“STOP Overpaying! Build a Professional Home Studio Under ₹1 Lakh” -

“STOP Overpaying! Build a Professional Home Studio Under ₹1 Lakh”

🎙️ Introduction: What a Home Studio Actually Needs

A functional home studio consists of these essential components:

Computer or Laptop (you likely already own one)
Audio Interface – the bridge between your instruments/mics and your computer.
Microphone(s) – for vocals, acoustic instruments.
Studio Monitors or Good Headphones – for mixing & reference listening.
Headphones for Tracking – to monitor while recording.
Accessories – mic stand, pop filter, cables, acoustic panels.
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) Software – to record, edit & mix.

Even basic home studios can make music suitable for YouTube, Spotify, and podcasts.

Below is a balanced gear list chosen to keep total cost below ₹1 Lakh while giving you studio-usable results.👇

🛒 Recommended Gear List (Under ₹1,00,000)

🎧 Monitoring & Recording

Yamaha Powered Studio Monitor – a quality powered monitor for accurate mixes (~₹18,900 per unit; buy 2 for stereo).
PreSonus Eris 3.5 Studio Monitors – alternative compact pair if space/budget is tighter (~₹11,990).

🎛️ Interface

Audio Array AI‑04 Audio Interface – simple 2-in/2-out interface to connect your mic/instrument to your DAW (~₹4,599).

Note: You could upgrade to a Scarlett Solo/Focusrite or Audient iD4 later — but this keeps initial cost low.

🎙️ Microphones

Digimore Condenser Microphone Kit – budget condenser with accessories (good starting vocal mic).
Digitek DM 401 RGB USB Condenser Mic – simple USB mic option (can work without an interface if needed).

For a cleaner professional sound long term, consider upgrading to something like an Audio-Technica AT2020 when budget allows.

🎧 Headphones

Sennheiser HD 400S Headphones – good closed/neutral headphones for tracking & monitoring.
Sennheiser HD 650 Stereo Reference Headphones – reference headphones for mixing (optional upgrade).

📦 Other Accessories You’ll Need (Not in Carousel)

These essentials are inexpensive but crucial:

Mic Stand + Pop Filter – ₹800–₹1,500
XLR Cable (if using XLR mic) – ₹400–₹800
Desk & Chair – use what you have (budget ₹3,000–₹7,000 if needed)
Acoustic Foam Panels (DIY or budget) – ₹3,000–₹10,000 depending on room size

🧠 Software & DAW

To record and produce, you’ll need a DAW:

Free/Low-Cost Options:
- Audacity (free) – basic audio recording/editing.
- Cakewalk by BandLab (free) – powerful multi-track DAW for Windows.

Paid Upgrades:
- FL Studio / Reaper – popular for music production (₹4,000–₹10,000).
- Logic Pro X (Mac) – pro workflow if you’re on Apple.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1. Choose the Right Room

Pick a quiet, moderately padded space (curtains, carpets help reduce reflections).
Avoid bare walls facing each other for better sound capture.

2. Connect Your Gear

Audio Interface → Computer: USB connection.
Microphone → Interface: XLR cable + phantom power (condenser mics need this).
Monitors → Interface Outputs: Balanced TRS cables.
Headphones → Interface/Computer: For tracking.

3. Positioning

Monitors should form an equilateral triangle with your listening position.
Mic should be 6–10″ from your mouth with a pop filter in front.

4. Configure Your DAW

Set your input device to your audio interface.
Arm tracks for recording and test levels — avoid clipping (red signal).

5. Acoustic Treatment

Start with DIY panels, curtains, and carpet. Add foam panels/bass traps gradually. Good acoustics make the biggest audible difference.

💰 Budget Breakdown (Approximate)

Item	Estimated Cost (₹)
Audio Interface	4,500
Monitors (pair)	24,000 (Yamaha)
Mic(s)	3,000
Headphones	4,000
Accessories	8,000
Acoustic Treatment	6,000
DAW/Software	8,000
Total	~₹57,500–₹65,000

Even with optional upgrades (better headphones/second monitor), you stay well under ₹1,00,000.

📈 Final Tips

✔ Start with essentials first. Don’t over-buy gear you won’t use initially.
✔ Learn your tools. A modest setup with skillful use > expensive gear unused.
✔ Upgrade strategically: Better microphone/audio interface/monitors later.