minimal heat, so I think it truly is just the booth doing its job of keeping what's inside...in, and outside....out.Price: It's a bit pricey for what it offers. While the quality is there, it might be a substantial investment for those just starting out or on a tight budget. Worth the price in my opinion, but that is up to you.Overall, the SnapStudio Ultimate Vocal Booth is a great addition to any home studio setup if you're looking for effective sound isolation and portability. Just be prepared for its size and the potential need for additional ventilation.EDIT: Added some pics

This vocal booth works perfectly for the application that I need it for. I'm a freelance recording engineer with many years of experience. I will be offering clients personalized mobile services at their homes in the near future. I must be clear that its not 100% soundproof BUT it blocks most of the natural reverb created from space in any room. I've tested a session with myself using a Rode NT1-A condenser microphone that has a very low-noise rating. I also used a mic isolation box seen in the photo. It obviously makes sense to be strategic in where you chose to assemble & place this booth in any recording environment. Do your best to quiet any noises in & around the room while recording your source to get the most out this booth. The "effect" of isolation will be much greater. The isolation blankets are heavy, durable, fit well and easy to hang. The entire assembly is pretty simple as well. I'm more than satisfied & confident that this product will meet my audio service needs to my clients. Its well worth the value for this price!