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ADAM Audio D3V Active Desktop Studio Monitor Pair
$349.99ADAM Audio D3V Active Desktop Studio Monitor The ADAM Audio D3V is a fully active desktop monitoring system that delivers world-class sound without cluttering your creative space. It's designed for songwriters, p...8 Payments of $43.75
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Adam Audio A4V 4" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor
$599.99 - $1,199.98Exceptional sound quality and improved output. The A4V 4" active monitor is a solution for your studio mixing. For added flexibility when it comes to speaker positioning, the rotatable HPS waveguide means each speak...12 Payments of $50.00
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Warm Audio BUS-COMP Analog 2-Channel Stereo VCA Compressor
$679.95 - $799.00Warm Audio BUS-COMP Analog 2 Channel Stereo VCA Compressor Ever feel like your mix sounds more like a chaotic mess of instruments fighting for attention rather than a cohesive song? That’s where the Warm Audio BU...12 Payments of $66.58
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Pioneer DJ DM50D BT Desktop Monitors Pair
$269.00The DM-50D-BT integrates Bluetooth functionality into the popular DM- 50D speakers for professional sound and connectivity. Artists looking to produce their tracks to drop into their next set can easily do so...6 Payments of $44.83
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PreSonus NSB32.16 32-Channel AVB Networked Digital Stage Box
$1,199.99PreSonus NSB32.16 is a perfect partner for StudioLive Series III consoles. Powerful connectivity that's designed to be shared. Designed to work seamlessly with PreSonus® StudioLive® Series III mixers, the PreSon...12 Payments of $100.00
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Rupert Neve Designs 517 Mic Pre DI Compressor
$999.00Classic tone & control for your mic AND instrument. Â The Neve 500 Series 517 includes a world-class mic preamp, one-knob compressor, an Instrument input with dedicated gain control and Vari-phase, Silk sa...12 Payments of $83.25
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Yamaha MG10 10 Channel Stereo Mixer
$219.99Yamaha sound engineers have designed the MG10 mixer to deliver the purest possible signal to your audience. Embracing this philosophy of transparent sound, the MG10 mixing console delivers a level of sonic purity an...6 Payments of $36.67
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Cloud Microphones Cloudlifter CL1 Single Channel Inline Mic Activator
$149.00 - $179.00Recommended for use with all passive microphones including Dynamic and Ribbon mics, the Cloudlifter CL1 Mic Activator adds up to 25db of transparent gain to your signal making it perfect for adding extra volume or m...6 Payments of $24.83
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Quik Lok QL-400 Adjustable Studio Locator Stand
$126.95 - $149.99Perfect stand for securely holding studio remote units, digital or analog multi-track recorders, mid data input devices and small mixers up to 26" (66cm) deep. Ideally suited for home, project, multimedia and profes...6 Payments of $25.00
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Rupert Neve Designs 542 Tape Emulator
$999.00Rupert Neve Designs 542 Tape Emulator When legendary audio engineers speak in hushed, reverent tones about "that classic tape sound," they're talking about the sonic magic that the Rupert Neve Designs 542 Tape Em...12 Payments of $83.25
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Alto Professional TMD16 16-Channel Digital Mixer
$629.95 - $699.00Alto Professional TMD16: Big-Mix Power, Zero Drama Let's be honest, you'd rather be playing music than playing menu-diving games with a confusing mixer. The Alto Professional TMD16 is your ticket to a powerful 16-c...12 Payments of $58.25
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Solid State Logic The BusPlus SSL Bus Compressor
$2,999.99Solid State Logic The Bus Plus SSL Bus Compressor For decades, the SSL Bus Compressor has been the secret ingredient for top engineers and producers, the essential tool for making mixes sound bigger, fuller, and ...12 Payments of $250.00
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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!