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PreSonus Eris 3.5 Gen 2 3.5-inch Media Reference Studio Monitors
$99.99The professional compact PreSonus Eris 3.5 Gen 2 Media Studio Monitors are perfect for bedroom studios, video production, and even high-fidelity gaming set-ups. With this monitor you get precision sound that lets yo...6 Payments of $16.67
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PreSonus Eris 5BT Gen 2 5" 2-Way Active Studio Monitors with Bluetooth
$199.99PreSonus Eris 5BT Gen 2 Active Studio Monitors are the must-have tools for recording artists and producers who need to hear every detail of their art! Our study-quality, compact form factor makes them versatile enou...6 Payments of $33.33
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PreSonus Eris 3.5BT Generation 2 3.5" 2-Way Active Studio Monitors with Bluetooth
$129.99Recording artists and producers take their music to the next level with the PreSonus Eris 3.5BT Generation 2 active studio monitors with Bluetooth! These professional-grade studio monitors are used by some of the wo...6 Payments of $21.67
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PreSonus Studio Channel Vacuum Tube Channel Strip Mic Preamp
$349.99Step up the quality of your recordings with the top notch PreSonus Studio Channel! This fully featured channel strip delivers a class A tube microphone/instrument preamplifier, a variable VCA compressor, and a 3 b...8 Payments of $43.75
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PreSonus Eris Studio 5 5" 2-Way Active Studio Monitor
$149.99The award-winning PreSonus Eris Studio 5 5" 2-Way Active Studio Monitor will help take your mixes and masters to stratospheric levels of quality. Boasting richer low-end and more precise high-frequency response, thi...6 Payments of $25.00
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PreSonus AVB-D 16 16-Channel AVB to Dante Bridge
$579.95 - $649.99The PreSonus AVB-D16 is the perfect solution to connect your StudioLive Series III AVB ecosystem to your favorite Dante-equipped products like the PreSonus CDL-12 constant directivity loudspeaker. The PreSonus AVB-D...12 Payments of $54.17
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PreSonus BlueTube DP V2 Microphone Preamp
$249.99Presonus has improved on the classic unit Blue Tube DP with the Presonus BlueTube DP Version 2 Microphone Preamp . The solid-state path now feeds PreSonus’ top-of-the-line Class A XMAX mic preamplifier with 80 dB o...6 Payments of $41.67
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PreSonus Eris Pro 4 4.5" Active Coaxial 2-Way Studio Monitor
$179.95 - $199.99The Eris Pro 4 reference monitors employ a single point-source coaxial design for clear and accurate sound reproduction. This design provides superior phase alignment between components and delivers a wide sweet spo...6 Payments of $33.33
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PreSonus Eris Pro 6 6" Active Coaxial 2-way Powered Studio Monitors
$259.99 - $264.95The Presonus Eris Pro 6.5 inch co-axial studio monitor is your ideal companion to get precision and accuracy in sound production. Constituting a single acoustic point source that provides a natural listening experie...6 Payments of $43.33
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PreSonus Eris Pro 8 8" Active Coaxial 2-way Powered Studio Monitor
$299.99The top-of-the-line Presonus Pro 8 Active Coaxial 2-way Monitor provides superior sound quality and clarity, with a single acoustic point source that creates a natural listening experience - perfect for revealing ev...8 Payments of $37.50
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PreSonus Eris Studio 4 4" 2-Way Active Studio Monitor
$116.95 - $129.99With suspiciously powerful sound and remarkable accuracy in even the tiniest of studio spaces, the PreSonus Eris Studio 4 is a game-changer for recording artists and producers everywhere. Featuring a compact 4” 2-wa...6 Payments of $21.67
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PreSonus MicroStation BT Monitor Controller
$99.99Compact, convenient, and stylish, the MicroStation BT has flexible connectivity and easy-to-use controls. MicroStation BT is the ultimate solution for anyone who wants to add Bluetooth connectivity to their favorite...6 Payments of $16.67
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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!