Home Studio Equipment

The exact equipment used in a home studio varies, and will depend on your purposes. Typically, studio monitors will be included, as these produce high-quality, accurate sound reproduction, making them ideal for mixing and mastering. A good quality microphone is also essential if recording vocals, and studio headphones mean you can listen back to your mixes and performances with accurate sound reproduction. Speaker stands and microphone stands are popular extras, and create the ideal height for your performance. An audio mixer is also very useful, and usually contains built-in effects, and adjustable EQ controls so you can adjust the sound as desired. In addition, an audio interface may be needed to connect your microphone or mixer to a PC, so that you can record and edit your performance. Lastly, LED ringlights are a popular addition if you will be making videos or taking photographs.

We would recommend active studio monitors as the best choice for a home studio. This type of speaker is ideal for recording, mixing and mastering music and vocals. They produce a very accurate and clear sound, and can pick up imperfections that would not be heard by other speakers. In addition, studio monitors can reproduce an extensive range of frequencies. These speakers typically come as an active/passive pair, meaning that you will not need a separate amplifier. They are available in a variety of sizes to suit different spaces and purposes. Those with a larger woofer will produce a higher volume output and deeper bass response.

To record songs in a home studio, you will usually need to connect your system to a laptop or PC. Most home studio kits will include a mixer or audio interface that can connect to a computer. You can also get microphones that can connect directly to your computer via USB. Once connected, you will be able to use software on your computer to record and edit songs, speeches etc. Some kits will come with recommended software that you can use. There are also free versions of software available for download.

Home studio equipment varies in size and design to suit different sized rooms and purposes, so to find the best kit consider your personal needs. Firstly, consider the size and power of studio monitors that you will need, which will depend on the size of your space, and the amount of power desired. Next, consider the equipment that best suits your requirements, for instance would you like a studio microphone suited to podcasts or singing? Is a multi-channel mixer needed? Would you also like microphone and speaker stands? Take a look at our home studio kits which include everything needed to get started. If you would like any assistance finding the best home studio equipment for you, please get in touch with our helpful team.