Being a musician is expensive. Some stuff is needed though! Hopefully I can remember everything I love here, but some of this stuff might surprise you a little. It’s holistic after all
Sections
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At a show
In the studio
All purpose items
Creative thinking
At a show
Whenever I’m out and about performing, these are my never-leave-the-house-withouts
This fits about half a box of my business cards when I'm performing and have a table out for people to grab stuff!
Sibba Business Card Holder
A must have if you're out and about gigging, busking, and need quick access to your backing tracks (and maybe your apps if you're selling!)
Jubor Tablet Mic Stand Mount for Microphone
I use this a lot with my PA system when I need to use a laptop or iPad as my backing audio
USB C to 3.5mm Audio Aux Jack Cable
Another must-have for connecting a laptop or iPad to a PA system
J&D USB C to 6.35mm 1/4 inch TRS Male Audio Cable
A powerful little machine. And rechargeable to boot
SubZero MP8 Multi-Position Battery Powered DSP PA System
For carrying my PA (and some other bits) around
Adam Hall PORTER Folding Trolley at Gear4music
In the studio
Studio-focused items
I use this mounted to a real mic stand but I love it. My go to for recording.
Marantz MPM-1000 Studio XLR Condenser Mic
The smallest amount I would pay for an item like this
Microphone Reflection Filter by Gear4music
Condenser mics need power - and this is the way to do it!
SubZero Phantom Power Supply
All purpose items
For stage, studio, and everything in-between
I played for 30 years without these and finally bought some and I wish someone had told me sooner!
Guitar Strap Locks
You can never have enough XLR cables! I've actually lost track of how many of these I have in my kit, but I was caught short once when my own PA had issues, but I'd left an XLR at home and couldn't connect to the venue's PA as it only had XLR input!
No Bull Nordell Premium XLR Cable 3m Black
You can never have enough 1/4" cables, another essential to fill your kit with MULTIPLE of!
Premium 10ft Black Guitar Cable 1/4" Jack
High fidelity recordings and broadcasts!
SubZero Active DI Box at Gear4music
Creative thinking
Feeding my creative brain
This book legitimately changed my life
The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Creativity
I recommend this hugely as the companion to the original book (which worked better for me as an audiobook!)
