Many people come to me looking to start a recording studio in their home that will give them a professional sound.
In my experience, there are a few basic things to consider in order to get the most out of your home studio.
1.) You have to decide in advance how much money you’re going to set aside as your budget for a complete recording solution.
Many people just want to spend the bare minimum to “record”, but fail to realize that there is more to having a “studio” than a basic microphone, audio interface, and software program.
2.) You need to decide if your studio is going to begin as a hobby and potentially grow into something more serious, or if it’s going to be a serious endeavor from the start.
The answer to this question will determine your initial equipment list and what equipment upgrades you decide to make over time.
3.) You need to decide if your studio is going to be for your personal use, or whether you will be pursuing paying clients.
If the studio is going to be strictly for your personal use and it is more of a hobby, then it really doesn’t matter what equipment you use to a certain degree, as long as you are happy with the results.
Sure, there are always things that you can do and more equipment that you can purchase to get a “BETTER” sound, but at the end of the day as long as you’re happy with your sound, its all good.
However, if you are going to actively pursue paying clients, there is going to be certain pieces of equipment that these clients are going to expect to see in your studio, and the equipment that you have in your studio will partly determine how much you can charge for studio time.
So these are just a few basic things to consider if you’re planning on building a home studio.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or if you feel that there are few other things that need to be considered. Give me a shout!
