Miked Up – Home Recording: Miking Techniques, Tips & Tricks, Mic Basics

Home recording used to be something for project studio specialists rather than regular musicians. But Billy Eilish, Chance the Rapper, Mac Demarco and Grimes have all had hit records produced out of their bedrooms. And even artists that still use studios are guaranteed to have a mobile setup they can take with them. After all, it’s super convenient. Of course, it’s about more than just convenience, because home recording also makes sense for your brain and your bank. Home is where you feel most comfortable. It’s where you feel creative. And it’s way, *way* cheaper than even a second-rate studio. So, how do you go about creating your own home recording setup? What gear do you need? [**Which mic is the right one for you?**](https://content.shure.com/story/miked-up-home-recording/page/1#!/page/642164c804e4986ed7f0d441) And how do you set it up so that your tracks hit different? We’ve got the answers and packed this handbook with miking techniques, tips and tricks, and [**mic basics**](https://content.shure.com/story/miked-up-home-recording/page/1#!/page/642164c804e4986ed7f0d44b) for recording vocals, guitar & bass, drums, and other acoustic intstruments. It's time to get MIKED UP! [**Find out more about Shure mics ideal for home recording here.**](https://www.shure.com/en-US/performance-production/applications/home-recording)

Miked Up – Home Recording — Turn your space into a studio.

Whether you’re recording vocals, guitar, or full drum kits, the right gear makes all the difference. Explore our guide to home recording microphones, from versatile dynamic mics like the SM7B and SM58 to detailed condenser microphones for capturing every nuance. Learn essential home recording tips, discover the best USB interfaces, and find out how to optimize your room acoustics for professional sound. **Start creating tracks that sound as good as they feel.**

[Read Our Guide](https://shure.widen.net/s/ncffmk2rvg/miked-up-home-recording)

About the author — Andrew Anderson

Andrew Anderson is a freelance writer for Shure. When he isn't touring with one of his several bands, you will find him hunched over his desk at home writing articles for the likes of Vice, The Guardian, Loud & Quiet and more.

Products in this story: - [AONIC 215 — Sound Isolating™ Earphones](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/earphones/a/aonic_215_wired) - [BETA 181 — Side-Address Condenser Microphone with interchangeable capsules](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/b/beta_181) - [BETA 52A — Kick Drum Microphone](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/b/beta_52a) - [BETA 56A — Snare/Tom Microphone](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/b/beta_56a) - [KSM137 — Cardioid Instrument Microphone](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/k/ksm137) - [MV7 — Podcast Microphone](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/m/mv7d) - [MV88+ Stereo USB Microphone](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/m/mv88plusstereo) - [PGA181 — Side-Address Cardioid Condenser Microphone](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/p/pga181) - [SM57 — Dynamic Instrument Microphone](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/s/sm57) - [SM58 — Vocal Microphone](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/s/sm58) - [SM7B — Vocal Microphone](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/s/sm7b) - [SM7dB — Dynamic Vocal Microphone With Built-in Preamp](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/s/sm7db) - [SM81 — Condenser Instrument Microphone](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/s/sm81) - [SRH440A — Professional Studio Headphones](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/headphones/s/srh440) - [SRH840A — Professional Studio Headphones](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/headphones/s/srh840) - [DMK57-52 — DMK57-52 Drum Microphone Kit](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/bundles/d/dmk57_52) - [PGADRUMKIT5 — PGADRUMKIT5 Drum Microphone Kit](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/bundles/p/pgadrumkit5) - [PGADRUMKIT7 — PGADRUMKIT7 7PC DRUMKIT PGA52, 57, 56(X3), 81(X2)](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/bundles/p/pgadrumkit7)