Choosing Your Home Recording Studio Equipment



Posted: Tuesday, December 15, 2009

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Deciding on the best home recording studio equipment will take some research. Before you're actually at the check out line in your favorite audio store, it's important that you do your homework . Keep in mind your budget and what type of equipment you need. Check out the web, trade journals, or your local music store to find the different equipment. Don't be afraid to play with the display models to make sure the feel is comfortable. Additionally, get the advice of other artists and see what they think about the equipment.

One piece of equipment that has changed the recording world is the Digital Audio Workstation , or "DAW". The Digital Audio Workstation is a computer based hardware system that offers many production features such as editing, mixdown capabilities, multitrack recording, midi and audio interfaces, support for plug-in virtual instruments, and tons more. The DAW is affordable and that's what makes it so great! There are different options when choosing a DAW. The first thing you would need to consider is if you have a MAC or PC. Some software programs only work for PC and others are strickly for MAC. There are also some programs that work for both. You will also need to consider your needs, and preferences. Additionally, check if you have sufficient ram and if your computer is fast and powerful enough for the tasks that you are going to take on.

One piece of equipment you might want to consider getting is called the Studio-in-a-Box or SIAB. The Studio in a Box is affordable and easy to use. Fortunately, there's no need to be a computer whiz to use this system, just turn it on, get the basics down, and start recording. The awesome thing is that this system is portable, so you are not restricted to one location. These recorders use little electricity and work on a battery, or you can hook them up to a solar panel. The popularity of SIABs has created many options in both brands and prices. SIABs can be purchased for under 1,000. You can choose a SIAB with 4, 8, or 16 tracks. Some brands of SIAB systems are Roland, Boss, Yamaha, Tascam, and Fostex.

Some people prefer the stand alone recorder , which can range from about 1,000 to 2,000 dollars. When you get a stand alone recorder you also have to buy mixers and a signal processor. Modern recorders have revolutionized the pc recording studio, and in the early 90's many hits came from these devices. However, due to the extra components required with them, stand-alone models are becoming less utilized with home recordists. Before you buy this product make sure to check out the demos of each brand as the sound can vary slightly from unit to unit.

One way to make your recording experience even more exciting would be to have a midi-intensive studio. Your midi-intensive studio can include a keyboard, synthesizer, sound module, or sampler. These can be nice to have because you can get drum sounds without having a live drum set or drummer.

Once you have the basic equipment taken care of, it's time to setup your mics and instruments, and get ready to rock. Remember that there are endless possibilities in the types of equipment you can have, start with the basics and in time your little studio will grow with your needs.

For more details on choosing the right music studio equipment, check out Mark's site at homerecordingstudiosecrets.com. Mark Sloan is a musician who loves helping others enjoy this wonderful art.

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