@IsidorSynthwave

My first interface was the Focusrite 2i2. Looking back, when you’re starting out, it really doesn’t matter which cheap interface you get, they all do the same basic job. The 2i2 is popular mostly because Focusrite did a great job with marketing. But here’s the thing: once you start noticing it’s not that great, don’t make the mistake (like me) of buying another “budget” interface that just costs a bit more. It’s not worth it.
If you’re serious and your music is starting to make you money, just invest in a proper pro interface. It’ll save you money and headaches in the long run.

@PreciousLettuce

I got a used Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen for $159, a nice quality Elgato XLR cable for $20, an XM8500 for $20, and a shock mount for $10. Total was $209. If I had gotten the 3rd Gen, my total would have been $169. It's really easy to not spend an insane amount, but if you have the extra money, I'd recommend getting something like an SM58, AKG D5, or sE V7 for around $100. You'd still have a total of $249 - $289.

@LambertDriveStudios

Imma do the Canadian prices version of this, it’ll be double 😂

@Eljerry9238

Love the sennheiser 835/935 you got there! $100 I got it for when I was 17 had it ever since and it’s great if you want a nice entry level live mic that also deliver clean takes for vocals! I’ve used it on demos and even for gaming and such!

@Ipsissimus

And within 2 months you'll have spent over 5k upgrading lol

@rileyxsko

I went with: 

Rode NT USB 
No interface (I eventually got one: - it's an M-Audio interface that I use for electric guitar and my phantom powered mic which is a Marantz Pro) 
Akai MPK mini midi w/ drum pad
Donner 66 midi keyboard 
Audiotechnica M30s (I recommend the M50s tho but theyre a little pricier) 
Hardware was the TONOR mic stand (it has LEDs built in) and a USB hub. 

I use Logic tho so all together I think I got started for like $700

@itsrylis

Don’t forget about where the focusrite plugs into (computer) and where you record to (DAW) the two most important and expensive things

@TomBaitson

I'll put my cassette recorder up against your interface any day. It has a rewind, fast forward, AND pause!

@OfficialLittleluimúsica

I’m getting the super nice black audio interface from Temu. It’s only $33. I’m getting XLR cable with my XLR and USB podcast microphone so I was gonna plan on buying a new microphone. I was trying to find a good one like this SM7 but I just found a really good audio interface which also has a lot of plug-ins inside the audio interface the game, which will make it louder and also it will reduce background noise because it has a future like that also like to Have fun with the voice changer as well can’t wait. I’m getting it tomorrow. I would love to see videos of a tutorial on how to use it.

@NastyNade

The new Steinberg IXO12 costs under 50 Bucks 👌🏼

@Cmoney1-g4c

Thanks finna add all this to my birthday list

@Swxfty_

I had the hd206s great sound, just didn’t help that they were complete plastic junk. They broke within a month, still works just one of the ear speaker things fell off the arch that goes over your head.

@AlejandroMarmolejo-ix9wm

You forgot a Ken Carson type beat alchohol and weed😂and we got a banger

@Ortagonation

you can doesnt mean you should. Especially those sound interface gonna make you regret buying later.

@JaydonDejager

Wil try it

@ONLY1SONIK

Thanks

@wereallthinkingit9389

A guitar. 
A bass.
A daw.
Drum vst.
Amp sims and IRs are also important...

@abc456f

Focusrite scarlett 4i4, Shure sm58.

@NathanGarcia-1111

I started with a very low quality chromebook and a low sound quality after publishing the sound quality lacks, limited DAW/Sound-Trap, no mic and no interface. Still using the same DAW why IDK, lol. Upgraded to a better pc and still make one or two beats a day.

@hansfalsch

Got the Scarlett a year ago for that reason. Quality meets affordability, at least so I thought. Doesn’t power on anymore, even via USB…