How To Build A Home Studio For Under $200 | Budget Recording Studio Setup 2021
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- Build a quality home studio setup using name brand equipment for under $200...here's how to do it. I've been producing music for over 15 years now and in that time I've watched as home studio gear that used to cost thousands has become more and more affordable. I wish I could have gotten my hands on this home studio setup when I first started.
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - The Computer I'll Be Using
0:50 - Free Music Production Software
1:47 - Best Budget Audio Interface
2:21 - Affordable Studio Headphones
3:17 - Best Cheap MIDI Keyboard
5:06 - Best Budget Microphone
7:14 - Sit-Stand Desk For Home Studio
8:42 - Microphone Audio Test
10:04 - Making A Beat With The Budget Home Studio Setup
13:00 - Outro
How long have you been making music and what did you first start with? I'd love to hear what your set up looks like in the comments below or as a reply to this comment. :-)
I inherited a usb microphone, borrowed a Mac desktop from a really good friend that had like 4 of them, and have the akai midi keyboard. Found some AKG open back headphones on sale for $46. Getting ready to switch to an xlr microphone with an audio interface (looking at the Shure sm7b). Also I use Logic and FL studio to make instrumentals and record vocals. I’ve been blessed to have such good friends that helped me with a computer!
@@universatile1015 That's definitely an awesome friend for helping you with that.
I've been producing for less than 2 years but have been writing and performing music as a lyricist and musician for about 8 to 9 years.
My first producing set up consisted of a 4-year-old MSI CX61 laptop, Ableton live 10, Blue Snowball USB mic, a cellphone (Used for recording vocals and extra sounds that I wanted to use in the music-making process), the really cheap Sony in-ear headphones (those $20 ones), and a hunger to learn and make music that I enjoyed
My producing setup has upgraded a bit since then but I'm still learning and having fun with it. Can definitely hear a difference in quality and skill when comparing the music I make now to what I used to back then. Though I say this, I will never speak ill of my older work because it was made using what little equipment I had and the fact that I kept pushing shows how much work I'm willing to put in to make the music I enjoy
Keep hungry and inspired everyone
I've been music for about 10 years. I'm a metal producer but funny enough I started making beats on a 2nd gen iPod touch lol.
Current setup:
sm57
msi raider laptop - upgraded ram to 32gb + added a 3rd ssd dedicated for media cache
mixcraft (daw of choice)
focusrite 4i4
adam audio t5v monitors
and crap ton of guitar gear lol
Literally just bought the full version of FL Studio and that's all I got at the moment. Next thing I am going to work towards is getting a MIDI controller. Just going to work on producing and beat making right now so I'm not looking to get a mic.
Adam be helping us poor and broke bois
I used to be broke myself so I feel you man.
Facts
My last name is Poore lol
With more talent than the rich 🥱 jus less unfortunate.. but we more grateful 😇
We’re just broke bro
As a music tech teacher in the UK, I gotta say this video is awesome. Amount of students who think they need to spend 1000's to get started and don't know where to start, this is gonna be my new go to for those guys 🙌
I really appreciate that!
hope this is a series of budgets like
$200 studio
$500 studio
$1000 studio
$3000 studio
$5000...
please adam please
This would be great
that would be so cool i really hope that happens!
I recommend
Imma drummer and I started off with a large drum kit. I've now downsized to a small 3 piece kit to fit my circumstances but that just proves you don't need to have the best of the best to do what you love :)
Absolutely! :-)
That's the very first musical instrument I rocked out on! Unfortunately, my mom got rid of that, even at our friend's house. Taught myself to play, "Romeo & Juliet," on my neighbor's Steinway Grand Piano at 9 years old, full cords in 2 months, at 1 hr/day, 5X/ wk. Played a concert for my parents, to prove that I was responsible enough to get lessons, right? Mom, "You don't need lessons now - you already taught yourself!" HUH!?
Imagine being able to sing many octaves in Grade School, where you obviously could sing Alto, Contralto to Coloratura in one song, because you didn't realize that it was 3 different people. Then your half sis screams bloody murder while mom suffers a Major Migraine, yelling, "You can't do that!! That's impossible, stop it, stop it! Mom, make Julie stop singing the entire music scale, because that's impossible! Only God can do that. Make her not sing more than me! Mom, "Julie, do what your sister tells you, stop making her feel bad." I'm a Coloratura Soprano. It's been hell growing up in a family that curses me for my musical abilities, yet praises their own children for it.
Yes headphones all the way! They're great for if you're on a tight budget, especially when compared to studio monitors/sound insulation etc etc.
Most definitely. :-)
Thank you Adam, I've just started my music making journey, great advice as always 💪
Haven't seen you actually make a beat. Love this video. Thanks Adam!
Just goes to show you don't need much to start making music! Great video! I started out with an ancient asus laptop, FL studio, behringer umc 202 hd, se xs1 mic and devine pro 5000 headphones.
Current setup consists of the same mic and headphones, thonet & vander studio monitors, a custom built PC, akai mpk mini, M-audio air 192k 8 audio interface, FL studio signature bundle and 2 samsung monitors.
Also can't forget about the vibrantly colored LED strips!
Gotta admit , ur charisma and ur passion is very contagious. Thank you so much because I know editing and all this probs take time and idk how much you make but aye I appreciate all te knowledge!
Thanks for this video. Really helpful. Wanted to hook a friend up with a really cheap and quick setup. He couldn't be happier to have the help.
God I wish I had this type of video when I first started . I wouldn't have struggled so much lol . Great stuff for Anyone starting out
Glad you enjoyed it!
I started learning to mix songs 6 months ago. I have been using Cakewalk ever since on my Windows laptop. This was a really good video, Adam! if possible, please make a series on mixing and mastering. Thank you :)
Thanks a million man, I'm trying to set up a bedroom studio this summer and this really helps
I first started with my moms HP desktop. It was old, barely anything to actually record and produce. I now have a iBUYPOWER BB971 gaming computer I got for my birthday last year, HyperX Cloud II’s also from my birthday, a little Bose Color Soundlink Speaker to hear beats, and the same Neewer NW-800 (but black and gold) in this video. I actually got the whole kit for it but without an interface. I’m looking forward to upgrading the mic or getting an interface with a upgrade with extra money I have from my birthday and Christmas. Stay blessed yall
got windows (actually a gaming pc which i still use for many years) and using FL studio & borrowed my brother's interface & microphone (focusrite scarlett solo) and now recording my 1st song
This is the setup I need! Between hardware and software, this is all I need. Thanks!!!
You’re welcome!
My setup is pretty cheap too. I using Roland duo-capture as audio interface, it's old but still working good. I have Saturn by Fisher Audio headphones, it's not for studio but it has pretty flat frequency response which is good for that. The only things I missing is keyboard and microphone and I think i will buy as you suggested, thank you, Adam!
I started with reason 2.5, an akg condenser mic, an og mbox, and an m audio controller.
Now I’m using reason 11 connected to pro tools, blue spark mic, korg triton, and New gen mbox
I started with a double deck stereo tape recorder in 93, and now I use Reaper, a Benhringer UMC 404 , 2 JBL mkII 8 monitors, and, tascam TH-02 headphones etc.... Home recording equipment has evolved a lot.
It definitely has.
He's right about the adjustable desk. My back is so messed up right now from sitting down producing music all year. Using my Christmas money to get a sit/stand desk
Wow thank you so much for this! Very informational and professionally said.
thank you so much , i'm moving early next year and will use this for help!!!
I did not expect the beat to go there but I love that it did! 🤌🏽
Glad you enjoyed it. :-)
2:00 that was smooth af, I’ve watched a lot of vids like this and I’m happy with what I’ve got so far
lmao I had to go back. If that was a first take...this guy fucks.
Great stuff! I just shared this link with a friend of mine wanting to start getting into producing music. Thanks for the great suggestions!
Awesome, thank you!
it's very generous to share information like this.
Nice one! I was looking for a midi controller. I'm in that budget stage now, I'm doing everything on an android phone using fl mobile studio, an irig pro interface and an AT2020 mic. Goes a long way.
Thanks for this video Adam! I have a tiny home studio already so i did not reeaaally need this info but I wanted to hear your thoughts and opinions, thank you for sharing them :)
I also liked your talking speed very much (as people are very often complaining about this here), it would be amazing if you could keep it at this speed in your future videos! Thanks for your videos!
Best,
Adam
I appreciate you watching either way. :-)
I love music I have been wishing I can sing well or even create beats, am here as a beginner I don’t even know nothing about mixing but am glad this is the first video I watched, nothing is impossible, I will get this stuff and also google how to edit or make beats, thanks for sharing this Adam
You can do it!
Thanks for the time and effort making this great video
Sounds great. I made my studio with Garage sale & Thrift store second hand junk that I collected in my "hoarding shop" even cheaper. You don't need anything new to record, just a little ingenuity.
Please do a windows edition🙌🏽 I believe it should work the same except for a few cosmetic differences in software
Started with laptop ,interface,mic for vocals and a pair of headphones
Got my midi keyboard recently
Great Video! Also, The New Setup looks Amazing!😍
Awesome vid, this is exactly what I needed to see, im going to start recording music
Extremely helpful stuff, thanks Adam!!!
I’d definitely want to see a windows version!
Plug all this gear into a PC?
for windows u can use cakewalk , it is a premium level daw for free .
The company which acquired cakewalk made it completely free
Use soundtrap it costs a little but not much
@@lanaandthediamonds3651 sound trap has some pretty bad latency tho and your locked to only using it when you have a connection so if you want to produce on the go your boned
@@aldorthegreat5267 oh fr? I’ve been using it with my teacher and it seems alright and not that complicated
This video QUALITY is insane 🎥💯
Thank you. Constantly trying to increase the production quality for you guys.
@@adamivy doing a good job
I started with a 2008/2014 Lenovo (not that sure which lol), Powerbeats 3 earphones, a really cheap Trust microphone (was 40 TL at the time, which was less than 5 dollars even back then) and a Nektar SE49 which I'm really looking forward to start using, it has been catching dust for nearly 1,5 years as I kept making beats with a mouse lol.
And this is also my current setup lol, probably most people would say "oh but earphones won't do it" "you gotta have this as well" but it's definitely getting the job done for now :) All I want in the future tho is a better mic, a Kaotica eyeball and a Macbook as my setup one day.
Thanks for the help I definitely taking your advice
Awesome! I’m liking that standing desk set up. Been wanting one for a while now so I’ll hit that link and see what’s up!
Total game changer man.
That U-Phoria box flip was slick :-)
I love the beat...btw it was chill type of music...for me ...ok so I started and are still recording with my phone
omg!! thanks a million for the info ... best budget info ever ..
My set up is...
Dell mini computer
Presonus 6.5 professional
Behringer Uphoria 4x4 interface and Presonus audiobox 2x2
M-audio 4.5 monitors
Alesis nitro mesh electric drum kit
Akai mpk mini 2/ m-audio keystation 49es
Two condenser mics I bought on Amazon and I just got the Presonus relevator (which is on sale for $60 right now)
I started recording with audacity and one dynamic mic back in 2008 and never stopped trying to be better. I'm still trying to build and will prolly never stop. 😊
Just started using Cakewalk, i have a PC but tried it on a Lenovo Thinkpad t430 laptop with 4gbs of ram... Uhh, surprisingly good so far, recording doesn't lag..
Audio interface is a Behringer umc22, midi keyboard is an Alesis Vmini... Guess it's completely enough for a starter like me.
I got the behringer uphoria 4 input and I love it! I also have a presonus audiobox 2 input interface. That's a good one too.
Im currently using a Yamaha mm6 keyboard, Alto 12 analog mixer (no builtin USB), Audio Evolution DAW software (only $8) on my Android OTG into a Behringer UCA 222 Audio Interface. Its blows my mind that making music is so affordable nowadays.
Love the energy
Thank You!🎶
11:25 That was Amazing man☺
Hi Adam do you think it's important for an artist to have a logo? If so what important aspects to look at when designing a logo and how do you go about doing it? would love to see a video about this topic.
pls make a windows version
Thank u so much . Honestly
Keep going bro, it is very useful for me
Adam, I'm using the Behringer UM2 interface and This video gives me lot of hope 🔥 Thanks ✌️🏼
i created a home studio with a $60 dollar budget of chore money 🤣 the sad thing is that it acutally has good soundquality
A really good pair of cheap reference headphones are samson sr850s, they are semi open back, (so they let the sound in, and your music out) but they have amazing soundstage and are pretty good for mixing music, they are under 60$, and don't require much power at all so they sound great out of anything
Thanks Adam, this is super helpful
DAW wise, if you use Windows Cakewalk is the best option. 100% free. Also, here's some of my Plugin and resources recommendations:
TDR Nova - EQ
TDR Kotelnikov - Mastering Compressor
Voxengo Span - Spectrum Analyzer
Youlean Loudness Meter - Can measure LUFs ;)
Addictive Keys Free Version - Realistic Sounding Piano
LABS Spitfire - Great Sounding Instruments
KONTAKT Complete Start - Some really good plugins + Kontakt Player
OrilRiver - Great free reverb
Cymatics - Loops to inspire you & some of the best drum samples.
Audacity - Still does some of the best denoising jobs.
Okay, I guess that's enough to get you started.
Nice beginners guide really helpful. I also started with the UM2. It's guide decent actually, I am upgrading to Audient ID4 MK2. The most important thing will actually be your computer. I think that desk would be expensive
Hi Adam, Thanks for the awesome setup tips! just 1 question. What are the specs for the old 5-6 yr old mMcbook pro? Is the base model enough? 2.6-2.7 Ghz processor, 512 GB storage, and 16GB memory enough?
I have Windows and using Audacity to record the sound of my acoustic piano.
Audacity is an awesome program. Can't believe it's free. I've recorded several podcasts using Audacity. :-)
Audacity is GREAT for a LOT of audio editing…and it’s so easy to use!!! Couples great with a production program like Garage Band or ProTools. Heavy on features.
Can’t wait to watch the video!
Me too.
That beat is pretty solid!
I have new Mac book does it work with that one due to the new input methods
Perfect! Just so happens I have the same laptop already and a keyboard a bass and a guitar or 3 and some good studio headphones so I’m under a $100 away. I kind of wish you would have gone through the plug in sequence of hooking everything up and what cables to use.
Adam I wanted to ask something if I have a usb mic and need an xlr cord for a interface how would I connect that to the audio Inter
I started with a Blue yeti and some cheap $60 speakers from best buy I eventually upgraded all of tht but Its always good to look back at where you first started😅
That's awesome!
Omfg! Adam Ivy out of Orlando! Man I haven’t seen you since fb almost 7 years back! Glad to see you’re doing your thing! Liked and subbed!
I got chromebook I’m upgrading have to save 💵 this is what I like 👌🔥🔥🔥🔥
Instead of audio interface and speakers I use an aux chord to connect pc to home stereo...is this a good substitute or is it better to buy the audio interface??
BRO I was just thinking about making a home studio and this came up! Read my mind!
I have the new Apple Crystal Ball 10.4.11 LOL
Thank you
Great video mate!! I had a question :- can you please tell me the name of the exact desk you are using? It would be really appreciated if you could link it as a reply. Thank you
Thank you for sharing
thank you so much
Def gonna be an upgrade tom my iphone
The Weekend probably love your beat
Also a lot of name brand midi controllers offer the lite version of certain daws. Like Akai offer the free lite version of ableton. So that save you an extra 100 if you’re thinking of buying it.
I'm looking at a used behringer um2, since they go for less than $30 around my area, but I don't know what to look for in a Midi keyboard/drumpad or a mic, any tips? I've also used Audacity in the past but it is a bit clunky compared to Logic, Ableton and other expensive software my friends use. I only plan on recording bass, guitar and vocals/drumming on a mic, so I don't need an incredibly advanced setup, and while I don't have a specific budget I'm looking to save as much money as possible.
I have a USB mic, would that still work when I’m recording my songs? What do you recommend is best suitable?
That riddim sound sweet simple and neat ✌🏽🍾🥂
Can u give me the link to the cable that connects the mic please? Cause I can’t find it
Can you set this up on a Samsung chrome book v 2?
Brother brother the condenser microphone doesn’t connect to the mixer. Where should I connect my condenser mic to? Help
Love that audio interface
What free program is there for my dell p c
Hey, just found you and glad I did! Sadly I'm not a Mac person ... someday, I will enroll in a re-educational camp and finally submit to the Apple...
Till then I hope you posted a Windows version.
Oh, curious what about a Chrome version? Is this even possible??
Thanks Adam for this
Am starting with a BM800 mic with a stand, shock Mount and pop filter, A connector sound adapter, an HP Probook Laptop and a Pioneer Stereo Headphone. No mini keyboard yet..
And my DAW is Cubase
Blessings Adam
Sounds great!
Fantastic videos, and I wanted to ask for your advice. I have a 13X13 room and will be using a Universal Audio Volt 276 for playing Bass Guitar and keyboards to write and produce music. I am confused on how big of a studio monitor (KRK Gen 4 is what I am looking at), what OHM for headphones (DT 700 Pro X is what I am looking at), and what free DAW software is best to set up a studio in my house. Any suggestions?
Hi do you have a video for someone who has a PC, not Mac?
That midi keyboard out of stock what else can i use?
Hey Adam I saw your video thanks you really kept it around $200 something that I can afford. I am buying everything except the desk too high for my pocket. I am new at this and I like to know what type of XRL Cable you used for the Neewer NW- 800 Microphone I will like to get the same one that you have , plus is the microphone still good after a year or would you recommend something else. Thank you
Can I be a pain and ask what sort of xlr cable? As I’m finding it hard to locate the right one for this setup! Cheers!
Hey Adam question which macbook are you using I wanna get one specifically for music production so If I can get a less expensive one that would be great.
Does the midi keyboard plug into the interface?
I have a 30 year old Yamaha SY85 midi workstation. It’s in good shape but the floppy disk drive is broken but I surely won’t need it. Will this work as a starting point in a basic set up?
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