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Introduction
Redeveloped in 2013 with producer Danton Supple, the studio is based around an ex-BBC Calrec Q-Series console. A fantastic range of outboard mic pres, compressors and EQs make it ideal for writing & production, recording and overdubbing.
Floor to ceiling windows overlook the courtyard filling it with abundant natural light. The live room houses a characterful vintage Chappell upright piano and is renowned for producing an intimate drum sound.
Technical Specifications
The choice of Calrec console provides a distinctive, adaptable front-end. The room is designed for ease of use, either in an βin-the-boxβ configuration or with a traditional console-based workflow. The adjoining live area provides excellent line of sight to the mix position making it perfect for vocal sessions. Studio monitoring is centered around a Cranesong Avocet controller, feeding a pair of Genelec 8351s, Yamaha NS10s and a Pure Evoke DAB radio to the side of the room.
Additional to the range of valve and vintage pre-amps and compressors, FX and backline include a Yamaha DX7, Nord Rack synth, WEM Copicat and a Revox 1/4" reel-to-reel plus digital multi-fx processors. The live room can be used as an additional tracking area for larger recording sessions in Strongroom 3, leaving the control room available for editing and mixing on larger multi-suite bookings.
Equipment List
- Calrec Q Series Desk (28 Channels)
Console
- Genelec 8351A (with SAM Room Calibration)
- Yamaha NS10s with QUAD 606
- Pure Evoke 2XT DAB Radio
- Crane Song Avocet Mk1 Monitor Controller
Monitoring
- Pro Tools HDX2 (16 in / 32 out)
- BURL B2 Bomber ADC(2 in / 2 out)
Pro Tools & Converters
- Mac Pro 5,1
- 2.4 GHz 6-Core Intel Xeon
- 64 GB DDR3
- ATI Radeon HD 5770 1024 MB
- OS X 10.13
Computer Specs
- Revox PR99 MKIII 1/4β³ Reel to Reel Tape Machine
Tape Machine
- Avid Sync HD
Synchroniser
- Avalon VT737sp
- Cartec Pre-Q5
- 8x D.A.V. Electronics The Broadhurst
- Gardens No.8
- 2x Drawmer 1960
- Manley Massive Passive
- Meris 440
- 2x Neve 1081
- Summit Audio TD-100 DI
- 8x True Systems Precision 8
Mic Preamps and EQs
- API 2500
- Chandler TG1
- dbx 118
- 2x dbx 160X
- 2x Drawmer 1960
- Empirical Labs Distressor
- Manley Vari-Mu
- SSL Stereo Bus Comp
- Summit TLA100
- Teletronix LA-2
Dynamics
- 2x Dolby System 361 A-Type Noise Reduction
- TC Electronics M2000
- Thermionic Culture Culture Vulture
- Mastering Plus
- WEM Copycat Tape Delay
- Yamaha REV-1
- Yamaha SPX-990
Reverbs & Effects
- Chappell upright piano
- Yamaha DX-7
Backline
- Antares Auto Tune Evo
- Apple Logic X
- Audio Ease Altiverb 7 XL
- BombFactory all bundles
- Celemony Melodyne Editor 4
- Digidesign Re-Vibe
- Eventide Anthology II
- Fabfilter Total
- FXpansion BFD 2
- iZotope RX6
- McDSP Filterbank
- Melodyne Editor 4
- ProTools HD 10/11/12
- Slate Digital Virtual Buss Compressors β Virtual Mix Rack β Trigger
- Softube Studio Collection
- Serato Pitch n Time Pro
- Sonnox EQ w/GML option
- Soundtoys 5
- Synchroarts Arts Vocalign
- TC Master X3
- UAD Octo card with pretty much everything
- Valhalla DSP Room β VintageVerb β Shimmer β Ubermod β Freq Echo β Plate
- Waves Abbey Road Collection β Center β CLA Classic Compressors & Signature Series β In-Phase β Platinum β Tape, Tubes & Transistors β Vocal Rider
Software and Plugins
Studio Photos
The Strongroom 4 Playlist
A selection of instant classics (and a few legendary anthems) made recently in this very room!
Strongroom 3
Versatile, celebrated, and impeccable-sounding mix & production suite.
Strongroom
120-124 Curtain Rd
Hackney, London
EC2A 3SQ
020 7426 5100
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