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Gator Elite Series Studio Monitor Single Stand
$189.99 - $340.99Frameworks Elite Series floor-standing studio monitor single speaker stand. Speaker support, placement, and protection are critical to accurate monitoring. While standard monitor stands work well to achieve this, th...8 Payments of $42.62
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Gator Frameworks GFW-SPK-SM50 Studio Monitor Stand Pair
$149.99Put your monitors in your sweet spot with the Frameworks GFW-SPK-SM50 studio monitor stand by Gator. Extremely stable and adjustable, the GFW-SPK-SM50 monitor stand will work in any studio. Your mixes will sound bet...6 Payments of $25.00
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Gator RI-STRK-14U-BLK 14U Wood Rack Cabinet Black
$189.99The Rok-It 14U Wood Rack Cabinet is the perfect solution for organizing and displaying your pro audio equipment in home studios, control rooms, and professional recording spaces. Designed for versatility and durabil...6 Payments of $31.67
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Gator Frameworks Adjustable Wheeled Mixer Stand
$159.99The Gator Frameworks GFW-MIXERCART-0400 wheeled gear stand provides stable, portable support for mixers, control surfaces, and a smaller rack. Position your gear in the studio or even on stage featuring a rolling ba...6 Payments of $26.67
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Gator GFWSPKSTMNDSK Frameworks Desktop Studio Monitor Stand
$109.99Placement of your studio gear is critical to the creativity that inspires you. With a pair of (2) desktop studio monitor stands allow you to hear your music and fine tune your song for your listening audience. ...6 Payments of $18.33
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Gator GFW-ELITERK-4U 4-Space Studio Rack
$179.99The 4-space elite furniture series elegantly displays pro audio equipment in home recording studio / control room. 4-space provides room for preamps, audio interface, effects processors, or similar gear. Sturdy, 1”/...6 Payments of $30.00
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Gator GFW-ISOPAD-SM Studio Monitor Isolation Pads Small
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Gator GFW-ISOPAD-MD Studio Monitor Isolation Pads Medium
$44.99The medium studio monitor isolation pads feature an innovative and stylish design with functionality. The GFW-ISOPAD-MD large monitor pads provide sonic isolation between your monitors and whatever your monitors are...h m s
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Gator GFW-ELITERK-8U 8-Space Studio Rack
$199.99The 8-space elite furniture series elegantly displays pro audio equipment in home recording studio / control room. 8-space provides room for preamps, audio interface, effects processors, or similar gear. Sturdy, 1”/...6 Payments of $33.33
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Gator GFW-SPKSTMNDSK-WDG Desktop Speaker Wedge Stand Pair
$34.99The Gator GFW-SPKSTMNDSK-WDG is a pair of desktop speaker stands that will allow you to perfectly angle speakers towards your ears for unbeatable sound quality. Not only are they perfect for small to medium size des...h m s
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Gator GFWSPKSTMNDSKCMP Frameworks Clamp-On Studio Monitor Stand
$109.99For the ultimate mix, position your studio monitors precisely with a pair of (2) desktop studio monitor clamp-on stands by Gator. Gator GFWSPKSTMNDSKCMP Frameworks Clamp-On Studio Monitor Stand Features ...6 Payments of $18.33
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Gator GFW-ISOPAD-LG Studio Monitor Isolation Pads Large
$54.99The large studio monitor isolation pads feature an innovative and stylish design with functionality. The GFW-ISOPAD-LG large monitor pads provide sonic isolation between your monitors and whatever your monitors are ...4 Payments of $13.75
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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!