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Radial Reamp JCR Studio Reamper
$259.99The passive Radial Reamp JCR Studio Reamper allows you to take a prerecorded track and send it back to a guitar or bass amp and re-record it! This allows the musician to first focus on getting the best musical per...6 Payments of $43.33
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Radial X AMP Active Reamping Device
$259.99The Radial X-Amp is an active re-amping device that presents engineers and producers with a new and innovative creative tool that allows a pre-recorded track from a line level device to drive two guitar amplifiers ...6 Payments of $43.33
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SE Electronics Dynamite DM1 Active Inline Dynamic Microphone Preamp
$109.00Slim and rugged while improving your sound, the DM1 Dynamite boots your overall levels for optimum performance. The DM1 DYNAMITE is an active inline preamp intended to be inserted between a passive ribbon or dynamic...6 Payments of $18.17
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Grundorf SLRB Studio Series Slanted Rack Shell
$229.95 - $399.95Created for your home or professional studio, Grundorf's attractive and functional Studio Slanted Rack Shells are 'lidless' racks are designed to hold all your pro audio/video equipment for easy viewing and accessib...8 Payments of $42.49
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Radial Reamp Station Combination Active Direct Box and Reamp JCR
$399.99The Reamp Station combines two studio essentials in one chassis: an active DI box for pristine recordings of any instrument, and the JCR high-performance Reamper to feed those recordings to your guitar amps and peda...8 Payments of $50.00
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Lindell Audio PEX-500 Pultec Equalizer
$299.00The Lindell Audio PEX-500 Pultec Equalizer provides 15db boost of the creamiest high end you’ll find along with incredible low end punch! The PEX Five Hundred is a one channel transformer coupled Passive Pultec Eq...8 Payments of $37.38
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Fluid Audio DS5 Desktop Monitor Stands Pair
$42.95 - $49.00For critical listening applications, the Fluid Audio DS5 stand places your monitors in your sweet spot for your best mix. The Fluid Audio DS5 desktop stand is designed for use with all 4” and 5” 2-way studio monitor...h m s
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Gator GFW-ELITERK-8U 8-Space Studio Rack
$199.99The 8-space elite furniture series elegantly displays pro audio equipment in home recording studio / control room. 8-space provides room for preamps, audio interface, effects processors, or similar gear. Sturdy, 1”/...6 Payments of $33.33
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On Stage LPT8000 Laptop Stand with USB Hub
$76.95On-Stage’s LPT8000 Laptop Stand with USB bridges the gap between tradition and technology. On-Stage brings you an advanced stand for modern musical artists. The LPT8000 is the perfect laptop stand for musicians, con...4 Payments of $19.24
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Samson Resolv SE5 Active Studio Monitor
$149.99When accurate sound reproduction is needed, producers choose the Samson Resolv SE5 Active Studio Monitor. Designed with the latest innovations in speark engineering, the Resolv SE5 monitor provides superb stereo im...6 Payments of $25.00
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Lindell Audio 503 Power 3 Slot 500 Series Rack
$259.99Lindell 503 Power- 3 Slot 500 Series power supply 800mA of power per slot Gold plated XLR inputs and outputs Built in no noise Universal Power Supply: 90-250V Overload protection Short circuit protection Power rail ...6 Payments of $43.33
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Samson MediaOne 10S Active Studio Subwoofer
$249.99Samson’s MediaOne 10S Active Studio Subwoofer is the ideal subwoofer for all your multimedia needs. Whether you’re listening to music, producing tracks, watching videos or gaming, the MediaOne 10S offers premium per...6 Payments of $41.67
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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!