Universal Audio Apollo 8 Audio Interface
AUDIO INTERFACES
Although there are a ton of great audio interfaces
out there from companies like Focusrite,
PreSonus, and Steinberg, I’ve become a huge
fan of the Universal Audio gear. If there was one
thing I’d suggest being mindful about, it would
be the maximum number of instruments or
inputs you’re going to need to record at one
time. Many people like myself actually own a
small audio interface for when they’re traveling,
and a larger one for their home studio. Universal Audio Apollo Twin Audio Interface MICS STUDIO MONITORS When it comes to mics, at some point you’ll The price range for studio monitors can be probably be recording both vocals and staggering, but fortunately you don’t have Audio-Technica ATH 40x Headphones
instruments. While there are some mics that to buy a pair of Focals to get great sounding HEAD PHONES
sound great for both, most home and project monitors. While $499.90 might sound like a lot While there is a time and a place for using
studios start out with one or both of the of money, the PreSonus Eris E8 studio monitors them, I generally avoid head phones and
following. For the money, the Shure SM57’s deliver great sound without hyped frequencies IEMs unless on the platform. I want and
ability to record loud instruments like electric and have an outstanding range of on-board need to hear how sound and a mix travels in
guitars and tom toms is second to none. While features. KRK and Yamaha also have great the room to understand how a mix is going
I have some very expensive Audio-Technica options as well, but I’ve been so happy with to sound and travel in someone else’s room,
mics, Audio-Technica’s AT4040 mic is a great these PreSonus powered monitors. which reinforces why studio monitors and
place to start building your mic locker if you’re
going to be tracking vocals.
Shure SM57 Dynamic Mic
Audio-Technica AT4040 Condensor Mic
PreSonus Eris E8 Powered Monitors
March 2019
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