10 Day Singer-Producer Recommended Gear list for home studio

ByMaher Mallakh Updated on Gear

This Gear List will help you prepare your home studio without breaking the bank. Under each item, I’ve included a budget and a more premium option. Try to balance out your setup, so you don’t eat up your budget into 1 or 2 items.

10 Day Singer-Producer Gear List

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Dynamic Microphones

  1. Shure BETA® 58A: A super-cardioid dynamic mic designed for vocals, offering high gain before feedback and excellent clarity.
  2. Shure SM57: A versatile cardioid dynamic mic known for handling instruments, especially drums and guitar amps.
  3. Shure SM7dB: Very popular amongst podcasters, but great balanced sound for singers as well (similar to SM7B but with built-in pre-amp)

Condenser Microphones

  1. AKG C214: A large-diaphragm condenser mic offering detailed sound and low noise, ideal for vocals and instruments.
  2. AKG C414 XLS: A high-end highly versatile condenser mic with multiple polar patterns, great for professional studio recordings.
  3. RØDE NT1 5th Generation: A popular, budget-friendly large-diaphragm condenser mic, perfect for vocals with very low self-noise. Uniquely equipped with both XLR and USB connection.
  4. Neumann TLM 103: A high-end studio condenser mic offering a crisp, detailed sound, ideal for vocals and instruments.
  5. AKG C451B (Small Diaphragm): Known for its accuracy and detail, ideal for capturing instruments like acoustic guitars and overheads.

Microphone Accessories

  1. Microphone Boom Stand
    a. Samson MK-10: A lightweight budget-friendly mic stand for beginners.
    b. HERCULES MS533B: A more robust, sturdy mic stand with easy height adjustment.
  2. Microphone Desk Stand
    a. RØDE PSA1+: A professional boom arm designed for smooth movement and stability.
    b. InnoGear Desktop Stand: A compact and adjustable stand ideal for podcasting or desktop recording.
  3. Pop Filter
    a. Stedman Proscreen XL: A high-end metal pop-up filter. Try it if the foam pop filter doesn’t cut it for you.
    b. Neewer Professional Pop Filter Shield: An affordable pop filter to minimize vocal distortion.
  4. Shock Mount
    a. RØDE PSM1 Shock Mount: Designed for RODE mics. It isolates vibrations to reduce handling noise.
  5. Isolation Shield
    a. Aokeo (AO-504): A budget isolation shield that helps minimize background noise in recordings.

Audio Interfaces

  1. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen: A popular interface with 2 inputs, ideal for beginners and home studios.
  2. SSL2+: An audio interface with legendary SSL sound quality and professional features.
  3. Audient iD4 MKII: A compact interface with high-quality preamps, designed for solo musicians.
  4. Audient iD14 MKII: A slightly larger version with more inputs and flexibility for small studios.
  5. Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO: A premium interface with high-quality converters and onboard DSP for professional-level recording.
  6. Universal Audio Volt 1 USB: Great entry level interface to get you into the UAD universe. If you need 2 inputs then check out Volt 2.

Headphones

Closed-Back Headphones

  1. Audio-Technica ATH-M30X/40X/50X: Closed-back headphones offering excellent sound isolation and a clear sound profile, suitable for tracking. There are several models in this line. You can find a full comparison here.
  2. Shure SRH440A: Studio-grade headphones with accurate sound reproduction and comfortable design for long sessions.

Open-Back Headphones

  1. AKG K240: Affordable open-back headphones known for their balanced sound and wide soundstage.
  2. Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Plus: High-quality open-back headphones, great for critical listening with a neutral sound profile.

Speakers

  1. PreSonus Eris 3.5 (Gen 2): Compact and budget-friendly studio monitors offering clear sound, great for small studios.
  2. Yamaha HS5 Powered: Known for their flat and accurate sound, these monitors are perfect for mixing and mastering.

Speaker Stands

On-Stage SMS6000: Affordable and sturdy speaker stands with height adjustment and stability for studio monitors.

Cables

XLR-XLR Cables (For Microphones)
a. Hosa HMIC-010 Pro Microphone Cable: Durable, professional-grade XLR cable with high-quality connectors. Try to measure the distance before buying.
b. Amazon Basics XLR Microphone Cable: A budget-friendly option, great for basic setups.

XLR-Banana Cable (For Instruments)
Cable Matters 6.35mm (1/4 Inch) TRS to XLR Cable: A versatile cable for connecting instruments or speakers to audio interfaces or mixers.

Additional Gear for Your Setup

  • Music Production Computer/Laptop
  • MIDI Controller
    • Novation Keylaunch MK4: A recently released MIDI controller that fits great with Ableton.
    • Arturia MiniLab 3: A compact MIDI controller with great semi-weighted keys, pads and knobs for controlling virtual instruments.
    • Akai MPK Mini Mk3: A popular option for beginners, featuring drum pads, knobs, and a mini keyboard, ideal for music production.
  • Gator GFW-ISOPAD – Studio Monitor Isolation Pads: These pads reduce vibrations and decouple monitors from the desk or stands for clearer sound. Check size of your monitor before buying.
  • External Hard Drive
    • Seagate Backup Plus or WD My Passport: Essential for storing large projects and backups, offering reliable and portable storage.

Ready to Take Your Music Production to the Next Level?

Now that you have your gear sorted out, you might be wondering: “What’s next?”

Here’s a surprising fact: The most successful independent artists today aren’t just great singers – they’re also their own producers. Why? Because they can:

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  • Release music more frequently
  • Create additional income streams

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Having the right gear is just the first step. The real magic happens when you know how to use it to create radio-ready tracks. But learning production can feel overwhelming:

🎹 Complex software interfaces

🎚️ Countless buttons and controls

🎛️ Technical terms and jargon

🎼 Music theory requirements

⚙️ Equipment setup confusion

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I am an international producer with over 30 Million streams. I founded Creators of Sound to help musicians, singers-songwriters, and sound engineers to navigate their way around the world of music production, and to take their passion for music to the next level.

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