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Yamaha HS5 5 Inch Powered Studio Monitor
$199.99 - $849.97Yamaha HS5: Accurate Monitoring in a Compact Studio Footprint The Yamaha HS5 powered studio monitor has one mission: to deliver brutally honest sound reproduction for modern music production. In a world of spea...12 Payments of $70.83
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Yamaha HS8 8 Inch Powered Studio Monitor
$359.95 - $1,297.97Yamaha HS8W 8 Inch Powered Studio Monitor The Yamaha HS8 Powered Studio Monitor yields remarkably flat response from an 8 inch and 1 inch tweeter that have been redesigned by the engineers at Yamaha to deliver un...12 Payments of $66.50
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Rode Rodecaster Pro II Audio Production Studio
$595.00 - $999.00RØDECaster Pro 2: Studio-Quality Audio for Every Creator The Rødecaster Pro 2 is what happens when cutting-edge engineering meets creator-first design. Whether you're a podcaster, daily streamer, or DIY musician,...12 Payments of $58.25
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Kali Audio IN-8 V2 8" 3-Way Powered Studio Monitor
$499.00Kali Audio IN-8 V2 8" 3-Way Powered Studio Monitor The Kali Audio IN-8 V2 is a 3-way studio monitor that delivers the kind of clarity and imaging accuracy that makes mixing feel less like guesswork and more like ...8 Payments of $62.38
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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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Kali Audio IN-5 5" 240 Watt 3-Way Powered Studio Monitor
$449.00Hear every note and nuance with the Kali Audio's IN-5 3-way studio monitor. Dial in precisely the sound you want because your mix is presented with clarity and accuracy. Kali Audio's IN-5 is a 3-way studio mon...8 Payments of $56.13
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IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII Studio Monitor
$289.95 - $799.99IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII Powered Studio Monitor (Pair) The IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII Powered Studio Monitor Pair is a comprehensive monitoring solution designed to deliver professional-grade accuracy in an...12 Payments of $66.67
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Rode RodeCaster Duo Compact Audio Studio
$488.00 - $498.00Rode RodeCaster Duo Compact Integrated Audio Production Studio For podcasters, streamers, and content creators, the RodeCaster Duo is the all-in-one audio production powerhouse you've been waiting for. This compa...8 Payments of $61.00
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ADAM Audio D3V Active Desktop Studio Monitor Pair
$289.99ADAM Audio D3V Active Desktop Studio Monitor The ADAM Audio D3V is a fully active desktop monitoring system that delivers world-class sound without cluttering your creative space. It's designed for songwriters, p...6 Payments of $48.33
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Adam Audio A4V 4" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor
$599.99 - $1,199.98Exceptional sound quality and improved output. The A4V 4" active monitor is a solution for your studio mixing. For added flexibility when it comes to speaker positioning, the rotatable HPS waveguide means each speak...12 Payments of $50.00
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Pioneer DJ DM50D BT Desktop Monitors Pair
$269.00The DM-50D-BT integrates Bluetooth functionality into the popular DM- 50D speakers for professional sound and connectivity. Artists looking to produce their tracks to drop into their next set can easily do so...6 Payments of $44.83
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Gator Elite Series Studio Monitor Single Stand
$189.99 - $340.99Frameworks Elite Series floor-standing studio monitor single speaker stand. Speaker support, placement, and protection are critical to accurate monitoring. While standard monitor stands work well to achieve this, th...8 Payments of $42.62
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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!