EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES

Equipping your studio is often an ongoing project so plan for upgrades and additions as your needs grow.

The following Essential Equipment lists are a good place to start:

Links to the major equipment suppliers and industry specific magazines are found in:

PODCASTS

  • USB Dual-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone * or

  • 2-Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphones w/USB Audio Interface

  • 2-XLR Cables

  • 2-Desk-mounted Broadcast Microphone Boom Arms

  • 2-Closed-Back Headphones

  • 2-Pop Filters

  • Headphone Amplifier

* USB microphones are suitable if only one microphone is being used and no other audio sources are needed. These mics can plug directly into a computer, without needing a preamp, mixer, or audio interface.

Optionally, Podcast Production Consoles offer multiple inputs, headphone jacks, and the ability to interface with your computer:

Rode RODECaster Pro II Podcast Production Console with PodMic Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Kit

BEATMAKER/SINGER-SONGWRITER

  • Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone w/USB Audio Interface

  • Desk-mounted Broadcast Microphone Boom Arm

  • Powered Studio Monitors

  • Studio Monitor Isolation Pads

  • Headphones

  • Keyboard/Drum Pad/Control Surface

  • TRS, XLR, and MIDI Cables

  • Studio Desk

The equipment package listed below is a good starting point for your studio:

Sweetwater Beginner Home Recording Studio - Beatmaker/Producer

MUSIC PRODUCTION

  • 16-in/16-out USB Audio Interface

  • Studio Reference Monitors

  • Studio Monitor Isolation Pads

  • Headphones

  • Headphone Amplifier

  • 7-piece Drum Microphone Kit

  • Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

  • Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphones

  • Pop Filters

  • 2-to-1 Microphone Bar

  • Tripod Microphone Stands

  • Round Base Microphone Stands

  • Compact Bass Drum and Amp Microphone Stands

  • TRS, XLR, and MIDI Cables

  • Studio Desk

  • Rackmout Enclosure

The equipment packages listed below are a good starting point for your studio:

Studio & Recording Bundles

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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