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Allen And Heath CQ-20B Wireless Digital Mixer
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Allen & Heath ZED16FX 16 Channel Multipurpose USB Mixer With FX
$899.95 - $999.99Allen and Heath ZED16FX USB Mixer with FX is ideal for groups who need to travel light. It gives musicians, venues and hire companies access to 10 full mono channels, 3 stereo channels and a high quality FX unit in...12 Payments of $83.33
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Allen & Heath ZED12FX 12 Channel Multipurpose Mixer With USB And FX
$719.95 - $799.99The Allen and Heath ZED 12FX USB Mixer provides 12 audio channels including 6 DuoPreTM mic pre-amps for unsurpassed quality in its class. In addition to the DuoPreTM mic pre-amps, 100mm faders and MusiQ EQ sectio...12 Payments of $66.67
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Allen & Heath Qu-5D 32-Channel Digital Mixer Dante
$2,149.00 - $2,399.99Qu-5 takes the ever-popular Qu-16 form factor and adds Allen & Heath’s powerful XCVI processing, new FX engines and Everything I/O connectivity. There’s also a larger capacitive touchscreen, channel strip displa...12 Payments of $200.00
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Allen & Heath ZED14 14 Channel Multipurpose Mixer With USB
$487.95 - $679.99The Allen and Heath ZED14 Compact USB Mixer, a small format, USB-equipped stereo mixer for live and recording! The Allen and Heath ZED14 has a fantastic pedigree which comes from nearly 40 years of making mixing ...12 Payments of $56.67
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Allen And Heath AH-SQ-5-RK19 Rack kit for SQ-5
$89.95 - $99.99The fantastic Allen & Heath AH-SQ-5-RK19 rack kit has been specially developed for the SQ-5 Digital Mixer, allowing you to keep your rig and gear organized. The rack has a standard 19" size and provides 12 RU o...6 Payments of $16.67
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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!