To all new and aspiring engineers and producers who have thought of setting up your own studio, take some comfort in knowing that it is not too hard to accomplish. Knowing is half the battle , and these tips can help you take that empty room from being just a useless space to a fully functioning home recording studio. Below is a little help on how to get started, including optimizing your space, and having the right equipment:
Space Optimization Tips
• Find a quiet environment or “dead” room ( which doesn’t echo or tend to emphasize certain frequencies)
• Find a neutral room
• Get a room with carpeting (and if you don’t have a room with carpeting or have hardwood floors, get a rug or a couple pieces of acoustic foam to do the trick)
• Make sure your room is soundproof without noise bleed (or far away from your neighbors)
• Finally, keep in mind that Walls, Ceiling, Floor, Doors, Windows, and Ventilation are all important and all need to be optimized!
Equipment Must Haves
The following are basic equipment must haves for any at-home studio:
1) A good quality microphone
2) A basic mixer
3) An audio interface for your computer
4) A computer (Preferably a Mac, mainly for compatibility purposes)
5) Studio monitors (not regular speakers)
6) Musical instruments (optional)
7) Turntable (optional)
8) CD player (optional)
* additional tip: Make sure to spend most of your money on microphones and monitors!
For more info on how to setup your own home studio visit:
http://www.podcastingnews.com/articles/Home_Studio.html
http://homerecording.about.com/od/homestudiobasics/a/acoustics.htm
http://www.humbuckermusic.com/jul5th20buil.html
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