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My recommendations
Here are links to my favourite products and equipment in various prices ranges to suit your budget. Click the links that will take you straight to the products. If you have any additional questions, drop me a message below.
Microphones with XLR Cable.
Note, you will need an interface if you go with this style of microphone
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Røde NT1 - with shock mount, pop filter and XLR cable. Great and budget friendly.
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Neumann TLM103 - Great sounding Microphone for Vocal but expensive
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Focusrite Scarlett Solo studio interface bundle with condenser microphone + headphones. A budget friendly combo.
USB Microphones
These plug straight into your computer without the need for an interface.
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Apogee Mic plus - Fantastic little USB microphone. I use it as my travel mic and record broadcast standard speaks with it.
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Audio-Technica 2020USB+ Condeser Microphone. Great option and budget friendly.
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Røde NT-USB with pop filter and tripod. Good and budget friendly.
Interfaces
You plug the microphone and headphones into the interface, and the interface into the computer.
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Focusrite Scarlett Solo - Great sounding interface. Easy to use, great price.
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Audient ID4- another great sound interface that is very durable.
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M-Audio M track solo. Good and very budget friendly.
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Focusrite Scarlett Solo studio interface bundle with condenser microphone + headphones. Budget friendly combo.
Pop Shield, Microphone shields & soundproofing
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​Pop Filter/ shield- Good quality, standard pop shield
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Aston Halo Filter. Acoustic shield. Pricey but great design and lightweight.
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Aokeo Shield combo with filter, stand and tray. Budget friendly.
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Tonor Microphone shield. Budget friendly.
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Sound proofing panels - for cladding your recording space.
Headphones
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BeyerDynamic DT 770 - My absolute favourite headphones, that I have myself.
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Sennheiser DH 280 Pro- Tight fitting and great sounding. Mid-range price.
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Audio Technica M20x - Great budget headphones.
Accessories
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XLR - XLR cable: 1 meter will probably be enough depending on your setup.
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Microphone stand- Boom arm for desk
Vocal Care
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