This maybe the question on the decade, and there are many answers. Our short answer is that it depends on the size and complexity of the studio.

In the center of almost every audio recording studio, a mixing board, mixer, console (whatever you prefer to call it) is typically the focal point. The console has been the center hub of any studio ever since multi-track recording took off in the mid-1950s.

THE SPACE AND ACOUSTICS

When recording vocals for voice-over or podcast, a realistic and detailed reproduction of the voice is desirable. Most radio hosts, DJs, voice talent, strive to achieve a quality of sound that showcases their work and is appealing and engaging to their listeners. In the same respect, poor sound quality can be distracting and less captivating. Therefor in order to produce the best sound possible your acoustics and recording space needs to be sorted out.