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
Neve 1272 Pre-amp (x2)
Chandler Limited TG-2 Pre-amp (2 channel)
AwTec Awesome Pre-Amp Channel
UBK Electra 500 Series EQ (x2)
API 550A EQ (x24 on console)
API 560 EQ (x8 on console)
Manley Massive Passive EQ
Maag Audio PREQ4 (x2)
API 525 Compressor (x4 on console)
Empirical Labs EL-8X Distressor (x2)
Dangerous Music Stereo Compressor
Retro 176 Limited Amplifier Compressor
SSL G-Comp Stereo Bus Compressor
CBS Laboratories AudiMax 4500 Compressor (2 Channel)
Rupert Neve 542 Tape Emulator (x2)
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