A Studio for the Digital Age
At Revolution Recording we have an in-depth understanding of digital audio technology which allows us to choose the best equipment based on the quality of sound it will have in a digital studio. We know that digital recording sometimes laks the warmth of traditional analogue methods and so we take care to include equipment and processing which can inject analoge warmth without sacrificing the pristine clarity of digital recording.
Acoustics
Auralex Project 2 acoustic treatment
In order to provide good acoustics for both recording and mixing, the Revolution Recording Studio has a symmetrical setup (for stereo imaging) with two large sofas (to absorb bass frequencies...and they're comfy too!) and Auralex Project 2 acoustic foam treatment.
Mics
Neumann TLM 103
Using the same capsule as the famous U87, this microphone provides an excellent sound for pretty much every application, but particularly on vocals and is the flagship mic of our studio.
SE Electronics Z3300
A large diagphram microphone with switchable polar patters, the Z3300 provides a pleasantly warm characteristic with versitility and is particularly good for acoustic instruments.
SE Electronics SE1 Matched Pair
Small diaphragm condenser microphones with a clean, accurate sound that are ideal for stereo recording.
Red5 RV10
A mid-range large diaphragm microphone with switchable patters and a less coloured character, suitable for auxiliary recording.
4x Red5 RVD9
These small dynamic microphones are primarily used on drums but can also be useful for recording guitar amplifiers.
2x Red5 RV4
Small diaphragm condenser microphones used on drums and rough recording tasks such as foley or effect recording.
Red5 RVD1
A large diaphragm dynamic microphone which is great for bass drumms and guitars.
Mic Pre's
DAV Electronics BG1
Although not much to look at, this mic pre has a fantastic sound with an incredible frequency response and ultra-low distortion, bringing out the best in any microphone for a crystal clear, 'larger than life' recording.
SPL Goldmike
Using a combination of solid state and valve circuitry, the Goldmike has an analogue warmth without making the recording noisy. Great on acoustic instruments, the Goldmike also has a 'Flair' effect which can be activated to provide a subtle enhancement.
4x Focusrite Pre's
Buil into the Studio's digital mixing console, these pre's have a clean, transparent sound.
Monitoring
PMC TB2S-A's
These monitors provide crystal clear playback to hear all the details in the mix and have excellent bass frequency extension. Simply the best monitors of their size we have ever heard...which is why we bought them!
Sennheiser HD 580's
High definition headphones which provide detailed playback ideal both for precision editing tasks and monitoring during recording.
Mackie Tapco S8's
Smaller (and cheaper!) than the TB2S-A's, these monitors are mostly used on location or where portablility is more important than super-detailed monitoring.
Console
Digi 002
Our Digi 002 digital mixing console acts as the center of the Studio and integrates perfectly with our ProTools DAW. Automated faders mean that a session can be put aside and recalled instantly at a later date at the touch of a button.
Digital Audio Workstation
Digidesign ProTools 7
We run Protools on a high performance Carillon AC-1 music PC which has been optimised for audio recording. In our experience ProTools is the best recording software out there and it's popularity with the industry is unparalleled allowing for greater compatability with other studios.
TC Electronic Powercore Firewire
In addition to ProTools running on the Carillon, our studio features a Powercore Firewire DSP unit to provide extra high quality effects and processing power.
Digital Effects and Processors
Reverbs
TC Megaverb
TC Classicverb
D-Verb
SIR Convolution Reverb
EQ and Filters
TC EQ Sat
TC Dynamic EQ
Digidesign EQIII
Pultec EQP-1A
Pultec EQH-2
Pultec MEQ-5
T-Racks EQ
Filtroid
Digirack EQII
Dynamics
24/7C Limiting Amplifier
Novasoft Character
TC Vintage CL
TC Voicestrip
TRacks Tube Comp
TRacks Multiband-Limiter
TRacks Soft Clipper
TC Master X3
Maxim
Slightly Rude Compressor
Bomb Factory BF76
Digirack Dynamics
Delays
TC Chorus Delay
Digirack Delay
Amp Sims and Instruments
Amplitube
Tubifex
Reason Adapted
Ableton Live Lite for Digidesign
Sampletank2 SE
Powercore 01
Other
DeNoise
Funk Logic Masteriser
Digidesign Hi-Fi, Lo-Fi, Sci-Fi, Recti-Fi
Bomb Factory Essential Tuner
Studio Instruments
Drum kit
Premier XPK: 10", 12", 16", 18" toms, 20" bass, 14" Chad Smith Snare, 12" Pearl Maple Snare, 6", 8", 10" Rototoms, 3-side Pearl Rack.
Guitars
Aria electric 6-string, Carlsbrough Kick Start 25 amp, Yamaha acoustic 12-string, Yamaha acoustic 12-string
Keyboard
Evolution MK-149 controller keyboard
Percussion
LP Matador bongoes, assorted shakers, maracas, rain sticks, eggz, wind chimes.
Misc
Ocarina, ethnic recorder
