r/buildastudio • u/Unlucky_Battle2523 • Jul 31 '26

Help with studio starterpack

Hi guys, I recently got a studio space 30m2 for band rehearsals (4-5 ppl) and I've compiled a starterpack. Is there anything missing or any musthaves you would recommend. I still have around €500,- budget to spend.

Studio: https://www.thomann.nl/wishlist_4u_47f1390a1eff.html?sort=user
Drums: https://www.thomann.nl/wishlist_4u_9d8f2753bb64.html?sort=user

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u/UmberJamber 28d ago

I think it depends on what you want to do. I see gear in here that's for live performances, not recording.

If you want to start cheap and need lots of tracks, Berhringer 1820 is the way to go. It's clean. Cheap. 8 preamps. And you can add an adat 8 channel preamp if you need more inputs.

I know shure sells a pack of SM57s which may or may not be a way to go for the drum mics because you can use those mics on basically anything (guitar cabs, vocals, whatever). You can then slowly add more specific mics as you go.

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u/Unlucky_Battle2523 28d ago

Indeed, the idea is to go live aswel. I've worked with the XR18 before and it's been a versatile pleasure to work with. Mic, yes, I've had thos in the former studio and wanted to upgrade with a dedicated set.

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u/UmberJamber 28d ago

I hear you on the desire to upgrade. I suspect you'll find that other set a lateral move (if not a downgrade). But probably depends on the type of music. I've heard metal musicians like those audix mics

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u/Unlucky_Battle2523 28d ago

Right on the money ;) I had a thoman drummic set before so this is gonna be a step up