How To Build A Home Studio For Under $350

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In order to get started recording quality music from home, you need 7 things: A computer, an audio interface, a microphone, recording software, headphones, a mic stand, and a pop filter. Below I’ll share how you can get all of these for under $300. 

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Cheapest Home Recording Studio Setup

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Your Computer

So long as your computer isn’t the one pictured above, it’s probably good enough to get started with music production.

So don’t worry about going out and buying a new computer. Just use what you have. 

FREE

Audio Interface

iRig Pro Duo

Next, and arguably even more important than your mic, is your audio interface. If you’re recording through a great mic into a poor interface, the recording is going to be poor. 

That’s why the biggest investment I recommend in creating your first studio, is a quality audio interface, and the iRig Pro Duo by IK Multimedia is that interface. 

Specs:

• 2 XLR / ¼” combo guitar, mic & line inputs
• Class-A preamps with improved gain range and phantom power
• 2 balanced 1/4” outputs

$100

Condenser Microphone

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iRig Mic Studio

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Specs:

• 2 XLR / ¼” combo guitar, mic & line inputs
• Class-A preamps with improved gain range and phantom power
• 2 balanced 1/4” outputs

$77

Recording Software (Digital Audio Workstation)

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Garageband or Cubase LE

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FREE

Headphones

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Audio Technical ATH-M20x

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$20

Mic Stand & Pop Filter

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Garageband or Cubase LE

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$26

So What Is The Total Cost?

Only $276!

Total Cost

$322

Item	Price	Name	Link
Interface	$199	Focusrite Scarlett	Store Name
Mic	$77	MXL 990 Condenser Mic	Store Name
Software	Free	GarageBand	Store Name
Headphones	$20	Audio Technica ATH-M20x	Store Name
Mic Stand & Pop Filter	$26	Cell	Cell
Total	$252