5 Things to know when setting up a Home studio

Here are 5 things that you should know when setting up your home recording studio.

1-have a basic understanding of the equipment that you need,for example (a mic, monitors, recording device, etc). This is important because you need to know what type of quality you will be dealing with as opposed to other sounds and studios. This is also important because you need to know what your equipment is compatible with.

2-decide on what type of music/clients you will be recording. All studios are not created equal. If you plan to record voice overs for commercials, there is no need for you to obtain drum mics. Therefore, knowing what type of client you want to do business with will help you understand the culture of the equipment and personalities you need to prepare for.

3-have a mentor you can consult with. All too often books, internet, and even a degree may not be enough in this industry. Having an experienced mentor available to help guide you will save you heartache and and a few dollars.

4- know the functionality of your equipment. This is important because you may want to expand or upgrade your setup. If you are uncertain about how your equipment functions, it may lead to unnecessary purchases, lost time, frustration and a host of other time consuming mistakes. Take a few moments and read the stats on the pieces that your purchase.

5-controlled noise. When you are recording, noise control is critical to the quality of the recording itself. Though this may seem to be a common sense point, there is an artform in creating a great sounding room. Its not just sound deadening folks! 

3 Types of Recording Studios

If you are new to the recording industry or if you are just expanding your knowledge base, understanding 3 types of recording studios will become a great asset to you.



Home Recording Studio: A home recording studio is also referred to as a project studio. These "in home" studios are housed in a private residence. A home recording studio primarily has a recording device (in modern times this is usually a computer), something to monitor the sound (headphones or monitors), and maybe a few mics and instruments. Home recording studios are usually the most accessible due to their low construct costs.

Mid Level Recording Studio: This type of recording studio has the same bells and whistles that a home studio would have with a few additions. Here at the mid level, there may be some recording booths and a few more expensive pieces of recording equipment.




Industry Standard Recording Studio: The industry standard studio is the big guy on the block. This studio is designed to accommodate long hours and tedious attention to detail. In most cases, there are kitchens, lounge areas and other forms of entertainment. As far as recording, they tend to have the most options for recording, effects, processing and mixing. Though you can probably compare the recordings of a mid level studio and industry standard studio, in most cases, the difference is the "big" sound that the industry standard studio gives.


Hopefully this blog made understanding these types of recording studios a little more easy to understand! You can always contact me with questions that you might have.