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TASCAM PORTACAPTURE X6 6 Track PCM Digital Audio Recorder
$312.95 - $349.00Capture audio anywhere with the Portacapture X6. The intuitive app-like operations on its large color screen make it easy to record or sweeten up your audio in post. Record using the X6’s dual built-in microphones o...8 Payments of $43.63
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TASCAM RC-W100-R120 Wall-Mounted Programmable Controller For MX-8A
$149.00The RC-W100-R120 Wall Mount Controller for the MX-8A 8 Input /8 Output Matrix Mixer with DSP. Designed for quick and easy operation in meeting rooms, lecture halls, stores, restaurants, and multipurpose spaces, the ...6 Payments of $24.83
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TASCAM SB-16D 16 input / 16 output Dante Stage Box
$2,499.00Offering the same performance and hardware quality as TASCAM Sonicview recording and live mixers, TASCAM SB-16D Dante-networked 16-in/16-out stage boxes offer all the advantages of Dante networking, combined with se...12 Payments of $208.25
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TASCAM Series 8P Dyna 8 Channel Mic Preamp
$699.00A masterfully designed powerhouse, the Series 8P Dyna is an 8-channel mic-preamp with multiple connectivity options and the sound you demand to release your creativity. Housed in a rugged 1U rack-mount casing, its d...12 Payments of $58.25
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TASCAM Sonicview 16XP 32-Channel Digital Mixer
$5,299.00 - $5,999.00As a sound engineer, you need the very best when it comes to mixing. And the TASCAM Sonicview 16XP 32-Channel Digital Mixer is as good as they come. We all know the legendary DM-4800 - a workhorse mixer that set the...12 Payments of $250.00
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TASCAM Sonicview 24XP 32-Channel Digital Mixer
$6,999.00The legendary TASCAM Sonicview 24XP 32-Channel Digital Mixer is the perfect choice for sound engineers and recording studios alike. Created with the latest advancements in digital recording and mixing technologies, ...12 Payments of $250.00
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TASCAM TSSD-480B Solid State Drive for DA-6400
$649.00TASCAM’s TSSD-480B is a solid-state drive designed for the TASCAM DA-6400 and DA-6400dp digital multi-track recorders. These drives are ideal for lengthy recordings like music festivals, concerts, and rehears...12 Payments of $54.08
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TASCAM WS-86 Windscreen for Portacapture X8 X6
$39.00The WS-86 is a custom-designed wind screen for TASCAM portable recorders such as Portacapture series and handheld DR series. WS-86 is designed to fit built-in microphones using high-quality materials designed for au...h m s
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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!