00:03Today I've left the studio because I'm breaking down my favorite music gear and accessories that I take with me when I need to record vocals, produce, or mix on the go.
00:11Everything in this setup fits easily into carry-on luggage or a backpack, and provides the biggest sound quality with the smallest size and weight possible.
00:19Plus at the end, I'm recording a pop vocal to hear exactly how this setup sounds in action.
00:24Having a good backpack is key to transporting your gear safely.
00:27I love using my Sierra camera bag by Langley.
00:30It comes in cute colors and provides padded protection for any camera or audio gear.
00:34It features a laptop pocket on top, big enough for my favorite 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro, and plenty of space inside for all of my accessories.
00:43Like my audio interface, which is the limited edition blue Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th generation.
00:48It has amazing sounding preamps, plus great sounding outputs for any speakers.
00:52A CalDigit Essentials Hub, because you can never have enough Thunderbolt or USB ports.
00:58Next is ARK OnEar by IK Multimedia.
01:01This is a portable, battery-powered DSP device and headphone amp that powers ARK headphone correction software while you record and mix.
01:08Not only does this provide a perfectly flat frequency response for any pair of headphones, but it also emulates the sound of your favorite studio monitors and simulates a virtual studio, making your headphones sound better, giving you a true studio feeling anywhere you go with any headphones.
01:23My headphones of choice are the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X, and you'll find a preset with an ARK OnEar to match literally any popular pair of headphones you like.
01:33My audio interface headphone output connects to ARK OnEar, which sends the corrected signal to my headphones.
01:39The built-in battery means it works without connecting to your computer.
01:42My MIDI controller is the Akai MPK Mini Mark IV, which easily fits into any backpack.
01:47My microphone is the Neumann TLM-49, which is one of my favorite-sounding non-tube vocal mics, which I keep on my tabletop stand by Innogear that you can find for less than $20, with the Shure popper stopper in front to block any plosives or mouth noise.
02:02This mic is definitely a bit heavy, but I think the sound quality is worth the extra weight.
02:06Let's record some vocals.
02:07ARK OnEar provides a low-latency headphone mix, as it handles your headphone correction, virtual room, and speaker emulations.
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