Let’s move on! These are the most important components for a functional and beautiful studio.
1. Microphones. The microphone’s primary purpose is to convert the sound energy it receives from sounds into electrical energy. You can then record the signal using digital or analog gear. There are two main types: condenser mics and dynamic mics. There are two types of mics: condenser and dynamic. Each uses a different mechanism to convert vibrations into electrical energy. Condenser microphones have a higher level of sensitivity than dynamic and are used more often to record sounds sources with delicate high-frequency content like acoustic guitarists.
2. Preamps. They boost the signal coming in from the mic up to a point that is suitable for audio reproduction (from mic level to line-level). These are the preamps that can incorporate your personal sound into the song. Every preamp is different. Each brand has their own colors and characters. Even pre-amps with low price tags can be used for unique situations. Pre-amps to sound are like lenses for the visual. They decide whether the image will be sharp or blurry. While pre-amps capable of producing clear and precise sounds are costly, an engineer will always know that different situations require different solutions. Sometimes we just need lower-end gear.
3. Soundcards/converters. When we talk digital music production, this is the third device you need in your signal chain. The task of the converter, also known as soundcards or soundcards is to convert an electrical signal from the microphone to digital bits (analog/digital transformation, or A/D). In a home studio, the converter usually acts in one direction (AtoD and D/A). However, in higher end studios, the engineer may use separate devices to perform each conversion to ensure a better audio reproduction. There are two types of soundcards: one that is only a converter and one that is an audio interface. This means you can have both preamps as well as converters in the same piece of hardware. Each audio interface comes in either FireWire or USB form. They each have their advantages and requirements. It is impossible to say that one interface is better than the other. It all depends on the use of the product Tubidy.
4. Computer (or Hard Disk Recorder Strong>) All of these bits have to be saved somewhere, and this is where your PC comes in. Most home studio enthusiasts start as hobbyists. It’s a blessing that almost any Pentium IV or PIII computer can be used as a starting computer for music production. By recording the sounds onto your hard drive in AIFF or WAV format, you can create music. As your skills improve, you may want to upgrade to a computer specially built to handle large amounts of audio data. It is open to debate whether a Mac or a PC is better for studio usage, but this is entirely dependent on the personal tastes and commercial needs.
5. Monitor speakers. These speakers are not your standard multimedia speakers you can purchase at the computer store (although they can be used as a starting point). You need to invest in a pair of good monitors to produce acceptable quality music. Monitors cost from US$300 per pair to thousands of dollars for high-end models. These monitors are used in professional studio environments. Monitors are able to accurately listen to music without adding artifacts and coloring. Mixing means that the song you have created sounds the exact same in all playback systems. This includes home theater sound system, boom boxes and home theatre sound systems. Even though some engineers believe they can mix using headphones, it is considered a bad practice.