Small Space Studio Setup (Apartments & Bedrooms)

🧭 Space-Saving Strategies

• Use a folding desk or wall-mounted table

• Mount your mic on a boom arm clamped to your desk

• Store cables and accessories in a drawer unit or hanging organizer

🎧 Best Compact Gear

Microphone

• Rode NT-USB Mini or Samson Q2U (USB)

Interface

• M-Audio M-Track Solo (small footprint, cheap)

Headphones

• Sennheiser HD 206 or AKG K240 (lightweight)

Software

• Use Reaper or Cakewalk – both are light on system resources

🏘 Room Treatment for Small Rooms

• Hang a thick blanket behind your mic (DIY vocal booth)

• Record off-center from walls to reduce reverb

• Lay down a rug or foam mat to absorb floor reflections

📝 Recording Tips

• Avoid windows and mirrors behind the mic

• Record when background noise is lowest (early morning or late night)