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Warm Audio WA-1B All-Tube Transformer-Balanced Optical Compressor
$1,299.00Warm Audio WA-1B All-Tube Transformer-Balanced Optical Compressor The ultimate compression tool for recording engineers is the Warm Audio WA-1B All-Tube Optical Compressor. This tube opto design has been recreate...12 Payments of $108.25
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Warm Audio WA73 1073 Style Single Channel Microphone Preamp
$599.00Warm Audio WA73 1073 Style Single Channel Microphone Preamp The Warm Audio WA73 is more than just a piece of gear — it’s a portal to the golden era of British pop and rock recording. It faithfully recreates the r...12 Payments of $49.92
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Warm Audio WA73-EQ 1073 Style Microphone Preamp And Equalizer
$899.00Warm Audio WA73-EQ 1073 Style Microphone Preamp and EQ Step into the world of recording history with the Warm Audio WA73-EQ: a single-channel reimagining of the iconic 1073 British preamp. This isn’t just another...12 Payments of $74.92
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Warm Audio WA-2A Optical All-Tube Audio Compressor Limiter
$999.00Warm Audio WA-2A Optical All-Tube Audio Compressor Limiter The Warm Audio WA-2A is a faithful recreation of the most coveted vintage analog tube optical compressor ever made. This isn't just another piece of stud...12 Payments of $83.25
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Warm Audio WA12 MKII Classic 312-Style Analog Microphone Preamp Black
$349.00Warm Audio WA12 MKII Classic 312-Style Analog Microphone Preamp If your recordings are sounding a little thin, flat, or just plain lifeless, the Warm Audio WA12 MKII is here to be your mix’s fairy godmother. This...8 Payments of $43.63
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Warm Audio BUS-COMP Analog 2-Channel Stereo VCA Compressor
$719.95 - $799.00Warm Audio BUS-COMP Analog 2 Channel Stereo VCA Compressor Ever feel like your mix sounds more like a chaotic mess of instruments fighting for attention rather than a cohesive song? That’s where the Warm Audio BU...12 Payments of $66.58
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Warm Audio WA273 1073 Style Two Channel Microphone Preamp
$1,199.00Over the last 50+ years, professional engineers would unanimously agree the venerable 1073 has defined the tone of pop/rock records. The 1073 has been massively used in recording and live applications for decades an...12 Payments of $99.92
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Warm Audio EQP-WA Classic Vintage Tube EQ
$799.00With the EQP-WA tube equalizer, Warm Audio has carefully re-created the most renowned equalizer in studio history at an unheard of price. This fully discrete Tube EQ can pull euphoric sonics from any track and bring...12 Payments of $66.58
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Warm Audio TB12 Tone Beast Discrete Mic Preamp
$549.00The ultra-versatile mic preamp that makes an incredible addition to any studio! The TB12 Tone Beast Black is a professional preamp design with loads of gain that can effortlessly capture an array of sources extremel...8 Payments of $68.63
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Warm Audio WA76-D Single Channel Discrete Comp
$649.00 - $719.95The WA76-D accurately reproduces one of the fastest and most powerful studio compressors of all time known for its generous headroom, ultra-fast dynamic control, and rich analog tone. Using premium and custom compon...12 Payments of $54.08
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Warm Audio WA273 1073 Style Two Channel Microphone Preamp And EQ
$1,599.00There is no recording, mixing or engineering task the WA273-EQ can’t handle. If there’s one preamp-EQ that professional engineers would unanimously agree has defined the tone of pop/rock records for the last 50+ yea...12 Payments of $133.25
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Warm Audio WA76-D2 Two Channel Discrete Compressor
$1,199.00The WA76-D2 accurately reproduces 2-channels of one of the fastest and most loved studio compressors of all time known for its generous headroom, ultra-fast dynamic control, and rich analog tone. Using premium and c...12 Payments of $99.92
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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!