My music equipment recommendations! Including tools I use to Create My Videos as well as equipment I have used in real professional music studios.
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You'll need an Audio Interface to get started! This tool allows for electric signals to be turned into audio signals for your computers recording software.
I have used a focusrite for 4+ years now and it has never let me down. Highly reccomend!
Scarlett 2i2 4th Generation
To start your home studio you will need to stock up on cables! These ones have a high quality sound with noticeably less interference than cheaper options. 3m is perfect for a home studio.
Premium Microphone Lead Male to Female XLR 3m
My favourite guitar cables, easy to fix when they break (Guitar Cables DO break especially when gigging live)
Stagg SGC6VT PK 6m Tweed Jack Cable Pink
You will likely need a good microphone to begin creating your videos/music. This microphone is perfect to lift softer vocals above a live band as well as for recording crisp vocals in an audio interface. If you want versatility and more for your money I highly recommend this mic.
Dynamic Vocal Microphone e 945
To save money on your equipment repairs soldering is an invaluable tool. Modding equipment requires knowledge of electronics and engineering but it will automatically make you the coolest musician around. Do your research and practice though because ...
Soldering Iron…
A tip for recording great sound is to have more than one microphone set up, it gives more depth to your recordings and for that i recommend getting some good quality microphone stands.
Essential for live performance and microphone rigging. You definitely need more than one.
Microphone Stands
Lighting is imperative to video quality. Never skip on lighting!! It adds a whole other level to your videos and allows for a whole new level of artistry.
LED Video Light 2-Pack 5600K Dimmable USB
To film you need a tripod! To look professional and attention grabbing you need perfect lighting! This tripod is the perfect 2 in 1
Selfie Stick Tripod with Light & Remote
This Plugin Subscription has all the plugins you need to get professional sounding audio. Its so worth the money for what you get.
Waves Ultimate: Plugin Subscriptions
Do you work with guitars? Or perhaps you want to experiment with sending vocals through pedals? Either way, I recommend having a pedal board set up and ready to go at all times so that nothing is stopping you when inspiration hits.
Sturdy Pedal Board
This microphone is perfect for getting a lush, detailed sound. I've used it for guitars and vocals. it is particularly good for capturing intimate vocals.
This is the cheapest studio microphone I have ever used. It is perfect for powerful vocals and with an added pre-amp it can sufficiently record softer vocals to a quality standard as well.