Learn how to set up your digital coaching home studio with these key components.
While it may sound daunting at first, creating a home or office studio doesn’t have to be complicated, and it doesn’t have to break the bank. There are five components, camera, audio, computer, editing software, and additional equipment for your studio.
It is possible to create a video on your phone but it doesn’t necessarily leave your students with the impression of professionalism. Think of it this way, you could easily take a selfie and use it for a publicity shot but when you get an excellent headshot, you look like a true professional and are more likely to leave a lasting positive impression.
So exactly the same is true for content recorded in a studio versus an impromptu shoot anywhere else. Having said that, I will give you another example. Setting up a world-class studio is like buying a car. There is a balance to be struck between the intended purpose and your budget, personal taste, and preferences. In regards to your home studio, you need to be smart about your choices.
As I said earlier there are a few main components:
Room: Your recording space where you are setting up your recording gear should be as quiet and “dead” of a space as possible. A small room with limited exposure to outside sounds and lots of sound-absorbing material is ideal.
Mic: your microphone captures the vibration of your voice and transfers it to electrical impulses, which are then transferred to a digital signal that is recorded by your computer, tablet, or another recording device. Make sure you are buying from a reputable brand and read reviews.
Interface: A sound card internal or external that converts the signal. Small and simple ones or large and complex to which multiple inputs connect. If you are just recording your voice, you only need one channel, which means, keep it small and simple.
Software. There are plenty of options out there to help you edit and convert to different file types, ie. mp3/wav, and adjust basic recording levels etc. It comes down to finding a format you like.
Hardware: A good desktop or laptop.
Studio headphones.
Mic Stand: Make sure you check the max extension if you place it on the floor. Another option is tabletop.
Optional Items:
Studio Speakers: If you want to take your headphones off and monitor your audio.
Shock mount: Keeps your microphone from picking up vibrations from the desk or floor you have your stand mounted on. Some Microphones include this.
A Pop Filter: Keep those p’s from popping.
Cables and Adapters: It all depends on what equipment you are going with. There is always an adapter for whatever you need.
Most importantly, you don’t need to buy everything simultaneously and spend a lot of money on the priciest equipment that will drain your bank account. Start simple and with fewer pieces, and build this up slowly as you gain more experience and recording skills.
So if you're starting, my recommendation is to pick up the freedom trainer kit from the Internet Lifestyle Hub shop. The freedom starter kit is the most economical thing for all your equipment, from sound to lighting. So you'll actually save a lot of costs on the initial setup. If you want to make your life much easier, just go to Internet Lifestyle Hub shop. If you go to our internet lifestyle hub shop, I have something called a freedom trainer kit that will speed up your process of sharing your knowledge with millions.
Read everything you need to know about setting up for your home studio in this Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Digital Coaching Home Studio by Siddharth Rajsekar.
About Siddharth Rajsekar:
Siddharth Rajsekar aka Sidz is the founder of the Internet Lifestyle Hub, one of the world's largest communities for coaches, trainers, teachers, and experts with over 11,000 members.
As an acclaimed digital coach, lifestyle entrepreneur and international speaker, Siddharth has trained over 200,000 people in the last 10 years. Recognized as one of India's leading and sought-after “info-marketing” specialists, Siddharth has worked closely with renowned International experts like Robert Kiyosaki, T Harv Eker, Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy & Jack Canfield.
