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A Guide to Beginner Audio

By Consult QnA

Ready to build that studio but don’t know where to start? And how much is this going to cost anyway?

We created a guide for you!

This guide provides a list of factors to consider to get you started recording better audio. We didn't include any pricing because prices of equipment are constantly changing. Instead, we decided to focus on factors to consider to help you decide what gear will best fit your budget. Along the way, we’ll mention some brands to give you an idea of what to be on the lookout for.

There are two important things to understand when it comes to spending money on audio equipment:

There is literally no limit to how much you can spend on audio equipment.

And

Generally speaking, increased price means increased quality in construction, increased quality in signal output or both.

Let’s get started!


Interfaces - An Online Search

You can find a variety of interfaces online, and depending on what you’re doing you may not need a lot. An online search within your price bracket may reveal some common names, and usually all brands make multiple levels of interface.

  • Beginner brands: : Focusrite, Behringer, Presonus, Arturia, and M-Audio

  • Intermediate brands: : Focusrite, Avid, Arturia, and UAD

There are some very expensive interfaces ($4-20K+) but if you’re reading this as a beginner, you probably don’t need to research them. If you DO have that kind of budget setup a consultation with us, ConsultQnA.com, and we’ll help you with your build!


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