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Making a Music Studio at Home

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Want to build a music studio at home? What does it take? check out the following article!

There are many benefits to having your own private music studio at home with complete facilities. You don't need to waste a lot of time and money to rent a studio outside. In addition, you can also channel and develop your musical talents better without the hassle.

However, to be able to create your own music studio at home, there are three things that need to be done, namely preparing the room, funds, and also musical equipment.

 

1. Determine the room

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Not just determining, you also have to consider the position of the studio. Because, later you will spend a lot of time there in order to do many things related to music hobbies.

The place must be comfortable, accessible as easily as possible. Choose a room that will not be passed by many people or is in the center of the house.

Famous musicians who have a private studio at home, usually build it in the back room or even underground.
Size isn't really important, but consider when your bandmates visit the studio. Especially if your group consists of more than 5 members.

Therefore, determine the best and most suitable size.

 

2. Soundproofing

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Indispensable when creating a music studio is the presence of a soundproofing, because the sound produced when making music is worried that it will be too loud so that it can disturb other family members and neighbors. Therefore, soundproofing is indispensable.

 

3. Computer

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You will need a computer or laptop device if you want to provide music studio facilities with home recording. This device will be used to receive the recordings you have made.

Make sure you provide a laptop or PC with adequate specifications. At the very least, a PC or laptop for a music studio should have 4 GB of RAM. It would be much better if it could be bigger than that.

In addition, the laptop or PC used must also have optimal processing speed. It doesn't matter if you use a device with the same specifications as a gaming device.

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4. Digital audio workstation

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This is actually not a physical tool or hardware but software. Digital Audio Workstation or DAW is needed in a music studio. This software is used to record and perform various types of audio editing activities.

So later the recording results you do can be even better through this one tool. DAW provides many types of features that function almost the same as the facilities in a professional music studio.

There are many effects that can be used and of course this DAW will help increase your creativity as a music creator. The selection of this DAW is easy, just adjust it to the specifications of the PC or laptop used.

 

5. Microphone

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You will also need a microphone to complete the music studio at home. The types and specifications of microphones are very diverse, just adjust it to your needs.

Also make sure the type of microphone purchased is of high quality so that it can produce clear and good sound. For home recording purposes, you are advised to choose a condenser microphone. This type of microphone has high sensitivity and can produce better quality than other microphones.

The types are very diverse, make sure to choose the best type so that the audio results are satisfying. Don't forget to provide a cable and microphone stand to make it easier for you to use.

 

6. Sound monitor

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Your home music studio will feel much more complete if you provide a sound monitor. Sound monitors are very common in professional music studios. This tool will help you hear and analyze audio better. It can be shaped like speakers or headphones.

You are advised to choose a sound monitor that has a flat frequency. This will be very effective in helping you with editing because the results are more objective.

 

7. Put the music equipment into the studio

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The musical equipment for a typical group formation is a vocalist, guitarist, bass player and drummer. So, you can start with a microphone, electric guitar and bass, and then drums.

After that, you can provide amplifiers for the guitar and bass respectively.

The same applies if you want to organize other instruments, such as a keyboard.

If you plan to relax while listening to songs, you can also provide a physical release player...

For example, a CD player to a turntable for vinyl records.

Interesting decorations, such as posters of your favorite bands and related objects, can also add to the ambience.

Also, make sure the electricity supply is good.

 

Hope you find it useful!

 
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