studio a


Main tracking and mixing studio. 40 input vintage Trident TSM with 64 inputs at mixdown, full Pro Tools HD system and analog tape recorders. Isolation rooms for piano recording and guitar re-amping. 25'x27' asymmetrical. 18' arching ceiling. Redwood plank walls.

Studio A is one of the largest recording spaces in the northwest and a great sounding room for all kinds of music. There is a house drum kit, Hammond organ, 7' grand piano, guitars, and an extensive collection of guitar amps and stomp boxes. Plenty of fresh coffee. Our rates are comparable to similarly equipped facilities. We have interns and assistant engineers to make you comfortable for extended stays. Just ask MarchFourth and Pink Martini who have recorded with us!

Studio A Equipment


    Rates


  • $60 / hour with engineer

    • Day block rate (10 hours)

  • $400 / day with engineer
  • $300 / day without engineer

    • 2nd Engineers available

  • $50 / 4 hours
  • $125 / 10 hours

Equipment


Console


  • Trident TSM Analog Recording Console
  • 40 mic preamps
  • 40 classic Trident Eq's

Preamps


  • 40 channels of Trident TSM
  • Vintech x73i (2)
  • Focusrite Red 7
  • Focusrite Liquid Channel
  • Universal Audio LA610 SE
  • UA Dual 2-610 grey face
  • UA LA610
  • Avid/Digi Pre
  • API dual 512
  • Dan Alexander UA1108 x2
  • Dan Alexander Audio Neve 1272 (2 channel)
  • Dan Alexander Audio Telefunken V72A
  • Daking 52270 (x2)
  • AMPEX 351

Monitors


  • Genelec 8060 monitors with Genelec 7070a subwoofer
  • KRK KRocks
  • Hearback headphone system

Analog Equalizers


  • 40 Channels of Trident TSM
  • API Arsenal Audio EQ–R24
  • Focusrite Red 2
  • Furman PQ4
  • DBX 110 Sub Synth
  • Pultec filter HLF3c
  • Potrzebie Veeblefetzer




Analog Compressors / Limiters / Effects


  • API 2500 Stereo Compressor
  • Shep /Neve 2264 (stereo)
  • Empirical Labs Distressor (x2)
  • DBX 160x (x2)
  • DBX 165 (x2)
  • ALTEC 1612 B
  • Manley Vari Mu single
  • Orban Stereo Compressor
  • UA 2-1176
  • Drawmer ds201Gate
  • OmniCraft GT4B Noise Gate (x4)
  • Lexicon PCM 70 reverb
  • Sony mur 201reverb
  • Roland Space Echo 101
  • Demeter Real reverb
  • Roland FDE3000 delay
  • SPL Transient Designer
  • BBE Sonic Maximizer (x2)
  • DBX 110 Subharmonic Synthesizer
  • Yamaha SPX 90
  • Roland DM5 Drum Machine

Analog Recorders


  • Otari MTR-90 24 track 2 inch
  • Studer A-820 1/2" half track

DAW


  • Pro Tools 9
  • HD2 Accel 24 i/o using Avid 192
  • Command 8