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Rupert Neve Designs MBT Master Bus Transformer
$3,999.00Rupert Neve Designs is proud to introduce the MBT Master Bus Transformer, a remarkable piece of engineering that puts Rupert Neve's decades of experience and passion for audio design into action. Every feature has b...12 Payments of $250.00
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Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Microphone Channel Strip
$1,999.00Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Microphone Channel Strip Welcome to the Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel, a modern channel strip that delivers legendary sound quality in a sleek, easy-to-use design. This for...12 Payments of $166.58
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Rupert Neve Designs R6 Rack Ears
$99.00The Rupert Neve Designs R6 Rack Mount Kit is a high-quality and durable accessory designed to convert the standalone R6 Six Space 500-Series Rack into a rack-mounted unit. This kit is essential for anyone who wants ...6 Payments of $16.50
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Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel Mic Pre EQ
$3,999.00The Shelford Channel is built around Rupert Neve’s first new transformer-gain, class-A mic preamplifier in over 40 years. The “best-of-the-classics” inductor EQ section from the Shelford 5052, a tone-packed Diode br...12 Payments of $250.00
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Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Dual Diode Bridge Compressor
$2,699.00 - $2,999.00The 5254 is two channels of iconic diode bridge compression, thoughtfully improved and refined for modern tracking, mixing, and mastering. Since the early 1970s, Rupert Neve’s early diode bridge compressors h...12 Payments of $249.92
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Rupert Neve Portico II Master Buss Processor Black
$5,299.00Based around the high voltage, discrete and class-A signal paths made famous in the 5088 Mixer, the Master Buss Processor Black is a creative tool that redefines the boundaries and limitations of traditional 2-chann...12 Payments of $250.00
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Samson MA25 High Rise Mic Gain Booster
$99.99The Samson High-Rise is a compact, inline signal booster that provides up to +30 dB of transparent gain for connecting low-output microphones to mixers, audio interfaces, and preamps. Whether you are capturing spoke...6 Payments of $16.67
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Samson MixPad MXP124FX Stereo Mixer with Effects and USB
$189.95 - $199.99Samson's MixPad MXP124FX Compact, 12-Channel Analog Stereo Mixer with Effects and USB combines uncompromising sonic quality with roadworthy durability. The MXP124FX boasts an ultra-low noise, high headroom design fr...6 Payments of $33.33
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Samson MX3BT MediaOne 3 Inch Powered Studio Monitors
$119.99The MediaOne MX3BT desktop studio monitors are pairs of bi-amped speakers designed for multimedia applications. With balanced 1/4" audio inputs, a 1/8" Aux input, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and headphone outpu...6 Payments of $20.00
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Samson MX5BT MediaOne 5 Inch Powered Studio Monitors
$179.99The MediaOne MXBT Series of desktop studio monitors are pairs of bi-amped speakers designed for multimedia applications. With balanced 1/4" audio inputs, a 1/8" Aux input, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and headph...6 Payments of $30.00
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Samson Resolv SE6 Active Studio Monitor
$219.99Tracking instruments or vocals in the recording studio, producers choose the Resolv SE6 for the accurate audio reproduction. Resolv SE6 utilizes the latest innovations in speaker engineering, which can be used with...6 Payments of $36.67
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Samson SMS124M Mixer Stand Holder
$14.99Samson's SMS124M Mixer Stand Holder is the ideal accessory for Samson's MixPad MXP124 and MXP124FX mixers. Perfect for use with Samson's compact, 12-channel MixPad MXP mixers, the SMS124M can be used with a variety ...
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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!