

And don’t skimp on the sound card (for obvious reasons), if possible.

Your DAW and plug-ins (more on those below) have the capabilities to eat up CPU power and memory at an alarming rate. Our recommendation is to get the most processing power and RAM your budget allows for – trust us, you’ll need it.

The computer is the heart of the modern-day recording environment, whether it’s a six-figure studio or simple bedroom rig. With that in mind, let’s break down the essential equipment you’ll need to get your own home recording studio up-and-running. It’s now possible to record professional-quality albums at home, with gear that costs a fraction of what those old commercial studios paid. Recording studios have come a long way since the days of multi-million dollar complexes with 30-foot long consoles and flying faders. Steinberg UR44 USB audio interface ANATOMY OF A HOME RECORDING STUDIO SETUP Let’s begin by looking at the most important areas of home recording studio equipment.
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Yamaha has been kind enough to loan us a number of products from their professional audio range, which we’ll be incorporating into our series as we go – including a Steinberg UR44 USB audio interface, several sets of headphones, including the HPH-MT7 (as well as the MT8’s) and a pair of their legendary HS8 powered studio monitor speakers. In this installment, we’ll take a closer look at what to look for when shopping for home studio equipment, especially when it comes to figuring out which components you’ll need, how they interact together, and what specs you actually need to pay attention to (and which aren’t as important to get started). Welcome to the first in a four-part series that will provide real-world advice for setting up your first home recording studio, co-presented by Performer Magazine and Yamaha. Read our expert guide to setting up your home recording studio and home studio equipment, co-presented by Yamaha.
