Meet Dominic the guy who turned a small corner into Sound Cubby
Hi, I am Dominic Rhodes, and Sound Cubby started the day I realized my favorite place in the world was not a huge studio or a fancy stage. It was the tiny corner of my room where I kept all my headphones, mics, and music gear tucked away like treasures in a little cubby.
I have always believed that great sound does not require a massive space or a huge budget. It just needs curiosity, a bit of patience, and someone willing to test things, break things, and then share what actually works. That is where I come in.
Sound Cubby is my cozy corner on the internet where creators, musicians, and gamers can figure out their audio without feeling lost or talked down to. If you want your stream, podcast, or jam session to sound better and you like learning from a friendly voice, you are in the right place.
How a noisy house sparked a love for tiny quiet spaces
I grew up in a loud house. Siblings running around, TV always on, someone cooking, someone arguing about the remote. Finding quiet felt like winning a prize.
As a kid I started making little hideouts to escape all that noise. A pillow fort with cheap headphones. A closet with a portable CD player. A cramped corner with a tiny speaker and an old MP3 player. Each little hideout became its own sound cubby, a small personal space where the noise outside faded and the music felt closer and clearer.
Those tiny spaces taught me something important. You do not need a perfect room to enjoy great sound. You just need to understand how to work with what you have, whether it is a bedroom, a shared apartment, or a small desk setup.
From school AV kid to trusted gear friend
In high school I became the unofficial AV kid. I was the one the teacher called when the projector sounded weird or the school assembly microphones started squealing. I did not have fancy training. I just liked solving sound puzzles and seeing everyone relax once things finally worked.
Later, I picked up guitar and started recording rough tracks in my bedroom. That led to trying different mics, interfaces, headphones, and eventually helping friends set up their own little recording and gaming corners. Over time it turned into a pattern.
Someone would ask a quick question about a mic or headset. I would come over, move a few things, change a setting, and their whole face would light up. The sound was cleaner. The room noise dropped. Suddenly they felt proud of how they sounded.
Those moments made me realize that my favorite thing was not just playing with gear. It was seeing someone else hear themselves clearly for the first time.
Why Sound Cubby exists for you
Sound Cubby is built for people who want better audio but do not want to drown in technical jargon.
Here is what you can expect to find
- Friendly guides that explain audio in simple language
- Honest reviews of mics, headphones, headsets, and audio gear
- Setup tips that work in real homes, not just perfect studios
- Help for every stage of the buying journey, from just curious to ready to upgrade
- Advice focused on making the most of your budget and your space
Whether you are recording your first song, streaming your favorite game, or just trying to get your headset to stop sounding like a tin can, I want Sound Cubby to feel like a comfy little corner where you can learn at your own pace.
How Dominic tests and teaches inside the cubby
My own setup is not huge. It is a simple desk, a couple of shelves, a few pairs of headphones, some microphones, an interface, and a lot of curiosity. I swap gear in and out, try odd combinations, and pay attention to the small details that most reviews skip over, like how comfortable something feels after three hours, or how forgiving a mic is in a noisy room.
Every time I find something that truly helps, I turn it into an article, a comparison, or a guide for you. I want you to feel like you are sitting next to me, watching someone who has made all the beginner mistakes and is happy to explain how to avoid them.
Sound Cubby is not about showing off expensive setups. It is about building a smart, personal, and enjoyable sound space piece by piece, no matter where you are starting.
An invitation to join the cubby
If you are a creator, musician, or gamer who wants your sound to match your passion, I made this site for you.
Pull up a chair in this little online cubby. Explore the guides, learn at your own pace, and do not be afraid to tweak, test, and grow. My hope is that with every article you read and every piece of gear you dial in, you feel more confident, more empowered, and more excited about how you sound.
Welcome to Sound Cubby. Let us build your perfect little sound corner together.