Is there a Physical Solution to quieting a Macbook Pro

Thanks D.I - This is the kind of answer I am seeking. I agree. I need to figure out how to isolate the MBP. I unfortunately, cannot afford an isolation booth right now...so am looking for ways to isolate the MBP. In the interim I have found two solutions:

1. Run TG Pro software app (only 10 dollars) that helps me to controls the fans, and if necessary, for just the time of the take to quiet the fans, to turn them off for a 3 minute take.. I have tried it and so far it allows me to set the gradations of the fans to be cooler sooner, so the heavy fan does not need to kick in. Understand I need to be prudent to not overheat the mac
2. Buy a Cal Digit Thunderbolt 4...docking station. This will allow me, per your good advice to run a long cable from the MBP outside of the room to the Cal Digit, and then connect my Digital Analog interface, keyboard, Display, etc. to the CAL Digit without having my computer needing to be on the desk. This also will allow me to never have the fans off..

So the combo of these two might help me in the short run until I can figure out how to afford a booth. because ultimately I agree, I need a booth, but need some success first :-) that might generate income to move to that step.

I was thinking some kind of isolation booth for the computer itself, but apparently there is nothing out there for that and then you run into ventilation problems that would inevitably make the fan challenge worse.

Think I am good with the great inputs given to me by the community. THANKS everyone for this help. If anyone also has another idea...I am open.

Hi Allan - Thanks so much for your answer. The noise comes from the fans. It is a 2019 16 inch MB Pro; Processor 2.3 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9; Graphics AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 4 GB Intel UHD Graphics 630 1536 MB; Memory 64 GB 2667 MHz DDR4. Have cleared memory, raised the computer to allow air, and followed all the advise the universe can give...but I use the computer a lot with a lot or processing of plugins (even with the proper input buffer size) and as would any normal computer, the fan comes on..eventually, quite loudly like a jet engine :-)...I then pick this up in microphones. So the answer I am seeking is a physical solution to isolate the normal functioning of the mac (fan should come on) to avoid picking up the fan noise with an intricate silence of guitar picking. How can I isolate my mac? Is there any kind of small isolation booth for a computer, with lots of ventilation area? Thanks. Michael

Also, I have run a diagnostic of my computer (shut the computer off then turn on while pressing 'D') and all is well with my computer: Tip Top. Still, even now as I am typing I hear the soft normal and to be expected whirl of the fan...a fan noise that I pick up in my microphones, a fan noise that I wish to physically isolate. Thus the search for a needed, physical solution of isolating the normal sound of a computer and how to do so. M.

Apologies...was out Sunday. Yes, I am running on an external display (apple power addapter on) with the macbook pro screen/cover closed. I have a Samsung LC32 50.

tks - Michael

Hi Grant - Good idea. Will do. Thanks!