Right. We compromise and make sacrifices. We, the majority live in hdb rooms, have no luxury for space, etc. Money doesn't come easy too. Thus we make do with things we can afford, that also means, gears within our reach, not the best equipment for sure, but when you say, 'ah can ah..' that means you have compromised. Then again, 'best' can be heavily elaborated. 'Best' in my case, fancy pro gears. Nice to have but that do not necessarily means we need it, but we want it. For room treatment and soundproofing, to me, is a must haves. Why, its like putting a chef who needs not the best but just a proper kitchen and equipment to start cooking and baking. He can't be cooking in the bathroom, but just a small space in the kitchen might just work for him. So, to me room treatment and soundproofing is kinda essential. We make sacrifices and compromise on less pro equipments, thus, we can make sacrifices and compromise on room treatment and soundproofing too. There are many sites which teach you doing it minimally, esp when we dun have the luxury for space and budget. A vocal booth can be as small as your mum's unused oven box, or your old crt monitor box. Pad it internally, etc etc, and wallah you have a functional vocal booth. It doesn't cost ur hard-earned mthly salary, but most importantly, it works. Of course dun dream of having abbey road studio in your room
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so do search on tips for those who dun have the budget, who are not willing to spend too much on these part in building your own room studio. Treatment and soundproofing can be cheap if u know how and if u r willing to sacrifice and compromise. Hey, I read that ur wardrobe where u keep your clothes is a good alternative too.
I compromise on my gears, and I compromise on room treatment and soundproofing. Dun get intimidated when you hear those words. There are many alternatives out there.