So,
you want to get into voice over. You just finished a class and want to start recording at home? Maybe, you have wanted to do voiceover forever and didn’t know where to start? You are an aspiring singer and want to record yourself to music? Maybe you want to build a studio? The Curator can help:
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USB Microphones
Audio Technica AT2020USB
This is a great mic to start with if you are on a budget. USB powered so, you can plug right into your computer and start recording with your software!
Blue Yeti usb
This, also a great mic if you are on a budget. Also, USB powered so, you can plug right into your computer and start recording with your software! Multiple color options available.
Rode NT-Usb
Here is an excellent mic for portability
Rode NT-USB mini
Here is an excellent mic for portability when you're on set or away from the studio. Features USB-C connection for the new systems
Apogee Mic 96k
Here is an excellent mic for portability when you're on set or away from the studio. You can record to a phone, tablet or computer.
XLR Microphones
Audio Technica AT2020
This mic is also available in XLR format but, you will need an audio interface to power the mic. Great mic
Blue Yeti Pro
Again, also in an XLR version. A great idea to pickup one of these instead of USB if you are planning on upgrading your gear in the future. This pro model actually has both USB and XLR inputs to use.
Rode nt2-A
An excellent mic marketed for vocals but, has excellent range for voice over reads as well!
Rode NTG5
This is a professional studio mic which is comparable to the 416 at half the price
Neumann TLM 102
This is a professional studio mic which favors the female voice
NEUMANn TLM 103
This is a industry standard mic that can bring the best audio out of your reads in the right climate.
NEUMANn u87
This is a favorite for many studio professionals, engineers, musicians and voice artist alike. One of the top performers in the industry and the price reflects that.
sennheiser mkh-416
The professional industry standard mic first used for tv, movies and radio. This condenser microphone can be forgiving for some studios.
sennheiser mkh-60
An updated version to the 416 with a larger frequency for recording excellent audio.
bock audio 251
A tried and true brand delivering some of the best sound for recording audio, including vocals, voice over.
Audio Interfaces
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
USB powered 2-channel audio interface to power mics or record instruments
Presonus Audiobox
This is an excellent 2 channel interface for all XLR mics
Steinberg UR22 mkii
This is an excellent 2 channel interface for all XLR mics
Apogee Duet
This is an excellent interface for Mac users
Universal Audio Apollo Twin
One of the best 2 channel audio interfaces for home studios
Microphone Bundles
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio
Focusrite has an excellent interface and include their own brand microphone and headphones to get started. Plug right into your computer via USB and you can start recording! (mic stand not included)
Rode NT1-A Bundle
It may be in a bundle with everything but, doesn't mean it's cheap! The NT1-A is an excellent mic for the singer in mind as well as great audio for the voice artist.
Headphones
Sony mdr-7506
Excellent headphones for monitoring your recordings and editing.
Audio Technica ATH-M40x
A fantastic set of comforatble headphones
sennheiser hd-280
The best brand produces some of the best headphones for producers, engineers, and editors!
Cables
Mogami Gold XLR
Best cables for connecting your USB powered interface to your microphone
Speakers
M-Audio BX5a
Great studio speakers for first building your studio
yamaha fs5
Excellent speakers when your budget grows as more work comes your way!
focal alpha 50
Some of the best studio monitors on the market for getting the best levels out of your recording.
Microphone Stands
Microphone stand
Ya have a mic? Well, you'll need a mic stand to hold it still. You can't just hold on to it, it can cause sound artifacts if you're moving around.
Flex Mic Stand
a useful mic arm for mounting on a desk for use while sitting.
Yellowtec m!ka Mic Stand
A top of the line, sleek , aluminum mic arm capable for your needs
Microphone Shields
Voice Microphone Shield
A mic shield works best to reduce some of the reflection from coming back into your recordings but, does not take the place of a well treated studio/room/booth
Sterling Mic Shield
Another brand with different foam patterns for reducing reflection
SE Pro metal Pop filter
Metal pop filter for your mic to reduce plosives in your vocal reads
fabric Pop filter
fabric pop filter works the same to reduce plosives.
Sound Treatment
Moving blankets
A cheap option for deadening sound in your recording space if your closet isn't an option.
Auralex acoustic panels
Auralex is the top brand for sound treatment. This is a semi-permanent solution to treating sound in a recording area, if you plan on using the space for a while!
auralex studio monitor isolation pads
These pads are specifically for your studio monitor to reduce any vibration when install on a workstation or desk.
diy
You can also build your own DIY booth with PVC and moving blankets
Vocal booth to-go
A lower budget booth that is very portable for your recording needs. Quick build and tear down where you need it!
Studio Bricks
A pro level more permanent solution to treating your room is a complete room-in-a-room treatment! For the professional with long term plans in the recording business or ones with the unlimited budget!
Whisper Room
A pro level more permanent solution to treating your room is a complete room-in-a-room treatment! For the professional with long term plans in the recording business or ones with the unlimited budget!
Accesories
Microphone Shock Mount
Microphone shock mount to quiet the sound picking up from the mic fits 48mm-54mm microphones(i.e. AT2020)
Blue Radius II Microphone Shock Mount
Shock mount specifically for the Blue Yeti and Blue Yeti Pro
shotgun mount
cheap microphone mount for the Sennheiser MKH-416
stage ninja mic-12-cb
flexible gooseneck mic clamp to hold your travel mic when away from your studio.
Phone gooseneck mount clamp
Quick clamp to mount when traveling in your car or, mount to your mic stand, in your closet or a pole to hold your phone.
mic stand tablet holder
Mount your tablet to your microphone stand for hands-free copy reading your auditions.
clamp on copy stand
Save space and mount this smaller copy stand right to your mic stand for reading paper copy and keep the paper rustling to a minimum
Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter
Going Mobile? Use this cable to connect to your iPhone or iPad to your USB Microphone on the go!
Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
Going Mobile? Use this cable to connect to your iPhone or iPad to your USB Microphone on the go!
Audio Software
Audacity
Free Audio editing software getting started in recording.
ocen audio
Free Audio editing software getting started in recording for Mac and Windows users.
Garage Band
Some Mac users have this already installed on their computers and works just fine for recording vocals. No money spent!
sound Forge Pro
This is a great DAW for Windows users
Twisted Wave
A great piece of software for the Apple user in mind. You can even use this on your tablet and mobile devices! (Mac and iPhone users)
Avid Pro Tools
The industry standard the pros use! An excellent program for producers, engineers and musicians. Very much overkill for the auditioning voice artist.
Adobe Audition CC (Yearly)
Fantastic software for wav editing for vocal recording and audiobook narration.
Adobe Audition CC (monthly)
Some of the best studio monitors on the market for getting the best levels out of your recording (link for 1 year subscription, billed monthly)