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Golden Age Comp3a Discreet Optical Compresser Limiter
$499.99A one channel vintage style Compressor / Leveler, the COMP-3A's signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The input and output is transformer balanced, using two different...8 Payments of $62.50
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Golden Age Pre-573 Premier 500 Series Classic 107
$399.99The PRE-573 PREMIER is a one-channel vintage style microphone, line and instrument preamplifier. The signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The microphone and line inpu...8 Payments of $50.00
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Golden Age Project EQ-81 MKIII Neve Style 4-Band EQ
$419.00The EQ-81 MKII now with balanced connections for self-contained operation. The sound character is warm, punchy, sweet and musical. These classic characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the ye...8 Payments of $52.38
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Golden Age Audio Pre73Mk4 British-Style Microphone Preamp
$349.00The Pre73Mk4 British-Style microphone preamp brings the spirit of classic British consoles into your studio or live shows. Boasting a warm, punchy, and sweet sound, the Pre73MK4 is a true testament to the golden age...8 Payments of $43.63
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Golden Age Project Comp-2A Single Channel Compressor Limiter
$499.95 - $599.99The COMP-2A is a one channel vintage style Compressor / Leveler using vacuum tubes in the signal and side-chain path. The input and output is transformer balanced, using two different transformers, each one optimize...12 Payments of $50.00
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Golden Age Project Pre-73 Premier Microphone Preamp
$499.00The studio-quality PRE-73 PREMIER upgrades your signal chain so every nuance will be heard. The PRE-73 PREMIER is a one-channel vintage style microphone-, line- and instrument preamplifier. The signal path uses only...8 Payments of $62.38
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Golden Age Pre73 Jr Mk2 Vintage Style Class-A Microphone Preamp
$229.95 - $259.00The top of the line PRE73 Jr Mk2 microphone preamp is a one-channel, vintage style microphone and instrument preamplifier that produces absolutely pristine audio signal like its predecessor, the classic PRE-73 only ...6 Payments of $43.17
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Golden Age Pre-573 MK III 500 Series Mic PreAmp
$269.95 - $299.99The PRE-573 MKIII is a one width module for the api 500 format that has the sound and the features that made the PRE-73 so successful and a few additional ones. The circuit still uses the preamp and output sectio...8 Payments of $37.50
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Golden Age PRE-73 Jr PREMIER Vintage Style Mic Preamp
$449.00The PRE-73 Jr PREMIER is a one-channel vintage style microphone- and instrument preamplifier. The signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The in- and output is transform...8 Payments of $56.13
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Golden Age Project Comp-54 MKIII Class A Compressor
$399.00The COMP-54 MKIII from Golden Age Project is a one-channel vintage style compressor. The signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The line input and output are transforme...8 Payments of $49.88
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Golden Age Project EQ-73 MKII Neve Style 3-Band EQ
$379.00The sound character of the EQ-73 MKII is warm, punchy, sweet and musical. These classic characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on m...8 Payments of $47.38
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Golden Age Project EQ-73 Premier Neve Style EQ
$499.00The class-A circuit used in the EQ-73 PREMIER is similar to the eq section in the classical 1073 module, without the high pass filter. Additional frequencies have been added and the mid frequency band uses two induc...8 Payments of $62.38
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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!