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Gemini SMX3BT Powered Studio Monitors with Bluetooth
$119.95Introducing the new SMX-3BT studio monitors from Gemini, offering the sound quality of studio monitors with the convenience of Bluetooth, you get the best of both worlds! Pumping 100 watts peak power to a pair of 3....6 Payments of $19.99
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Zoom LiveTrak L6 Digital Mixer Recorder
$239.95 - $249.99The LiveTrak L6 is Zoom’s most compact and portable digital mixer / recorder. With 10-tracks of studio quality audio, effects, MIDI, and sound pads, it’s perfect for bands, synth players, live streaming, and more. ...6 Payments of $41.67
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Stedman PureConnect PK-3 Pro Kit Connector Cleaning Kit
$129.99The PK-3 connector cleaning kit is the professional way to keep all studio and stage connectors reliable and free from noise and sounding the way they should. The components included are all enclosed in this rugged ...6 Payments of $21.67
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Black Lion Audio 17 Seventeen FET Compressor
$699.00The Seventeen compressor is designed in conjunction with hitmaker Tobias Lindell and features a redesigned and improved IC based front end. The Seventeen shows incredible detail and nuance normally not possible with...12 Payments of $58.25
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Samson SM10 Rackmount Stereo Line Mixer
$349.99The Samson SM10 line mixer is a versatile and reliable addition to your audio setup! This generously packed Samson SM10 stereo mixer is perfect on stage, in studios, boardrooms, health clubs, restaurants, houses of...8 Payments of $43.75
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United Studio Technologies Replay Box
$269.95 - $299.00United’s Replay Box offers the very best performance and options for re-amplification. Whether you’re producing the most tone-savvy musician or experimenting with sound design, the Replay Box performs on a level all...8 Payments of $37.38
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Lindell Audio 7X-500VIN Vintage Edition 500 Series Compressor
$349.00A POWERFUL, AFFORDABLE, AND MUSICAL 500 SERIES FORMAT COMPRESSOR The 7X-500VIN "Vintage Edition" compressor packages the sound of one of the most popular compressors of all time into a convenient and remarkably a...8 Payments of $43.63
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Walrus Audio Canvas Re-Amp Pedal
$149.99The Walrus Audio Canvas Re-Amp Pedal - your perfect partner for recording and re-amping. If you're a guitarist or engineer looking to capture your tone perfectly in the studio, look no further – this is the pedal fo...6 Payments of $25.00
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Warm Audio Warm Lifter Inline Active Mic Preamp
$149.00The Warm Audio Warm Lifter is an inline active microphone preamp designed for low output dynamic and ribbon mics with premium features for live & studio use. Warm Lifter boasts 26 dB of analog gain with true imp...6 Payments of $24.83
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ART ProMIX Three Channel Microphone Mono Mixer
$184.99Problem: You need to add 3 mics to a mixer, which only has one available channel. Solution: Insert a ProMIX between the mics and the mixer. Each mic channel on the ProMIX has both phantom power and low-freque...6 Payments of $30.83
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M-Audio M Track DUO HD Producer Pack
$199.00The M-Track Duo HD Producer Pack by M-Audio offers an all-in-one solution for first-time music producers and aspiring content creators. This bundle combines the powerful new M-Audio M-Track Duo HD audio interf...6 Payments of $33.17
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Mackie Big Knob Passive Studio Monitor Controller
$69.99Mackie Big Knob Passive offers a rock-solid monitor control solution for any studio. Choose your source, choose your monitor and control it all with one Big Knob. Mackie Big Knob Passive Studio Monitor Con...4 Payments of $17.50
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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!