recording guitar and vocals at the same time

If you are recording from your keyboard’s headphone port, then you will not be able to hear your keyboard unless you monitor it through your audio interface. Need to know more about mics? Read our comprehensive guide to recording microphone types Studio Headphones Studio Headphones are Essential to Monitor Your Voice and Keyboard PlayingĪ good pair of closed-back studio headphones like the Sony MDR-7506 are necessary if you want to monitor your voice and keyboard while you record. For live vocals you would be more likely to use a dynamic microphone. Read more … find out what is an audio interface or discover the best audio interfaces Microphone Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone – Perfect for Studio Recordings of VocalsĪ large diaphragm condenser microphone is the most popular type of microphone to record vocals in a studio setting. This is how you route the audio signals from your microphone and keyboard to your recording software. The audio interface is at the heart of your home recording setup. Recording Equipment for Keyboard and Vocals in More Detail Audio Interface Audio Interface – the heart of any home recording studio

Recording software – Reaper Digital Audio Workstation (available as extended home trial)Ĭonfused about the difference between an audio interface vs mixer? If so, then we have written a detailed post that explains the difference.

XLR Lead: Amazon Basics Lead (amazon affiliate link).

Pop Filter: Samson PS04 (amazon affiliate link).

Microphone Stand: Samson Boom Stand – (amazon affiliate link).

If you are confused about cables, we have written a comprehensive guide to audio cables and connectors

Cable: Hosa Mono Interconnect 1/4 in TS to 3.5 mm TRS (amazon affiliate link).

Headphones: Sony MDR-7506 Closed Back Headphonesĭiscover the difference between closed-back and open-back headphones in our ultimate guide to studio headphones.

Microphone: Audio-Technica AT2020 Large Diaphragm Condenser.

Audio Interface: 2-channel Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 – or/ 4-channel Focusrite Scarlett 4i4.

Here is a list of the equipment you will need – this is exactly what we used in our video tutorial above. Studio Equipment to Record Voice and Digital Piano or Keyboard

Recording guitar and vocals at the same time