What is a Booth?

In audio production, a booth—often called a vocal booth or isolation booth—is a small enclosed recording space designed to isolate sound and reduce outside noise during recording.

Booths are typically treated with acoustic materials such as absorption panels, foam, or bass traps to control reflections and create a clean recording environment. This helps capture clear vocals or instruments without interference from room noise or echoes.

Booths are commonly used for recording vocals, voiceovers, podcasts, and solo instruments. They are usually located next to the control room in a recording studio so performers can communicate with engineers while maintaining sound isolation.