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Primacoustic Offset Impaler For Acoustic Panels
$102.99U-shaped galvanized steel plate with protruding darts for mounting panels with an air cavity behind them – increasing bass absorption. Offset Impalers Primacoustic acoustic panels can be mounted on a wall ...6 Payments of $17.17
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QSC TS-1 Tablet Support Stand for TouchMix 30 Pro
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Radial Engineering KL-8 Rackmount Keyboard Mixer
$849.95 - $949.99The KL-8 is a powerful mixing station created with keyboard pros in mind, with a number of features designed specifically to streamline and enhance any keyboard setup. You can connect up to four keyboards in mono or...12 Payments of $79.17
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Radial Nuance Select Studio Monitor Controller
$699.99The Nuance Select is a completely transparent studio monitoring system, giving you control over two sets of monitors and a subwoofer with zero sonic coloration. Radial Nuance Select Studio Monitor Controller Fea...12 Payments of $58.33
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Radial Pro RMP ReAmping Device
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Radial Reamp HP Reamper For Computer Interface
$104.99The compact Radial Reamp HP is a studio device designed to make it as easy as possible to add the power of Reamping into your workflow. With the Reamp HP, you can connect directly to the headphone output on an inter...6 Payments of $17.50
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RME 12Mic Microphone Preamplifier
$2,999.00RME's first preamp for audio networks The RME 12Mic features twelve microphone and line level inputs with digital, no-compromise, studio-quality conversion; remote controllable gains; integrated MADI and AVB connec...12 Payments of $249.92
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RME OctaMic II Microphone Preamp
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Rode Creator Pack
$1,196.00Hey podcasters and aspiring audio professionals—take your production to the next level with the Rode RodeCaster Duo audio studio! This all-in-one production powerhouse is designed to take your sound game and streami...12 Payments of $99.67
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Rode Podcaster Pack
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Rode Rodecaster Video Audio and Video Production
$949.00Rode Rodecaster Video Audio and Video Production The RØDECaster Video is the ultimate all-in-one solution for elevating your video and audio productions. Whether you’re a content creator crafting polished video p...12 Payments of $79.08
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Rode SC6 Breakout Box for Smartphones And Tablets
$29.00The SC6 is an input/output breakout box for smartphones and tablets. With two TRRS inputs and one stereo headphone output, the unit connects to any TRRS device and allows the use of one or two smartLav microphones a...h m s
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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!