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 1919 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)
API 550A EQ (x24 on console)
API 560 EQ (x8 on console)BAE 1073 Preamp
Burl Audio B1 Mic Pre
Chandler Germanium 500 MKII
Maag Audio PREQ4 (x2)
Manley Massive Passive EQ
PULTEC EQP-500A
API 525 Compressor (x4 on console)
Pendulum Audio OCL-500
Empirical Labs EL-8X Distressor (x2)
Dangerous Music Compressor
Retro 176 Limited Amplifier
SSL G-Comp Stereo Bus Compressor
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
Otari MX-5050 - 1/2” 2 Track Recorder

MONITORING :

ATC SCM25A
Yamaha NS-10
Slate Control
Hearback Pro analog 16 channel mixers
INSTRUMENTS :
1919 Steinway Model B Grand Piano, fully rebuilt with Renner actions by Lindeblad Pianos (2024)
Rhodes Suitcase 73 with original cabinet