Studio Budget Calculator

Allocate your studio budget wisely with personalized recommendations

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$200$10,000

Audio Interface

$200(20.0%)
Recommended:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
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Monitors/Headphones

$250(25.0%)
Recommended:
Yamaha HS5 (Pair)
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MIDI Controller

$150(15.0%)
Recommended:
Arturia KeyLab Essential 49
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Acoustic Treatment

$150(15.0%)
Recommended:
Auralex Studiofoam Kit
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Software/Plugins

$150(15.0%)
Recommended:
Output Arcade + Splice
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Accessories

$100(10.0%)
Recommended:
XLR Cables + Monitor Stands

Your Studio Setup Summary

Budget Breakdown

Audio Interface$200
Monitors/Headphones$250
MIDI Controller$150
Acoustic Treatment$150
Software/Plugins$150
Accessories$100
Total$1000

Recommended Gear

Audio Interface
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Monitors/Headphones
Yamaha HS5 (Pair)
MIDI Controller
Arturia KeyLab Essential 49
Acoustic Treatment
Auralex Studiofoam Kit
Software/Plugins
Output Arcade + Splice
Accessories
XLR Cables + Monitor Stands

Budget Tips

  • • Start with quality monitoring (headphones/monitors) for accurate mixes
  • • Don't skip acoustic treatment - it makes a bigger difference than expensive gear
  • • Invest in your audio interface early - it's the foundation of your signal chain
  • • Software and plugins can wait - many free options exist for beginners
  • • Buy used gear from reputable sellers to stretch your budget further