Gear List
A fully stocked studio
We’re pretty darn proud of our gear selection. Whether you’re an engineer or musician, you’ll find an incredible roster of recording gear and musical instruments. From vintage to modern tones and textures, you’ll have no problem crafting the perfect sound for your record.
Recording / Mixing
Recording Console | API 1608 32-Channel w/automation
API has been producing some of the best recording consoles in the world since the late 1960s. It’s big, punchy sound has been heard on many legendary recordings. The 1608 is the culmination of decades of research and development, resulting in a console that is both flexible and incredible sounding.
More about the API 3208 Expander and Automation
Tape Machine | MCI 2″ 24 Track
Nothing gives an instant vibe to your recording quite like tracking to analog tape. Our vintage MCI 24 track, 2” tape machine has been lovingly restored by Chris Mara in Nashville, TN.
**Additional tape costs may apply
DAW
– Apple Mac Pro
– Pro Tools HDX System (48 inputs)
– Logic Pro X
– Slate Raven Multi-Touch Control Surface
– Full UAD plug-in suite
– lots of other plugins
Monitoring
– Barefoot Micromain 27
– My Mix: 8-channel personal mix system
External Microphone Preamps
– (2) Vintage Neve V76
– (2) Calreq PQ 1161
– (2) RFT MV/810
– (2) ADM (???)
– (9) Universal Audio 610
– (1) Acme Audio Motown Pre/DI
Compressors and Dynamics
– (2) API 527
– Opticom 527
– 1176 Blue Stripe (clone)
– (2) Purple Audio MC77 Limiter
– DBX 165 A
– Empirical Labs Distressor
Effects
– EMT 140 plate reverb
Microphones
– Flea 47
– Flea 12
– Upton 251
– RCA BX44
– Many more: vintage, new, ribbons, condensers. All of the mics you’d expect and more.
Instruments
Keys
– 1860 Steinway Grand Model A
– Spinnit Console Piano
– Hammond B3 with Leslie 147
– 70s Rhodes Stage Piano
– Wurlitzer 140B Electric Piano
– Farfisa Compact
– Lots of vintage synths
Drums & Percussion
– 50s Rogers
– 60s Trixion
– 70s Ludwig
– 80s Noble & Cooley Horizons
– Congas and other world music instruments
– Shakers, tambourines and other hand-held percussion
Amps
Vintage and new – tube and solid state
Guitars
Vintage, new, classic, unique, custom, acoustic, electric, 6 string, 12 string, bass and baritone
