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Gift Guide: Gifts for Creators

As every content creator and music producer knows, pro recording gear can be expensive -- which is why we've filled this gift guide with ideas that will fit any budget, starting at just $29.99. From headphones to microphones to cameras, this guide is packed with gear that's perfect for creators and producers of all kinds.

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Gifts for Content Creators: Audio Interface Bundles
For content creators just getting started recording or livestreaming at home, an all-in-one studio package can be the perfect gift. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio Gen 4 package includes a microphone, headphones, USB audio interface, and recording software -- just add a computer.

Ready for the next step up? Help a creator start their home studio with an all-in-one bundle that includes a set of studio monitor speakers, like the PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 Studio Ultimate Bundle.
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Rode Complete Studio Kit with NT1 Microphone and AI-1 USB Audio Interface

$349.00
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    $87.25
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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio Gen 4 Audio Interface Recording Package

$299.99
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    $37.50
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    $50.00
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    $75.00

PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 Studio Ultimate Bundle - 25th Anniversary Edition

$299.99
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    $37.50
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    $75.00
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Universal Audio Volt 276 USB Audio Interface Studio Pack

$369.00
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    $92.25
Gifts for Content Creators: Studio Monitors
Every up-and-coming creator or producer can use a solid pair of studio monitor speakers. For home studios, we recommend smaller speakers -- here are our favorites across price ranges, from the super-affordable PreSonus Eris and Mackie CR-X monitors, to the home studio favorite Kali Audio LP-6, to Adam Audio's entry-level ribbon-tweeter offering, the T5V.
Learn more in our Studio Monitors Buying Guide »
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PreSonus Eris E4.5 BT Active Powered Studio Monitors with Bluetooth

$179.99
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Mackie CR5-XBT Powered Bluetooth Studio Monitors

$199.99
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Kali Audio LP-6 V2 Powered Studio Monitor

$199.00
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ADAM T5V Active Studio Monitor

$199.99
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    $50.00
Gifts for Content Creators: Video Cameras and More
A video camera makes a killer gift for any content creator who wants to make videos! Check out the Zoom Q2n-4K camera with a high-quality stereo pair of microphones built in. Want to use your smartphone as your camera? Just add a pro microphone and tripod with the Rode Vlogger Kit, or Shure MOTIV MV88 Plus Video Kit.
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Zoom Q8n-4K Handy Video and 4-Track Audio Recorder

$399.99
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Zoom Q2n-4K Ultra HD Handy Video Recorder

$199.99
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Rode Universal Vlogger Kit

$149.00
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    $37.25
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Shure MOTIV MV88 Plus Video Kit Stereo Condenser Microphone (with Lightning and USB-C Cables)

$249.00
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    $62.25
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Gifts for Content Creators: Headphones
Every producer can use a pair of headphones, for making music late into the night without bothering neighbors. We recommend closed-back headphones for tracking acoustic instruments and vocals, since they minimize "bleed." For beginners or pros, the Audio-Technica M50X are a studio workhorse that our customers love. Or if you're looking for a great sound at an affordable price, Mackie MC-100 headphones do not disappoint.

If you plan to do less live recording, and more mixing and mastering, a pair of open-back headphones generally delivers a more accurate sound, such as the popular Sennheiser HD 400 PRO.
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones

$149.00
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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Closed-Back Headphones

$169.00
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Sennheiser HD 400 PRO Open-Back Over-Ear Headphones

$249.00
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    $62.25
Gifts for Content Creators: USB and XLR Microphones
Can you ever have too many microphones? Mics make great gifts -- even the most seasoned producer is always looking to add to their collection. Microphones are beautiful, they don't take up much space, and they never become obsolete! Choose a USB microphone like the Rode XCM-50 if you'd like to plug the mic directly into your computer or mobile device, without using a mixer or interface. Or, go with a studio-standard XLR microphone, such as the classic Electro-Voice RE20 if your setup includes an audio interface, mixer, or preamp with XLR inputs. Not sure whether to go USB or XLR? The Shure MOTIV MV7 microphone has both USB and XLR outputs, making it a super-flexible mic that can grow with your setup.
Learn more in our Beginner's Guide to Microphones »

Rode XCM-50 Professional Condenser USB Gaming Microphone

$149.00
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Shure MOTIV MV7 Dynamic Cardioid USB and XLR Podcast Microphone

$249.00
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Shure SM7dB Active Cardioid Dynamic Broadcast Microphone

$499.00
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Electro-Voice RE20 Classic Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

$449.00
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Gifts for Content Creators: Groove Boxes
For the producer that's into building beats, grooveboxes like the Native Instruments Maschine or Akai Force are THE ultimate gifts -- and they can be used standalone, without a computer.

Looking for something more affordable? Check out the Native Instruments Maschine Mikro MK3, or the Novation Circuit Tracks, which features an intuitive, hands-on sequencer and advanced effects.
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Native Instruments Maschine MK3 Groove Production Studio

$599.00
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Akai Force Grid-Based Music Production System

$1,299.00
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Native Instruments Maschine Mikro MK3 Groove Production Studio

$269.00
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Novation Circuit Tracks Music Production Workstation

$399.99
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Gifts for Content Creators: Recording Tools
When you're recording vocals at home, an sE Electronics Reflexion Filter can help capture cleaner sound. The X1 S Studio Microphone Bundle includes the X1 S microphone itself and the filter to go around it, plus a pop filter and XLR microphone cable.

Want to capture recordings out and about? The TASCAM Portacapture X8 lets you carry 8 tracks in your pocket -- and 32-bit floating point recording means you can hit record any time without worrying about setting levels!

If the producer on your list is looking for a high-end audio interface that's portable and desk-friendly, we recommend the Apogee Boom. And for the creator who wants to produce a podcast with a group, check out the TASCAM Mixcast 4 -- a standalone recorder with 4 mic channels and all sorts of built-in tools for podcasters.
Need more ideas? Check out our Content Creator Guide! »

SE Electronics X1 S Microphone Studio Bundle with RF-X

$249.00
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TASCAM Portacapture X8 Multi-Track Recorder

$419.00
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Apogee Boom USB Audio Interface

$249.00
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TASCAM Mixcast 4 Podcast Workstation

$399.00
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