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Allen And Heath Qu-SB Portable 18-In/14-Out Digital Mixer And Stagebox
$1,499.99An ultra-compact digital mixer and interface designed for iPad control, the Qu-SB allows you to mix from anywhere in the venue and providing a smart, portable solution for bands, AV and installations. Allen...12 Payments of $125.00
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Allen And Heath Zed-i10 FX Compact 8-Channel USB Mixer With DI And FX
$459.99A studio quality analogue mixer which is a perfect choice for live or recording. The ZEDi-10FX features hands-on control with a high quality 4x4 USB interface plus an outstanding multi-model FX unit. Musicians are u...8 Payments of $57.50
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Avantone Pro Gauss 7 2-Way Active Studio Monitors
$599.00 - $748.00Avantone 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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Mackie ProFX6v3 6 Channel Professional USB Mixer With Effects
$189.99Incredible 24-Bit / 192 kHz quality in a compact footprint, the professional ProFX6v3 6-Channel Professional Effects Mixer with USB is the ultimate affordable solution for live sound, home recording, and content cre...6 Payments of $31.67
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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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Warm Audio EQP-WA Classic Vintage Tube EQ
$799.00With the EQP-WA tube equalizer, Warm Audio has carefully re-created the most renowned equalizer in studio history at an unheard of price. This fully discrete Tube EQ can pull euphoric sonics from any track and bring...12 Payments of $66.58
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PreSonus NSB 16.8 16x8 AVB Networked Stage Box
$799.95 - $799.99Designed to work seamlessly with PreSonus StudioLive Series III mixers, the PreSonus NSB 16.8 stage box offers 16 locking combo mic/line inputs with remote-controlled XMAX preamps that include gain compensation for ...12 Payments of $66.67
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On Stage WS7500 Series Wood Workstation Black
$349.95Perfect for the home studio! These workstations are ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and work efficiency. The rectangular steel tube frame is sturdy enough to support all of your computer/keyboard gear, wh...8 Payments of $43.74
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PreSonus Monitor Station V2 Desktop Studio Control Center
$349.99Easily manage multiple sources and monitor speakers from your desktop with three sets of stereo, line-level inputs, a stereo S/PDIF digital input, and three pairs of speaker outputs. You also get Main Mute, Mono, an...8 Payments of $43.75
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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
$549.00The 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...8 Payments of $68.63
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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!