As a violinist, I have spent many years experimenting with different things for my at home recording setup. This is the stuff that I found works out really well, giving me a beautiful tone on my violin, without breaking the bank.
This is hands down the best $500 microphone on the market. A ribbon microphone, makes my violin sound AMAZING, so silky and smooth
sE Electronics VR2 Active Ribbon Microphone
If you’re like me and you like to write your music down before recording, this is an excellent staff paper notebook. I like how Much space there is between the staves and how many pages are in the book.
Blank Manuscript Paper: 6 Large Blank Staves
Don’t need a fancy interface, this one will do the job just fine. It has everything you need for recoding at home.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB Audio Interface
While yes you can use a free software, you can do so much more with Logic. My recording game leveled up so much once upgraded to Logic. I love the feature of using the phone app to hit record pause and start a take over from my phone, and not having ...
Logic Pro for Mac
Absolutely need a mic stand for each microphone that you will use.
Microphone Stands
Mogami cables are the best, super high quality.
Mogami Microphone Cables
In order to use Logic Pro, you need an Apple computer. My MacBook Pro has worked amazing for recording purposes.
Apple MacBook Pro
You need a good pair of recording headphones so you can get an accurate picture of the sound you recorded.
Headphones
If your MacBook is like mine and doesn’t have a USB port, you need an adapter to connect your interface.
Apple USB-C to USB Adapter - 6.1in
Depending on the type of room you’re using you might to treat your room with some of these.
Studio Soundproofing Foam
If you have a little bit more money to spare, this is an amazing amazing ribbon microphone for Violin. Truly a professional sounding outcome
sE Electronics Rupert Neve RNR1 Active Ribbon Microphone
Not totally necessary, but if you want something nicer than the Scarlett interface, this is a really excellent option. Produces a beautiful recording.
Apogee Duet 3 2x4 USB-C Audio Interface
I find this microphone stand really handy for using my microphone in places that doesn’t fit a traditional Mic stand
InnoGear Boom Arm Mic Stand for Blue Yeti
If you want something nicer and more elegant than foam acoustic panels, this company has some nice ones.
Acoustimac | Acoustic Panels, Bass Traps and Soundproofing Materials
If you are just starting out you absolutely don’t need an expensive DAW. GarageBand is an excellent free software.
GarageBand for Mac
If you’d rather use monitors to mix your recording this pair of monitors are a great deal and will do the job.
ADAM Audio Studio Monitors
The best music stand ever created. Can easily fold and put away when not using.
