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Heritage Audio Baby Ram Desktop Passive Studio Monitor Controller
$199.99Heritage Audio Baby Ram Desktop Passive Studio Monitor Controller The Heritage Audio Baby Ram is where classic European console engineering meets modern studio demands. Inspired by the legendary master-console-se...6 Payments of $33.33
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Yamaha MG12XCV Stereo Mixer with Effects
$404.99The MG12X CV can accommodate up to 12 inputs and offers a balanced stereo output. Featuring D-Pre discrete Class A microphone preamplifiers for pristine sound, it includes Aux busses for the built-in SPX effect with...8 Payments of $50.62
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Zoom PodTrak P8 Podcasting Mixer and Recorder
$269.95 - $299.99A touch away! The professional PodTrak P8 is easy to use and can handle the most ambitious podcasts. The PodTrak P8 features functions that you need to record, edit and mix. PodTrak P8 is your complete podcast studi...8 Payments of $37.50
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Yamaha MG16XCV Stereo Mixer with Effects
$619.99Yamaha MG16XCV Stereo Mixer with Effects Take control of your sound with the Yamaha MG16XCV, a robust 16-channel mixing console built to handle the demands of live performance and studio recording alike. Wheth...12 Payments of $51.67
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Focal Alpha Twin EVO Dual 6.5" Powered Studio Monitor
$639.00Focal Alpha Twin EVO Dual Powered Studio Monitor Get ready for a powerful and precise audio experience. The Focal Alpha Twin EVO is a precision monitor designed for producers who need high volume without sacrific...12 Payments of $53.25
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Rode RCVS RODECaster Video S All-In-One Console
$799.00RØDE RCVS RØDECaster Video S All-In-One Console Creating professional video content can feel overwhelming. With video switchers, audio mixers, stream decks, and a chaotic mess of cables, it’s easy to get lost in ...12 Payments of $66.58
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KRK S8.4 S8 Generation 4 8" 109 Watt Powered Studio Subwoofer
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Yamaha HS7 6 and a half Inch Powered Studio Monitor
$349.99 - $699.98Yamaha HS7 6.5-inch Powered Studio Monitor The Yamaha HS7 was designed to be brutally honest, giving you an exceptionally flat, accurate response that you can trust. If your mix sounds good on these, it will soun...12 Payments of $58.33
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PreSonus StudioLive 16R 18x16 Digital Rack Mixer With 16 XMAX Preamps
$799.99PreSonus StudioLive 16R 18x16 Digital Rack Mixer The PreSonus StudioLive 16R is a powerhouse digital mixer packed into a sleek 1U rackmount frame. It’s part versatile stage box, part standalone mixer, and all-aro...12 Payments of $66.67
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Samson MS200 Studio Monitor Speaker Stands Pair
$149.95Samson's MS200 Studio Monitor Stands raise your studio performance to a new level. Sold as a pair, these professional-grade monitor stands feature a steel-constructed design with a sleek black finish. The MS200 stan...6 Payments of $24.99
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Zoom LiveTrak L-20 20 Channel Digital Mixer And Recorder
$899.95 - $999.99Zoom LiveTrak L-20 20 Channel Digital Mixer and Recorder The Zoom LiveTrak L-20 is your all-in-one audio command center. With 20 channels, it’s perfect for live bands, podcasts, or rehearsals, turning any audio c...12 Payments of $83.33
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PreSonus Eris Studio 8 8" 2-Way Active Studio Monitor
$209.99Whether you’re a seasoned professional recording artist or producer, or just starting out on your musical journey, the PreSonus Eris Studio 8 8" 2-Way Active Studio Monitor is exactly what is needed for crystal clea...6 Payments of $35.00
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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!