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The following categories and lists are preferred pieces of gear and software we like to use* in professional recording studios.

Large format analog console tracking and mixing

  • Consoles: SSL J Series, SSL G Series, SSL AWS 900+, Neve V3, Neve VR
  • Vintage Tube Microphones: U47, U67, C-12, M-49, M-149, C800G, ELAM 251
  • Dynamic, Condenser & Tube Microphones: SM57, MD 421, D12, D112, AKG 451, AKG 414, B&K 4004, KM84, U87, RE-20, C37
  • Plug-ins: Waves Platinum Bundle, Sony Oxford EQ, SSL Channel Strip, Vocalign, Revibe, McDSP, Bomb Factory, Melodyne, Auto-Tune
  • Time Based Processors: Lexicon 480L, Lexicon 960L, Lexicon PCM 42, Yamaha SPX-90, Eventide H3000, AMS-RMX-16, T.C. Electronics M3000, EMT 140
  •            Outboard Dynamics: Universal Audio, Urei, Teletronix, dbx, GML, Drawmer, Summit, Neve, Avalon, Empirical Labs, Boulder, API, Pultec, Manley, Focusrite, SSL X Rack          

Instrumentation and Production

  • Software: Pro Tools 8, Logic 8
  • Samples: Big Fish Audio Files and Apple Loops
  • Synths: Korg Triton Studio, Yamaha Motif, Roland Fantom X6
  • Piano & Keys: Yamaha C7 Piano, Yamaha C9 Piano, Fender Rhodes Mark I, Wurlitzer Electric Piano
  • Acoustic Instruments: Fender Precision Bass, Fender Stratocaster, Martin D12-18, Pearl Drum Kits

Vocal Arrangement and Production

  • All Purpose Voice: U47
  • Male Voice: U67, C800G, ELAM 251
  • Female Voice: AKG C-12, ELAM 251
  • Front End: Neve 1073, Boulder Mic Pre
  • Processing: Vocalign, Melodyne, Auto Tune
  • Compression: Blackface 1176, Summit TLA-100

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*The gear and software in these lists are NOT OWNED by Real Records LLC.  This gear and software is provided by the recording studio (booked by the label/artist) or by a rental company.