DIY Microphone Shield/Gobo – 2 Minutes (with Video!)

Now even those of us not mechanically inclined can build a sound isolation screen on our own.

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Stuff you need: Glue, Binder and Foam Stuff you need: Glue, Binder and Foam

Acoustics First understands that the Do-it-Yourself spirit in the audio world is alive and well, and here is another one of our contributions to that community.

The personal mic shield… all you need is…

  • Foam safe Glue
  • a One inch thick, three ring binder
  • two 1 foot x 1 foot pieces of foam
  • 2 Minutes

Got everything together?
Do you have 2 minutes?
Let’s do this!
Watch the video…

Or follow the steps…

Open the Binder Open the Binder

Open the binder and bend the bottom tab flat.

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Spray the Binder and the back of the foam with glue.

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Wait for a few seconds for the glue to get tacky, then carefully stick the foam to the binder – be sure to apply pressure to allow for a strong bond.

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Give the glue some time to dry.
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After the glue sets, slide the rings of the binder over a…

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