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Recording & Computers Guide

Whether your area of recording expertise is music, spoken word, or something else entirely, let us help outfit your recording endeavors with all the equipment you'll need for a great session.

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DIGITAL MULTI-TRACK RECORDERS

Digital multi-track recorders provide you with a complete recording studio in one convenient package. All you have to do is plug in your microphone and/or instrument, and you can make your own record! From 4 tracks up to 24 or more, these units have a built-in hard or flash drive, effects like compression and reverb, and most allow you to burn a CD directly from the final mix-down. Many units also connect to your computer via USB, so copying and backing up your tracks is no problem.

 
PORTABLE RECORDERS

A portable digital recorder is the modern version of the hand-held tape recorder. With a portable recorder, you can capture virtually any sound that's worth documenting throughout your day, whether it's an interview, a college lecture, your band's rehearsal, or content for a podcast. The best part is that the recording is all digital, high-quality, and can be downloaded directly to your PC. Some of the units even support four tracks - it's like having mini-recording studio right in the palm of your hand!

 
RECORDING MIXERS

Recording mixers are a bit different than their live-sound counterparts, as they are specially designed to handle the unique demands of the recording studio. From specially designed pre-amp sections to signal routing and additional busses, the recording mixer has the features you'll need to start recording. A digital mixer will take your projects to a whole new level with all-digital processing, effects, signal routing and, on many models, fader automation. Combined with a computer and recording software, a digital mixer is the pinnacle of technology for today's recording studio. 

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STUDIO MONITORS

Quite possibly the most important piece of equipment in a studio, the modern near-field studio monitor is designed to provide an extremely accurate, wide, but ultra-flat frequency response. This allows you to hear every nuance of the recording and position every instrument, all vital elements in creating a hit track. Check out our selection of studio monitors to find the one that'll fit your studio's budget and needs!

 
AUDIO INTERFACES

Computers are now a mainstay when it comes to digital studio recording, but you can't record onto a computer without a way to get high-quality sound in or out. That's where an audio interface comes in - it provides the essential link between your mixer and your computer. Many audio interfaces today are packaged with control surfaces, which are mixer-looking devices that allow you to operate the recording software on your computer without being limited to just a mouse and a keyboard. Audio interfaces are categorized according to the way they connect to your computer - as a board you insert inside the computer or plug in via USB or Firewire ports.

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COMPUTER HARDWARE

Count on us to help you find the high-tech stuff you need to make your recording setup complete. We've got desktop computers for those of you who need the total package, hard drives for storage, and CD and DVD burners to help you create and distribute your stuff in no time at all!


Under "Desktop Computers" you will also find our special "audio optimized" systems. These computers are specifically designed to handle the demanding requirements of professional digital audio recording and production.

 
ACCESSORIES

Get the most out of your next recording session with our collection of studio accessories like studio furniture, sound libraries, headphones and more!