{"id":9479,"date":"2023-05-15T15:57:10","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T15:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/home-recording-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-bedroom-studio-music-marketing-blog-2\/"},"modified":"2023-05-15T15:57:10","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T15:57:10","slug":"home-recording-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-bedroom-studio-music-marketing-blog-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/home-recording-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-bedroom-studio-music-marketing-blog-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Recording Tips: How to Make the Most of Your Bedroom Studio Music Marketing Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As an indie artist on a limited budget, you want to have <strong>a home studio and recording process that doesn\u2019t break the bank or slow you down<\/strong> when inspiration strikes.<\/p>\n<p>But is it really possible to be both efficient and cost-effective in a home studio?<\/p>\n<p>Well, a lot of successful tracks are being recorded at home these days. It\u2019s not uncommon for pop, electronic, hip-hop, and folk playlists to be filled with new songs that were created start-to-finish in a bedroom studio.<\/p>\n<p>Of course this DIY recording trend isn\u2019t entirely new. It\u2019s been growing for years.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/home-recording-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-bedroom-studio-music-marketing-blog-2\/#10_notable_albums_that_were_recorded_at_home\" >10 notable albums that were recorded at home:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/home-recording-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-bedroom-studio-music-marketing-blog-2\/#Top_5_Home_Recording_Tips_for_Independent_Musicians\" >Top 5 Home Recording Tips for Independent Musicians<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/home-recording-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-bedroom-studio-music-marketing-blog-2\/#1_Spread_your_budget_evenly_across_all_recording_essentials\" >1. Spread your budget evenly across all recording essentials<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/home-recording-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-bedroom-studio-music-marketing-blog-2\/#If_you_want_to_explore_some_different_studio_gear_check_out_these_low-cost_options\" >If you want to explore some different studio gear, check out these low-cost options:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/home-recording-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-bedroom-studio-music-marketing-blog-2\/#2_Do_some_DIY_acoustic_treatment\" >2. Do some DIY acoustic treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/home-recording-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-bedroom-studio-music-marketing-blog-2\/#3_Choose_the_Best_Sample_Rate_and_Bitrate\" >3. Choose the Best Sample Rate and Bitrate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/home-recording-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-bedroom-studio-music-marketing-blog-2\/#4_Learn_Some_Basic_Mic_Placement_Techniques\" >4. Learn Some Basic Mic Placement Techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/home-recording-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-bedroom-studio-music-marketing-blog-2\/#5_Worry_Less_About_Gear_and_More_About_Songwriting\" >5. Worry Less About Gear and More About Songwriting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/home-recording-tips-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-bedroom-studio-music-marketing-blog-2\/#Here_are_some_tips_for_focusing_on_your_songs\" >Here are some tips for focusing on your songs:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_notable_albums_that_were_recorded_at_home\"><\/span>10 notable albums that were recorded at home:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?<\/em> by Billie Eillish<br \/>\n<em>For Emma, Forever Ago<\/em> by Bon Iver<br \/>\nThe original version of<em> Twin Fantasy<\/em> by Car Seat Headrest<br \/>\n<em>Psychopomp<\/em> by Japanese Breakfast<br \/>\n<em>The Glow, Pt. 2<\/em> by The Microphones<br \/>\nThe vocals for <em>Blonde<\/em> by Frank Ocean<br \/>\n<em>Ys<\/em> by Joanna Newsom<br \/>\n<em>Hospice<\/em> by The Antlers<br \/>\n<em>Black Sands<\/em> by Bonobo<br \/>\n<em>Untrue<\/em> by Burial<\/p>\n<p>Just because a great recording CAN be made at home, though, doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s easy. Keeping your costs DOWN and your productivity UP is a challenge. Which is why we asked the folk-rock duo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twowayshome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Two Ways Home<\/a> for their top DIY recording advice.<\/p>\n<p>These five tips will help you create the best home recordings possible.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_5_Home_Recording_Tips_for_Independent_Musicians\"><\/span>Top 5 Home Recording Tips for Independent Musicians<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Spread_your_budget_evenly_across_all_recording_essentials\"><\/span>1. Spread your budget evenly across all recording essentials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Two Ways Home says If you\u2019re looking to level up from just using voice memos on your phone, you can get a lot for a little nowadays. And investing in proper recording gear can help you make huge improvements in the quality of your tracks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>But it\u2019s essential to spread your budget for recording gear evenly among all the essential studio items, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>microphone<\/span><br \/>\n<span>audio interface<\/span><br \/>\n<span>cables<\/span><br \/>\n<span>mic stand<\/span><br \/>\n<span>headphones<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Two Ways Home recommends: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span>There\u2019s an awesome package available at the moment for total beginners called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/c695--Interface_USB?highlight=Scarlet2i2SG3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Focusrite Scarlet package<\/a>, and we think you can get it for 169 pounds, and it has all of that stuff in it. <\/span><span>But if you fork out and buy an epic microphone, you\u2019re not going to get the most out of it if your interface isn\u2019t up to par. So, our top tip is to spread that budget wisely.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_want_to_explore_some_different_studio_gear_check_out_these_low-cost_options\"><\/span>If you want to explore some different studio gear, check out these low-cost options:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Studio Microphone:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shure SM7B (less than $400)<br \/>\nAudio-Technica AT2020 (less than $150)<br \/>\nRode NT1-A (less than $250)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Audio Interface:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (less than $200)<br \/>\nPreSonus AudioBox USB 96 (less than $120)<br \/>\nBehringer U-Phoria UMC404HD (less than $200)<br \/>\nUniversal Audio\u2019s Apollo units (not as \u201caffordable,\u201d but absolutely amazing)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Headphones:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sennheiser HD280 Pro (less than $110)<br \/>\nAudio-Technica ATH-M40x (less than $110)<br \/>\nBeyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (less than $175)<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to spend a ton because studio gear is getting better AND cheaper at the same time. Lucky us. Just do a bit of research, spread that budget evenly, and start recording!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Do_some_DIY_acoustic_treatment\"><\/span>2. Do some DIY acoustic treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Want to make a boxy bedroom or echo-y living room sound like a decent recording studio? Then curtains, carpets, rugs, and soft furnishings are your friends.<\/p>\n<p>Two Ways Home says:<\/p>\n<p><em>Make sure you close the windows and pick a room that\u2019s not too reverberant, unless that\u2019s what you\u2019re going for. Something as easy as a \u201cclothes horse\u201d (drying rack) with a blanket over the top can really dampen the sound.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Using a reflection filter such as the SE Electronics Reflexion Filter X can really improve your vocal recordings too. It\u2019s priced around $120. Another affordable option is the Monoprice Microphone Isolation Shield, which you can get for about $80.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Choose_the_Best_Sample_Rate_and_Bitrate\"><\/span>3. Choose the Best Sample Rate and Bitrate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019re recording, make sure you choose the best sample rate and bitrate for what you\u2019re trying to achieve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The sample rate<\/strong> is the number of snapshots per second that you capture when recording. Basically, the higher the sample rate, the higher the quality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The bitrate<\/strong> refers to the dynamic range that you\u2019re capturing. If you have a higher bitrate, you can have more detail to the audio you\u2019re recording.<\/p>\n<p>Two Ways Home says:<\/p>\n<p><em>Higher rates mean better quality, but the trade-off is that it\u2019s going to use a lot more space on your hard drive. We would recommend going with 48 kilohertz and 24 bits. This is going to give you a brilliant compromise between great quality sound but not eating up all of that hard disk space.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Just remember that different distributors require different sample rates and bitrates. CD Baby asks for 44.1 kilohertz and 16-bit recordings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Learn_Some_Basic_Mic_Placement_Techniques\"><\/span>4. Learn Some Basic Mic Placement Techniques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many YouTube videos on this subject, but here are a few tips to get you started.<\/p>\n<p>When <strong>recording an acoustic guitar:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>You want a quick setup so you can get right to work, so pop the mic around the 12th fret, about six inches away, and aim it a little bit towards the sound hole. This is a great starting point, and you can move the mic back and forward to get the sweet spot from there.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When <strong>recording vocals:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Make sure you use a pop shield, placed around six inches from the microphone, and make sure it\u2019s the right height for you to sing without your chin or neck straining upwards or slouching down.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Single Mic Technique:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>If you only have one microphone, and you want to record everything \u201clive,\u201d you should invest in a quality large-diaphragm condenser microphone. Position the mic about a foot away from you and angle it so it captures both the vocals and instrument at the same time.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Worry_Less_About_Gear_and_More_About_Songwriting\"><\/span>5. Worry Less About Gear and More About Songwriting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My favorite advice from Two Ways Home is to emphasize your songcraft and performances more than your recording setup or sonic fidelity:<\/p>\n<p><em>That\u2019s right! So many great albums and songs have been recorded in people\u2019s bedrooms or in random spaces. Take Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen or Billy Eillish\u2019s first album.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t get bogged down in obsessing over equipment or trying to achieve a \u201cperfect\u201d sound. Some of the greatest songs and albums of all time were recorded in less-than-ideal settings, and what ultimately matters most is the quality of your songwriting and performance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_some_tips_for_focusing_on_your_songs\"><\/span>Here are some tips for focusing on your songs:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Take the time to craft great songs with strong melodies and meaningful lyrics.<br \/>\nWorkshop your songs by getting feedback from other writers.<br \/>\nPractice and refine your performance until you can deliver it with confidence and emotion every time.<br \/>\nDon\u2019t be afraid to experiment, even if it means deviating from your usual sound or production tricks. Focus on what serves the song best.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, the equipment is just a tool to help you capture your music. It\u2019s the quality of the music itself that will ultimately make or break your recordings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twowayshome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Check out the music and videos of Two Ways Home.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/musician-tips\/home-recording-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Recording Tips: How to Make the Most of Your Bedroom Studio<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Musician<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an indie artist on a limited budget, you want to have a home studio and recording process that doesn\u2019t break the bank or slow you down when inspiration strikes. But is it really possible to be both efficient and cost-effective in a home studio? Well, a lot of successful tracks are being recorded at home these days. It\u2019s not uncommon for pop, electronic, hip-hop, and folk playlists to be filled with new songs that were created start-to-finish in a bedroom studio. 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