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Reddit mentions of Marantz Professional Sound Shield Compact | Portable Professional Vocal Reflection Filter Featuring High Density Acoustic Foam
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- Lightweight, foldable design for easy transport
- Professional acoustic foam to reject ambient sound
- High-quality metal design perfect for studio or field use
- 16.7 inches wide, folds down to 5.9 inches
- Mounts to microphone stand
Features:
Specs:
| Height | 6.1 Inches |
| Length | 16.7 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | July 2016 |
| Size | Small |
| Weight | 3.086471668 Pounds |
| Width | 12 Inches |
I'm only going to speak to vocal practice because this is a solved problem for guitars.
At the end of the day, your singing is not as loud or obtrusive as you think. Plus, walls are thin, but they still block a noticeable amount sound, and sound reduction is cumulative. This works to your advantage because you really only need some sound dampening, not major treatment. A sound booth could be useful, but should not be a requirement.
Meaning, don't let a big solution get in the way of a productive, if sub-optimal, setup.
I practice in an uninsulated outbuilding with picture windows for two of the walls that is closer to my neighbors than my own house, plus a voice that carries even when I'm not singing metal belts. This is a problem I have had to deal with. There are a couple of options I have tried with great success.
Vocal Reflection Shield. People here have argued with me that this is for reflections but not sound reduction. Well, what is sound, fuckwits? It's waves. And it travels by reflection. Block reflections, you block the movement of sound. Science. No, it doesn't block all sound. But you don't need to block all sound, you just need to reduce it. This works really well, but is might be inconvenient because it takes up space you need to mount it on a stand:
https://www.amazon.com/Marantz-Professional-Sound-Shield-Compact/dp/B01GDB7296/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537474265&sr=8-1&keywords=vocal+reflection+shield
BeltBox: This is the newest tool in my arsenal. I originally bought it for practicing away from home -- hotels, at other peoples' houses, etc, but it's really easy for when my shield is not on the stand and I want to get a few minutes practice in. People here have argued that a pillow works just as well. Fine. Could be right. Again, you don't need to block all sound. So save a few bucks and strap a pillow to your face and see how much of your attention goes to your singing vs holding a fucking pillow to your face. Plus: breathing.
https://www.amazon.com/BELTBOX-Dampener-Singers-Performers-Portable/dp/B01FRK4MLA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537474253&sr=8-1&keywords=beltbox
These are not perfect solutions by any stretch. If you truly need full sound treatment, a booth is going to be your best bet. But if you're looking for something to help you feel a little less self-conscious and disruptive when you sing, they're a pretty cheap solution.