Build An Affordable Home Recording Studio In A Recession

Praverb shares knowledge on the necessary equipment needed to build an affordable home recording studio. You will learn how to improve your home recording for around $600 dollars. This content is geared towards DIY recording artists who have a computer and recording software (I use Adobe Audition 3.0).

The Equipment

• Monster Cables (Prices Varies)
• ProLine MS235 Round Base Microphone Stand ($20)
• Audio Technica ATH-m20 ($30)
• Sterling Audio STPF1 Pop Filter ($50)
• Auralex MudGuard Microphone Isolator ($100)
• Focusrite Saffire USB 6 ($200)
• Studio Projects C1 ($250)

My audio interface is the most important piece of equipment in my arsenal. My wife actually bought the Focusrite Saffire equipment for me 3 years ago.



Two years ago I detailed my recording studio via YouTube (you can see the video above). The Focusrite Saffire USB 6 provided phantom power which powered my condenser microphone. The microphone is the second best investment that I made. The cables that you use are also important.

The Benefits of Owning a Home Recording Studio

• Cost effective
• Accessibility
• Ability to record anytime
• Able to re-record material without spending money
• Creativity in regards to recording space

Home recording studios are a must for those that want to save money. Home recording studios are usually expensive to set up yet they pay off in the long run. I have been recording at home since 2002. Recording space is always an issue yet I utilized an extra closet to make it work. I utilized mattress pad from Wal-Mart to reduce the reverb.

I recently switched locations due to the birth of my son which presented another challenge. I bought the Auralex Mudguard Microphone Isolator

Why Did I Start Recording At Home

I started recording at home as a hobby. I found that I enjoyed the sound of my voice and I loved to rhyme over industry beats. I was a struggling college student that had a lot of pent up aggression. I tried to record at studios yet I felt like I was wasting money. So I found a solution, my aha moment occurred when I was in the studio wasting money. I thought to myself, "I can buy my own equipment and learn how to mix my vocals."

It started with Cool Edit Pro 2.0, thank you Peter Quistgard. I slowly added equipment and eventually taught myself how to mix. In the beginning I struggled with understanding a lot of the terms.

Do you have a home recording studio? What do you enjoy the most about having a home recording studio?
Image provided by Danny Stanford