What equipment should I get for a new studio if I have $12000 to spend?

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   Justin Vencel

   Say you spend 2K on a nice computer...that leaves you with another 8k to spend.   Let's also assume that you do not need to spend any money on studio construction.

    

   • I would start with an excellent and flexible audio interface like the RME Fireface 800 -- top of the live sounds and all kinds of inputs and outputs.
   • Then get yourself a really nice single channel strip like the Universal Audio LA-610 MKII -- this as an awesome mic preamp, killer EQ, and an LA-2A type compressor all built in.  (instant killer vocals)
   • Get yourself an external 8 mic pre rack so you have enough channels to record with.  Anything with ADAT out will work...Octopre MKII, SP828
   • Now a decent mic collection. Check out some of these mics: Avantone CV-12, Rode NT1A, Shure SM81, MD421, Ribbon Mic
   • Monitors -- check out the Dynaudio BM6A MKII
   • Don't forget cables.  Check out Lava Cable for all kinds of custom affordable cable.

    

   • thanks alot lots of help also i am what do you think of the stuff i was thinking about getting??? •MIDI KEYBOARD http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/AxiomPro49.html •SUB http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/SBX10.html •SPEAKERS http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/StudiophileCX8.html •MIXER Cam Gross | Jul 26 at 08:07

   • The m-audio controller is just fine for sample triggering and simple piano parts. If you plan to have good piano players recording then you will want something with fully-weighted keys or make sure you get ahold of a really nice keyboard or actual piano before the session.

     Justin Vencel | Jul 28 at 06:07

   • If you are looking for a subwoofer and satellite speaker combination then take a look at Blue Sky's line of monitors. I have a set of the older Media Desk monitors -- and they're great. (much better than what you'll get from M-Audio).

     Justin Vencel | Jul 28 at 06:07

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   Obleezy

   keep in mind that when your buying software you buy the one you are most comfortable with.  If you are new to software all together then some of the best out there are Ableton, Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools, etc.  The reason I'm bringing this up is that these software programs do not come cheap, so make sure you are buying the one you think you can learn to use, or maybe have a friend that already knows their way around one and can help teach you.  You don't want to spend 600 on ableton then realize you like Logic better and then have to dish out another 400...

   • Agreed...

     Justin Vencel | Jul 30 at 10:07

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   Justin Vencel

   For having 12k to spend on a studio, you sure are going low-end.  I would get a much better setup if I had that kind of scratch lying around.

   Ditch the Apple monitor in favor of a $200 24" from Dell -- that gives you another $600 to spend.  Both do the exact same thing, and neither of them make your music sound any better.

   • ok thanks man i thought of that to ealier today what would you get for 12k if you were to build your home studio from scratch including the computer

     Cam Gross | Jun 30 at 09:06

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   A Raindirk of some kind is the absolute best board for this kind of budget. I would go mac pro and logic...you'll need converters.  How many channels will you need?  Are you planning on recording full drum kits?

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