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A Guide to Beginner Audio

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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!


Let’s wrap up...for now.

This open-ended guide is meant to educate beginners on what to be aware of as you get started in the audio world. From here, you should be able to identify the basics of microphones, interfaces, DAWs, computers, cables, and connections. We’ve left the budgeting up to you, there is something out there for everyone.

If you still have questions, hop into our live stream every Wednesday at 8:30pm EST and ask us!

There’s a lot of work you still need to put in, take your time! If you’ve never seen an XLR cable, the internet is a wonderful place!! If you want to know what a USB-C is...Google it! As professors of music production, we can promise you, you will have to cultivate your curiosity and keep digging. The world and science of audio is vast and you’re just beginning. How exciting!


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