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Adam Audio A77H Dual 7" Active True 3-Way Midfield Studio Monitor
$1,499.99Adam Audio A77H Dual 7" Active True 3-Way Midfield Studio Monitor The Adam Audio A77H is a powerful, precise, and profoundly articulate 3-way midfield monitor built for creators who refuse to compromise. With its...12 Payments of $125.00
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Adam Audio T8V 8 Inch 2-Way Powered Studio Monitor
$289.99 - $579.98Adam Audio T8V 8" 2-Way Powered Studio Monitor The Adam Audio T8V studio monitor is the heavyweight champion of the T Series, delivering the kind of full-spectrum audio clarity that turns good mixes into great on...8 Payments of $72.50
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Adam Audio T10S 10" Powered Studio Subwoofer
$419.99The T10S is a powered active subwoofer designed to complement the T Series range of monitors. By extending system capability and overall utility for mixing and playback, it embodies the same T Series’ philosophy of ...8 Payments of $52.50
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Adam Audio T7V 7" 2-Way Active Nearfield Studio Monitor
$239.99 - $479.98Meet the Adam Audio T7V: Honest, High-Definition Monitoring The Adam Audio T7V is a nearfield studio monitor for creators who demand clarity, detail, and honest translation. With a 7" woofer and Adam’s proprietar...8 Payments of $60.00
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Adam Audio A8H Left 8" Active 3-Way Studio Monitor
$1,699.99Offering the most advanced features found in the A Series. The A8H left 8" active studio monitor delivers a clean sound that is ideal for mixing, mastering and critical listening applications. A Solution f...12 Payments of $141.67
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Adam Audio Sub10 Powered Studio Subwoofer
$1,699.99The Sub10 Mk2 achieves absolute accuracy and an authentic natural sound in the process of music reproduction. The Sub10 Mk2 is a powerful subwoofer designed to extend the low frequency capabilities of any near or mi...12 Payments of $141.67
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Adam Audio T5V 5" 2-Way Active Nearfield Studio Monitor
$199.99 - $399.98ADAM Audio T5V Active Desktop Studio Monitor The ADAM Audio T5V is a professional nearfield studio monitor designed to deliver balanced, high-quality sound for the next generation of creators and music enthusiast...8 Payments of $50.00
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ADAM Audio D3V Active Desktop Studio Monitor Pair
$289.99ADAM Audio D3V Active Desktop Studio Monitor The ADAM Audio D3V is a fully active desktop monitoring system that delivers world-class sound without cluttering your creative space. It's designed for songwriters, p...6 Payments of $48.33
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Adam Audio A4V 4" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor
$599.99 - $1,199.98Exceptional sound quality and improved output. The A4V 4" active monitor is a solution for your studio mixing. For added flexibility when it comes to speaker positioning, the rotatable HPS waveguide means each speak...12 Payments of $50.00
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Adam Audio A8H Right 8" Active 3-Way Studio Monitor
$1,699.99The Adam Audio A8H right 8" active 3-way studio monitor offers the most advanced features found in the A Series. The A8H right studio monitor delivers a clean sound that is ideal for mixing, mastering and critical l...12 Payments of $141.67
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Adam Audio A7V 7" Active 2 Way Studio Monitor
$899.99Adam Audio A7V 7" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor Mixing, mastering, or simply listening — you need a speaker that tells the unvarnished truth. The Adam Audio A7V 7" active studio monitor delivers a natural, dynamic,...12 Payments of $75.00
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Adam Audio A44H Dual 4" Active 2 Way Studio Monitor
$799.99 - $1,599.98The A44H is a unique model of the range and an ideal solution for multichannel configurations above or below display screens. For added flexibility when it comes to speaker positioning, the rotatable HPS waveguide m...12 Payments of $66.67
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How to Build a Recording Studio
The one thing that unites all musicians is recording. Every musician will want to record themselves at one point or another and knowing the basics of recording gear will help you capture your performance. Whether you are just practicing and wanting to monitor your progress, or recording your music to give to your fans, there are many different recording options. You will have to dive into the basics of recording equipment to understand how to record at home.
Gone are the days when musicians needed to save up in order to book time at a professional recording studio. Due to the advances in technology and price reduction in home recording equipment, using a computer is now the most popular way to record your music at home. You don’t have to be an expert in every brand of audio interface to know that your choice has the potential to achieve a quality that is equal to (or even greater than) CDs!
American Music Supply has many great recording packages that will furnish you with everything you need to start making quality recordings at home. Maybe you already have an audio interface but are looking to purchase your first recording microphone. If this is the case, consider a large diaphragm condenser microphone. They tend to have a frequency response that best compliments the human voice and acoustic guitar as well.
The DAW - The Band and Studio in a Box
Once your signal enters your computer it must be captured using a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), a specific type of Music Production Software. Many audio interfaces come with an intro version of DAW recording software, which is enough to capture a quality recording. There are many different recording software options, each of them being able to accomplish the same thing. A good rule of thumb for those new to recording is to start with DAW software that your friends and colleagues use. This way if you have questions, you have an experienced person to talk with. All DAW platforms basically do the same things, but the work flow and layout differs in each.
After recording your tracks, you will want to add time-based effects such as reverb and delay, and dynamics processing such as compression. These effects will help your tracks sit comfortably in the mix and give depth to your recordings. A general rule of thumb is that less is more, so be sure to take the time to really use your ears. Recording is part art and part science and know that regardless of technique, if it sounds good, it is!
Recording your signal is only one part of the process. You’ll also need to monitor the output. Studio monitors and professional studio headphones will help you properly mix your recordings. Studio monitors are designed with a flat response, which means they don’t color the sound. This means that when you use studio monitors, your mix will properly translate to other speakers.
You now have your introductory list for recording equipment. An audio interface, microphones, microphone cables, headphones, and studio monitors are at the top of your list. Your recording studio equipment list will most certainly grow over time. Like any art form, practice makes perfect. Some engineers spend many years perfecting their craft. Just as you took the time to learn to play your instrument, recognize you will need to practice the craft of recording to achieve the sound you're after!