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Five Things Every Studio Needs

By Joe Shambro, About.com

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#2 — Microphone Stands

Yes, this list might seem obvious. Mic stands? I'm sure you already thought of that. Well, I didn't. And I suffered for it. Plain and simple, you can never have too many mic stands. You never know when you'll want to try a new mic technique that requires two stands, or when a stand will break in the middle of a session, possibly a paying one. Many outlets offer a bulk-pack of mic stands — sometimes 6 for $100. They fold up and store out of the way so you're not wasting too much real estate in your studio. Remember, always be over-prepared, because recording is one of those hobbies that tends to surprise you!

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