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Zoom PodTrak P2 Podcast Recorder
$69.95 - $79.99Save $50 Today! Price Was $149.99!Two Mic Ins.Two Headphone Outs. The P2 makes podcasting easy. With 2 USB mic inputs and 2 headphone outputs, the P2 lets you record high-quality podcasts anywhere. Just plug in, press record, and let the magic b...4 Payments of $20.00
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Black Lion Audio b172a Dual Compressor
$1,399.00The greatest and most literal “dynamic duo” of all time – the 1176 and LA-2A! The 1176 and LA-2A when used together, have become a studio stable for decades, often wired in series with each other so that one catches...12 Payments of $116.58
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Golden Age Project Comp-2A Single Channel Compressor Limiter
$499.95 - $599.99The COMP-2A is a one channel vintage style Compressor / Leveler using vacuum tubes in the signal and side-chain path. The input and output is transformer balanced, using two different transformers, each one optimize...12 Payments of $50.00
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IsoAcoustics ISO-PUCK Studio Monitor Isolation Puck 2-Pack
$59.95An innovative new approach, IsoAcoustics ISO-PUCK’s provides isolation for studio monitors, guitar amps and other systems. This unique design provides a high degree of isolation while resisting lateral movement and ...h m s
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Yamaha AG03MK2 3-Channel Streaming Mixer
$199.99The 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 $33.33
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Mackie DLZ Creator XS Compact Digital Mixer
$449.95 - $499.99Better. Faster. Creator. DLZ Creator XS is an adaptive digital mixer that enables creators of all levels to quickly get pro results for podcasts, YouTube, and live streaming. Creator XS features the same DSP process...8 Payments of $62.50
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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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Warm Audio WA-MPX Single Channel Analog Tube Microphone Preamp
$799.00The WA-MPX tube mic preamp authentically reproduces all the analog tone of the original to bring vintage warmth & color to your sound. The WA-MPX is an authentic reproduction of the most revered microphone tube ...12 Payments of $66.58
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Black Lion Audio Auteur DT Desktop Microphone Preamp and DI
$229.95 - $259.00The Auteur DT is a versatile preamp/DI box ready to suit all of your single-channel recording needs. Thanks to 60 dB of Chicago console-style gain and 1/4” and XLR inputs, Auteur DT will accurately capture and enhan...6 Payments of $43.17
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Peavey PV6 BT 6 Channel Stereo Mixer with Compression and Bluetooth
$249.99Equipped with Peavey's reference-quality mic preamps that spec in at an incredible 0.0007 percent THD, the PV 6 BT mixer is excellent for live or recording applications. The PV 6 BT mixer includes 2 channels of refe...6 Payments of $41.67
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Gator GFW-ELITERK-4U 4-Space Studio Rack
$179.99The 4-space elite furniture series elegantly displays pro audio equipment in home recording studio / control room. 4-space provides room for preamps, audio interface, effects processors, or similar gear. Sturdy, 1”/...6 Payments of $30.00
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Zoom LiveTrak L-8 8-Channel Portable Digital Mixer
$399.95 - $449.99Ideal for podcast, studio work or on the go, the Zoom LiveTrak L-8 is a portable digital mixer and recorder. Zoom LiveTrak L-8 8-Channel Portable Digital Mixer Features: 8-channel mixer (6 c...8 Payments of $56.25
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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!