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August 15, 2024
The All-Star Home Studio
Customer favorites for your home workflow
The explosion of home recording over the last couple of decades has spawned massive growth and enabled thousands of musicians to bring their ideas to life like never before. If you're embarking on a recording journey of your own, you'll need a few key pieces of gear. And to help start you off on the right foot, check out this All-Star Home Studio production rig, featuring some of our customers' favorite mics, studio monitors, audio interfaces, and other essentials. Each entry includes real quotes from happy owners to let you know what they love most about each piece.
Yamaha HS8 Active Studio Monitors
"The low, mid and highs on these monitors are as true to the mix as you can possibly get. The clarity is breathtaking, even at very high volume. The price on these are a steal compared to the build, quality, and sound you get out of these high-quality and well-made monitors. Thanks YAMAHA!!!"
- Derrick in West Orange, NJ
"I've never had better translation or have been happier with my sound quality. The only bad thing is listening to old tracks you've done and realizing those need to be fixed too!"
- Joshua in Dallas, TX
"The HS8s are on the money and probably the best buy of any monitor costing $0-$1000 each. Buy them...you will be glad you did."
- Jeff in Rochester, NY
Own a pair for $797.98 or 12 payments of $49.87
- Derrick in West Orange, NJ
"I've never had better translation or have been happier with my sound quality. The only bad thing is listening to old tracks you've done and realizing those need to be fixed too!"
- Joshua in Dallas, TX
"The HS8s are on the money and probably the best buy of any monitor costing $0-$1000 each. Buy them...you will be glad you did."
- Jeff in Rochester, NY
Own a pair for $797.98 or 12 payments of $49.87
Shure SM7B Dynamic Cardioid Studio Vocal Microphone
"For the project studio on a budget, this is a must have! The two most important characteristics for you to consider: the relatively flat frequency response and the high SPL ceiling (180 dB!)"
- David in San Diego, CA
"The Shure SM7B when combined with a Cloudlifter sounds absolutely amazing. My baritone voice sounds clear and smooth when I listen to it when recorded."
- GODSOWN DJ
"They say this mic should be wearing a smoking jacket and ascot it's so smooth. They are correct...I love this mic!"
- Richard in Hot Springs, AR
Own it for $399.00 or 8 payments of $49.88
- David in San Diego, CA
"The Shure SM7B when combined with a Cloudlifter sounds absolutely amazing. My baritone voice sounds clear and smooth when I listen to it when recorded."
- GODSOWN DJ
"They say this mic should be wearing a smoking jacket and ascot it's so smooth. They are correct...I love this mic!"
- Richard in Hot Springs, AR
Own it for $399.00 or 8 payments of $49.88
Audio-Technica AT4040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount
"If you're on a house budget, this is the microphone to get. The quality is amazing, even with just a simple mixer, which is what I have. I will continue to use this microphone and don't think I will upgrade it, just other hardware to build around it!"
- Jessimi in Huntington, WV
"I have used this product many times as a drum overhead microphone and have gotten great results. Just one of these microphones carefully placed can give you a very natural sounding drum set."
- A Happy Owner
"I was very impressed with the crystal clear highs and accurate mids. Take your vocal recordings to the next level with this one."
- Vincent in Riverside, CA
Own it for $299.00 or 8 payments of $37.38
- Jessimi in Huntington, WV
"I have used this product many times as a drum overhead microphone and have gotten great results. Just one of these microphones carefully placed can give you a very natural sounding drum set."
- A Happy Owner
"I was very impressed with the crystal clear highs and accurate mids. Take your vocal recordings to the next level with this one."
- Vincent in Riverside, CA
Own it for $299.00 or 8 payments of $37.38
Samson G-Track Pro Studio USB Condenser Microphone
"I was trying to do VO and needed a USB condenser mic. I bought a generic one from Amazon for $50: garbage. That was the worst mistake! I saw the reviews on this G-Track Pro and purchased it. OH my God!!! The clarity, integration, useability is perfect!"
- Wayne in St Albans, NY
"This is by far one of the best USB condenser microphones. I've gotten countless compliments while using this mic and broadcasting. I have a deep voice and the microphone complements it so nicely."
- Jose in Miami Gardens, FL
"This is a fantastic plug and play microphone. It picks up everything. I got this for my studio and man the quality of the sound is incredible."
- Tyrone in Biloxi, MS
Own it for $139.99 or 6 payments of $23.33
- Wayne in St Albans, NY
"This is by far one of the best USB condenser microphones. I've gotten countless compliments while using this mic and broadcasting. I have a deep voice and the microphone complements it so nicely."
- Jose in Miami Gardens, FL
"This is a fantastic plug and play microphone. It picks up everything. I got this for my studio and man the quality of the sound is incredible."
- Tyrone in Biloxi, MS
Own it for $139.99 or 6 payments of $23.33
On-Stage WS7500 Wood Workstation
"This desk is so much bigger than I was expecting! Very easy to assemble although I goofed up a little bit, but that was just user error. I love this desk! Now I have room for everything I need."
- Donald in Knoxville, TN
"For my home studio it's a beautiful addition helping me to focus on creating music each day."
- Amber
"A very decent basic design station. Lacks the frills like power strips or adjustable shelves to tweak for various devices you may want at arms length, but as a basic multimedia workstation/desk, the construction is solid."
- Kelly
Own it for $219.99 or 6 payments of $36.66
- Donald in Knoxville, TN
"For my home studio it's a beautiful addition helping me to focus on creating music each day."
- Amber
"A very decent basic design station. Lacks the frills like power strips or adjustable shelves to tweak for various devices you may want at arms length, but as a basic multimedia workstation/desk, the construction is solid."
- Kelly
Own it for $219.99 or 6 payments of $36.66
Image-Line FL Studio Signature Bundle Software
"I absolutely love FL Studio DAW and highly recommend it. It's a great DAW for someone just starting out and learning how to make beats. I've been using this DAW since FL3 . Since then, the updates have been incredible and plug-ins are amazing."
- Keith in Carbondale, IL
"The interface is easy to learn and not daunting at all. It encourages tinkering and easy to fix mistakes. Also when you buy a license, you have access to lifetime of free updates. No subscriptions!"
- Alexander in Houston, TX
"No more excuses not to get the full version anymore! Also, no more laggy cracked versions possibly corrupting my computer upon install! Support the company that makes it possible for musicians/producers to create with easy workflow!"
- Joshua in Arvada, CO
Own it for $269.00 or 6 payments of $44.83
- Keith in Carbondale, IL
"The interface is easy to learn and not daunting at all. It encourages tinkering and easy to fix mistakes. Also when you buy a license, you have access to lifetime of free updates. No subscriptions!"
- Alexander in Houston, TX
"No more excuses not to get the full version anymore! Also, no more laggy cracked versions possibly corrupting my computer upon install! Support the company that makes it possible for musicians/producers to create with easy workflow!"
- Joshua in Arvada, CO
Own it for $269.00 or 6 payments of $44.83
Black Lion Audio Revolution 2X2 USB Audio Interface
"This thing is a wonderful piece of equipment, and I'm glad I bought. I don't think this price can be beat for the quality you get. The headphone amp is as described...it gets loud!! This works very well with Windows (unlike some other interfaces), and like other reviews have stated, it's built like a tank. For this being their first audio interface...A+."
- Jared in Manchester, TN
"The ONLY problem with this interface is once you hear how incredible everything sounds through it nothing else can really compare. This thing is pure witchcraft. The sound is transparent yet colored, flat yet vibrant and dynamic."
- Allen in Forest Lake, MN
"I'm incredibly impressed with the Black Lion Audio Revolution 2X2. This compact interface punches well above its weight. The analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion are pristine, capturing every nuance of my recordings with unmatched clarity."
- A Happy Owner
Own it for $299.00 or 8 payments of $37.38
- Jared in Manchester, TN
"The ONLY problem with this interface is once you hear how incredible everything sounds through it nothing else can really compare. This thing is pure witchcraft. The sound is transparent yet colored, flat yet vibrant and dynamic."
- Allen in Forest Lake, MN
"I'm incredibly impressed with the Black Lion Audio Revolution 2X2. This compact interface punches well above its weight. The analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion are pristine, capturing every nuance of my recordings with unmatched clarity."
- A Happy Owner
Own it for $299.00 or 8 payments of $37.38
sE Electronics Reflexion Filter Pro Portable Vocal Booth
"Long story short, this is the best product out there for vocals. If you have a home-based studio you need this. It makes all the difference in your recordings along with a decent mic!"
- Ruben in Bakersfield, CA
"Amazing performance! You wouldn't imagine a piece of equipment this size would yield results that were comparable to something 10 times its size! No joke. After I pulled it from the box, I placed my face into the space and the room went completely dead - nothing in front of me and nothing behind me. It was straight up trippy!"
- Michael in Dallas, TX
"It sounds amazing...just like you're in a booth!!! You can adjust the mic wherever you want for a certain sound which gives it versatility."
- A Happy Owner
Own it for $199.00 or 6 payments of $33.17
- Ruben in Bakersfield, CA
"Amazing performance! You wouldn't imagine a piece of equipment this size would yield results that were comparable to something 10 times its size! No joke. After I pulled it from the box, I placed my face into the space and the room went completely dead - nothing in front of me and nothing behind me. It was straight up trippy!"
- Michael in Dallas, TX
"It sounds amazing...just like you're in a booth!!! You can adjust the mic wherever you want for a certain sound which gives it versatility."
- A Happy Owner
Own it for $199.00 or 6 payments of $33.17
Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Thunderbolt 3 and USB Audio Interface
"Sound is fantastic, I've tried other units in this price range and the Orion just provides what I'm looking for. It delivers the sound from the medium with little to no interference. The DAC is amazing, revealing, makes it easy to judge slight distinctions."
- A Happy Owner
"After purchasing the Orion Studio Synergy Core and giving it my first listen, I was blown away, my speakers sounded better than they ever have. I could hear things in my productions and commercial music that I've never heard until now. I've used Modern RME and UAD products and they don't sound anything like this."
- Antonio in Somersworth, NH
"This has to be without a doubt the best sounding professional interface I have ever owned. The conversion on this unit is pristine as far as clarity goes."
- A Happy Owner
Own it for $2,995.00 or 18 payments of $166.39
- A Happy Owner
"After purchasing the Orion Studio Synergy Core and giving it my first listen, I was blown away, my speakers sounded better than they ever have. I could hear things in my productions and commercial music that I've never heard until now. I've used Modern RME and UAD products and they don't sound anything like this."
- Antonio in Somersworth, NH
"This has to be without a doubt the best sounding professional interface I have ever owned. The conversion on this unit is pristine as far as clarity goes."
- A Happy Owner
Own it for $2,995.00 or 18 payments of $166.39
PreSonus Monitor Station V2 Studio Monitor Controller
"Exactly what I needed to be the main hub for my 3 pairs of monitors and floor sub....easy to solo in and out from each pair of monitors and checking the mix in mono has never been easier."
- A Happy Owner
"I was expecting this to mostly just help my workflow, but I was blown away to hear how much better both of my monitor systems sound when driven by this controller."
- A Happy Owner
"The setup was relatively simple and straightforward, and there is zero coloration added to the signal. All of the knobs/buttons operate smoothly, and the talkback feature will come in super handy while tracking vocals. I’d recommend this to anyone who has at least two sets of monitors in their studio."
- A Happy Owner
Own it for $349.99 or 8 payments of $43.75
- A Happy Owner
"I was expecting this to mostly just help my workflow, but I was blown away to hear how much better both of my monitor systems sound when driven by this controller."
- A Happy Owner
"The setup was relatively simple and straightforward, and there is zero coloration added to the signal. All of the knobs/buttons operate smoothly, and the talkback feature will come in super handy while tracking vocals. I’d recommend this to anyone who has at least two sets of monitors in their studio."
- A Happy Owner
Own it for $349.99 or 8 payments of $43.75