What You Need to Set Up Your Home Recording Studio
COMPUTER
HP 15.6" Pavilion 15-cs3073cl Multi-Touch Laptop (Refurbished) - $699.00.
The computer is going to be your center of operations and is a very important part of the home studio.
2. Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
Avid Pro Tools Annual Subscription - Audio and Music Creation Software (Retail, Boxed) - $299.00.
This allows you to record, use virtual instruments, and mix.
3. AUDIO INTERFACE
Behringer U-PHORIA UMC204HD - USB 2.0 Audio Interface - $128.99.
An audio interface allow you to record audio such as your voice, guitar, synth, etc. via a microphone or instrument cable, and it also will provide you with some quality outputs for a set of speakers (or monitors).
4. SPEAKERS (MONITORS) AND HEADPHONES
KRK ROKIT 5 G4 5" 2-Way Active Studio Monitor (Single, Black) - $179.00.
Audio-Technica Consumer ATH-WS990BT Solid Bass Wireless Over-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones - $229.00.
Being able to hear what you are recording and mixing in the best of detail is of greatest importance for making a quality record.
5. MICROPHONES
Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone - $79.00.
You will need a microphone in order to record vocals or any other acoustic instrument.
6. MIDI KEYBOARD
Arturia KeyLab MKII 61 - Professional MIDI Controller and Software (Black) - $499.00.
A MIDI keyboard is an essential home studio tool and you can test different sounds and add virtual instruments into your production.
7. MICROPHONE STAND
On-Stage MS9701B+ Heavy-Duty Euro Boom Mic Stand (Black) - $35.90.
A solid microphone stand is one of the most worthwhile investments a new home studio can make.
8. POP FILTER
Auray PFNY-6 Nylon Pop Filter with Gooseneck and C-Style Clamp - $18.99.
A pop filter main purpose is to eliminate “popping” noises when you sing or speak into the microphone.
9. CABLES
Cables for your home recording studio.
Pearstone USB 3.0 Type A Male to Type A Male Cable - 6' - $5.49.
Comprehensive Standard PC Power Cord - 10' - $5.59.
Audio-Technica AT690 Series 1/4" Male to 1/4" Male Speaker Cable (14-Gauge) - 6' - $10.95
Rode SC8 Dual-Male 1/8" TRS Cable (20') - $30.00.
Pearstone PM Series XLR Male to XLR Female Professional Microphone Cable (1') - $5.99.
ESI MIDIMATE eX USB MIDI Interface Cable with Two I/O Ports (5.9') - $34.95.
Saramonic USB-CP30 USB Mono Output Connector Cable for Wireless Mic Systems - $29.00.