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On Stage SMS7500W Studio Monitor Stands White
$177.95This pair of SMS7500 Wood Studio Monitor Stands reliably supports heavy monitor speakers weighing up to 90 pounds each, holding them at the desired level and angle for mixing, mastering, and playback. Made of wood a...6 Payments of $29.66
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Yamaha TF Rack Digital Rackmount Mixer
$2,099.99Ever since the first Yamaha digital mixer was released in 1987, the company has been a leader in digital mixer innovation for a wide range of applications. For small events and halls, large-scale outdoor concerts, m...12 Payments of $175.00
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Heritage Audio Lang PEQ2 Mono Program Equalizer
$899.00Heritage Audio has recently acquired Lang Electronics Inc., a professional audio company from the 1960s dedicated to producing high quality equipment and replacement parts at very accessible prices. The most desired...12 Payments of $74.92
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Mackie DL32SE 32-Channel Wireless Digital Rack Mixer
$1,259.00 - $1,399.99Mackie DL32SE 32-Channel Wireless Digital Rack Mixer The Mackie DL32SE is the ultimate versatile tool for audio professionals, built tough to handle any challenge. This compact mixer fits neatly into your rack, s...12 Payments of $116.67
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Solid State Logic 500 Series B-Series Dynamics
$899.99The 4000 B Dynamics (B-DYN) 500 series module takes the dynamics processor found in the channel strip of the SL 4000 B console and puts it into 500 Series format. Released in 1976, the 4000 B was the first console e...12 Payments of $75.00
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Heritage Audio Symph EQ Stereo Asymptotic Equalizer
$1,799.00Heritage Audio has successfully replaced the Baxandall topology with a functional equivalent, much more musical one, and has implemented it in a one rack space, master bus/ mastering type unit. The Stereo Asymptotic...12 Payments of $149.92
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Avantone Pro Gauss 7 2-Way Active Studio Monitors
$599.00 - $648.00Avantone Pro Gauss 7" 2-Way Active Studio Monitors with Baby RAM The legend is back, and it's packing serious sonic punch. Decades after Gauss Speaker Company vanished into audio history, the Gauss 7 returns with...12 Payments of $49.92
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Zoom R12 MultiTrak Digital Recorder
$299.99Providing musical freedom, the compact and mobile Zoom R12 MultiTrak which is battery powered is made for musicians who live to make music. You can record, edit, and mix songs without a computer. Use the R12’s full-...8 Payments of $37.50
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ART PROCHANNEL III Multivoice Microphone Preamp Channel Strip
$469.99The ART Pro Channel III is a channel strip with selectable microphone impedance, two compression voicings, and semi-parametric EQ. It was designed for recording musicians seeking an affordable character preamp with ...8 Payments of $58.75
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Alto Professional TX12SX 12" 900 Watt Powered Subwoofer
$399.00Alto Professional TX12SX 12" 900 Watt Powered Subwoofer Looking to add some serious low-end thump to your PA system without breaking the bank? The Alto Professional TX12SX is your ticket to earth-shaking bass tha...8 Payments of $49.88
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Warm Audio TB12 Tone Beast Discrete Mic Preamp
$699.00The ultra-versatile mic preamp that makes an incredible addition to any studio! The TB12 Tone Beast Black is a professional preamp design with loads of gain that can effortlessly capture an array of sources extremel...12 Payments of $58.25
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PreSonus AudioBox GO Creator USB Bundle
$127.49The PreSonus AudioBox GO Creator Bundle is your ultra-affordable one stop shop for creating studio-quality recordings. Featuring the ultra-compact and surprisingly powerful 2x2/24 bit / 96 kHz AudioBox GO USB Aud...6 Payments of $21.25
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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!