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How Much Does a Recording Studio Cost?

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How much do you need to spend to start your recording studio? That depends on your needs and how much equipment you have today. Here are a few helpful tips to help you estimate your recording studio costs.

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What's the Price Range?

● Can range from $500 to $1,000,000 or even more!

● It depends on what equipment you already have

● It depends on your recording space● It depends on your other specific needs...

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Questions to Ask Yourself

● Am I planning to run a serious business with high end equipment, high prices, and professional clients?

● Do I want to run a home-based recording studio that caters to local bands and artists with smaller budgets?

● Or is it somewhere in between?

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Here are a few tips to help you estimate the cost of

your studio...

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Processing the Room

First you need to improve your room so it sounds better for recording:● Purchase good quality acoustic foam for

$70-$300● Hire a professional if you're building a high

quality studio● Other budget friendly options available

(discussed in another presentation)

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Hardware and Software

Hardware:● Computer● Interface● Microphone, stand, cable● Digital keyboard

Software:● Lots of options out there

○ GarageBand, ProTools, MOTU Digital Performer

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Instruments

● Keep any instruments you have handy● Consider purchasing some 2nd hand

instruments, amps, and effects● This adds value to your studio