Comments on: How to Build a Home Recording Studio on a Budget? – Part 2

By: Desmond Auguste

Desmond Auguste — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:14:01 +0000

for many years i have wanted to build a decent home recording studio,to make music,sing and do voice overs,but it has always seemed like rocket science to me,i have know decided to give it a try,so far i have a acer aspire 5920 laptop,soundcraft notepad 124 that has 12 input mixing console with fx ,and one microphone,i have a budget left of £500.=$780 with the buget left could i get up and running and if so i would like to get some good monitors and sound card,i might be able to get some second hand good krk rp 6 monitors £160,could you please give me some help and advice on how to get as much value,with my budget.thank you in advance.

By: Jmarty

Jmarty — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:19:12 +0000

Focusrite USB 6 – $200
Studio Projects CS5 – $300
Soundkits AE-F Pro Reflection filter – $190
ATH-M50 headphones – $130
Yamaha HS50M – $400
Cables + Accessories (pop filter, mic stand, etc…) – $70
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Total = $1290

This is a killer setup if you don’t need multiple mics recorded at once. Quality over quantity here.

By: Vax

Vax — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:10:18 +0000

Nice tips, but here we need to consider what kind of recordings we plan to do.

By: Cbrown

Cbrown — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:35:20 +0000

Hello I am building a home recording studio and I have about 4500 to invest. I already have KRK monitors and would like to purchase a decent keyboard workstation…any suggestions on what directions I should go?

By: steve

steve — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:02:59 +0000

Guys,

I am helping my son set up a recording studio in the garage. His band plays metal and I am tired of paying some guy cash to record. I would rather invest in my own equipment, and save money in the long run. Maybe I can get some investment back by recording other young bands after i have mastered the art?I want to make sure I am buying the very best for the money I lay out. $1500-$2000
I have read numerous reccomendations. Each one sounds great.
Simply put.
I need to know the best recording program for a mac?
the best mic(mics) . Can I use just one very good one, or do I need to buy a set?
I see a shure package for $699.99 4 -SM57 and 2 -SM 58.
Whats a condensor?
Where does a mixing board come in? is it nessesary?
I know my lack of knowledge sounds rediculous, but I would rather hear from you guys than walk into Guitar Center and have one of those guys try and BS me with stuff there making up on the fly.
So save me some time, what do I need to get this off, and the best for the $$
Im cool with the monitors and earphones.