Studio A

A classic recording studio in the 21st Century

Studio A is the perfect tracking studio. Centered around a vintage Neve 8068, with around 140m2 of usable recording space, the tones you can get in this studio are simply out of this world.

The amazing sounding console is complemented by other flavors of preamps and signal processing from Undertone Audio, Spectra 1964, Coil Audio, Highland Dynamics, Retro Instruments API, and others. A well thought out patchbay and ample connectivity to every recording space allows for speedy and creative tracking sessions.

This studio offers one of the best monitoring systems in the complex: a pair of Ex-Machina Quasar MKII speakers will allow you to make informed decisions every time.

The main room has a controlled sound with plenty of “air”. Its acoustic signature can be altered by opening or closing the door to the adjacent echo chamber. The vocal booth, which connects directly to the control room is great for recording keeper takes, even when laying down the bed tracks of the production. The other two booths expand the possibilities of the main room - one features a tight and detailed sound and the other, with a large wooden wall, has a special sparkle that can benefit strings, piano and other acoustic instruments.

Studio A houses a fantastic Fazioli F278 grand piano, probably the only one in the country. Playing this piano in the big room is an experience by itself, but it also fits comfortably in one of the iso booths - which can be very convenient for larger tracking sessions.

We’re able to record or mix all analog, since we have an amazing sounding Ampex MM1200 24-track recorder and a Studer A80 for mixdown, plus a real echo chamber, EMT plate reverb and AKG BX-20 spring reverb.

Looking for an orchestra recording? We have a partnership with Arnema Orchestra, that records in Studio A.

Gear List

  • Neve 8068
    32 inputs, 16 bus, 4 FX returns

  • Ex-Machina Quasar MKII
    Yamaha NS-10M (w/ Hypex amps)
    (Other monitors available upon request)

    Mytek Private Q2 headphone system
    Dynaudio M3 mains in the live room
    Dangerous Monitor ST
    Dangerous Music Source for computer playback

  • Pro Tools Ultimate HDX w/ Avid Artist Mix controller
    Apogee Symphony 48 I/O (up to 64 channels available upon request)
    Mytek Brooklyn DAC for computer playback
    Ampex MM1200 2 inch 24-track tape recorder
    Otari MTR-90 2 inch 24-track tape recorder
    Studer A80 1/4 inch 2-track tape recorder

  • Neve 31102 (24)
    Neve 1066 (8)
    AMS-Neve 4081 (4)
    Coil Audio CA-70 (4)
    Coil Audio CA-286 (2)
    Ampex 351 (2)
    Undertone Audio MPDI-4
    AEA RPQ2
    Focusrite RED 1 Quad mic pre
    Tree Audio The Branch
    Manley VoxBox
    API 512c (4)
    H2 Audio Helios 5011 (2)
    API 560 (2)
    Spectra 1964 STX 100 preamp w/ STX 500 EQ (5)
    Retro Instruments 2A3
    GML 8200 Stereo EQ

  • Urei 1178
    Universal Audio 1176 LN (2)
    Spectra 1964 C610 Complimiter (2)
    Empirical Labs EL8-X Distressor (2)
    Highland Dynamics BG1
    Retro Instruments 176
    Retro Instruments STA-Level
    Tube-Tech CL 1B
    DBX 160 VU (2)
    SSL G-Series Bus Compressor

  • Bricasti Design M7
    Eventide Eclipse
    Lexicon PCM42
    Lexicon PCM70
    AKG BX20 spring reverb
    Real echo-chamber with variable ceiling.

  • We have several bundles & plugins from DMG Audio, Sonnox, Eventide, Antares, Empirical Labs, Avid, FabFilter & others.

  • Fazioli F278 grand piano (we keep this piano well tuned at all times, but we recommend asking for a retune if your session is piano-oriented).

    We have a big selection of microphones and backline available upon request at no extra charge. Please visit our equipment page and let us know what you're planning to use.

More info

  • Live Room: 90m2 (5m ceiling height)
    Iso Booth 1: 15m2
    Iso Booth 2: 17m2
    Vocal Booth: 8m2
    Control Room: 38m2
    Sound Lock: 8m2
    Echo Chamber: 9m2

    Visit the Floorplan page for more info.