Creating a home recording studio

Putting together a nice home recording studio for you and your friends could become a tricky job if you have a tight budget, a tight space or you don't know anything about home recording studios. I hope this blog will put some light on the matter.

First, you need to learn about the basics of a home recording studio:

• a laptop
• an audio interface (the external soundcard)
• preamp
• cables, accessories, pop filter, audio foam, mic stand
• condenser microphone

The Laptop

I know you may say that a PC is more suited for a Home Recording Studio and if you have the money, go for it. I'm picking the laptop due to its portability and usability. I like it simple and a notebook is a perfect choice.

The Audio Interface

This is an important piece of your your home studio. Choosing the right audio interface could really make a difference and that's why I always say you should not go cheap with this one. There are tons of cool audio interfaces to choose from and I will recommend the ones that I like or own.

Preamp

Any condenser mic requires a preamp. But most audio interfaces today have really nice preamps so getting a preamp is not a must, but it's an advantage.

Cables, accessories, pop filter, audio foam, mic stand

There are additional things you need to buy in order to get that sound. The pop filter is a must because it protect your mic from anti-pop noises.

The Microphone

The condenser microphone is the first piece of equipment in the recording chain. I usually recommend you to read the Rode NT1-a microphone review because Rode is the world's quietest studio condenser microphone, the winner of the Electronic Musician Editor's Choice Award. The box contains additional equipment.