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By Daryl Robertson published 13 July 22

From interfaces to mics, laptops to headphones, these are the top music-making and home studio items you should be considering before Prime Day ends

As musicians and producers, we are constantly on the lookout for the special piece of gear that's going to take our songs to the next level - and if it happens to be cheap, all the better. Well, it's good news for the music-makers as, while the Prime Day music deals are slowly winding down, Amazon's music section (opens in new tab) is still showcasing savings on everything from electric guitars and studio headphones to MIDI controllers and audio interfaces. 

Below we've listed a few of our favourite offerings in the home studio department. So if you're looking to start recording your own music, or you're an amateur producer looking to update their equipment, you'll be sure to find something to get excited about this Prime Day.

Roland Rubix 24: Was $259.99, now $199.99 (opens in new tab) Every producer needs a reliable recording interface and they don't come more reliable than the Roland Rubix 24 - and better yet it's on sale! This Prime Day you can bag the Rubix for only $199.99 at Amazon. 

Shure SRH1540 Headphones: $499, now $349 (opens in new tab) Enveloping you in detailed highs, rich bass and a gorgeous midrange, the SRH1540 studio headphones (opens in new tab) are an excellent choice for monitoring. Those mammoth mixing sessions will be a dream with Alcantara ear pads, and a Kevlar-reinforced cable means they're virtually bulletproof (although we wouldn't want you to test that theory). With Amazon slashing the price by $150, you won’t need to break the bank to experience incredible audio quality.

Shure Aonic SE215 Pro in-ears: were $99, now $79 (opens in new tab) If you’ve been thinking of making the move towards in-ear monitors (opens in new tab) , these wired options are the perfect entry point, made even better with a 20% reduction for Prime Day. They feature a single driver with enhanced bass, three different sizes of earbud (in foam or flex materials) plus a formable cable for a secure fit around your ear and a carrying case. Ditch the wedges and join the in-ear revolution for less! Available in white, clear, black and blue. Read our full Shure SE215 Pro review (opens in new tab) .

Donner condenser recording mic: $49.99, now $44.99 (opens in new tab) The Donner DC-20 is equipped with a large 16mm diaphragm capsule for a warm and mellow tone. It offers a wide dynamic range and high transient response, making it an excellent choice for home producers. At a paltry $42.99 at Amazon for Prime Day, you really can't go wrong. 

Shure Super 55 Deluxe Vocal Mic: Was $319, now $174 (opens in new tab) Save a massive 45% off this vintage-inspired Shure mic this Prime Day. This iconic unidirectional mic is ideal for singers, having been tuned for natural, clear sounding-vocals, while the shock-mounted cartridge absorbs vibrations during more vigorous performances.

Blue Microphones Yeti: Was $129.99, now $89 (opens in new tab) Grab one of the best podcasting microphones (opens in new tab) with $40 off this Prime Day thanks to the folks at Amazon. The Blue Yeti is perfect for streaming, podcasting and voiceovers, but will even cover you when you need to lay down a vocal take or two thanks to its multiple pickup patterns, and easy plug-n-play capabilities. Available in Blackout, Whiteout, midnight Blue and Silver colourways. Read our full Blue Yeti review (opens in new tab) .

Blue Microphones Yeti X: Was $169.99, now $129.99 (opens in new tab) Sitting at the top of the Yeti tree, the Yeti X is one of the best USB microphones (opens in new tab) around, with a tasty $40 off the usual price for Amazon Prime Day. The mic comes bundled with Blue Vo!ce software for enhanced recording, sound effects and even HD audio. The Yeti X also delivers 4 pickup patterns for ultimate versatility while the smart knob mounted on the front of the mic gives you direct, real-time control over your broadcasts and recordings. 

Shure MV88 iOS microphone: Was $186, now $126 (opens in new tab) This simple, lightning-connected device is one of the best microphones for iPhone and iPad recording (opens in new tab) when it comes to performance and ease of use. Simply plug in, set the adjustable mic where you need it and fire up the ShurePlus MOTIV Audio or ShurePlus MOTIV Video apps to dial in your sound. 

Blue Microphones Snowball iCE: Was $49, now $39.99 (opens in new tab) Powered by Blue’s custom condenser capsule, the Snowball iCE is a small, compact microphone that punches well above its weight. Delivering crystal clear audio thanks to its cardioid pickup pattern, it’s perfect for podcasting and gaming, as well as recording the odd vocal take. Read our full Blue Snowball review (opens in new tab) .

MacBook Pro 14" (M1 Pro/512GB): Was £1,899 now £1,735 @Amazon (opens in new tab) The 2021 MacBook Pro sports Apple's new M1 Pro CPU, which delivers 8 more GPU cores, a better Media Engine, and more memory bandwidth than the already incredible M1 chip. It's also Apple's first 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display with 3024 x 1984 resolution. Others specs include 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, ideal for big music projects.

MacBook Pro 16" (M1 Pro/512GB): Was £2,399, now £2,235 @Amazon (opens in new tab) The 16-inch MacBook Pro comes loaded with Apple's new M1 Pro CPU. It features 10 cores and a 16-core GPU. It also features a 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display with 3456 x 2244 resolution. Others specs include 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. You also get three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, and a MagSafe 3 port.

MacBook Pro 13" (M1/256GB): Was $1,299 now $1,099 @Best Buy (opens in new tab) The MacBook Pro with Apple's M1 chip delivers mighty performance and you get a brighter display than the MacBook Air M1, alongside beefier 8-core graphics. It's an epic deal at $200 off, too.

MacBook Pro 14" (M1 Pro/512GB): Was $1,999 now $1,799 @Amazon (opens in new tab) The 2021 MacBook Pro sports Apple's new M1 Pro CPU, which delivers 8 more GPU cores, a better Media Engine, and more memory bandwidth than the already incredible M1 chip. It's also Apple's first 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display with 3024 x 1984 resolution, too. Others specs include 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD.

MacBook Pro 14" (M1 Pro/1TB): Was $2,499 now $2,299 @Amazon (opens in new tab) For those music-makers with greater storage needs, the 1TB version of the 14" MacBook Pro is currently on sale at Amazon with a hearty $200 off. This machine features the high performance M1 Pro chip, as well as up to 17 hours battery life on a full charge.

I'm a Junior Deals Writer at MusicRadar, and I'm responsible for writing and maintaining buyer's guides on the site - but that's not all I do. As part of my role, I also scour the internet for the best deals I can find on gear and get hands-on with the products for reviews. I have a massive passion for anything that makes a sound, in particular guitars, pianos and recording equipment. In a previous life, I worked in music retail, giving advice on all aspects of music creation, selling everything from digital pianos to electric guitars, entire PA systems to ukuleles. I'm also a fully qualified sound engineer with experience working in various venues in Scotland.

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