Our Travel Tips & Suggestions for Recording on the Road...
1) Ironing Board
![Travel tips - Porta-Booth Plus on ironing board](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/0009/3340/files/PBPlusIroningBoard.jpg?v=1592603765)
Use that hotel ironing board found in virtually any hotel room as an height adjustable stand for your Porta-Booth Pro or Porta-Booth Plus. Harlan says “It is a great adjustible ‘scissors stand’ like the keyboardists use. Instant height adjustability, very stable with room for your laptop or tablet and best of all you don't have to haul a 20 pound stand along!”
2) Turn off the Heat / A-C
![Travel tips - Turn thermostat off](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/0009/3340/files/ThermostatOff.jpg?v=1592603765)
When you turn off the heating/air conditioning for quiet when you record you'll remember to turn it back on if you prop your room key on the thermostat.
3) Switch off the Fridge
![Travel tips - Turn off the refrigerator](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/0009/3340/files/HotelFridge.jpg?v=1592603765)
More silence can be had by switching off (or unplugging) the mini bar/refrigerator. Leave the door open so you remember to turn it back on.
4) No Pop Filter? - Use a Pen
![Travel tips - Use a pen for a pop filter](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/0009/3340/files/HotelPen.jpg?v=1592603765)
That cheap plastic hotel pen works great as a pop screen - hold it vertically an inch in front of your mouth while you speak. *
5) Shhhh ... I'm recording
![Travel tips - Put up a recording in progress do not disturb sign](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/0009/3340/files/Shhh.jpg?v=1592603765)
An impromptu hand lettered sign taped to the door stating: "Shhhhhhh I'm recording - done in (blank) minutes" can work wonders.
6) Ask for a room that ...
![Travel tips - Get a room away from avending and ice machines and elevators](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/0009/3340/files/HotelVending.jpg?v=1592603765)
Choose high room floors away from that great view and as far as possible from vending and ice machines and elevators.
7) Ask for a Conference Room
![Travel tips - Ask to use a small conference room](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/0009/3340/files/ConferenceRoomInUse.jpg?v=1592603765)
You can ask to use a small hotel conference room for a short, agreed on - length of time.
8) Fitness Center
![Travel tips - Use a fitness room when deserted](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/0009/3340/files/FitnessCenter.jpg?v=1592603765)
After about 9 AM most hotel fitness centers are deserted.
9) Read from a Tablet
![Travel tips - Read your script on a tablet](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/0009/3340/files/iPad_Read_Highlight.png?v=1592603765)
Read your script on a tablet device, no searching for a printer and no page turns!
10) A Tip on Tipping!
![Travel tips - Tip housekeeping staff to vacuum rooms away from yours first](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/0009/3340/files/housekeepers.jpg?v=1592603765)
If you convince housekeeping to vacuum rooms away from yours be sure to tip them generously!
11) Use the right Headphones
![Travel tips - Do not use noise cancelling headphones - you need to hear the sound of the room](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0404/0009/3340/files/HotelHeadphones.jpg?v=1592603765)
Do not use noise-cancelling headphones - you need to hear the actual sound of the room.