Not sure where to start when it comes to building a recording studio?
Don’t worry; the below blog will tell you everything you need to know to build the ultimate home recording studio, whatever your budget. From setting a budget (and sticking to it) to picking the perfect space for your recording needs, read on to discover how to build the ultimate home recording studio in just 5 simple steps.
Step 1: Select the right space
The most important decision that you need to make when building a home recording studio is where you are going to build it. Of course, this will be dependent on how much space you have at your disposal as well as what your plans are for your studio.
If you have an unused garage or an empty basement, then these are both great spaces for building a home recording studio, as they tend to have good acoustics. You also want to ensure that you choose a space that is as far away as possible from noisy areas of your home.
Step 2: Set a budget
Before you start researching equipment and setting your sights on a particular studio monitor or microphone, you first need to establish a realistic budget. Whilst you may be tempted to splurge on the latest and most expensive equipment, you don’t want to get into debt for no reason.
There are a multitude of types of recording equipment on the market, with options to suit all budgets. You may even want to buy second-hand if you are really strapped for cash.
Step 3: Think about your goals
What is it that you need from your home recording studio? Do you want just a small setup for personal use, or do you want to build a professional studio? Do you plan to record instruments or just sounds? Are you a band or a solo artist?
All these questions are important and will help you to determine what you need from your recording studio in terms of equipment and space.
Step 4: Buy the equipment
Again, this will depend on what you will use your home recording studio for. However, there are some vital must-haves, including a Studio Microphone, monitors, headphones, and a computer. You will also need:
- A DAW/audio interface
- Cables
- A mic stand
- A pop filter
- Studio chairs
You may also want to invest in ear training software so that you can make the most of the sounds you create.
Step 5: Soundproof the space
Whatever room you choose to build your home recording studio, you need to make sure that you soundproof it. This stops you from disturbing the rest of your household and prevents sound from reverberating.
There are several ways that you can soundproof a room, including with the use of acoustic foam sound absorbers that you place on the walls to capture echoes. You can also get bass traps that are designed to fit into the corners of a room.