[Spall]

I’ve recently been fortunate enough to get a score into the UK for advertising, which means I am now looking to upgrade my small production/studio facility somewhat. Not going crazy yet, but certainly I could use some hefty improvements. My setup is humble and now it is time turn it up a notch and what better way than to bounce ideas off good folk like you!

I would seriously appreciate some good advice from those who are writing for commercials, film and any similar score-related work, no matter the style/content. Budget is flexible to a certain point, quality is important. Thanks in advance!

What I would like to know is what equipment you are using to achieve your work.

Preamp - If you record live performance into your sessions, what preamps are your go-to? Millennia - Avalon? (especially for violin etc)
Mic - for recording violin/viola etc?
Rig - For pro tools users, what system are you running?
Desk/Controller - do you use a DAW controller or console, if so, what?
Summing – anyone using a stand-alone summer, such as Dangerous 2-buss?
Converters – AD/DA flavour of choice?
Outboard compressors ?? (currently using Aurora GTC2 but not heavily yet)
Sound Libraries – any ‘must haves’ in your book for world-style drums (hanging drums etc)/effects/other

Also, assuming that due to budgets etc many of you may be mastering your work before it’s submitted. Keen to hear what you are using here also if so.

And yes, acoustic treatment and good monitors are first on my list, that at least is sorted.

Fantastic, thanks guys

Spall.