1) Computer Nowadays nearly all computers can be used for producing music. From a laptop a to a PC, a computer is the central element of a recording studio. The only elements we need are the correct software and someone with a knowledge for using Digital Audio Workstations (further explained on page 15).
2) Microphone
We all know microphones are very important in a studio, but what not everybody knows is there are many types of them and each one has a different function.
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Dynamic microphones: the most common microphones that can be found. They are used to capture live music but also used in recording studios. They are good for controlling the volume in electric guitars, drums and bases.
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Condenser microphones: the microphones that are used in recording studios. They are very sensitive and they capture high quality sound. Usually used in acoustic guitars, piano and voice.
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Other microphones: some examples would be Ribbon1 and Piezoelectric2 microphones. Ribbon microphones are very similar to dynamic microphones but their sound quality is usually better. Piezoelectric microphones have a different mechanism: they work with pressure. The
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Ribbon: bidirectional microphone invented in 1920. Piezoelectric: cristal microphone not used for recording.