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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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Lindell Audio 503 Power 3 Slot 500 Series Rack
$229.95 - $259.99Lindell 503 Power- 3 Slot 500 Series power supply 800mA of power per slot Gold plated XLR inputs and outputs Built in no noise Universal Power Supply: 90-250V Overload protection Short circuit protection Power rail ...6 Payments of $43.33
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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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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 ZSSH6E SSH-6e Stereo Shotgun Mic Capsule
$92.95 - $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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TASCAM AK-BT1 Bluetooth Adaptor
$42.95 - $49.00The Tascam AK-BT1 is a Bluetooth adapter that enables wireless remote control for compatible TASCAM products. When used with the product control app on a smart phone or tablet, remote control and other available fun...4 Payments of $12.25
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Zoom EXH-6e XLR/TRS Capsule For H6
$98.95 - $109.99Expand Your Recording The EXH-6e features 2 XLR/TRS inputs and a 3.5mm stereo mic/line input for an added level of flexibility in your recording. Plug in microphones, instruments, mixers, and more. Â Zoom...6 Payments of $18.33
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ZOOM ZAPH6E Accessory Pack for H6essential
$52.95 - $59.99The H6essential Accessory Pack The APH-6e gives creators all of the essential accessories needed with their Zoom H6essential Handy Recorder. The hairy windscreen reduces wind noise while remaining acoustically t...4 Payments of $15.00
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Hosa LTE503BNC LED Console Lamp BNC
$29.95 - $43.95The Hosa LTE503 is used to discretely illuminate a mixing console in a live sound setting. The Hosa Lite LED console lamp delivers warm, diffused light that is bright enough to work by—without causing eyestrain. It...h m s
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Mackie M-Caster Studio Live Streaming Mixer
$223.95 - $227.95The powerful M•Caster Studio is a compact Live Streaming Production Studio for streaming on mobile devices, laptops, and in the studio. Plug in your mic, sweeten your sound with ContourFX and StreamFX, then stream i...6 Payments of $37.33
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Allen & Heath Qu-5D 32-Channel Digital Mixer Dante
$2,149.00 - $2,399.99Qu-5 takes the ever-popular Qu-16 form factor and adds Allen & Heath’s powerful XCVI processing, new FX engines and Everything I/O connectivity. There’s also a larger capacitive touchscreen, channel strip displa...12 Payments of $200.00
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Allen & Heath ZED14 14 Channel Multipurpose Mixer With USB
$487.95 - $679.99The Allen and Heath ZED14 Compact USB Mixer, a small format, USB-equipped stereo mixer for live and recording! The Allen and Heath ZED14 has a fantastic pedigree which comes from nearly 40 years of making mixing ...12 Payments of $56.67
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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!