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TASCAM Portacapture X8 Multi-Track Recorder
$399.00Featuring a simple user-friendly app-like operation, the Portacapture X8 utilizes cutting-edge functionality for creating quality content. A new generation hi-res recorder with large 3.5" touch screen. A must-have f...8 Payments of $49.88
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Mackie Onyx16 16-Channel Premium Analog USB Mixer
$749.99Delivering professional studio-quality sound, the Onyx16 is a 16-channel premium analog mixer with multitrack USB. Record and playback to and from your Mac/PC via USB or recording your main mix directly to an SD car...12 Payments of $62.50
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Shure MV88 Portable Videography Kit With SE215-CL Earphones
$329.00The Shure Portable Videography Kit is your professional recording rig. Kit includes the MV88+ Video Kit, SE215 earphones to take care of your monitoring needs, and an AMV88-Fur Windjammer to reduce unwanted wind noi...8 Payments of $41.13
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Mackie 402VLZ4 4 Channel Ultra Compact Stereo Mixer
$134.95 - $149.99The 4-channel Mackie 402VLZ4 Ultra Compact Stereo Mixer features two Mackie Onyx mic preamps in an ultra-compact design that is an industry-leading performer ideal for professional low-input applications. Every fe...6 Payments of $25.00
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Allen And Heath Zed-6 Compact 6-Channel Analogue Mixer
$199.99The ZED-6 has exceptional audio quality for creative sound shaping in a compact design. ZED-6 features an exceptional new preamp design, created by analogue guru, Mike Griffin and developed from his highly acclaimed...6 Payments of $33.33
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MAudio Forty Eighty Powered 8 inch Studio Monitor
$299.00The Forty Series brings pristine audio to life with built-in DSP that provides precise crossover and customizable equalization to deliver sound quality above and beyond the analog filtering currently available in mo...8 Payments of $37.38
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Zoom F6 Professional 32-bit Multitrack Field Recorder
$749.99The first professional field recorder to feature both 32-bit float recording and dual AD converters, the Zoom F6 provides an unprecedented amount of dynamic range. With 6 inputs, Zoom’s solid time code, multiple pow...12 Payments of $62.50
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Zoom H5 Handheld Portable Digital Recorder
$249.95 - $279.99The Zoom H5 is The New Standard in portable recording. The H5 provides four tracks of simultaneous recording and, like the flagship H6, it uses a system of interchangeable input capsules, allowing you to choose ...6 Payments of $46.67
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Lindell Audio Lin2A Vintage Leveling Amplifier
$699.00The Lindell Audio Lin2A – the premier vintage-style leveling amp on the market. This meticulously-crafted piece of equipment has been designed to faithfully reproduce all the tonal qualities and ease of use of a cla...12 Payments of $58.25
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Heritage Audio lang 312L 500 Series Microphone Pre
$349.00The LANG 312L is simply bursting with dBs. With up to 90 dB of gain, it’s equipped with more power than almost any other preamp out there. With the LANG 312L, you’ll be able to use each and every microphone in your ...8 Payments of $43.63
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Gator Frameworks Adjustable Wheeled Mixer Stand
$159.99The Gator Frameworks GFW-MIXERCART-0400 wheeled gear stand provides stable, portable support for mixers, control surfaces, and a smaller rack. Position your gear in the studio or even on stage featuring a rolling ba...6 Payments of $26.67
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PreSonus Eris 5BT Gen 2 5" 2-Way Active Studio Monitors with Bluetooth
$199.99PreSonus Eris 5BT Gen 2 Active Studio Monitors are the must-have tools for recording artists and producers who need to hear every detail of their art! Our study-quality, compact form factor makes them versatile enou...6 Payments of $33.33
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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!