{"id":91627,"date":"2021-06-08T19:26:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T19:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/?page_id=91627"},"modified":"2024-04-26T21:15:26","modified_gmt":"2024-04-27T01:15:26","slug":"setting-up-a-home-recording-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/setting-up-a-home-recording-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting up a home recording studio"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-127740″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”206919″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”2″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_single_image media=”96495″ dynamic=”yes” media_width_use_pixel=”yes” media_ratio=”sixteen-nine” alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”206514″ media_width_pixel=”768″ el_class=”featured-image”][vc_button button_color=”color-white” size=”btn-link” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvoice123.com%2Fthebooth%2Fhow-to-get-into-voice-acting%2F|title:How%20to%20get%20into%20voice%20acting|target:_blank”]BACK TO VOICE OVER GUIDE HOMEPAGE[\/vc_button][vc_button size=”btn-link” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvoice123.com%2Fthebooth%2Fintroduction-to-the-voice-over-guide%2F|title:How%20to%20get%20into%20voice%20acting|target:_blank”]TABLE OF CONTENTS[\/vc_button][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h1″ text_size=”h1″ text_weight=”200″ sub_lead=”small” sub_reduced=”yes” subheading=”Consider equipment, processes and practices for both audio production and post-production when setting up a home recording studio. It\u2019s not as simple as slapping on a pair of headphones and speaking into a microphone.” uncode_shortcode_id=”109904″]<\/p>\n

Setting up a home recording studio<\/strong><\/h1>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”1″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”204648″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”107814″]The idea of setting up a home recording studio sounds complicated. But when you’re working from home as a voice actor, you need good equipment<\/a> that produces top-quality, professional recordings. Since in the voice over business you\u2019re only as good as your last job. And since your recordings are done in your voice recording studio, everything from auditions to final deliverables has to be top-notch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember also that voice acting is both an art and a craft. That means voice actors also need the right tools to get the job done properly. A decade ago, these tools were expensive,\u00a0 especially if you were a new kid on the block. Nowadays, home recording studios<\/a> have become the new normal. So, good equipment is more affordable and accessible, which makes learning more about setting up a home recording studio a walk in the park.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”121364″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”948793″]<\/p>\n

An A-Z voice over microphone guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”311921″]As outlined in our A-Z voice over microphone guide<\/a>:<\/span> not all mics suit all voices. So, you’ll need to<\/span> experiment until you find that suits your voice and its unique tonality. We\u2019re not saying you have to spend $5,000 on a mic for your voice recording studio. We\u2019re saying find the right mic. And the right mic doesn’t always mean an expensive mic. Research the topic online. Determine a price range you\u2019re comfortable with. Chat with people online and ask sales associates questions. Due diligence is key.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ back_color=”color-188662″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”530731″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”426818″]<\/p>\n

Audio equipment for home voice over recording studios<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”103455″]\u201cSo many people, so many opinions\u201d definitely applies to home voice over recording studios. But some brands and types of equipment have proved trustworthy. And are more popular because of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Microphone aside, we recommend having:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n