Home Music Studio: Basic Equipment

It was not all that long ago when the only way to record your music was to go to a recording studio and get your tracks recorded. Often only because recording studios had the money and resources to get the expensive equipment, set it up and hire a staff of mysterious experts who rarely got any sun. The thought of using home recording equipment was absurd.

Thank goodness that those days are now long over with, and you can now do your recording at home without the big equipment or high amounts of technical knowledge. This technologically advanced age of the digital world has enabled every musician, no matter how small and unknown, to lay down tracks in their own homes. Amazingly, you can get high quality results with very little gear and expense too.

To start, you need a computer that works. choosing between a desktop or laptop is purely a personal choice, so long as they have USB inputs and firewire inputs. If you feel your computer needs to be updated, what helps most with performance when recording is RAM for audio processing and a good sound card.

If the computer you have is suitable, then begin by looking into the many software programs specifically designed for the recording you are going to do. There is a wide variety of software choices, however remember they all do the same job. They all record, mix, edit and master all types of audio inputs. My recommendation is to find a software that fits your computer and start recording. Once you learn any one of the home recording software out there, you can jump between all of them with ease.

The audio inputs that already come with your computer are not of the greatest quality, I suggest choosing an audio interface, which is basically an external sound card. They have quality microphone preamps, midi inputs/outputs and line level inputs for keyboards as well as outputs for your speakers, etc. They also use professional connections using XLR and 1/4′ adapters which reduce hum and maintains signal integrity. the key is to find an audio interface that suits the type of recording you want to do. If you are into using synths and midi, make sure your interface has midi inputs. If you plan on recording live instruments then mic preamps and line inputs will be important.

Another important piece of equipment to consider is the microphone you will be using. Here is where your research will really pay off, and here is where you want to pay out for the best you can possibly afford. Microphones and microphone preamps are the crucial link in quality recording, of course your skills as a musician also plays an enormous role. There you have it; a computer, software, audio interface, speakers and a microphone is all you need to get started. Once you understand and see for yourself how it all works you can add to your arsenal of home recording equipment.

Want to find out more about Home Music Studios, then visit Mosses Itkonen’s site on how to choose the best Home Recording Equipment for your needs.

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