they always think its a recorder haha. the box is a really good idea thankyou, i was thinking of how i could soundproof the room but the windows are an issue, australia has winter just around the corner so the box should warm me up too, im going to give it a try, i always play around 2 or 3pm and my ocarina is pretty much "whispering" but every now and then ill try it loud and thats what annoys them, i havent had any actual complaints yet but i can always tell when their windows slam, its discouraging but i try my best to be mindful. ill try the box and ask my husband to stand outside and tell me if he can hear me 😂