Everyone loves gear.
Most people just get their priorities wrong when it comes to picking the right equipment for the project.
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- Grow your audience with songs that don't sound "demo-y".
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- Make records that sound as good as your favorite songs in your playlist.
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In this episode, Benedikt walks you through Step 2 of the full music production process:
Choosing the right gear for your project - without overspending, obsessing over specs, or sabotaging your results before you even hit record.
This is not a list of “best microphones” or “must-have plugins.”
Instead, you’ll learn a clear hierarchy of what actually matters most, starting at the source and working all the way down to plugins.
If you’ve ever wondered:
- Do I really need better gear?
- Is something about my setup holding me back?
- Where should I invest first - and what can wait?
This episode will give you clarity.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
- Why instruments and sources matter more than any recording gear
- How strings, drum skins, picks, and sticks shape your sound more than plugins ever will
- Why cabs matter more than amps (and how to use IRs properly)
- The smartest way to approach room acoustics without expensive builds
- Why monitoring (especially headphones) is more important than interfaces, plugins, outboard gear or the DAW
- How to choose the right microphones for your voice and room
- When you actually need a DI box (and what specs matter)
- Why modern audio interfaces mostly differ by features, not sound
- How to choose the right DAW without getting stuck in brand wars
- Why plugins and outboard gear belong at the bottom of the list
This episode will help you:
✔ Stop wasting money
✔ Make intentional gear decisions
✔ Get better recordings with what you already have
✔ Build a setup that actually supports your music
🔗 Need Help Choosing The Right Gear?
If you want personalized guidance for your setup, your music, and your goals:
👉 Apply for coaching at theselfrecordingband.com/coaching
We’ll listen to your music, build a custom production plan, and help you make the right decisions — without guesswork.
Ready To Transform Your Sound And Workflow?
Apply for professional mentoring and book a free clarity call with Benedikt to see if our programs are a great fit for you!
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Mentioned On the Episode:
The Self-Recording Syndicate (Our Coaching Program):
Learn how to make pro quality records from your home studio: theselfrecordingband.com/coaching
Related Episodes:
296: The 10-Step-Process That Every Record Goes Through
298: The Music Production Process (Step 1): Build a Rock-Solid Foundation Before You Record
283: The Only Gear That Actually Matters (Monitoring Explained)
104: Building A Recording Chain To Capture Better And Bolder Tracks – Without Expensive Analog Gear
95: You Need To Stop Buying Gear
Our Links:
Outback Recordings (Benedikt's Mixing Studio and personal website)
Manel's Website
TSRB Instagram
Benedikt's Instagram
Manel's Instagram
If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com