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Episode show notes:

Everyone loves gear.

Most people just get their priorities wrong when it comes to picking the right equipment for the project.

In this episode, Benedikt walks you through Step 2 of the full music production process: choosing the right gear for your project — without overspending, obsessing over specs, or sabotaging your results before you even hit record.

This is not a list of “best microphones” or “must-have plugins.”

Instead, you’ll learn a clear hierarchy of what actually matters most, starting at the source and working all the way down to plugins.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• Do I really need better gear?
• Is something about my setup holding me back?
• Where should I invest first — and what can wait?

This episode will give you clarity.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• Why instruments and sources matter more than any recording gear
• How strings, drum skins, picks, and sticks shape your sound more than plugins ever will
• Why cabs matter more than amps (and how to use IRs properly)
• The smartest way to approach room acoustics without expensive builds
• Why monitoring (especially headphones) is more important than interfaces, plugins, outboard gear or the DAW
• How to choose the right microphones for your voice and room
• When you actually need a DI box (and what specs matter)
• Why modern audio interfaces mostly differ by features, not sound
• How to choose the right DAW without getting stuck in brand wars
• Why plugins and outboard gear belong at the bottom of the list

This episode will help you:

✔ Stop wasting money

✔ Make intentional gear decisions

✔ Get better recordings with what you already have

✔ Build a setup that actually supports your music

🔗 Need Help Choosing The Right Gear?

If you want personalized guidance for your setup, your music, and your goals:

👉 Apply for coaching at theselfrecordingband.com/coaching

We’ll listen to your music, build a custom production plan, and help you make the right decisions — without guesswork.

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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/299

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