Prior to Engadget’s Mac Mini Home Recording Studio post, Gizmodo wrote another, more financially cumbersome “recording studio how-to” post. It’s great if you have $5000 to spare and are looking to upgrade to a pro-quality recording studio.
All you have to do is order it, set it up, and go. We already made the hard choices. This starter studio features pro-quality sound for the audio engineer on a budget.This is not for your average indie artist. While drool- and dream-worthy, none of the equipment is necessary to produce a solid-sounding EP or demo. Their gear shopping list includes: Microphone: Superlux CM-H8D Tube Condenser Mixer: Mackie B248 Mixer Interface: MOTU 24IO PCI Audio Interface Monitor: Fostex PM05 Powered Monitors Extras: Guitar and Amp Package (list doesn’t include software or PC!!) I propose more affordable alternatives: Microphone: SM57, MXL V67G, or Studio Projects B1 Mixer: Use your software’s mixer — no extra charge! Interface: M-Audio Audiophile 2496 Monitor: M-Audio BX5 Powered Monitors Extras: Not on this bootstrap budget..! That would bring your budget down from $5000 to under $600. Cha-ching. ]]>
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