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Heritage Audio Baby Ram Desktop Passive Studio Monitor Controller
$199.99Heritage Audio Baby Ram Desktop Passive Studio Monitor Controller The Heritage Audio Baby Ram is where classic European console engineering meets modern studio demands. Inspired by the legendary master-console-se...6 Payments of $33.33
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Heritage Audio Lang PEQ2 Mono Program Equalizer
$899.00Heritage Audio has recently acquired Lang Electronics Inc., a professional audio company from the 1960s dedicated to producing high quality equipment and replacement parts at very accessible prices. The most desired...12 Payments of $74.92
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Heritage Audio Symph EQ Stereo Asymptotic Equalizer
$1,799.00Heritage Audio has successfully replaced the Baxandall topology with a functional equivalent, much more musical one, and has implemented it in a one rack space, master bus/ mastering type unit. The Stereo Asymptotic...12 Payments of $149.92
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Heritage Audio 73Jr II 500 Series Class A Microphone Preamp
$849.95 - $949.00The 73JR II is a true 73 style mic preamp in a single 500 series slot, with some added features that will satisfy the most demanding of recording engineers. The 73JR II is an update to the already classic 73JR. Empl...12 Payments of $79.08
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Heritage Audio OST-10 V2 Ten Slot 500 Series Rack
$899.00The OST-10 V2.0 500 series enclosure is designed for racking any and all 500-series modules and devices, including ‘double wide’ modules and even the most demanding class-A and vacuum tube designs. The OST-10 V2.0 e...12 Payments of $74.92
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Heritage Audio lang 312L 500 Series Microphone Pre
$349.00The LANG 312L is simply bursting with dBs. With up to 90 dB of gain, it’s equipped with more power than almost any other preamp out there. With the LANG 312L, you’ll be able to use each and every microphone in your ...8 Payments of $43.63
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Heritage Audio RAM System 1000 Bluetooth Controller
$499.00Introducing the Heritage Audio RAM 1000 Bluetooth Controller - the game-changer in professional monitor control! Designed with engineers and recording studios in mind, this attractive and convenient tabletop device ...8 Payments of $62.38
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Heritage Audio OST-4 V2 Four Slot 500 Series Encl
$419.00The OST-4 V2.0 500 series enclosure is designed for racking any and all 500-series modules and devices, including ‘double wide’ modules and even the most demanding Class A and vacuum tube designs. The OST-4 V2.0 ...8 Payments of $52.38
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Heritage Audio Britstrip Microphone Channel Strip
$2,399.00Britstrip nails the sound of yesterday’s iconic recordings for today’s demanding engineers. 50 years of analog design in one rack space, the Heritage Audio BritStrip. Heritage Audio Britstrip Microphone Chan...12 Payments of $199.92
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Heritage Audio HA-81A British-Spec Hybrid Microphone Channel Strip
$1,249.00The HA-81A is a channel strip that combines an all discrete, Class-A 73-style mic preamp with the infamous 81-style equalizer — arguably the most in-demand products for all recording engineers. The best of both wor...12 Payments of $104.08
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Heritage Audio HAOST6 V2 6-Slot 500 Series Rack
$599.00The OST-6 V2.0 500 series enclosure is designed for racking any and all 500-series modules and devices, including ‘double wide’ modules and even the most demanding class-A and vacuum tube designs. The OST-6 V2.0 enc...12 Payments of $49.92
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Heritage Audio OST-8 ADAT 8 Slot 500 Series Rack
$999.00The OST-8 adat 500 series enclosure is designed for racking any and all 500-series modules and devices, including ‘double wide’ modules and even the most demanding class-A and vacuum tube designs, and connect them t...12 Payments of $83.25
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Recording Equipment
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!