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Dent & ScratchHEDD Type 07 MK2 Series 7" Nearfield AMT Ribbon Studio Monitor
$899.95HEDD Type 07 MK2 monitor features improved components and materials, better streamlined production and higher quality control. Grown out of our highly praised Series ONE studio monitor line, HEDD is proud to announc...h m s
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Heritage Audio 73EQJr 500 Series 1073 Equalizer
$1,099.00The 73EQ JR is a fully featured Line Input module for the 500 Series. It not only shares the 3-band Equalizer with his big brother, the Heritage Audio 1073, but also shares the same transformer coupled line preamp a...12 Payments of $91.58
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Heritage Audio Britstrip Microphone Channel Strip
$1,649.00 - $2,399.00Britstrip nails the sound of yesterday’s iconic recordings for today’s demanding engineers. 50 years of analog design in one rack space, the Heritage Audio BritStrip. Heritage Audio Britstrip Microphone Chan...12 Payments of $199.92
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Heritage Audio HA 73EQ Elite Series Microphone Preamplifier Equalizer
$999.00Heritage Audio HA-73EQ Elite Series Microphone Preamplifier Equalizer The Heritage Audio HA-73EQ Elite Series makes vintage audio quality accessible for modern studios. By combining efficient manufacturing with h...12 Payments of $83.25
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Heritage Audio HA 73X2 Elite Series Dual Microphone Preamplifier
$1,299.00Essentially a dual channel HA-73 Elite microphone preamp, the HA-73X2 is made to the same specifications as the acclaimed ´73JR and DMA73 models. After almost 7 years making one of the finest hi end outboard gear li...12 Payments of $108.25
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Heritage Audio HA-609A Dual Mono Stereo Compressor Limiter
$2,199.00The Heritage Audio HA-609A unlocks the musical creativity that you have to offer! The Heritage Audio HA-609A DUAL MONO STEREO COMPRESSOR/LIMITER is a professional diode bridge-based dynamics processor in a convenien...12 Payments of $183.25
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Heritage Audio HA-81A British-Spec Hybrid Microphone Channel Strip
$1,249.00The HA-81A is a channel strip that combines an all discrete, Class-A 73-style mic preamp with the infamous 81-style equalizer — arguably the most in-demand products for all recording engineers. The best of both wor...12 Payments of $104.08
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Heritage Audio HA73EQX2 Elite Series Dual Channel Microphone Preamp
$1,999.00The affordable HA73EQX2 of the Elite Series is a dual channel mic preamp equalizer that obtains that vintage tone thanks to modern manufacturing techniques. The HA73EQX2 Elite is made to the same specifications as t...12 Payments of $166.58
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Heritage Audio HABPNL 500 Series Single Blank Rack Panel
$22.99A blank rack panel for 500 series chassis. Heritage Audio HABPNL 500 Series Single Blank Rack Panel....h m s
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Heritage Audio HAOST6 V2 6-Slot 500 Series Rack
$599.00The OST-6 V2.0 500 series enclosure is designed for racking any and all 500-series modules and devices, including ‘double wide’ modules and even the most demanding class-A and vacuum tube designs. The OST-6 V2.0 enc...12 Payments of $49.92
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Heritage Audio OST-8 ADAT 8 Slot 500 Series Rack
$899.95 - $999.00The OST-8 adat 500 series enclosure is designed for racking any and all 500-series modules and devices, including ‘double wide’ modules and even the most demanding class-A and vacuum tube designs, and connect them t...12 Payments of $83.25
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Heritage Audio RAM System 2000 Desktop Monitoring System
$999.00Utilizing top-shelf components and more than 2 years of intensive R&D at the Heritage Audio headquarters, the RAM System 2000 has the quality and features to find a home in virtually any studio! Standing for Referen...12 Payments of $83.25
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Recording Equipment
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!