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Avantone Pro Active MixCube Full Range Mini Reference Monitors Pair
$259.00 - $648.00The Avantone MixCubes Active are shielded, full-range studio mini-reference monitors. Their design is inspired by the legacy of the 5C Sound Cubes used in virtually all-major studios for the last 25 years. The A...12 Payments of $54.00
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Mackie 802VLZ4 8 Channel Compact Stereo Mixer
$196.95 - $219.99If you require high quality but not a lot of inputs, look no further than the Mackie 802VLZ4 Compact Stereo Mixer ! The 8-channel sound board features 3 professional quality Mackie Onyx mic preamps in a desk-friend...6 Payments of $36.67
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Zoom LiveTrak L6 Digital Mixer Recorder
$239.95 - $249.99The LiveTrak L6 is Zoom’s most compact and portable digital mixer / recorder. With 10-tracks of studio quality audio, effects, MIDI, and sound pads, it’s perfect for bands, synth players, live streaming, and more. ...6 Payments of $41.67
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United Studio Technologies Replay Box
$269.95 - $299.00United’s Replay Box offers the very best performance and options for re-amplification. Whether you’re producing the most tone-savvy musician or experimenting with sound design, the Replay Box performs on a level all...8 Payments of $37.38
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Fluid Audio DS5 Desktop Monitor Stands Pair
$42.95 - $49.00For critical listening applications, the Fluid Audio DS5 stand places your monitors in your sweet spot for your best mix. The Fluid Audio DS5 desktop stand is designed for use with all 4” and 5” 2-way studio monitor...h m s
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Golden Age Pre73 Jr Mk2 Vintage Style Class-A Microphone Preamp
$229.95 - $259.00The top of the line PRE73 Jr Mk2 microphone preamp is a one-channel, vintage style microphone and instrument preamplifier that produces absolutely pristine audio signal like its predecessor, the classic PRE-73 only ...6 Payments of $43.17
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KRK Protective Grilles for RP8G4 Monitors Black Pair
$34.95 - $39.99With the stylish ROKIT G4 Grille Covers made specifically for RP8G4 (8”). This grill is made with premium components and built to spec insuring a seamless integration into the monitor’s cabinetry system itself. ...h m s
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Zoom ZAPH4E Accessory Pack for H4essential
$44.95 - $49.99The H4essential Accessory Pack The APH-4e gives creators all of the essential accessories needed with their Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder. The hairy windscreen reduces wind noise while remaining acoustically t...4 Payments of $12.50
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Zoom ZBCQ2N Battery Case for Q2n Q2n-4K
$35.95 - $39.99Custom designed for the Q2n and Q2n-4K Handy Video Recorders, the BCQ-2n battery case allows you to load up four additional AA batteries to extend the recording time by up to four times longer....h m s
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Gemini GEM12USB 12-Channel Mixer with USB and Bluetooth
$106.95 - $119.95The GEM-12USB provides you all the controls you need to customize your sound. The flagship GEM-12USB mixer is designed to make podcasting easy. Equipped with Bluetooth streaming, USB playback, customizable sound, an...6 Payments of $19.99
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Zoom ZSSH6E SSH-6e Stereo Shotgun Mic Capsule
$98.95 - $109.99SSH-6e Stereo Shotgun Mic: For Crystal Clear Recording More than Stereo The SSH-6e is a mid-side shotgun microphone which captures direct sound and ambience in fine detail. With precise control over th...6 Payments of $18.33
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Zoom BTA-2 Bluetooth Adapter for Podtrak Recorder
$49.95 - $59.99The BTA-2 is a Bluetooth transmitter/receiver that enables you to wirelessly connect your phone to record remote interviews. Once connected, you can use any app such as Skype, Zoom, Phone, and many others to bring i...4 Payments of $15.00
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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!