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Gator GFW-ISOPAD-SM Studio Monitor Isolation Pads Small
$27.99The small studio monitor isolation pads feature an innovative and stylish design with functionality. The GFW-ISOPAD-SM large monitor pads provide sonic isolation between your monitors and whatever your monitors are ...h m s
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Yamaha HS3 Powered Studio Monitors
$229.99Yamaha 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 $38.33
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Allen And Heath Zed-i10 Compact 6-Channel USB Mixer With DI
$379.99A high quality mixer with a 4 x 4 USB interface that allows you to bounce ideas around at home, perform live or record tracks. A perfect all-round choice for musicians, recording artists and venues, the ZEDi-10 is a...8 Payments of $47.50
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Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL2 Dual Channel Inline Mic Activator
$249.00A two channel Mic Gain Booster, the Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL2 Mic Activator offers Low-gain dynamic and ribbon mics that extra boost you need to add needed volume for recording and live performance mixes. Th...6 Payments of $41.50
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SoundCraft Notepad-12FX Analog Mixer With USB I/O And Lexicon Effects
$270.00The Notepad-12FX, one of the latest editions of the namesake series, makes it easy to get legendary Soundcraft sound for your music, podcasts, and videos. Notepad mixers combine professional-grade analog components ...6 Payments of $45.00
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Black Lion Audio Auteur MKIII 2-Channel Mic Preamp
$419.00Fast and transparent — perfect for capturing every nuance and detail. The Auteur MK3 features 2 upgraded transformers by Cinemag, added switchable line input capability, removable rack ears, 1/4" front inputs, a muc...8 Payments of $52.38
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Mackie CR35BT Bluetooth Powered Studio Monitors
$129.99The Mackie CR3.5BT Bluetooth Creative Reference Powered Studio Monitors combine professional-quality sound with a tone shaping knob for moving from studio reference to casual listening to party mode. Featuring a ...6 Payments of $21.67
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PreSonus Studio Channel Vacuum Tube Channel Strip Mic Preamp
$349.99Step up the quality of your recordings with the top notch PreSonus Studio Channel! This fully featured channel strip delivers a class A tube microphone/instrument preamplifier, a variable VCA compressor, and a 3 b...8 Payments of $43.75
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Avantone Active Mixcube Anniversary Powered Studio Monitor
$259.00 - $499.00The Avantone MixCubes have become the industry standard in studios around the world. The Mixcube Anniversary monitor in red is inspired by the 5C sound cubes from decades ago which became the #1 best-selling speaker...8 Payments of $62.38
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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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Allen And Heath Zed-6FX Compact 6-Channel Analogue Mixer With Effects
$299.99An ideal choice for quality conscious musicians, singer / songwriters and venues, the ZED-6FX delivers audio excellence in a portable format. Whether it’s bouncing ideas around at home, performing live or recording ...8 Payments of $37.50
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Zoom ZPCF8N Protective Case for F8n / F8 / F4
$169.99The PCF-8n protective case is the perfect production accessory for the ZOOM F8n, F8 and F4 MultiTrack Field Recorders. The lightweight and versatile bag offers top, side, and bottom access to the unit. With water-re...6 Payments of $28.33
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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!