Every metal musician dreams of capturing their riffs with crushing, professional-quality sound, but the price tag of pro studios and gear can feel impossible. In this episode of Riff to Radio, I break down how you can build a fully functional, industry-standard home studio for under $500.
I’ll cover the four essential pieces of gear you actually need, why they matter for heavy music, and how to make smart choices that deliver brutal, release-ready results without draining your bank account.
What You’ll Learn
- Why an audio interface is the backbone of your studio (and which one to grab first)
- The industry-standard dynamic mic that’s been used on countless legendary metal records
- How closed-back studio headphones will save your mixes from weak bass
- The DAW that rivals the big names at just $60
- How to put it all together for less than the price of a new smartphone
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What is Riff to Radio?
Welcome to Riff to Radio, the podcast where I discuss all things recording, producing, releasing, and promoting music for metal bands. I'm your host, Daniel Thabet. I'm a professional mixing engineer and owner of Liquid Studios. With over a decade of experience exclusively working with metal bands, I'm here to help your band produce aggressive sounding music you are proud to release!