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THE BEST OF ANALOG & DIGITAL

From Neve and API to Universal Audio Trident, Manley and SSL - we utilize the world's  "best in class" front end analog stages alongside HD Pro Tools and a locker full of both new and rare vintage mics. 

Our extensive digital library includes Universal Audio's Ultimate plug in 10 library alongside 30 cores of dedicated DSP. Additionally, we offer the complete Roland Cloud virtual instrument library featuring more than 50 instruments—including Roland legends like the TR-808, JUPITER-8, and JUNO-106.

Our 1600 square feet multi room facility features (5) tracking studios as well as a professionally tuned control and mixing room. Our C&C custom drum kit (12th & Vine series) is always mic'd and ready to record.

Skylab features vintage and modern amplifiers, instruments, synths and more.

Whether you are after a Classic hand-wired AC30 tone or seek to experiment with our various vintage amplifiers - an entire realm of sonic possibilities is at your fingertips.

Our world class monitor system features the A77X series by Adam Audio (complete with matching Adam sub) alongside Industry standard Yamaha NS10M's and a "quiet listen" mini system. 

Skylab has working relationships with top artists from around the world as well as endorsements from major music companies. Read testimonials from our clients here.

EQUIPMENT LIST

     

Multi room facility - 1600 SF


Studio A
Studio B
Studio C

Studio D
Control Room 


All rooms are wired with highest definition quad cabling throughout. 


INTERFACES

System 1 Pro Tools (latest ver) / Universal Audio Interface / 36 IO

System 2 Pro Tools / Black Lion Audio custom interface / 18 IO

System 3 Pro Tools or Logic Pro X w/ Slate Raven / 16 IO


DSP & PLUG INS

Universal Audio Ultimate 10 library + 30 cores of DSP 

Complete Roland iCloud, Sound Toys, Waves ... too many to list.


MONITORS

(Mains) Adam A77X + 12” Adam Subwoofer 

(Near field) Yamaha NS10 + 10” Yamaha Sub

(Near field) Genelec 8330a + Genelec 7350 Sub  

(Small) Yamaha Mini NS10mm


ANALOG INPUT CONFIGURATION


  1. Neve 1073 pre + Neve 1073 EQ + Neve 33609 Compressor
  2. Neve 1073 pre + Neve 1073 EQ + Neve 33609 Compressor
  3. API pre + API EQ + 1176 Compressor
  4. API pre + API EQ + 1176 Compressor
  5. Triton D20 (EMI) + Chandler TG Opto Compressor
  6. Triton D20 (EMI) + Chandler TG Opto Compressor
  7. Trident A Range (Pre+EQ) + Manley ELOP+ Compressor
  8. Trident A Range (Pre+EQ) + Manley ELOP+ Compressor
  9. GA 1073 channel strip (Pre, EQ + 2254 compressor)
  10. GA 1073 channel strip (Pre, EQ + 2254 compressor)
  11. Manley Core Channel Strip pre+comp+EQ+limiter
  12. Manley Core Channel Strip pre+comp+EQ+limiter
  13. Black Lion "Eighteen" pre + EQ + 1176 compressor
  14. Universal Audio 610 preamp + EQ + 1176 compressor
  15. Tamura Console (1970s) Preamp + EQ
  16. Tamura Console (1970s) Preamp + EQ
  17. Shadow Hills GAMA pre+ Manley Massive Passive
  18. Shadow Hills GAMA pre+ Manley Massive Passive
  19. Vintage Telefunken tube preamp & VLA Compressor
  20. Vintage Telefunken tube preamp & VLA Compressor
  21. BAE (Carnhill Transformers) DI #1
  22. BAE (Carnhill Transformers) DI #2
  23. SSL Preamp
  24. SSL Preamp
  25. Tamura Console (1980s)
  26. Tamura Console (1980s)
  27. Tamura Console (1980s)
  28. Tamura Console (1980s)
  29. Dimension D 
  30. Dimension D
  31. Mod The Wave (all tube spring reverb)
  32. Ibanez vintage analog delay (AD202 - 1980s)
  33. Triton Germanium preamp
  34. Triton Germanium preamp
  35. DI
  36. DI 


VINTAGE CONSOLE

24 Channel Tamura Transformer console (1970s/ 1980s). This is a modular analog console with 4 band parametric eq, Hi and Lo pass filters and 24 Busses (a rare Tascam “Model 16" - serial number #003  -- only a small number were ever produced). This is a high headroom and very musical console with lots of routing capability. This actual console was used during mix down on the Rolling Stones album "Steel Wheels". I use this console primarily for routing and interfacing into Pro Tools due to the large number or premium outboard channels I have. The Tamura transformers sound like a cross between Neve (Carnhill)  and vintage API / Melcor.


MICROPHONES


(1x) Telefunken ELA M-251

(2x) Neumann with C12 capsule (custom)

(7x) U87 (Jim Williams with custom capsules) 

(1x) Stager SR-1A ribbon mic    

(1x) Stager SR-N2 ribbon mic   

(1x) AEA R84 ribbon mic

(4x) Sennheiser 421 (vintage 1970s)

(2x) Sennheiser 906
(2x) Sennheiser 609
(3x) Sennheiser 604

(1x) Shure SM7

 (1x) Shure SM81

(1x) Shure Unidyne 544s (vintage 1960s)

(1x) AKG D12 (vintage 1960s)

 (1x) AKG D112

(1x) AKG D190e (vintage 1960s)
(1x) Neumann TLM 103

(1x) Telefunken M82
(1x) Telefunken M80
(1x) Telefunken M81

(2x) Rode Nt5 (matched pair)

(1x) Blue Dragonfly 

(8x) Shure SM 57
(6x) Shure Beta 57

(1x) Avantone CR-14 ribbon
(1x) Beta 52
(1x) Beta 56
(1x) Audix D6
(4x) Sm 58
(4x) Beta 58



AMPS / INSTRUMENTS


VOX AC30 (Handwired / matched tubes)
Fender 68 Custom Virbro Champ
1966 Guild Thunder 1
1966 Gibson RV-15
Ampeg VT-22
1970s Yamaha 4x12 w/ triple leslie
1960s (CBS era) Fender CFA7001

Orange Super Crush 100 Watt
Ampeg SVT 1970s 

(previously owned by Bauhaus / Love and Rockets) 

Ampeg B25
SVT 8x10
SVT 1x15
AC30 2X12 (Blue Alnico)
Gretsch 6159
1960s Fender CFA 6x12 (two column) - CBS era 

Guild Starfire III (American)

Fender Telecaster (Nashville Deluxe)

Fender Telecaster (American custom)

Epiphone Sheraton

1975 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass

Fender P-Bass (American custom)

Fender Jazz Bass (MIJ - Geddy Lee neck)

Fender PJ Bass (American custom)

Hofner CB Professional Bass

Guild 12 String Acoustic

Seagull D6 Acoustic

Baby Martin Acoustic

Art & Luthier Parlor Acoustic

Ibanez Tenor Acoustic




KEYS / SYNTHS/ DRUM MACHINES


Sequential Circuits prophet XL

Dave Smith Tempest Drum Synthesizer

AKAI MPC X workstation

Roland A88 fully weighted midi controller

Complete ROLAND iCloud virtual instruments

Fender Rhodes 73 suitcase Wurlitzer WT-200
Moog Opus 3
Moog Micromoog 

Jen SX-1000
Moog Sub Phatty
Rheem MKVII combo organ SLM pedal bass synth
1959 Hammond M3
Vintage Wurlitzer orbit organ 


DRUMS / PERCUSSION


C&C Custom 12th and Vine (22, 16, 14)
Premier (English Made) 22, 16, 14 & optional 13 

1969 Ludwig 22, 16, 14
Ludwig Acrolite Snare (1970s) #404 14”

CC & Player Date Snare 14"
Large assortment of Zildjian and Paiste cymbals
Large assortment of shakers & tambourines
Assortment of Kick Drum pedals
Highest quality DW hardware 


*Due to maintenance and repair some amps or instruments may not be available at all times.

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