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Mackie ProFX10GO 10-Channel Battery Powered Mixer
$399.99Mackie ProFX10 GO 10-Channel Battery Powered Mixer The Mackie ProFX10 GO is a portable powerhouse designed to untether your sound without compromising professional quality. Whether you’re busking on a beach, reco...8 Payments of $50.00
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Mackie ProFX12v3 12 Channel Professional USB Mixer With Effects
$379.99Mackie ProFX12v3 12 Channel Professional USB Mixer The Mackie ProFX12v3 is the ultimate multi-tool for your audio arsenal. Think of it: live sound, home recording, content creation, streaming – it tackles them al...8 Payments of $47.50
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Mackie ProFX12v3 Plus 12-Channel Analog USB Mixer
$369.95 - $439.99Mackie ProFX12v3+ 12-Channel Analog USB Mixer The Mackie ProFX12v3+ is more than just another mixer – it's your all-in-one sound solution. Perfect for streamers, podcasters, and studio creators, this 12-channel m...8 Payments of $55.00
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Mackie CR35 Powered Studio Monitors
$84.95 - $99.99Mackie CR3.5 Creative Reference Powered Studio Monitors combine professional-quality sound with a tone shaping knob for moving from studio reference to casual listening to party mode. Featuring a selection of inputs...6 Payments of $16.67
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Mackie Onyx12 12-Channel Premium Analog USB Mixer
$599.99The Mackie Onyx12 12-channel analog USB mixer features 24-Bit / 96kHz multitrack recording, award-winning, high-gain Onyx mic preamps, and an end-to-end ultra-low-noise design deliver the sound quality professionals...12 Payments of $50.00
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Mackie ProFX10v3 Plus 10-Channel Analog USB Mixer with FX
$329.99ProFX10v3+ is a compact analog mixer and USB-C audio interface with features from a studio recording console. Equipped with essentials including one-knob compression, EQ, Hi-Z switches and 100 Hz low-cut filters, it...8 Payments of $41.25
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Mackie DL32SE 32-Channel Wireless Digital Rack Mixer
$1,259.00 - $1,399.99Mackie DL32SE 32-Channel Wireless Digital Rack Mixer The Mackie DL32SE is the ultimate versatile tool for audio professionals, built tough to handle any challenge. This compact mixer fits neatly into your rack, s...12 Payments of $116.67
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Mackie ProFX6v3 Plus 6 Channel Analog USB Mixer With FX
$249.99Stream. Record. Create. Mackie ProFX6v3+ is a 6-channel professional analog mixer and USB-C audio interface with powerful enhancements for studio-quality recordings and live streams. Capture your performance with aw...6 Payments of $41.67
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Mackie DL16SE 16-Channel Wireless Digital Rack Mixer
$799.9916-Channel Wireless Digital Mixer Mackie DL16SE brings all the powerful DSP, renowned Onyx+ mic preamps and Built-Like-A-Tank reliability that the DL Series is known for, in a stagebox/rack form factor that conn...12 Payments of $66.67
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Mackie 1642VLZ4 4 Bus Mixer
$719.95 - $799.99With 10 Mackie Onyx mic preamps, a 4-bus design, 16 total channels and professional reliability, the Mackie 1642VLZ4 4 Bus Mixer  is perfect for bands, clubs and more! From every input to every output, the 1642VLZ4...12 Payments of $66.67
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Mackie CR8SBT Creative Reference Subwoofer with Bluetooth
$199.99Mackie CR8SBT Creative Reference Subwoofer with Bluetooth® combines professional quality sound with powerful dedicated bass reinforcement for your studio or home. The sleek design looks great in any room and is the ...6 Payments of $33.33
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Mackie 1202VLZ4 12 Channel Stereo Mixer
$329.99The Mackie 1202VLZ4 Stereo Mixer delivers 12-channels and the outstanding quality you’ve come to expect from Mackie! With four of Mackie’s flagship Onyx preamps, the 1202VLZ4 sound board yields high-headroom/low-n...8 Payments of $41.25
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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!