🎵Under $480

Home Recording Studio Under $500

This is the sweet spot for a first home studio — professional quality without professional prices. The AT2020 condenser captures vocal detail, the Scarlett 2i2 gives you two clean inputs for overdubbing, and the ATH-M50x is the reference standard for mixing at home.

Required gear total

$380

3 items

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The Gear

Microphone

Audio-Technica AT2020

Large-diaphragm condenser with flat, neutral response — excellent for vocals and acoustic instruments.

$80

4.6

Audio Interface

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)

Two inputs for recording two sources simultaneously. Better headroom than the Solo.

$170

4.7

Headphones

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

The reference standard for tracking and mixing in home studios worldwide.

$130

4.7

Boom ArmOptional

Rode PSA1

Keeps the mic at the perfect angle every session, reduces desk vibration.

$100

4.7

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