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In
2001, Studio B was enlarged, rebuilt, and transformed
into a beautiful and highly functional recording and
mix room with improved acoustics and a more pleasing
environment.
A 64 channel API Legacy sits front and centre in the
control room and a ProTools HD3 Accel system along with
a Studer 827 analog recorder and an Ampex 100 1/2”
tape machine meet all recording & mix requirements.
Mains speakers have two 18” woofers a piece allowing
for loud monitoring when required.
Outboard gear is extensive and reverb systems include
an EMT plate, a Lexicon 480 and 960.
There is seating for ten in the control room, including
a four seat reclining sofa and three “producers”
stools.
The recording booth is a comfortable size and suitable
for vocalists, overdubs and smaller ensembles. The mic
collection is extensive and when combined with various
outboard mic pre's or the API’s in the console,
a wide variety of world class sounds are attainable.
There is a private lounge attached to the studio proper
with amenities such as plasma tv, wired and wireless
internet, a Mac computer, leather sofa, tie lines wired
to the studio hi fi and more.
Artists who have worked in Studio B include Bono, Jann
Arden, Anne Murray, Nellie Furtado, Ludacris, Akon,
Stars, Kardinal Offishall, and many more.
Equipment
List
Console:
64 input API Legacy (1998) with moving fader automation,
3 API compressors, 8 mic pre-amps, 1 instrument direct
input, & 2 filters.
Tape Recorders:
Studer A827 2" analog 24 track, 24 channel Dolby SR
(floater), Alesis ML9600 Masterlink CD recorder, Universal
Audio 2192 converter, Ampex ATR102 1/2" 2 track recorder,
Dolby SR two channel (modified).
ProTools:
ProTools HD3 Accel System with 48 outputs + Apogee A/D
8000, SYNC I/O, Mac G5 Dual 2.5 processors, two LCD
19" monitors. Plug-ins include Maxim, Antares Auto-tune,
Focusrite D2 & D3, Amp farm, D-FI, Joe Meek, Bomb
Factory, Maxim, Sans- Amp, Virus, Waves Platinum Bundle,
etc.
Speakers:
Spendor SA-300, Genelec 1031's, Yamaha NS10, Mission
751, Kranis Custom main monitors.
Amplifiers:
(3) Bryston 3B ST pro, Crown Macro-Reference, Studer
A68, Linn Majik
AC Power conditioning:
Equi=tech .10 balanced power system
Headphone
System :
(3) Mytek Private Q systems
Outboard:
(2)
Pultec 1A3
(4) Geoff Daking 91579 compressors
(4) Daking 52270 mic pre/eq's
(2) Empirical Lab EL8 Distressors
(2) Urei 1176N
Teletronix LA2A
Summit DCL200 dual compressor
Drawmer DL251 Spectral compressor
(2) Aphex 661 Expressors
(4) DBX 903 compressors
Urei LA-22 Dual compressor
Alan Smart stereo compressor
Crane Song STC-8 stereo compressor
Avalon VT-747SP
GML 8200 stereo eq
(2) Shep four band two channel stereo mic-pre/eq
Drawmer DS404 quad gate
Drawmer MX50 dual de-esser
(2) Dolby A model 361
SPL Vitalizer
SPL Transient Designer 4
Chandler TG1 - EMI/Abbey Road Special Edition Compressor
& Limiter.
Effects:
EMT
140 Plate
Lexicon 960
Lexicon 480L
Lexicon PCM-41
Lexicon PCM-60
Eventide H3500
Ensoniq DP-4
Klark Technique DN780
Yamaha SPX-990
Yamaha Rev-7
Video Monitor:
Sony WEGA XBR 32"
Studio
B - control room • 26'x18' - recording floor •15'x11'
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