🎵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 AT2020Large-diaphragm condenser with flat, neutral response — excellent for vocals and acoustic instruments.
Audio Interface
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen)Two inputs for recording two sources simultaneously. Better headroom than the Solo.
Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xThe reference standard for tracking and mixing in home studios worldwide.
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