Professional Home Recording Studio Tour, Advice, Tips, and Tricks

A tour of my 2013 professional home recording studio used for voice over, music, mixing, mastering, sound design, you name it! I also give a ton of advice, tips, and tricks to help anyone with a home studio of their own! Enjoy!

Chapters:
Vocal Booth: 3:30
Microphones: 5:51
More Microphones: 11:48
Audio Interface and Preamps: 13:20
DAW/Recording Software, and Monitors: 14:34
Studio Design and Layout: 16:37
Musical Instruments: 18:29

***COMBINED 2013 AND 2019 GEAR LIST BELOW (latest gear obviously isn't in the video but I've made upgrades since***

AUDIO INTERFACES

RME Fireface UFX
https://amzn.to/2SUwQT9

Presonus 22VSL
https://amzn.to/2suCqAa
(New Generation is Presonus Studio 26: https://amzn.to/2Cj887O)

Shure X2U
https://amzn.to/2VV1zS5

Yamaha AG03 (LOVE this interface for mobile recording. So many features for the price)
https://amzn.to/2ALUxpY

MICROPHONES

Lewitt Audio LCT 640 (640TS is the latest generation)
https://amzn.to/2VYh9My

Blue Bluebird
https://amzn.to/2DbcS1d

Lewitt Audio LCT 140
https://amzn.to/2DbHsHM

Rode NT2-A
https://amzn.to/2VXAD4i

Audio-Technica AT2020
https://amzn.to/2SWMIV8

Apogee Mic (the best sounding USB mic)
https://amzn.to/2AK6Ra0

Shure SM57
https://amzn.to/2VV3VjT

MXL V67G
https://amzn.to/2RRzHz8

MXL 603s
https://amzn.to/2VVkRXB

Roswell Pro Audio RA-VO (A microphone I co-designed specifically for voiceover)
https://roswellproaudio.com/products/ra-vo

Neumann TLM-103 (one of my go-to voice over microphones)
https://amzn.to/2VST4a1

Sennheiser MKH416 (one of my go-to voiceover microphones)
https://amzn.to/2Db7ElU

CAD Audio Equitek E100S (best mid-priced VO mic for the money)
https://amzn.to/2FuQmCP

Rode NTG3 (great mid-priced shotgun mic)
https://amzn.to/2VWJumr

Blue Baby Bottle (A very focused, present, flattering mic for the money)
https://amzn.to/2Cp3Dc8

Electro-Voice RE20 Dynamic Microphone (the standard for high quality podcasting, radio shows, etc)
https://amzn.to/2RKtt40

PREAMPS

Golden Age Pre-73 MKII
https://amzn.to/2VSRjcV
(Latest generation is Pre-73 MKIII: https://amzn.to/2FscoWN)

Grace M103 Channel Strip (My primary preamp used for voiceover. I LOVE IT)
https://amzn.to/2VShIYq

Built-in RME Fireface UFX preamps
https://amzn.to/2SWUQFh

HEADPHONES

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x (My main headphones for monitoring and voiceover)
https://amzn.to/2suR6iC

Sony MDR-7506
https://amzn.to/2srKt0J

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO
https://amzn.to/2VSTOvP

Sennheiser HD 650 Open Back Headphones (I use these for mixing along with my monitors. Flattest, most uncolored headphones made)
https://amzn.to/2CmPfkw

MONITORS

KRK Rokit RP6G2 (latest generation is the RP6G3)
https://amzn.to/2DdnLQd

Sonodyne SRP600 (My primary monitors now. I've upgraded from the Rokits)
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SRP600--sonodyne-srp600

Ultimate Support JS-MS70 JamStands
https://amzn.to/2sr31hv

IsoAcoustics ISO-L8R155 Medium Acoustic Isolation Stands (What I use in 2019)
https://amzn.to/2soHUMS

SOFTWARE

Presonus Studio One Professional
https://amzn.to/2VVnfxx

MISC

Cables: Mogami and Monster Cable

Furman Power Conditioner PL-8C
https://amzn.to/2svcxQS
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IN VIDEO

MIDI Controller: Technics SX-PX332M

Guitars:
Ibanez Performance PF4JP-BK-14-01
Harmony Rocket
Fender Stratocaster Mexican
Taylor DN3
Squier P Bass
Ibanez GAX 70
Epiphone Les Paul Studio

FOLLOW & SUPPORT
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LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanreyn

RESOURCES

-Recommended Pre-made Acoustic Panel Vendors: http://realtraps.com/ | http://www.atsacoustics.com | http://gikacoustics.com/ | http://www.readyacoustics.com

-Absorbent Acoustic Materials: John Mansville 814 | Owens Corning 703 | Roxul Rockwool | Bonded Logic Ultratouch Denim Insulation | Auralex | Thick Moving Blankets

-High quality replacement microphone capsules: http://microphone-parts.com/

-Other great DAW's for voice over
Adobe Audition: https://www.adobe.com/products/audition.html
TwistedWave: http://twistedwave.com
Audacity (free): http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

-Software to design your studio layout - Google Sketchup: http://www.sketchup.com

-Great video explaining First or Early reflection points in your room. AKA the first spots you should place acoustic treatment for mixing: http://youtu.be/B9u7k2V4YPw

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