My friend and I are building a recording studio?!

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Member Since: May 10, 2008

We are building it for 1. Our band 2. We need the extra money. Our band needs a place to record demos and we have the money to build it so we have decided to do it. We will also use it for local musicians and bands to record small demo projects. Does anybody have any tips?

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Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002


Jun 01, 2008 10:23 pm

Use our custom search function and search HRC for all the threads and articles relating to building and starting your own studio. Its in the upper right hand corner as well as a page that is linked under the Help drop down menu.

If you start with some of those then you can come back and ask a bit more directed questions.

One thing I can tell you from experience is take your time doing it and pay attention to the details. You don't have to spend a lot of money, but you don't want to skrimp on the important bits either though.

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Since: Oct 23, 2007


Jun 02, 2008 03:24 am

I second Noize on that, the search, as well as the DIY section in the Tips drop down menu are very helpful.

There's alot to consider when taking on a full studio, so be cost conscious, but don't skimp on the important stuff.

I got all my recording gear, including a dedicated PC and a 200$ LCD for a little over $1,000, including the heres and theres, (wires, etc), but not including software, which is where I went broke (I spent about $1,400 on software before I even thought about hardware). But my ridiculous software aside, it just goes to show you that a lot can be had for a little these days if you plan ahead of time.

Get some stats for what you have or ideas for what you'd like to have and the guys on this site will get you going. :)

Good luck!

Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002


Jun 02, 2008 07:15 pm

Indeed, you can do a lot with a small bit of cash to start.

When I started moving into the digital domain I moved in very small bits to get my feet wet. Now that was at the very beginning and most gear was very expensive back then. Today you can get almost the same gear for a very affordable price.

Be aware though as things improve the cost goes up with it. As Keith stated, my investment as well in software is in the multi thousand dollar range for what I have. But I use it as well and clients pay well to have it at their disposal.

For an example on the high end of things, yet budget minded. I just built a new main studio PC. The bare PC with no software installed and no drives installed ran about $2,000.00. But it as well is a high end case that is absolutely silent and has room for about 8 drives. It also has the latest high output power supply for running all the drives I use in it and it is a silent power supply, no fan noise and very large with cooling fins.

Now that is not the type of thing I would suggest investing in to start with unless you have a lot of experience and clients waiting to record with you. I would suggest starting on the lower end and getting to know the ins and outs first and build a client base, even doing some things for free to get yourself known.

I still do many projects for free and don't mind it at all if it is for an artist I feel is worth the time.

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Since: May 04, 2006


Jun 04, 2008 09:45 am

The following is a MUST read before building. GREAT BOOK

www.amazon.com/Home-Recor...e/dp/1598630342


Glenn

GIK Acoustics
www.gikacoustics.com

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Since: Apr 03, 2002


Jun 04, 2008 09:46 am

Hey Glenn, haven't heard from you in a while...welcome back.

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