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Hosa SLW-333 Passive Audio Switcher for Powered Studio Monitors
$174.95The SLW-333 Audio Switcher by Hosa Technology provides three signal routing options, eliminating the need to re-wire equipment. It is ideal for comparing an audio mix on three sets of powered studio monitors, or for...6 Payments of $29.16
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Hosa RMT-152 19-inch Rack with Adjustable Tilt
$141.95The RMT-152 Floor Equipment Rack by Hosa Technology is designed to keep your equipment fixed in place and at your reach. It is ideal for preamps, outboard gear, and audio interfaces. This 19-inch rack with 12U rack...6 Payments of $23.66
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Hosa F5SH6 CAIG DeoxIT FaderLube 5% Spray
$19.99Hosa F5SH6 CAIG DeoxIT FaderLube Contact Cleaner Spray is specifically designed for use on conductive plastic and carbon compounds. This F5SH6 contact cleaner spray was designed for use as a general treatment for c... -
Hosa LTE503BNC LED Console Lamp BNC
$29.95 - $43.95The Hosa LTE503 is used to discretely illuminate a mixing console in a live sound setting. The Hosa Lite LED console lamp delivers warm, diffused light that is bright enough to work by—without causing eyestrain. It...h m s
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Hosa G5S6 CAIG DeoxIT GOLD Contact Enhancer 5% Spray
$27.95Enhance, condition, and protect your new metal connectors and contacts with CAIG DeoxIT . You can use DeoxIT Gold to dissolve a small amount of oxidation, though it only has .5% cleaning action - it's not a cleaning... -
Hosa DG100L-2DB CAIG DeoxIT Equipment Care Kit
$34.99Clean and protect your equipment with the Hosa CAIG DeoxIT Equipment Care Kit. Improves metal-to-metal connections and contacts plus it improves their reliability and longevity. Keep your electronic equipment sound...h m s
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Hosa F100L-L25C CAIG DeoxIT FaderLube Dropper 25mL
$32.99DeoxIT FaderLube (formerly CaiLube) is a precision lubricant designed for use on conductive plastic and carbon compound controls. It is also ideal for use on conductive membrane switches and components. Hosa F10... -
Hosa PDR-369 12 Point XLR3F to XLR3M Patch Bay
$184.95The PDR-369 XLR Patch Bay by Hosa Technology is designed to provide 12 channels of balanced audio throughput for any situation. It is ideal for making rear-panel microphone mixer inputs easier to reach. Ho...6 Payments of $30.83
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Hosa RMT-254 19-inch Rack
$71.95The RMT-254 Desktop Equipment Rack by Hosa Technology is designed to keep your equipment fixed in place and at your reach. It is ideal for preamps, outboard gear, and audio interfaces. Features include: Hosa RMT...4 Payments of $17.99
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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!