38 thoughts on “how to build a home studio for less than $300”
Have been turning my gears trying to find a simple video that walked me through the basics of getting started. Really appreciate this video, just picked up everything you suggested, excited to start recording.
I had the hd206s great sound, just didn’t help that they were complete plastic junk. They broke within a month, still works just one of the ear speaker things fell off the arch that goes over your head.
My first interface was the Focusrite 2i2. Looking back, when you’re starting out, it really doesn’t matter which cheap interface you get, they all do the same basic job. The 2i2 is popular mostly because Focusrite did a great job with marketing. But here’s the thing: once you start noticing it’s not that great, don’t make the mistake (like me) of buying another “budget” interface that just costs a bit more. It’s not worth it. If you’re serious and your music is starting to make you money, just invest in a proper pro interface. It’ll save you money and headaches in the long run.
And you'll need a computer with atleast 16/32 gb of RAM and a Midi Keyboard and probably a couple of external hardrives, also acoustic treatment for your room probably etc etc.
I got a used Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen for $159, a nice quality Elgato XLR cable for $20, an XM8500 for $20, and a shock mount for $10. Total was $209. If I had gotten the 3rd Gen, my total would have been $169. It's really easy to not spend an insane amount, but if you have the extra money, I'd recommend getting something like an SM58, AKG D5, or sE V7 for around $100. You'd still have a total of $249 – $289.
I started with a very low quality chromebook and a low sound quality after publishing the sound quality lacks, limited DAW/Sound-Trap, no mic and no interface. Still using the same DAW why IDK, lol. Upgraded to a better pc and still make one or two beats a day.
Have been turning my gears trying to find a simple video that walked me through the basics of getting started. Really appreciate this video, just picked up everything you suggested, excited to start recording.
Ain’t these all hardware
ok
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The fact that I… brought 1 and 2.. without knowing is mental
My budget is 150$ 💔
You forgot the computer with at least 16 gb ram an ssd a good ear for music and common sense
What if I only have a Chromebook not a computer or laptop
Is that a sennheiser e835? If so, same mic I have
Can I use in ear monitors instead?
all of these are hardware
The new Steinberg IXO12 costs under 50 Bucks 👌🏼
Can I also just use my Samsung Xm4 Headphones?
Samson q2u 65$ new 40$ used comes with mic stand
I had the hd206s great sound, just didn’t help that they were complete plastic junk. They broke within a month, still works just one of the ear speaker things fell off the arch that goes over your head.
Beringer C1 is the best budget mic
could anyone tell me what I need to record multiple different instruments and my vocals and then mix them and play them all together
What about monitors and acoustic environment ?
Thank you Thank you Thank you ❤
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My first interface was the Focusrite 2i2. Looking back, when you’re starting out, it really doesn’t matter which cheap interface you get, they all do the same basic job. The 2i2 is popular mostly because Focusrite did a great job with marketing. But here’s the thing: once you start noticing it’s not that great, don’t make the mistake (like me) of buying another “budget” interface that just costs a bit more. It’s not worth it.
If you’re serious and your music is starting to make you money, just invest in a proper pro interface. It’ll save you money and headaches in the long run.
Focusrite sucks man…
Don’t forget about where the focusrite plugs into (computer) and where you record to (DAW) the two most important and expensive things
Pls I want to build a mini studio
I have that mic stand 😂
And you'll need a computer with atleast 16/32 gb of RAM and a Midi Keyboard and probably a couple of external hardrives, also acoustic treatment for your room probably etc etc.
I got a used Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen for $159, a nice quality Elgato XLR cable for $20, an XM8500 for $20, and a shock mount for $10. Total was $209. If I had gotten the 3rd Gen, my total would have been $169. It's really easy to not spend an insane amount, but if you have the extra money, I'd recommend getting something like an SM58, AKG D5, or sE V7 for around $100. You'd still have a total of $249 – $289.
Thanks
whats the background music if you dont mind me asking?
I started with a very low quality chromebook and a low sound quality after publishing the sound quality lacks, limited DAW/Sound-Trap, no mic and no interface. Still using the same DAW why IDK, lol. Upgraded to a better pc and still make one or two beats a day.
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Thanks Donut Operator! 😂
How about mixing and mastering
I don't know how to mix and master
If getting all this and can't mix?
What is his mic?
And an expensive laptop😅
how do u set it up, i have a voice mix board thing to where do i put it?
Haha, the ending 😆
The headphones are complete garbage, don’t buy. they kept cutting in and out the same day i got them.