Gear

Studio

DAW Hardware

  • Quad-core Mac Pro (Westmere), 12GB RAM
  • Mackie Control Universal Pro (8 faders and knobs)

DAW Software

  • Pro Tools 10
  • Cubase 6
  • DSP Quattro

A/D Converters and Preamps

  • MOTU 8pre
  • Additional interfaces listed below are also available for studio use

Monitoring

  • Mackie HR824mk2 8″ Full-Range Active Monitors (Stereo)
  • Custom 12″ Active Subwoofer

Processing

  • Waves Mercury Version 9 including:
    • Kramer Master Tape
    • CLA Classics Compressors (CLA-1176, CLA-2A, CLA-3A)
    • Renaissance Processors (EQ, Compressors)
    • L1/L2/L3/L3-LL/L3-16 Limiters
    • Center and S1 Stereo Imager
    • C4 and C6 Multiband Compressors
    • JJP Collection (PuigChild 660/670, PuigTec EQP-1A and MEQ-5)
    • API Collection
    • Vocal Rider and Bass Rider
    • Non-Linear Summer (NLS)
    • Tune
    • Redd
  • Waves SSL 4000 Collection Version 9
    • G Channel and E Channel
    • G EQ
    • G Master Buss Compressor

Microphones

  • (4) Rode NT-5 small-diaphragm condenser
  • (2) Audio-Technica 4050 multi-pattern large-diaphragm condenser
  • (1) Neumann KM184 small-diaphragm condenser
  • Additional microphones available on request

Mobile Rig

Audio Interfaces (Analog and ADAT)

  • MOTU 828 mkII (Firewire 400)
  • Focusrite Saffire 6 (USB)

Audio Interfaces (ADAT)

  • PreSonus FireStudio Lightpipe (32×32 ADAT/Firewire 400 – CANNOT USE EXTERNAL CLOCK)
  • M-Audio ProFire Lightbridge (32×32 ADAT/Firewire 400)
  • Yamaha MY-AT (x2, for 32-channels ADAT at 44.1kHz or 48kHz using 2 MY slots)

A/D Converters

  • PreSonus DigiMax LT
  • PreSonus DigiMax FS

Live Audio

All live audio consoles are rented through Midway Production Services, located in Blacksburg, VA. They are a full-service production company offering full audio, lighting, and video services for concerts and corporate events.

Yamaha M7CL-48 (MY-AT cards and ProFire Lightbridge used for live recording of up to 32 channels to Cubase or Pro Tools)

Avid SC48 (FWx card used for live recording of up to 32 channels to Pro Tools)