Reddit reviews BELTBOX: Vocal Dampener for Singers, Actors, Performers, Stress Relief. A Portable Warm-Up Room.

Wait i remember seeing an annoying video on facebook about a device that lets you sing in the shower without anyone hearing because it silences your voice. HERE IT IS!. Oh man this guy needs to be in their next commercial.

Here

to quote:

> hold it up to your mouth to cut your sound by up to 30 decibels, that's like everyone around you wearing earplugs

USD$49.99 amazon link

USD$49.99+shipping the direct purchase link from their website for international(aka outside of the US)^^^^^(likeme)

edit: another video to see more examples of it in action :)

https://www.amazon.com/BELTBOX-Dampener-Singers-Performers-Portable/dp/B01FRK4MLA

The "belt box" works pretty well and was made for practicing quietly without having to sing softly! I have one and I like it.

https://www.amazon.com/BELTBOX-Dampener-Singers-Performers-Portable/dp/B01FRK4MLA

Can't personally vouch for the effectiveness but you could try this thing. https://www.amazon.com/BELTBOX-Dampener-Singers-Performers-Portable/dp/B01FRK4MLA

Get a BeltBox. My new favorite practice tool:

https://www.amazon.com/BELTBOX-Dampener-Singers-Performers-Portable/dp/B01FRK4MLA

Anywhere you wish: https://www.amazon.com/BELTBOX-Dampener-Singers-Performers-Portable/dp/B01FRK4MLA

So there are a huge variety of gags out there that you could try. But the issue is that a lot of those things don't actually stop noise. They either just make words/talking incomprehensible or only slightly reduce the volume of the noise. Or they cause people to mentally try to make less noise as a byproduct of using them when they need to be quiet.

If that option works for you then just pursue any old variety of kinky gags. I don't have a comprehensive list but you could make another post asking about different types of gags that people have used or know of in general and pick from that.

Otherwise the only thing I know of that actually dampens noise is something along the lines is a product like this. Which is marketed at people who want to sing or yell in environments that they cannot.

I hope you find a solution that works for you.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FRK4MLA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485621427&sr=8-1&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=beltbox

This could potentially backfire...

NTA but here's a suggestion: this is a belt box and a lot of my opera/musical theater friends have them for when they travel and need to warm up, but don't want to disturb others. Fair warning: It looks like a muzzle though.

I bought a belt box and i kinda love it. i can vocalize pretty late into the night and it bothers no one. also helps with not "listening to yourself" and focusing on sensation.

Maybe you can do something with this? I'd run it by r/BdsmDIY for a total solution - not sure if breathing is a problem with this device.

i've never used the product but I remember seeing this on an ad somewhere: https://www.amazon.com/BELTBOX-Dampener-Singers-Performers-Portable/dp/B01FRK4MLA

mixed reviews but it could be worth a try if you can afford it.

Ehh?

All great comments guys, thanks for tips and sharing your personal techniques. Just wanted to update and say while I'm still not 100% about making them deal with my singing, I know eventually "I got to do what I got to do", as the old saying goes. As long as it's in reasonable hours I don't see why someone developing a skill/practicing (what I hope can be considered) music should be a problem.

Also, I found this real handy tool called the 'Beltbox'. You can do warmups and practice singing into it, rather than a shoe or pillow :)

https://www.amazon.com/BELTBOX-24601/dp/B01FRK4MLA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466447695&sr=8-1&keywords=beltbox

You need a belt box

BELTBOX: Vocal Dampener for Singers, Actors, Performers, Stress Relief. A Portable Warm-Up Room. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FRK4MLA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_A8dGDbKSXVW93