A self-contained audio and video recording system including a personal containment booth dimensioned for receiving more than one individual therein. The ironing board member can occupy a generally horizontal working position and an upright stowed position where it is coplanar with the lower panel member. The upper and lower switches are controlled by a first and a second control signal respectively. The systematic displacement screw with varying crest thicknesses also avoids the need to use a larger diameter screw in place of a removed screw during a repair procedure. After the panel is extended out of the housing, the panel can be swung forward downward, backward upward, leftward or rightward.