In Studio A, we have 16 preamps out of which we have - 2
channels of Neve 8801, 2 Channels of SSL XLogic Alpha, 12
channels of Focusrite ISA 428 MKII, the UAD Apollo 16 MK
II as our AtoD converter (essentially our sound card) and the
Manley Elop Stereo Compressor. We also have the Fractal
Axe FX XL II and a Kemper Profiler as our guitar processing
units. We have the Focal SM9 as our main monitors. Describe your work day
In Studio B, you will have access to the RME Fireface UFX- a
32 channel sound card, a TDK10 Roland E-kit to name a few. Our philosophy was very simple actually. Pick the
gear that sounds the cleanest yet also holds true to
the actual tone of the source instrument or voice.
In the live room, we have Soundcraft SI Expression
II as our mixing console used specifically
for Rehearsals and Jam Recordings
As for our drumkit which we use only for recordings
– we have the revered 8-piece Pearl Reference Kit
with a 5-piece Zildjian A Custom Cymbals.
It’s not really possible to describe a typical work day.
With the different kinds of artists & musicians coming
in, every day is a new adventure! And since we’re
a 24*7 studio, every day (or night) is different!
Philosophy or reasoning behind gear choices
What’s your next buy for the studio?
That is going to be a very, very long list! But, in the near
future we hope to get our hands on the Telefunken TF39!
Tips to aspiring owners of studios
We also home to a wide range of mics, for recording
instruments & vocals. For vocals we frequently
use the AKG C414 or Neumann U87. We could go on all day giving tips but most importantly,
would like to stress on the fact - that no matter how difficult
it gets with business (and it does get difficult) never
give up or lose hope. The world needs more music!
Pieces of gear you cannot live without If you are good at what you do and have narrowed down on
the right equipment for you, accompanied by appropriately
treated rooms, then you will certainly find people coming
back to you for the kind of service you provide. And that
will stay unique to you and will help you make your mark.
NOT fair but our top picks would be the Neve 8801, the SSL
XLogic Alpha, the Axe FX, our Focal SM9 monitors, the Manley
Elop Stereo Compressor, our Pearl Reference Kit, the Neumann
U87, AKG C451b matched pair, and AKG C414 matched pair.
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