Home Recording Setup: Gear, Specs & Recommendations

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Many of today's top hits were recorded in homes, apartments, or even hotels -- with a laptop, a mic, a few other pieces of gear, and some software. Here's how to put together your equipment list to get started in doing the same!

These questions are answered inside . . .

  • What computer specs will you need?
  • Which audio interface will work for you?
  • What microphone(s) will work best for your situation?
  • What recording software should I use?

  It's all answered here.

This course was put together for singer/songwriters, solo artists, duos, producers, and other groups that want to record quality demos or releases, and would like to know what they need in terms of gear and setup.

The course is not aimed at recording a full band with drums, or building a studio in which you can make a living charging for studio time (but you could definitely produce other solo artists).

Home Recording Setup: Gear, Specs & Recommendations

Based on your recording requirements, let's figure out some guidelines for what computer will get you started.

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How to choose an audio interface for home recording

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Which microphone(s) should you buy if you want to record your songs?

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What software will you need to start recording your songs?

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About the teacher

Keith Livingston

Keith Livingston started recording his own music in the late '70s, on a 4-track. He worked his way into live sound and studio work as an engineer -- mixing in arenas, working on projects in many major studios as a producer/engineer, and working in conjunction with an independent label.

He taught audio engineering at the Art Institute of Seattle, from 1990-1993, and in '96, contributing to authoring several college-level courses there.

He was General Manager of Радио один (Radio 1) in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Now he spends his time recording his own songs wherever he roams, and teaching others to do the same.

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