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Samson Resolv SE6 Active Studio Monitor
$219.99Tracking instruments or vocals in the recording studio, producers choose the Resolv SE6 for the accurate audio reproduction. Resolv SE6 utilizes the latest innovations in speaker engineering, which can be used with...6 Payments of $36.67
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Samson SMS124M Mixer Stand Holder
$14.99Samson's SMS124M Mixer Stand Holder is the ideal accessory for Samson's MixPad MXP124 and MXP124FX mixers. Perfect for use with Samson's compact, 12-channel MixPad MXP mixers, the SMS124M can be used with a variety ... -
Saramonic Home Base Personal Audio Video Telecommunications Kit
$129.95Original Price $199 - Special Sale - $129.95 - Save $69Providing incredible benefits, the Home Base Personal Edition is an assembled Audio/Video/Telecommunications Kit for working from home or on the go. This kit delivers an ‘all-in-one’ solution for those needing to te...h m s
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Saramonic Home Base Professional Audio Video Telecommunications Kit
$204.95Original Price $299.99 - Special Sale - $204.95 - Save $95Delivering an all-in-one solution, the Home Base Professional Edition is an assembled Audio/Video/Telecommunications Kit for professionals working from home or remotely. This kit is for those needing to telec...h m s
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Saramonic Roadieographer Content Creation Kit
$119.95Original Price $199 - Special Sale - $119.95 - Save $79A unique package, the Roadieographer allows musicians to create and share their moments and music with fans and friends. Portable, easy to set up, and very compact, allowing you to capture everything from spontaneou...h m s
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SE Electronics GuitaRF Dual Microphone Guitar Cabinet Reflexion Filter
$199.00An all in one piece of gear to get the sound you want! The guitaRF acts as an RF (Reflexion Filter), an isolator, a double mic stand, and fine-positioning hardware for both large-diaphragm condenser and ribbon mics...6 Payments of $33.17
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SKB 3i-0806-3H4E iSeries Case for Zoom H4essential
$94.99H4essential Recorder Case This case was specifically designed to protect the Zoom H4essential portable recorder, with closed cell foam in the base to hold the recorder and space for a memory card and accessories....4 Payments of $23.75
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SKB 3i-0907-4H6E iSeries Case for Zoom H6essential
$104.99iSeries 0907-4 Zoom H6essential Recorder Case This case was specifically designed to protect the Zoom H6essential portable recorder, with closed cell foam in the base to hold the H6essential recorder, a XYH-6e St...6 Payments of $17.50
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Solid State Logic 500 Stereo Bus Compressor Mk3
$1,599.99The legendary sound of the SSL Stereo Bus Compressor has been uniting mixes for over 40 years. Often imitated but never equaled, the center section compressor from the 1980s Solid State Logic G-Series analog console...12 Payments of $133.33
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Solid State Logic PureDrive Octo 8 Channel Mic Pre
$2,499.99PURE DRIVE OCTO continues the legacy into rack format, delivering eight microphone preamps with ORIGIN’s renowned PURE and DRIVE modes, but takes it further, adding a new ‘Asymmetric’ DRIVE, advanced digital conn...12 Payments of $208.33
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Solid State Logic SiX Channel Strip 500 Series
$499.99SuperAnalogue Using the same technology as SiX and large-format SSL consoles, SiX CH features a SuperAnalogue™ mic pre, offering a wide gain range and ultra-low noise. It’s clean, fast, and punchy—the perfect pr...8 Payments of $62.50
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SoundCraft Notepad-5 Small Format 5-Input Analog Mixer with USB I/O
$155.00The Notepad-5, one of the latest editions of the namesake series, makes it easy to get legendary Soundcraft sound for your music, podcasts, and videos. Notepad mixers combine professional-grade analog components and...6 Payments of $25.83
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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!