Setting up a home studio can be a serious challenge, setting one up on a tight budget can be more of a challenge. Here we have started collecting some helpful info from experienced recording engineers who have successfully setup their own working studios at home.

Making a one time investment like a big funded and financed studio project may not be a reality for the average working musician or producer. Many of us have collected our favorite instruments, outboard gear, microphones, headphones and comfy chair. There is always something great about utilizing equipment we are familiar with. But when you are in need of additional gear, sometimes “New” doesn’t have to be the answer. Finding used gear online can be a great way to build your studio’s arsonal.

There are affordable solutions like Ebay.com for the savvy bidder, check out the Home Recording Studio and Pro Audio Sections for th latest deals.

Amazon has new and used equipment available as well as complete packages in the “Home Studio Recording Packages” sections

Reverb.com is another valuable resource and was setup “by musician, for musicians” for those who were tired of dealing with Ebay and similar online services.

Here are a few ideas for some good standard choices in home recording gear at different budgets levels.

There are several types of microphones, to give your voice the best quality of microphone that’s going to work out really well for you.

This infograph reviews some basics like durability, frequency, polar pattern and testing.

The difference between studio monitors and headphones might seem kind of obvious.

A good practice is to use a balance of both and in bigger studios there are a mixtures of different types of monitors to do comparisons.