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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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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 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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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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Cre8Audio Assembler Vintage Analog Audio Mixer
$319.95 - $399.99Introducing Assembler, a synth-focused audio mixer meticulously engineered to deliver unmatched vintage mixing console sound and intuitive, hands-on control. Developed in partnership with the renowned Pittsburgh Mod...h m s
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Empirical Labs Lil frEQ Model EL-Q Equalizer
$1,999.00The Lil FrEQ is a modern digitally controlled analog EQ offering unprecedented performance, and control over equalization. In a single height unit, Empirical Labs offers seven frequency shaping controls and one dyna...12 Payments of $166.58
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Focal Alpha 65 EVO 6-Inch 2-Way Powered Studio Monitor
$429.00 - $998.00Using cutting-edge materials and engineering practices, the Alpha 65 Evo has been designed from the bottom-up to improve on its predecessor's performance. The new Alpha 65 Evo is sonically and functionally versatile...12 Payments of $83.17
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Golden Age Pre-573 MK III 500 Series Mic PreAmp
$269.95 - $299.99The PRE-573 MKIII is a one width module for the api 500 format that has the sound and the features that made the PRE-73 so successful and a few additional ones. The circuit still uses the preamp and output sectio...8 Payments of $37.50
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Harrison Audio MR3eq 500 Series 32c 3-Band EQ
$269.95 - $299.99Initially developed for the Harrison MR3 studio console, the MR3eq stands out as one of Harrison's most popular EQ designs, renowned for its punchy, smooth sound and powerful sculpting capabilities. Introduced in 19...8 Payments of $37.50
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Heritage Audio OST-8 ADAT 8 Slot 500 Series Rack
$899.95 - $999.00The OST-8 adat 500 series enclosure is designed for racking any and all 500-series modules and devices, including ‘double wide’ modules and even the most demanding class-A and vacuum tube designs, and connect them t...12 Payments of $83.25
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KRK RP5G3 Classic 5" Powered Studio Monitors Pair With Accessory Pack
$299.00KRK has been the gold standard for studio monitoring for over 30 years. The KRK CLASSIC 5 Powered Studio Monitors continue to build on KRK’s legacy of powerful and accurate sound. These 5” powered studio monitors gi...8 Payments of $37.38
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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!