SECOND TAKE SOUND: STUDIO A

With a 400’ live floor and 4 dedicated isolation booths, Studio A is our primary tracking space and is able to accommodate large ensembles thanks to its flexible design.

Studio A is home to our API 1608 32-Channel console, which is installed for effortless integration with digital (ProTools HD), analog (Studer A827), or hybrid workflows.

The live room features a 1926 Steinway Model B Grand Piano, Rhodes 73 Suitcase electric piano, and a plethora of other amps to and gear to choose from, making Studio A our largest and most versatile space.

BOOKING

API 1608

32 CHANNEL CONSOLE

LIVE ROOM: 23’ x 17’

CONTROL ROOM: 19’ x 16’

ISO BOOTHS: 4 (11’ x 8’), (6’ x 8’), (6’ x 8’), (5’ x 4’)

OUTBOARD :

API 548B Preamp (x32 in console)
BAE 1073 Pre-amp
BAE 1073MP Dual-Channel
Neve 1272 Pre-amp (x2)
Chandler Limited TG-2 Pre-amp (2 channel)
API 550A EQ (x24 on console)
API 560 EQ (x8 on console)
Manley Massive Passive EQ
API 525 Compressor (x6 on console)
NEVE 33609/N Compressor
Empirical Labs EL-8X Distressor (x2)
Retro 176 Limited Amplifier Compressor
Rupert Neve 5254 Diode Bridge Compressor (Two-Channel)
SSL G-Comp Stereo Bus Compressor
CBS Laboratories AudiMax 4500 Compressor (2 Channel)
Bricasti M7 Reverb

CONVERTERS & COMPUTERS :

Avid HDX
Apogee Symphony 32x32
ProTools Ultimate
Mac Studio (2022)
TAPE :
Studer A827 - 2” 24 Track Recorder

MONITORING :

ATC SCM25A
Yamaha NS-10
Slate Control
Hearback Pro analog 16 channel mixers
INSTRUMENTS :
1926 Steinway Model B Grand Piano, rebuilt with Renner actions by Lindeblad Pianos (2024)
Rhodes Suitcase 73 with original cabinet