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ART SCL2 Dual / Stereo Compressor / Limiter / Expander / Gate
$199.99The SCL2 is a highly sophisticated and flexible dynamics processor designed for easy operation and great tone. The unit can be adjusted to provide anything from smooth subtle compression to hard limiting. Noise redu...6 Payments of $33.33
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Primacoustic London 8 Studio Room Kit
$449.99The Primacoustic London 8 Studio Room Kit is ideal for studios, home theaters and other areas that need acoustic treatment. Primacoustic designed this kit to acoustically optimize rooms under 100 sq ft (9.3 sq m),...8 Payments of $56.25
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Gemini GEM08USB 8-Channel Analog Mixer USB and Bluetooth
$79.95The GEM-08USB brings state-of-the-art professional-quality recordings on the go. Giving you all the controls you need. The GEM-08USB mixer designed to make podcasting easier. Equipped with Bluetooth streaming, USB p...4 Payments of $19.99
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Gator GFWSPKSTMNDSK Frameworks Desktop Studio Monitor Stand
$109.99Placement of your studio gear is critical to the creativity that inspires you. With a pair of (2) desktop studio monitor stands allow you to hear your music and fine tune your song for your listening audience. ...6 Payments of $18.33
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On Stage WS7500W Workstation White
$349.95Our WS7500 Workstation provides a sturdy, professional-looking foundation for a home studio's computer, MIDI controller, and mixing gear. With an elevated monitor platform, a spacious desktop, and a slide-out keyboa...8 Payments of $43.74
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Yamaha NY64D Dante expansion card for TF mixers
$524.99The NY64-D is an I/O expansion card for TF series consoles that allows transmission and reception of up to 128 channels (64 in/64 out) of uncompressed 48 kHz 24 bit digital audio data via a Dante audio network. ...8 Payments of $65.62
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Zoom BT03 Lithium Battery For Q8 Camera
$26.95 - $29.99Utilize the portability of your Zoom Q8 with the BT-03 which is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Never miss another performance.... -
PreSonus NSB 8.8 8x8 AVB Networked Stage Box
$599.99Designed to work seamlessly with PreSonus StudioLive Series III mixers, the PreSonus NSB 8.8 stage box offers 8 locking combo mic/line inputs with remote-controlled XMAX preamps that include gain compensation for sh...12 Payments of $50.00
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Zoom H2Ne H2essential Handy Recorder
$179.99More Ways to Record The H2essential is the only Handy Recorder with three internal microphones. With the ability to select different mic patterns, it gives creators more options than ever before. Front, B...6 Payments of $30.00
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ART Solo MPA Single Channel Tube Mic Preamp
$305.99The ART Solo MPA MultiVoice Tube Preamplifier picks up where built-in preamps drop off. Combining the best of both worlds, the Solo MPA allows users to blend between a pristine low-noise/low-distortion solid state t...8 Payments of $38.25
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Zoom ZH1XLR H1 XLR Portable Digital Handy Recorder
$134.95 - $149.99The go-anywhere recorder, the H1 XLR is the recorder for creators who have no limits and need to record anything. Capture audio for video, direct feeds from mixers, songwriting and more. Zoom ZH1XLR H1 XLR ...6 Payments of $25.00
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Zoom Instamic Pro Plus C Mono/Stereo Recorder
$149.95 - $199.99Compact and Ready for Anything: Instamic is an ultra-compact recorder that captures flawless 32‑bit float audio anywhere, even in the harshest conditions. Clipping Is Cancelled: Instamic’s 32-bit fl...6 Payments of $33.33
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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!