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KRK Replacement Ear Cushions for KNS-6400/6402 Pair
$20.00The KRK KNS6400 Headphone Replacement Ear Cushions are designed to be an exact replacement for the KNS6400 ear cushions. Easily replace any damaged or old foam ear cushions on your KRK headphones. Great comfort even...h m s
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Goby Labs GLU-104-BULK Surface Cleaner 4 Fluid Ounces
$12.95Goby Labs Surface Cleaner is a gentle anti-static cleaner, polish and protectant for high end equipment surfaces. Use on front panels, polished surfaces, and fine wood surfaces, including piano black surfaces. ... -
Saramonic Roadieographer Ultimate Content Creation Kit
$229.95Original Price $399 - Special Sale - $229.95 - Save $169The Roadieographer Ultimate kit delivers the power and the tools to shoot with multiple Smartphones or Camera combinations at live shows, on location, or in studio. Perfect for creating full-on music videos, merch s... -
Pig Hog PHSTSS2PK StageTrix Settings Saver 2 Pack
$10.95The StageTrix Settings Saver pens are the best and most reliable way to mark settings on your mixing consoles, pedals, outboard effects, or anywhere else you need to ensure your perfectly dialed-in settings won’t be...h m s
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KRK Replacement Head Cushion for KNS-6400/6402
$8.00The KRK KNS6400 Headphone Replacement Head Cushion is a direct replacement for any old or damaged head cushions on the KNS6400 headphones. These foam head cushions provide great comfort for studio use where headphon...h m s
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Saramonic Roadieographer Pro Content Creation Kit
$149.95Original Price $249 - Special Sale - $149.95 - Save $99Now with Roadieographer Professional, musicians and bands have the professional photography and videography tools to up their content game and provide better engagement with their fans. The Pro kit allows you to sho...h m s
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Adam Audio A44H Dual 4" Active 2 Way Studio Monitor
$799.99 - $1,599.98The A44H is a unique model of the range and an ideal solution for multichannel configurations above or below display screens. For added flexibility when it comes to speaker positioning, the rotatable HPS waveguide m...12 Payments of $66.67
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Adam Audio A8H 8" Active 3-Way Studio Monitors Stereo Pair
$3,399.98The Adam Audio A8H 8" active 3-way studio monitor pair offers the most advanced features found in the A Series. The A8H right studio monitor delivers a clean sound that is ideal for mixing, mastering and critical li...12 Payments of $250.00
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Adam Audio Sub8 Powered 8.5in Studio Subwoofer
$1,099.99Housing an excellent 8 inch woofer with a large 50 mm voicecoil, the Adam Audio Sub8 Powered Studio Subwoofer is a small, yet powerful, subwoofer designed to extend the low frequency capabilities of a monitoring s...12 Payments of $91.67
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AIAIAI UNIT4 Studio Monitor Isolation Pads
$35.002 x silicone isolation pads shaped to fit UNIT-4, with a 6° incline or decline. Tuned to improve stereo accuracy and clarity. Made from 100% recycled silicone.... -
Allen & Heath AH-GX4816 48x16 Stagebox
$4,999.00GX4816 is a 96kHz audio expander that provides high-input-count remote expansion for SQ, Avantis and dLive mixing systems, and for the AHM-64 audio matrix processor. Each GX4816 is loaded with 48 dLive mic pr...12 Payments of $250.00
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Allen & Heath AH-M-SQ-MADI-A 64 x 64 MADI card
$999.00SQ MADI provides any SQ mixer with a 64×64 MADI interface running at either 48kHz or 96kHz. Two BNC inputs pair with two BNC outputs to allow for split or redundant setups while a dual function (in/out) BNC Wordcloc...12 Payments of $83.25
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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!