Setting Up a Recording Studio

A recording studio is a facility where music, audio, and other sound recordings are made. It typically features a main studio with the equipment needed to capture sound and a control room where the process of mixing is done. There are many different types of instruments, microphones, and digital recording software that are required for the recording process. The main studio will often have a variety of drums, guitars, keyboards, and other musical instruments. A vocal booth and extra rooms designed for other specific purposes are also common features of a professional recording studio.

The acoustic design of the studio will be considered and planned by an acoustician to achieve the desired sounds for the music being recorded. This includes acoustic treatment (the use of absorption and diffusion materials on the surfaces in the studio to affect how the rooms react to sound), as well as soundproofing and other noise reduction measures.

Recording studios are also designed to block out outside noises like passing traffic and construction that might otherwise negatively impact a recording. This is particularly important for non-music based projects, such as voiceovers or podcasts, where background noise can be more difficult to mask.

Other items to consider when setting up a recording studio are business insurance and commercial property insurance, which is essential for a new and growing business. It’s also a good idea to open a bank account for the business, which will help to separate personal finances from those of the business, streamlining bookkeeping and tax filings in the future.