Studio A - SSL Room

Studio A: The Ultimate Recording Experience

 

Studio A is our premiere studio and a true world-class experience. This Tier 1 facility features a stunning acoustic design with the highest possible Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings, all while maintaining a relaxed and inspiring vibe. You'll feel inspired the moment you walk into the space.

 

Studio Features:

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• Large 35-square-meter live room (soundproof to the highest STC)

• Large 20-square-meter control room (soundproof to the highest STC)

• ISO/vocal booth with double sliding glass doors (soundproof to the highest STC)

• Hearback systems throughout

• Dedicated machine room

• Large kitchen and dining area

• Lounge area with a 60-inch flat-screen TV, couch, and sofa beds

• 120-year-old upright piano

• Vintage SSL console and a collection of stellar analog outboard gear

• Completely private from Studio B.

 

The Legendary SSL 6000 E Console

 

SSL consoles have mixed more platinum-selling records than all other consoles combined. They have shaped the sound of almost every notable recording in the last 30 years and are the centerpiece of many serious studios around the world. The SSL sound is a present and punchy sound that defined rock, pop, and hip-hop. Today, some of the most notable names in mixing—such as Chris & Tom Lord-Alge, Bob Clearmountain, Michael Brauer, Spike Stent, and Manny Marroquin—continue to push the envelope thanks to SSL.

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Our studio features a very famous SSL 6048 E/G+ Console that came from Metropolis Audio. This is the actual console that mixed the "Whispering Jack" album for John Farnham—still the biggest-selling Australian album of all time. It has also seen artists like INXS, Cold Chisel, Diesel, Delta Goodrem, Savage Garden, Thirsty Merc, Tina Arena, Ian Moss, Powderfinger, and Spiderbait pass through its faders. It has even worked on projects with visiting international artists such as Dave Grohl, Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, and Sir Paul McCartney.

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The 6000 series is the same as a 4000 series in every way; in fact, the channels are completely interchangeable, and all channel, sub-boards, and master section cards are identical. The only difference is that the 6000 has an extra six mono or three stereo mix buses in an entirely separate, added 6000 master module. These mix buses are added before the famous quad bus, making the 6000 an extremely sought-after version of the SSL. Michael Brauer even invented his "Brauerize" technique on a 6000, which was one of the first uses of multi-bus compression.

 

An Australian First

 

Our studio features the first Tangerine automation system in the country. This amazing system replaces the SSL's automation computer and allows the entire console's settings to be remembered by a new version of SSL's total recall. This allows for fast and accurate session recall with 0.1dB accuracy. This unique system also allows the SSL's faders, solos, and mutes to be automated through a dedicated plugin or as HUI emulation. You can now automate the DAW's faders from the console, and they will play back to the console (in HUI mode), or you can record and play back automation to and from the console via the plugin, keeping the automation in its own dedicated lane in any DAW. You can even control the DAW transport controls via the SSL's keyboard and view the total recall screens on any mobile device connected to our network.

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This is a game-changer because you can automate the SSL just as you would any other plugin inside your favorite DAW without the need to learn complex commands or a new system, making SSL automation accessible to all engineers. Our studios use the industry-standard PRO TOOLS HDX by default but also have both Logic and Ableton.

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Come experience what we believe is one of the finest studios in the world. We're happy to give you a tour anytime (tours by appointment only).