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You don’t have to break the bank on an audition studio setup to look and sound your best. Create your own Los Angeles Self Tape Studio that you can easily set up yourself, so you can spend more time and energy on your audition so you can soar! Below are some recommendations on gear from our Crew. Remember, you always get what you pay for, so weigh how much use the product will get and the value of the quality. And don’t forget to always take care of your kit!
The Starter Kit
For those who want to get the best bang for their buck.
65 Watt CFL Bulbs
Full spectrum, pure white daylight bulbs. Power saving, the perfect compliment to your clamp lights.
Diffusion Gels
White, diffusion light gels to make your light soft and natural.
Light Stand 2-Pack
Easy to setup stands for all your clamp light needs.
Lavalier Microphone
Easy to use plug-and-go lavalier microphone for all your sound needs.
iPhone Lightning Adapter
To hook that lavalier mic straight into your iPhone so you can access that amazing sound quality.
Grey Sheet Backdrop
A grey sheet is an easy, low-budget way to take all the distraction out of your background and make you pop.
Clothespins
Whether to attach those diffusion gels to your lights or hang that sheet, you'll never have too many.
Tripod
A lightweight and inexpensive tripod to get that camera the right height.
Tripod Phone Adapter
Turn your tripod into the perfect stand for your hi-def phone camera.
The Mid-Level Kit
For those who want to look and sound like a pro, whether shooting on their phone or upgrading to a DSLR.
Ring Light
The best and easiest way to get great all around lighting.
LED Light Pad
An alternative (or addition) to the ring light, these light pads have fantastic color and brightness range for all your genre needs.
Canon Rebel T8i
If you don't want to shoot on your phone, this is an excellent DSLR camera that'll have you looking your sharpest.
MOVO Video Mic
A compact, directional mic that, whether on top of your camera or plugged into your phone, will pick up every bit of your enunciation.
Reversible Backdrop
An easy to throw up background and stand that can turn any space into a studio.
Tripod
A tripod with all the bells, whistles, and height adjustments you might need.
Tripod Phone Adapter
A durable and secure phone clip. Topped with a cold-shoe mount so you don't have to worry about where to put that mic.
iPhone Lightning Adapter
To hook that lavalier mic straight into your iPhone so you can access that amazing sound quality.
The Pro Kit
For those ready to take their tapes to the next level and stand out in hi-def.
3 Light Softbox Kit
This 3-point lighting setup has you looking like you're on set. With the full color spectrum at your disposal, the possibilities are endless.
Canon M50
Another excellent DSLR, this M50 package comes with all the camera accessories you'll ever need to soar in every audition.
RØDE Video Mic Pro+
One of the best portable directional mics out there, you'll be able to hear every emotional color in your voice.
Mic Stand
The best boom pole a RØDE Video Mic could ask for.
Backdrop Stand Kit
A sturdy and collapsible backdrop stand with all the clamps and weights to keep your backdrop wrinkle free.
Solid Grey Backdrop
A heavy weight, smooth grey backdrop that will have your face popping off the screen.
Tripod
The best camera tripod you'll ever own. Is there any angle it can't achieve?
Tripod Phone Adapter
A durable and secure phone clip. Topped with a cold-shoe mount so you don't have to worry about where to put that mic.
The Travel Kit
For when you're out of town but still want to be ready for every opportunity.
8" Compact Ringlight
A very portable ring light for when your hotel bathroom wall is all the self tape studio you got.
Lavalier Microphone
Easy to use plug-and-go lavalier microphone for all your speaking needs.
iPhone Lightning Adapter
To hook that lavalier mic straight into your iPhone so you can access that amazing sound quality.
Grey Sheet Backdrop
If you don't want to use that hotel bathroom wall, and still make yourself pop.
Flexible Phone Tripod
An excellent tripod to grip or set on any surface to make your phone the perfect cinematographer.
Soundproofing
To help keep out all the outside noise
If you have questions about any of the equipment or how to set it up, don't hesitate to contact us.
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Foam Acoustic Panels
An excellent option for dampening the sound from inside and out.
Packing Blankets
Another excellent and inexpensive option for walls or hanging in a door.
Blackout Curtains
Did you know these curtains can also block out the noise?
Door Draft Stopper
Stop any sound from sneaking in under the door.
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