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Audio-Technica AT-ST3 Speaker Stands
$49.95 - $59.00The AT-ST3 speaker stands position your AT-SP3X or other similarly sized bookshelf speakers for optimal sound projection. Made from rigid alloy steel with vibration-damping cork feet, each stand provides rugged supp...4 Payments of $14.75
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Audio Technica AT-UMX3 USB Desktop Audio Mixer
$159.00The perfect desktop audio mixer for novices and experienced users alike, the AT-UMX3 is a compact, feature-rich USB mixer that delivers high-quality sound for livestreams and other applications. Featuring a high-per...6 Payments of $26.50
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Avantone Active MixCube Mono Single Full Range Studio Monitor
$259.00Chosen by studios worldwide, the MixCube monitor is inspired by the 5C sound cubes which dominated the market for decades. The MixCube have become the #1 best selling speaker of its type in history. Engineeri...6 Payments of $43.17
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Avantone AV10MHF NS10M High Frequency Drop In Replacement Tweeter
$119.00Since Yamaha discontinued the iconic NS10M, the supply of aftermarket components has become more and more expensive and less and less available. Avantone Pro has done an exact reverse engineering of the original dri...6 Payments of $19.83
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Avantone CLA10 Passive Black Studio Monitors Pair
$699.00The Best Studio Monitor of All Time is reborn with the Avantone CLA-10 The CLA-10 Passive is our homage to the golden age of music production. We collaborated with platinum studio stalwart Chris Lord-Alge to re-...12 Payments of $58.25
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Avid Pro Tools Carbon Pre 8-Channel Microphone Preamp
$2,999.00Maximize your studio’s potential with the Avid Pro Tools Carbon Pre 8-Channel Microphone Preamp. Uniting eight microphone and line preamps, this amazing piece of technology makes larger tracking sessions and multi-m...12 Payments of $249.92
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Black Lion Audio AUTEUR QUAD 4 Channel Microphone Preamp
$799.00The most sought after preamp for the last 10 years, the popular Auteur MK2 is now available in the Auteur Quad four channel rack mount version. A studio staple, the Auteur preamp has become known for its fast, trans...12 Payments of $66.58
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Black Lion Audio Auteur Quad2 4-Channel Mic Pre
$899.00Auteur Quad2: Four Channels of Boutique Tone This isn't just a preamp; it's a secret weapon with four barrels. The Black Lion Audio Auteur Quad2 is a four-channel rackmount powerhouse that delivers that elusive ...12 Payments of $74.92
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Black Lion Audio B12A mkIII Microphone Preamp
$299.00Meet the Black Lion Audio B12A mkIII Microphone Preamp— the most portable 312A American-sound around! This powerful mic pre packs a ton of power into its half-rack frame – the Black Lion B12A mkIII uses the sam...8 Payments of $37.38
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Black Lion Audio B12a Quad 4 Channel Microphone Preamplifier
$1,199.00The B12A Quad is Black Lion Audio’s latest rendition of 312A-style gain with 70dB of bang! Housing four channels of Rock ‘n’ Roll punch in a 1U chassis, it delivers modern flair with solid vintage tone at an unbeata...12 Payments of $99.92
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Black Lion Audio B173 mk2 Microphone Preamp
$449.00A vintage 1073 mic preamp has been a legendary piece of studio equipment for decades. These pres are able to bring out wonderful levels of weight, depth, and clarity from your microphones without muddying the level...8 Payments of $56.13
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Black Lion Audio B173 Quad 4 Channel Microphone Preamplifier
$1,499.00Please give a warm welcome to all 70dB of Black Lion Audio’s latest iteration of 1073-style gain, the B173 Quad! Rather than ‘just another clone,’ the B173 Quad seamlessly combines vintage character with modern sens...12 Payments of $124.92
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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!