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#229 - 6 Tips For Building Your Home Studio

  1. Good microphone

    Investing in a good quality recording mic is a great first step when putting together your home studio.

  2. Monitors

    Investing in a quality pair of active studio monitors is so important when mixing or mastering! If you are on a budget, monitoring headphones are a great alternative!

  3. Audio interface

    An interface provides a bridge that converts the signal from your microphone/instrument, into one that your computer can recognise.

  4. Acoustic treatment

    The shape and surfaces of a room can significantly affect recordings, mixing and mastering decisions if not acoustically treated properly.

  5. Pick your daw

    Different daw's can offer different perks, however. what daw you choose can depend on the music that you make. Find the daw that works for you.

  6. Environment

    We all want good vibes in a studio. What we are surrounded by can spark creative ideas. Decorate your home studio so it feels comfortable and inspiring!