What are /r/buildastudio's favorite Products & Services?

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You're welcome. Here's the first one I found at a reasonable price.

https://jet.com/product/Boss-B25N-RCA-to-RCA-Ground-Loop-Isolator-Noise-Audio-Filter-Stereo-Amp-B25/352cb1ba06e14245b8aa3d39e87fa08f

They also have isolator a with different connections. I find that the RCA connections for car audio usually work in most situations. I'm also cheap and so are these. ;-)

I recommend this book https://www.amazon.com/Home-Recording-Studio-Build-Like/dp/143545717X/ref=sr_1_4?crid=S4ZFYUMIKLMX&keywords=home+studio&qid=1666987053&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI2Ljc1IiwicXNhIjoiNi40NiIsInFzcCI6IjQuOTUifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=home+studio%...

It covers everything you'll need to know/consider

Hey guys, if some of you are still looking for one, it seems amazon.ca now sells RTA producer stations: https://www.amazon.ca/-/fr/Studio-RTA-Producteur-station-Cherry/dp/B0002F59K4/ref=pd\_lutyp\_crs\_wish\_1/144-0312477-2767473?pd\_rd\_w=qK3K5&pf\_rd\_p=4689311f-6782-4f5a-ab87-4440b969bb40&pf\_rd\_r=48SFY5GAST7W7Q1B5PHM&pd\_rd\_r=72ee3...

Both my PC's have a TOSLINK output.

The gaming PC only have two DisplayPorts and a single HDMI port but if I can get the audio sent over a different audio device then I'm happy as I already have an HDMI splitter. The audio is only sent through the HDMI cable at the moment as that's the only available connection I have.

I have some additional questions for you:

1. I used this guide as a reference as people seemed to agree with the content. It mentions that one shouldn't run a direct line (without a hum eliminator) between PC's due to grounding issues (ground loop) but that is incorrect?

2. Will I be able to use my gaming PC and still get sound through my headset without having my streaming PC on using an audio interface instead of a mixer?

3. Will I have to run any software to adjust the audio like volume or can I do that from the audio interface? (I'd rather avoid having to adjust volume levels on the gaming pc for instance if people start complaining that the game/I am too low/high etc.)

Buy this book Home Recording Studio: Build It Like the Pros https://www.amazon.com/dp/143545717X/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_QXEYV7DQHR87EAT9TVKS

Also follow Rhett schull on YouTube, he just went through this process and will be releasing videos on it soon

Pretty hard to see what the room layout is from the pics. You might consider drawing it out in an online design tool like https://www.homestyler.com/int/. That can also let you play around with some layout options without having to move your furniture around.

> Of course I have an interface

Got it. You hadn't mentioned it in your OP and you complained about a problem I had never experience and which is solved by an interface.

>. I’m hoping this is just an issue with laptops, and not desktops.

I dunno, man. I bought this laptop back in 2018 and played a number of shows with it using Ableton.

Sorry I don't have a better answer.

Are you certain that Ableton is using the interface and not onboard audio?

Mineral wool is a good idea!

But if you do want foam anyways and want to go the easy route....

www.amazon.com/dp/B07G3LK3TP/

These look cool and are relatively cheap and are easy to mount but may not be as effective as some of the other products like primacoustics...could be worth a try

Seismic Audio SA-PLATE37 Stainless Steel Wall Plate 2 Gang with 4 XLR and 1/4-Inch Combo Connectors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O4FPQQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NF.UAb8MC2XRE

I was looking into buying these. That way I can use quarter inch or xlr when plugging into the wall.

Any recommendations on extreme sound damping? I was told to use lambs wool insulation.

Thank you very much for your reply!

I'm not sure exactly what you're asking but I used this book as a guide building my home studio and would recommend it.

https://www.amazon.com/Home-Recording-Studio-Build-Like/dp/143545717X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1515444409&sr=8-1&keywords=build+home+studio

It tells you exactly what you need to know about what materials, dimensions you need to get the best sound for recording/playback.

Now that you mention it...why aren't there hanging rack kits? I did find this interesting rack/desk just perusing: https://www.amazon.com/Studio-Trends-Desk-Racks-Cherry/dp/B00869EBIO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499304200&sr=8-2&keywords=outboard+rack+desk

Not that it helps you any sorry, just starting to think about my own setup again...

It's worse than this mic, which is cheaper.

> If you don't like the mic, remember the price...

This isn't a good mantra, it's better to buy something more expensive that's better value than something that barely works.

Okay cool thanks! What are the major differences between the UR 12 and the UR 22? Also, I had one more question. I saw some other cheaper audio interfaces that seem to have a lot of knobs on them to change different things. What do they do? For example, this one. What are the advantages, and do I need that extra functionality?

If the more expensive one has switchable polar patterns, I think that can be a useful feature, especially if this is your one and only microphone.

But you might want to put that $50 toward a reflection filter. They can go a long way toward getting a really clean vocal track.

Do you believe this mic stand that comes with the AT-2035 will be able to bear the weight of this reflection filter?

Microphone + stand:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019RZNJZ6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A3M2O3U6L5DL0B

Reflection filter:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012OFI98I?keywords=reflection%20filter&qid=1458312998&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

Removed because it's not really asking anything.

You want ~$300 for a mic + interface + shielding. What about cables/stand etc?

To do what? Just rapping / basic hip hop vocals?
In what kind of room?

You haven't asked enough. I'll try to answer myself, though.

MXL V67G + Focusrite 2i2/M Audio fast track / Presonus Audiobox/Steinberg 2x2 + XLR cable + Mic Stand.

Do you have monitoring headphones already? What about something for mixing on?

You wouldn't be disappointed with this bundle. It works.

You can't afford treatment/isolation with that budget.

I myself have been searching Amazon. I was thinking about getting this but you're not the 1st to recommend d-link. I want a 3.0 one though. I'll look into their hubs more. Thank you.

Thanks for the reply. Do you mean I can get a different type of cheaper mic and stand, or find ones I've stated cheaper elsewhere?

In regards to phantom power it is available.

Headphones not the best - Sennheiser HD 202 Closed Back On-Ear Stereo Headphone.

The reason I'm spending so much on mic and stand is because I don't want to cheap out and have to re-buy in the future.

I am likely to use the mic as a pick up for acoustic guitar as well as vocals.

Edit: spelling

That's a pretty good setup - those little Focusrites are surprisingly good interfaces. What are you looking to record (music, voice overs, etc.)? What DAW will you be using? Do you plan on recording instrumentation of any kind?

My only other thought is research - learn a little about noise cancellation, basic EQ'ing, etc. Some form of midi controller could also turn out to be handy in the near future.

I also just purchased these:acoustic treatment foams so I was wondering if anyone could give me some insight as to where to place them exactly.

So far I've concluded after alot of reading that I should put some directly above me, directly in front of me, directly behind the speakers and also to my left and right. Let me know if I'm missing anything.

Thanks!

Get a turntable, an amp/receiver with stereo in, and one of these so you can hook your computer up to the amp.

What kind of inputs do your speakers have? If they're already powered then they may not need an amp, just some sort of receiver/converter.