Why do we need a home studio in 2021?
Yes, we spend countless hours in school learning to write with a pencil. We hardly use this skill anymore. We type more and more and audiovisual content is becoming the norm for young people and businesses. After the pandemic, virtual meetings are here to stay and gradually become the norm. They offer convenience and new business opportunities. While in real business meetings we put a lot of effort into visual settings (we dress, we select the right location), in virtual meetings we haven’t explored the possibilities much yet. Here, technology can help amplify and convey your messages better. When it comes to virtuality, are we putting so much effort into it? Can we improve the experience of other users?
Video game and film professionals know that 50% of the experience is visual and 50% is audio. Many blog posts cover visual aspects (cameras, lenses and lighting). In this article, I will focus on the audio part. The key information here is that computers come with very low end sound (mics and speakers). Therefore, you can easily improve the quality of your voice by purchasing external devices and learning some software. A few packages are presented at the end according to different budgets: $ 300, $ 1,000, $ 8,000. Please note that no affiliation or commission from any supplier is associated with this message.
How to proceed?
The answer is simple: proceed in iterations. Start today by purchasing a low budget setup and upgrade if you become a heavy user or need more quality.
To purchase, you might first want to see this video where I explain how an audio setup is put together and works:
Source: YouTube – The Bast Blast channel
An audio configuration for every need and budget
Now if you want to continue you will need some equipment. Here are presented 3 examples of audio configurations according to different budgets. Here the products come from a specialist audio dealer who validates the quality of the products. You might want to explore other options, but these packages aim to provide a good overview of the possibilities.
Audio configuration at $ 300
The entry-level package could be set at $ 300. This is probably a big improvement in the quality of your sound. You will appreciate this configuration for videoconferencing, or even broadcasting.
Audio bundle (audio interface, microphone, XLR cable, headphones) – $ 249
Microphone stand – $ 46
Microphone stand adapter – $ 5
The $ 1000 budget audio setup
The intermediate level package could be priced from $ 1000. This is an improvement over the previous audio setup. Please feel free to explore the options as this package is only a personal preference which allows you to record in top quality. It is well suited for applications such as live streaming, broadcasting and even recording your own music album.
Audio interface – $ 199
Micro – $ 269
Microphone cable (3 ‘) to audio interface – $ 11
Microphone stand – $ 154
Headphones – $ 299
The $ 8,000 budget audio setup
The premium set featured here includes tube gear used by Madonna, Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg for warm, natural sound. Here, too, a rack mount approach will keep all those wires from messing up your desk. So if you and your business are looking for ‘high end’ studio sound, this package might be more what you are looking for.
Audio interface – $ 1,499
Audio Interface Rack Mount Adapter – $ 59
Channel strip (preamp, equalizer, compressor) – $ 3,145
Channel strip cable (3 ‘) to audio interface – $ 67
Microphone (with shock mount) – $ 1395
Microphone cable (3 ‘) to Channel Strip – $ 54
Microphone stand – $ 154
Microphone pop filter – $ 24
Power Conditioner – $ 579
Headphones – $ 649
Rack mount (4U) – $ 135
Hope this will help improve your business results. Again, these packages are not tied to any business affiliation or commission. Do not hesitate to modify the options offered, and to leave comments or questions.
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