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Assembling a vocal recording setup can be daunting, since there are multiple factors to consider including microphones, interfaces, and plugins.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it might seem like gathering all of these materials would add up in price, it doesn’t necessarily need to be expensive. In the tutorial video above, we show you how to create a budget microphone setup\u2014that includes everything from the mic itself to the in-the-box effect chain\u2014that you can get started with for less than $200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voice to verse\u2014anywhere. With the addition of Splice Mic, you can instantly test and record ideas, explore genres, and unlock new creative possibilities, all from <\/strong>the Splice mobile app.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are the main components of the setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Microphone: Shure SM58<\/strong><\/a> ($99.00)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The time-tested standard for vocalists, there’s a reason this microphone is widely used across the globe. The quality, durability, and consistency of the Shure SM58 are pretty much unmatched at its price point (with the exception of these other budget microphones<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Audio interface: Blue Icicle<\/strong><\/a> ($59.99) <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to connect an external microphone to your computer, you\u2019ll need an audio interface<\/a>. While there are a lot of options, the Icicle is perfect if you’re on a budget and only need one microphone at a time. It also has a small footprint, and is super portable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effect chain: Arturia’s FX Collection<\/strong><\/a> ($19.99 \/ month)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve got your microphone and audio interface, you’re ready to record your vocals. Once that’s done, you’ll most likely want to add some effect processing. Arturia’s FX Collection is a great option if you don\u2019t want to buy physical hardware, since you can create effect chains for your vocals using the included preamps, reverbs, filters, delays, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the video to see all of these in action, and let us know if you have any questions in the comments section of the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Use Splice Mobile to instantly test and record ideas, explore genres, and unlock new creative possibilities\u2014all from your phone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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