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In this episode we go through a home recording studio buying guide, going more in-depth and elaborating on episode #2. This buying guide covers a microphone, audio interface, and headphones for entry-level, semi-pro, and professional level musicians.

To finish off, I bundled the microphone, interface, and headphones in each tier into one price so you can see exactly how much each tier costs. We also talk about GAS, Gear Acquisition Syndrom, and how pro gear can help and hurt your productions.

Entry Level – $307 + shipping

Microphone: MXL 990
https://www.amazon.com/MXL-990-Condenser-Microphone-Shockmount/dp/B0002GIRP2

Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Scarlet2i2G3--focusrite-scarlett-2i2-3rd-gen-usb-audio-interface

Headphones: Audio Technica ATH-M20x
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ATHM20x--audio-technica-ath-m20x-closed-back-monitoring-headphones

Grade: 8/10



Semi-Pro Tier – $897 + shipping

Microphone: Warm Audio WA-47jr
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/WA47Jr--warm-audio-wa-47jr-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone

Interface: UA Apollo Arrow
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Arrow--universal-audio-arrow-2x4-thunderbolt-3-audio-interface-with-uad-dsp

Headphones: Sony MDR-7506
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MDR7506--sony-mdr-7506-closed-back-professional-headphones

Grade: 9/10



Pro Tier – $2,090 + shipping

Microphone: AKG c414
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/C414XLII--akg-c414-xlii-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone

Interface: UA Apollo Twin X
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ApolloTXD--universal-audio-apollo-twin-by-duo-10x6-thunderbolt-audio-interface-with-uad-dsp

Headphones: Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DT990Pro--beyerdynamic-dt-990-pro-250-ohm-open-back-studio-headphones

Grade: 10/10