For the last few years, I've been recording in a room full of foam and blankets. The results were good, but not great.   I wanted something better, so I just installed some new panels based on a DIY panel design by Marcus dePaula.   This episode is the first I recorded with the new setup. It's a conversation with Marcus about how you can sound your best with the space you have, regardless of whether you record in a spare bedroom, a closet, or a temporary location. Topics: "Room within a room" Recording with a monitor – what you need to know Setting up a portable studio that sounds great Recording in your house? This is the best place to do it... Why books are a great thing to have in your studio Packing blankets Bedroom vs. Closet What you need to know about ceiling panels (clouds) Studio Comfort vs. Function What is good enough? Links To Things We Talk About: The "Old" RED Room Panel Build Marcus' DIY Acoustic Panel Plans Me Only Louder / Podcast Audio Lab   Don't Let Your Podcast Be Ignored - Download my free "Podcast Growth Toolkit" to double your podcast audience.