Studio B

Studio B
In many ways, studio B is simply a scaled down and cheaper version of studio A. Many of the features are similar or the same such as the recording and mastering formats. Studio B has less choice of mic pre’s and microphones than studio A but still more than enough for most project requirements. Due to the cost saving it is an excellent studio choice for demos, pre-production or lower budget finished product. Many smaller projects for solo artists, duos or voice over clients are recorded in B with great success. It is also an excellent studio for tracking drums, keyboards or guitars and for general editing and compiling jobs. For home studio owners it offers a cost effective place to take a project to complete specific recording tasks or final mixing.

A Solid Alternative to studio A
The choice between A & B really comes down to your budget and how big or complex your project is. Most people would choose studio A if they could afford it or their project required the extra facilities and features. It is important to consider that in order to use all the extra gear in the racks and to utilise the A studio’s flexability the engineer will need extra session time, so as well as paying more per day you may also need more time for the project generally. Regardless of the A/B debate at Studio 52, studio B is a far greater choice than much of the outside competition in the same price bracket.

Features
There are two large recording rooms, one of which is generally designated for drums and percussion. Both rooms are large and comfortable and the whole studio is well airconditioned. A top of the line Mapex ‘Orion’ drum kit is supplied free of charge and can save time in the studio, many drummers simply bring their own snare and cymbals to capture their individual sound. As in studio A, a Marshall 100watt valve amp, a Hartke Bass rig and an Yamaha 88 key weighted keyboard are supplied at no extra cost. The studio can accomodate for any combination of digital recording, hard disk editing, sampling, sequencing and mastering. There is a huge selection of quality microphones and 19 ch’s of high quality Mic Pre including valve mic pre’s which will add warmth to your recordings. A Yamaha O2R digital console is used for monitoring, aux sends and to sum the final mix.

Extra Benefits
While recording at 52 you get to chill out over a game of pool, use the kitchen facilities or enjoy a free tea or coffee. Based in Collingwood you’re close to many food outlets, music stores, pubs and the city. For people travelling to Melbourne to record, there are plenty of places to stay and plenty of music and nite life to enjoy. While recording at 52 you can organise artwork, CD manufacture and other services all under the one roof and you will get the opportunity to meet and network with people working in the other studios in the same building.

Gear List: (subject to change without notice):

Front End – Mic Pre’s:
19 channels of the best mic pre’s available. Including Focusrite Blue ISA220 Session Pack, TL Audio Valve 5052 2ch Pre with EQ and compression, Raindirk MEQ6/16 16ch Mic Pre Rack with simple EQ and compression on each channel.

Console:
Yamaha O2R 40ch digital recording console.

Recording Formats:
Latest version of Emagic Logic Audio recording and midi platform
Apple G5 computer power. (Dual 2ghz G5 as at Jan ’06) RME interface
Also available - Alesis HD24 24 track hard disk recorder

Monitoring:
EAW 15” 3 way main monitors
EMES Black’s as nearfield.

Outboard FX:
TC Electronics M1 x 2
TC Electronics D2 Delay
Yamaha Rev1 Classic Reverb with remote

Microphones:*18 high quality studio microphones
Rode Classic II Valve Mic
Rode K2 Valve Mic x 2
Audio Technica AT4050 Large diaphram multi pattern condensor mic
Rode NT5 x 2
Octava 102 pencil
Shure SM57
Shure Beta 57
Beyer M88 (silver)
Audix D2 x 3
Sennheiser 905
Sennheiser MD421 MKII
Sennheiser E901 PZM Boundary Mic
MXL 2003
Audio Technica AT2500 dual element Cardiod/dynamic

Instruments/Amps:
Yamaha P250 Electric Piano
Marshall DSL100 100w Valve head and Quadbox
Hartke “Kickback”100 watt Bass monitor with 12” speaker
Yamaha Recording Kit "Absolute Nouveau" 5 piece kit with Paiste Cymbals
Various Guitars available

Rates:
Rates in studio B are generally $770 per 10hr day inc.GST including professional engineer. Cheaper rates apply for multiple days when included in complete package deals.

All rates should be discussed with studio staff as specials may apply at different times and not necessarily be listed in this section, these prices are meant as a guide. Wholesale rates can be catered for large projects or ongoing corporate clients.

Call 03-9417-7707

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