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Back in StockGator RI-STRK-14U-BLK 14U Wood Rack Cabinet Black
$189.99The Rok-It 14U Wood Rack Cabinet is the perfect solution for organizing and displaying your pro audio equipment in home studios, control rooms, and professional recording spaces. Designed for versatility and durabil...6 Payments of $31.67
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Pioneer DJ DM40D BT Desktop Monitors Pair
$239.00Optimal listening experience! The updated DM40D BT speakers offer Bluetooth connection capability and system upgrades to the compact DM-40 models, which have served DJs and producers well for several years. A...6 Payments of $39.83
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Primacoustic London 8 Studio Room Kit
$449.99The Primacoustic London 8 Studio Room Kit is ideal for studios, home theaters and other areas that need acoustic treatment. Primacoustic designed this kit to acoustically optimize rooms under 100 sq ft (9.3 sq m),...8 Payments of $56.25
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Yamaha AG03MK2 3-Channel Streaming Mixer
$169.99The next-generation AG03MK2 adds more flexible connectivity and intuitive control than the original AG03. With its variety of inputs and outputs, DSP effects, and LOOPBACK function, the original AG03 quickly establi...6 Payments of $28.33
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Primacoustic Stratus Broadband Ceiling Cloud Acoustic Panel
$394.99Control early reflections, flutter echo and help eliminate standing waves with the Primacoustic Stratus Broadband Ceiling Cloud Acoustic Panel ! Place this above your console, listen position or other area where yo...8 Payments of $49.37
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Yamaha AG08 8-Channel Streaming Mixer
$369.95 - $424.99As the flagship model of Yamaha’s second-generation AG series lineup, the AG08 combines all the essential functionality of its predecessors with a versatile selection of practical new features to give you a powerful...8 Payments of $53.12
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Yamaha AG03MK2 Live Stream Pack Mixer with Headphones and Mic
$288.99The AG03MK2 LSPK (Live Streaming Mixer Package) is a full streaming setup centered around the AG03MK2 3-channel mixer. The package also includes a YCM01 Cardioid Condenser microphone ideal for live vocal or instrume...6 Payments of $48.17
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Yamaha HS3 Powered Studio Monitors
$195.49Yamaha HS3 Powered Studio Monitors are trusted standards for the most professional and renowned audio engineers, producers, and artists. In the most demanding studios in the world, sound matters—and HS Series speake...6 Payments of $32.58
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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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Pioneer DJ VM50 5.25" Powered Studio Monitor
$209.00The VM-50 studio monitor combines slick, professional design with flexible DSP settings to deliver artists a clear, low-distortion listening experience, suitable for any setting. With music production and performanc...6 Payments of $34.83
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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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Audio Technica AT-UMX3 USB Desktop Audio Mixer
$139.95 - $159.00The perfect desktop audio mixer for novices and experienced users alike, the AT-UMX3 is a compact, feature-rich USB mixer that delivers high-quality sound for livestreams and other applications. Featuring a high-per...6 Payments of $26.50
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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!