Quieting Your G5?

metajunkie wants to take a bite out of this issue: "I recently set up an at-home recording studio with a DP G5 and a ProTools mBox. Problem is, I can't record (like, say, a voice over) anywhere near the computer because when the cooling fans kick in, it comes in way too loud over the mic. I can't move the computer into another room, and while I'm tempted to throw a blanket over the thing, I don't think that'll help. Does anyone know a place that sells a silencer box for the G5 or some good DIY way to cut out the noise?"

Comments

Hate to say it, but

[sinergy]

The only real solution is to record in a separate room. Run the mic into the shower, you'll get some nice reverb effects. ;)

solution - distance

[jwriney]

You should attempt to move the computer as far away from your recording area as possible to reduce noise. My room in South Carolina would serve nicely.

--riney

Buy a Powerstack.

[tcd004]

These babies run silent.

tcd004

Re:What? Mine is quiet as a mouse

[Mr. Piddle]

there is quiet and then there is 'quiet'.

I'm pretty sure the official noise scale is from "fanless/diskless mini-ITX" at the low end to "Sun Ultra 60" at the high end. There is an additional scale for loud noises going from "Sun Ultra 60" to "ear next to jet engine exhaust."

Re:Bad Plan, but possible

[Anonymous Coward]

I would suggest putting the computer in a cabinet type thing and then stuffing the empty space with pillows.

Keeps the processer nice and cozy too. Happy processers equal better speed.

Re:What? Mine is quiet as a mouse

[tbone1]

There is an additional scale for loud noises going from "Sun Ultra 60" to "ear next to jet engine exhaust."

... which itself is dwarfed by "birthday party at Chuck E Cheez".