If you're looking to build a home studio, you've come to the right place. Whether you want to work with software-based instruments only, record podcasts or capture acoustic instruments and vocals, we've got the perfect bundle to get you started.
Essential Equipment for Audio Recording
Nowadays, the computer is the centre-piece of most home recording studios, but loading it with audio does require a few additional chunks of gear. So you can record and playback sound, you'll need an audio interface, which basically acts as a go-between for your laptop or computer and your speakers and any microphones and instruments. If you'll be working with virtual instruments as well, you'll also need a MIDI controller.
Audio Interfaces
The audio interface connects directly to your computer and sets you up with a collection of high-quality inputs and outputs for your microphones, guitars and keyboards, as well as your headphones and studio monitors.
Microphones
Recording vocals requires a purpose-made microphone, which will usually be a large-diaphragm condenser microphone since this type of microphone can also deliver excellent acoustic instrument recordings. Among our studio bundles, you'll find plenty of packs that include a large-diaphragm condenser microphone, but you can also pick out a separate model in our range of Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphones.
Handy Tools & Accessories
So you can properly use your microphone, there are a couple things you need on top. For starters, a microphone cable and a microphone stand for securing your microphone along with a pop filter to counter popping sounds like plosives.
MIDI Controllers
Most DAW software packs include a collection of virtual instruments such as drums, synthesizers and pianos, but to control any of them, you will need a MIDI controller such as a MIDI keyboard or a MIDI drum pad. You might also want a dedicated DAW controller for quick access to specific DAW functions.
Studio Monitors and Headphones
Studio monitors and studio headphones are arguably the most important peripherals. That's why various bundles here come complete with a solid set of headphones or a pair of monitor speakers.
