TOP 10 BIG INVESTMENTS for HOME STUDIO Setups (2022)

[@Mr_A_Mia]

-1:58 Routing/headphones/headphone systems -5:15 studio furniture/Desks -7:18 Instruments -11:37 Mic pres -14:19 Microphones -16:47 Summing Mixer -18:44 Monitor Controller -21:15 Speaker stands -22:10 Studio Monitors -23:23 Audio interface “My job is done!” *Puts on cape, kisses someone’s girlfriend, flies away*

[@thevaultrecordingstudio]

Pin pls 📌

[@Stew_Pid]

STAY AWAY FROM MY GIRLFRIEND DAMMIT!!!! (Shakes fist and starts speaking Italian)💪 💪🤌🤌🤌🤌

[@lsraudio]

Tip one: Get sponsored by Sweetwater

[@thevaultrecordingstudio]

Build your own speaker stands! -Build to a custom height, angle etc -Screw & seal with glue, fill with sand -Decouple with MLV or gym mats and **Herbie's fat dots** on top I've custom designed my own stands and sub platform to perform in unison with my room and monitors. Better than any speaker stand on the market.

[@nixx5490]

This type of video need timecodes

[@AndrewMasters]

could you be my timecode person?

[@georgeblanchardjr]

Use the links in the description.

[@mobeatzleeds]

Lol u should of just said nothing 😂

[@gregjeanfreau8027]

Glad that you mentioned the Colour Box. It's such an amazing piece of gear for being "just" a pedal.

[@chrisrussoroos6091]

Dude- u r a great communicator! Thank you for your perspective and helpful info.

[@ZachWirchak]

I'm 2 mins in and I love videos like this. Gets my brain rolling on what I should/want to buy next!

[@ryancoltonmusic]

I would love to see how you have Console setup with your Behringer Headphone distribution system. I have it setup with the ADAT out of my Apollo going into the P16-I, but the output routing in Console for cue mixes in this fashion is kind of confusing.

[@MichaelMarucci]

My front end runs 8 channels of Ward Beck 441E (circa 1972), 2 channels of Warm 273, and 2 channels, of focusrite green. All of this is running into Lucid 88192 converters, and a Lynx AES16e. This is coupled with matching m406B compressors, a 76kt, matching dbx 903s, 163Xs. One thing I'd suggest everyone add to a setup up is a rack tuner. My Fender RT1000 tracks extremely fast, and accurately, which is great while I'm recording, both as a point of reference for the chord and note progressions, but also so the guitarist can tune on the fly, and it operates as a splitter so I can feed 1 signal direct to a 273 as DI for editing and modeling, and the other to amps.

[@thejawshop-AdventureRecording]

I have learned over the decades that time isn't money, money is time. Debt crushes creativity. As always, great video.

[@robertnealcavanaugh4289]

Andrew You're completely out of your mind and it's fabulous. Great video

[@YuvProd]

i have the wa251 like a year now, im using it with apollo and the neve 1073 as a preamp and eq, its amazing

[@KordTaylor]

I love your “ready to roll” approach. 👍🏻

[@tomdenney9963]

I'd love for you to talk about your sub and the settings you use on it. Might be better for a shorts clip but would be sick none the less. Keep killing it homie ❤

[@DavidDicksRFR]

The AT M50 headphones are great. Can never have enough for tracking.

[@Mr_Kri]

Just came here from the Neve on the room mics short. Instant subscribe

[@Synth2000]

Your studio looks brilliant already

[@scotth4041]

I love these videos that discuss gear and what’s important for home studios. Great practical advice!

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks man!

[@KarenBasset]

Yes, on an in depth video on all the features of Console!! Please!

[@stoneroofstudios4700]

Awesome video, thanks Andrew!

[@leesims]

Hey Andrew, love your channel. Please do the tutorial on Console. Thanks, Lee

[@johntomanio3374]

Yes, Andrew, please teach us what you've learned about UA Console!

[@chrispendergrass5829]

Hey Andrew, Thanks man! This video is a HUGE help for me! I'm actually getting my home project/hobby/music production studio up and going, got my mac studio computer couple weeks ago lol! Got some Yamaha HS5 monitors and some other small stuff to get me started. But this helps on what else I need to get to where I wanna be with my studio setup great video and channel love the studio tours!

[@laneysommer]

Great video! Such a wealth of information and advice. Thanks, Andrew!

[@AndrewMasters]

thanks!

[@AndrewCCM]

I made the huge mistake of waiting too long to order a Dangerfox desk. You and Colt (and government) have driven the price up nearly $1k over the past couple of years! Dang it!

[@AndrewMasters]

haha bro it's really supply chain issues and the reality of making high quality physical products domestically is expensive and time consuming. But damn it's worth it!

[@AndrewCCM]

@@AndrewMasters Precisely why I mentioned “government”. Maybe I could get a discount if they don’t have to ship. I live about an hour away. Lololol

[@TandTheBand]

Almost 4 months since ordering and still no desk or shipping info. Im certain its worth the wait for the product, but be ready to wait 4+ months for your desk with little to no communication from Dangerfox. Hopefully it shows up soon!

[@oldtreefarm]

@@TandTheBand start a successful KZbin channel. Lol

[@jigilous]

Hey Player, you can get the JHS color box in the 500 series! They don't make them anymore but you can find lots of JHS circuits/pedals in the 500 series format from reverb

[@donaustin7157]

I was looking here for the SSD drives and/or all your storage options that you use. It would be great if you could add them to your list. Thx.

[@JohnHillmanchannel]

Really great video, thanks very much. Been watching your content for over a year now and always love your honesty and enthusiasm for the tools and your craft. Would love some 'how to' videos if you have time.

[@quinnryan3330]

Thank you for the information Andrew

[@AndrewMasters]

thanks for checking it out!

[@CraigAllenMusic]

Love the Apollo hardware and plugins! Great list.

[@socalpure]

I learned in an analog enviornment and then took 12 years off to chase a different dream. Trying to get back into audio and set up a private/public studio and I am just lost with what to get. This video helps but I don't completely understand the need for all the ins/outs plus the summing.

[@GarretMcCauley]

Please do the Console runthrough! I’m always wondering how much more value I can get out of gear I’m using and I know my Apollo system is one of those things I’m not fully taking advantage of

[@drdelewded]

I have a Post Sound set up for mixing.. its a bit different so heres; my list for fun 10. Don't need routing in my studio 9. Furnite.. got it covered 8. don't need instruments 7. Preamps.. only need 1 for talkback.. have a vintage Focusrite ISA 215 from the 80s.. its two channel 6. Only need a talkback mic.. Have an AKG C414b-uls 5. Summing mix.. totally not needed for post sound 4. Monitor controller.. Have the SPL 2control.. Mix out+computer out.. 2 sets of monitors, plus headphone amp.. has mute/dim and standard controller features 3. Speaker stands.. I use Neumann KH120s and the are raised up on Iso Acoustics stand on my 6 foot desk 2. KH120s and HD650s.. 1. Interface.. I use a Lavry Blue converter into a MOTU 8D... 2 channels in 2 channels out.. easy peasy AES

[@bingybeats189]

No outboard to process stems?

[@drdelewded]

@@bingybeats189 Nope. No need

[@bingybeats189]

@@drdelewded so you're ITB then. I decided to go the hybrid route and I process stems.

[@drdelewded]

@@bingybeats189 Hard to process 5.1 stems OTB.

[@drdelewded]

@@bingybeats189 Not to mention any other of our 7 guys wouldn't be able to open my session to do a remix without the same hardware. This is my home system I use only for mixing my 9-5 TV mixes when I work from home.

[@tyerac]

+1 for Console deep dive Andrew. I'd LOVE to see your workflow using it. Inc headphone mixes and routing if you could too? Cheers

[@teashea1]

good video ---- well done ---- nice to see your ventillation between pieces of rack hardware

[@MrFacproductions]

Thank you for sharing this, I'm 1 year deep into creating my own home studio just for pleasure use, and to hopefully branch it out for private use. Could we have a video of you doing the cable routing iv amps all over mics randomly set up cables all over. Ahaha

[@PetrovRecordingStudio]

Soyuz the best Mic! From Russia With Love!!!

[@drindy5166]

You have the coffee maker ... now the upgrade... the actual coffee and sugar & cream ect 👊🤣👍 (my latest affordable upgrade for 2022).

[@anthemmakersmusic]

I am getting ready to try out the Lewitt 441. It's supposed to be very 414 ish... 9 polar patterns 7 dba self noise at 349.99 on sale give one a try? maybe? let us know what you think.

[@trebleboost7]

Andrew, this was excellent. My goal is tracking focused as well with similar multi tracking but maybe about half the scale. Your setup is really not ostentatious to me either, and it seems you have found good value sweet spots for your studio. I have a good setup but my holes are (1) power conditioning, (2) interface (somewhat), (3) mic pres particularly. That Revv G20 is a great option. I A/B’d it with the Synergy head and Morgan AC module which is what I went with which is also a fantastic option. Love those Supro’s too!

[@ananth725]

Spot on! How informative. Thank you Andrew!

[@ReedRobins]

Nice job Andrew. I love your stuff my friend!

[@ReedRobins]

Oh, and the neon sign is off the charts good!

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks!

[@Cola.Cube.]

most of my time in the studio is spent looking at youtube videos about music production.

[@zeek2494]

Great video!!

[@Lcelenza14]

Hey Andrew, could you speak on the conversion improvement between MKII and X apollos? I've been on MKII for a while and considering upgrading for improved conversion. To me, the apollos do not sound as good as any of the Apogees that I've had. But the plug ins... so I switched. Thanks! and thanks for so many awesome videos.

[@ROQSTAR]

That's a great video and summary.

[@cletuschrist]

Great information! Now... if I'm going to actually acquire any of these things I'm gonna need some of those Uncle Sweetwater bucks. You got some extras to throw my way? 😂

[@todoesmentira5866]

hi andy, you should make a video on what to do with all the empty boxes of gear! greetings from argentina!

[@AndrewMasters]

Like the mic cases and stuff?

[@todoesmentira5866]

@@AndrewMasters no, like the cardboard boxes of the rack gear, pres, compressors, etc...you throw them away or you keep them? i keep them in case of selling something in the future, but it takes a lot of space...

[@AndrewMasters]

@@todoesmentira5866 haha you want to see a video on that? I just break them down and recycle them. Way to many boxes and I’m a stickler for things being organized.

[@todoesmentira5866]

@@AndrewMasters nah, i know its not material for a video, im joking...nevertheless if you want to keep the boxes and the styrofoam in case of selling or moving its a problem and maybe other people have the same problem

[@gunluv96]

Greetings, This is an amazing video. I have a question of why you added the summing mixer? People have done test and there doesn't seem to be that much of a difference going into summing mixers. Can you tell a huge difference in your sound? I'm looking at getting one for my studio as well. I'm looking at the Burl b32, Neve 5059, or neve 5057. Any feedback is welcome.

[@schmidtydrums]

Great video

[@jacobkincaid123]

looking for a dope 1 dope mic pre and 1 dope outboard compressor. What should I get?

[@diego_cocco]

Hey Andrew, curious what converter/interface you’re using in you’re rack with the 8 xlr pres above your Coleman monitor switcher and what you’ve been using that on!?

[@beatlurch5252]

hey andrew since you think about investing in another apollo: what are your current thoughts about Luna? Do you still use it or have you left it again - and why?

[@jasonzerafa8784]

What is that bass amp called again? Seems like exactly what I’m looking for atm

[@AndrewMasters]

Ashdown, I have it linked in the description. "All of the gear I use" link.

[@smtonlinevideos]

If you could only choose one 2-channel mic pre for your studio, would you go with the WA273 or the Rupert Neve 5211?

[@ereddick4757]

Hey man thanks for the vid, great stuff. As far as your monitoring do you feel like getting the the trio6 with a sub suit you better than getting the trio11 without a sub? I feel like a 19 x 19 room could get away with the 11’s and no sub. I’m asking because my room is roughly 17 x 17 w 12’ ceilings. I was looking at the trio11 w no sub. Do you think that may be overkill for my size room. Thanks.

[@silkywaterfire]

What is that mic you are speaking on in this video?

[@anthemmakersmusic]

maybe i will send you the vocals and you can see what you think

[@g3cd]

Why do you send the Juno to a mike pre-amp, isn't it line level anready? Or do you just do it to get it into your DAW through the Cranborne 500R8?

[@AndrewMasters]

Very common, keyboard outs hit a stereo DI, then mic pres. Same idea as running anything to an external mic pre, to add color of the preamp.

[@phazzeoneproductions7441]

Newbie question, but what’s the benefit of running your keys through a DI first instead of just straight into the preamps?

[@Ross_Sandoval]

i bet everything you used to have braces. thanks for sick vids

[@culturetrash3191]

What do you have on overheads now? Been looking at a new pair of SDCs and those look like SDCs.

[@AndrewMasters]

They are the lauten audio LA-120s MKII, fantastic mics

[@BobbyLouxMusic]

Hey Drew, Curious! why the CLA-10’s logos are taped over and no mention of them? Are you starting to have sponsorship issues?

[@AndrewMasters]

Hey Bert, not at all I’ve made videos on these speakers. I love them. The logo looks really ugly and tacky. So the tape is a nice upgrade. The speakers are avantone cla10s and I’m using the amp that comes with them. Absolutely love them. Sweetwater sent me them when I was in a super tough pinch. Sweetwater is pretty much the only sponsor I’m willing to work with, they have no say on any gear I use or cover, and they don’t even know what videos I make until after they’re live.

[@mikeypipes]

Someone's going to have to explain the B32 summing mixer. Is it just a $2300 saturation device? What is the benefit of 32 individual inputs going in rather than a stereo mix?

[@kennethmurray3452]

Summing mixers are designed to emulate the summation of tracks off of a console. Ideally, you’re converting audio very well OTB - and routing those busses or individual tracks through the summing mixer. You impart the multiple parts of your mix with their own individual stage of saturation (coupled by high end enhancement, clarity and weight from big ol’ input and output transformers) - and then convert really well back into your daw. There are several highly coveted ADC’s with their own fandoms if you haven’t fallen down that rabbit hole. Ultimately, you can gain stage as well through this process since you have the opportunity to drive and attenuate at multiple stages. In a lot of ways - the more weight and character (from a sonic perspective) each sound has - the less necessary a vast multiplicity of sounds is. A bass can be bassier in terms of perceived loudness alone. Now to answer your question more directly - with that information as the foundation, having your entire 2bus head out into a two channel unit and back in would just be a wash of color over the entire mix. A blanket that would lack nuance… but in effect, would create a uniformity that you would mix around.

[@dunebather]

@@kennethmurray3452 this was INCREDIBLY helpful, thank you!

[@hulkslayer626]

You know the JHS Colorbox comes in a 500 format, right?

[@AndrewMasters]

They stopped making them a couple years ago, only available in pedal form now.

[@chriseden202]

No love for your CAPI Pres??

[@AndrewMasters]

Honestly wasn’t into them. Gave them back.

[@alexandrechaignemusic]

Is it the newer @LautenAudio on your overheads ? 😲

[@AndrewMasters]

yes - LA120 Mkii

[@chrismitchell523]

I'm the moron with PMC 6-2s in my home studio

[@AndrewMasters]

Dang son!

[@chrismitchell523]

@@AndrewMasters PMC has a small showroom in Berry Hill. I drove down to check em out last month and had to have em.

[@FreestyleGalaxyNMore]

Moron... Lol

[@chrismitchell523]

@@FreestyleGalaxyNMore and I still use my NS10s 75% of the time...

[@anthemmakersmusic]

warning don't play in front of your pastor or small children may contain gangster smiling

[@AlexisGitarre]

110% Advertisement video. went through it but man.... what a waste of time. Normally I enjoy watching your videos a lot but it gets out of hand now. Product placement over Product placement.

[@AndrewMasters]

What big investments can you make in studios that aren't products? Anythiing you purchase/invest in is a product or a service. What were you looking to find here that would have made it better?

[@richirichjam]

Guy posts a lot of vids, does he ever actually do any recording and mixing?. A fortune worth of gear. Is this just a disguised promo vid for Sweetwater and their affiliated businesses?. Rhetorical question, of course it is,.

[@TheArtOfCool]

Haven't seen him make a single thing. Your 100% RIGHT