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Rupert Neve Designs 542 Tape Emulator
$999.00Rupert Neve Designs 542 Tape Emulator When legendary audio engineers speak in hushed, reverent tones about "that classic tape sound," they're talking about the sonic magic that the Rupert Neve Designs 542 Tape Em...12 Payments of $83.25
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Alto Professional TMD16 16-Channel Digital Mixer
$629.95 - $699.00Alto Professional TMD16: Big-Mix Power, Zero Drama Let's be honest, you'd rather be playing music than playing menu-diving games with a confusing mixer. The Alto Professional TMD16 is your ticket to a powerful 16-c...12 Payments of $58.25
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Solid State Logic The BusPlus SSL Bus Compressor
$2,999.99Solid State Logic The Bus Plus SSL Bus Compressor For decades, the SSL Bus Compressor has been the secret ingredient for top engineers and producers, the essential tool for making mixes sound bigger, fuller, and ...12 Payments of $250.00
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On Stage SMS7500W Studio Monitor Stands White
$177.95This pair of SMS7500 Wood Studio Monitor Stands reliably supports heavy monitor speakers weighing up to 90 pounds each, holding them at the desired level and angle for mixing, mastering, and playback. Made of wood a...6 Payments of $29.66
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Boss VE-2 Vocal Harmonist Pedal
$274.99The VE-2 Vocal Harmonist from Boss combines incredible sound capabilities, simple operation and a feature set that makes it ideal for all singers, particularly those that perform with guitar! Create polished, studio...6 Payments of $45.83
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Peavey PV10BT 10 Channel Stereo Mixer with Compression and Bluetooth
$449.99The PV 10 BT includes 4 channels of reference-quality mic preamps with 48 volt phantom power, 4 direct outputs for recording, full featured stereo channel and media channels with Bluetooth wireless input allows seam...8 Payments of $56.25
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Yamaha TF Rack Digital Rackmount Mixer
$2,099.99Ever since the first Yamaha digital mixer was released in 1987, the company has been a leader in digital mixer innovation for a wide range of applications. For small events and halls, large-scale outdoor concerts, m...12 Payments of $175.00
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Heritage Audio Lang PEQ2 Mono Program Equalizer
$899.00Heritage Audio has recently acquired Lang Electronics Inc., a professional audio company from the 1960s dedicated to producing high quality equipment and replacement parts at very accessible prices. The most desired...12 Payments of $74.92
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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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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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Solid State Logic 500 Series B-Series Dynamics
$899.99The 4000 B Dynamics (B-DYN) 500 series module takes the dynamics processor found in the channel strip of the SL 4000 B console and puts it into 500 Series format. Released in 1976, the 4000 B was the first console e...12 Payments of $75.00
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Heritage Audio Symph EQ Stereo Asymptotic Equalizer
$1,799.00Heritage Audio has successfully replaced the Baxandall topology with a functional equivalent, much more musical one, and has implemented it in a one rack space, master bus/ mastering type unit. The Stereo Asymptotic...12 Payments of $149.92
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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!