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Alto Professional TX18SX 18" 900 Watt Powered Subwoofer
$499.00The Alto Professional TX18SX brings much more to the table than sheer sonic force. This unit can handle deep bass frequencies and project them into any large-scale venue, nightclub, house of worship, or place of bus...8 Payments of $62.38
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IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitors Pair
$349.99Providing first class sound, the iLoud Micro Monitor is an ultra-compact reference studio monitors that features linear frequency response, zero coloration, transparency and headroom. To hear the truth, you need ref...8 Payments of $43.75
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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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PreSonus StudioLive AR8c 8 Channel USB Mixer
$399.99PreSonus designed the StudioLive AR8c USB-C 8-channel hybrid mixer with impeccable recording quality and an easy to use layout with all the features needed to get a great sound, and nothing you don’t need! This is q...8 Payments of $50.00
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Mackie CR5BT 5 Inch 2 Way Powered Studio Monitors Pair
$199.99Mackie CR5BT Creative Reference Powered Studio Monitors with Bluetooth® combine professional-quality sound with a tone shaping knob for moving from studio reference to casual listening to party mode. Featuring a sel...6 Payments of $33.33
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Yamaha MG16 16 Channel Stereo Mixer
$499.95 - $564.99With 16 inputs, the MG16 features 10 mic/line inputs with D-PRE inputs overlapped with 16 line (8 mono + 4 stereo) inputs, 4 busses, and 4 AUX outputs for connecting external effects and other processing. For live s...8 Payments of $70.62
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Peavey PV 10 AT Mixer with Auto-Tune
$549.99The PV 10 AT shares all of the features of the PV 10 BT but also features 2 channels of Antares world-famous Autotune for subtle pitch correction or to create a robotic vocal effect. Other features include 4 channel...8 Payments of $68.75
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Black Lion Audio Bluey 500 500-Series Compresser
$699.00Bluey 500 is the 500-series version of the lauded Black Lion Audio Bluey. The original “Bluey” is Chris Lord-Alge’s not-so-secret weapon; the heavily-modified 2U compressor to the stars that’s been heard on countles...12 Payments of $58.25
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PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 16 Channel USB Mixer
$565.95 - $599.99PreSonus StudioLive AR16c 16 Channel Hybrid Digital Analog USB Mixer Whether you're recording a podcast, mixing a live band, or laying down tracks in the studio, the PreSonus StudioLive AR16c is the all-in-one so...12 Payments of $50.00
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On Stage ASMS4730 Isolation Shield
$153.95The ASMS4730 Isolation Shield turns your microphone stand setup into a recording environment! The ASMS4730 Isolation Shield is a lightweight and portable shield that mounts onto most standard microphone stands, crea...6 Payments of $25.66
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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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Teenage Engineering TP7 Digital Tape Recorder
$1,499.00The Teenage Engineering TP-7 ultra-portable audio recorder. Record and listen back using the internal mic and speaker, or use any number of the 3x two-way jacks for external mics, headsets or other signal so...12 Payments of $124.92
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Recording Equipment
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!