Analogue Baby Studio Liverpool

[NWAudio]

Originally Posted by bassjam

The dirty mains and the lighting circuits got started today at last!

I so badly want the live room to be TRON colours! Nice bold LED lighting in there to wash the walls.

Be amazing to have a grid painted with invisable UV paint on the plastered wall then have some LED UV spots pointed at it!

I can hear it now! "The Grid, a digital fronteer........."

Hi Greg,

Though't i'd re-join and say hi (forgot original username!)

When i'm not busy fixing gear mate, my other "thing" is cars, and especially lighting (ok and audio), stay with me here, i've got some wicked stuff you might like 2.1 million colour LED tape, multi zone control via IR remote, and all at 12VDC

The build looks like it's coming along though, well impressed with the project.

Guy

[leemcmahon]

Originally Posted by bassjam

The ever expanding gear list currently looks like this!


Andy has to stop buying stuff soon so I know how many patch points are needed!









Console:


AMS Neve 88RS 60 channel with quad cue and 5.1 compressor


Monitoring:

ATC 5.1 Main monitor system: 2 xSCM300A + 1xSCM150A (LCR)
2 x SCM100A (Rear LR surrounds)
1 x SCM0.1-15 sub

PMC IB2S with Bryston 4B SST power amp.

Focal Twin 6BE with CMS sub

Yamaha NS10 with Bryston 3B power amp


Cue System

Mytek Private Q


Instrument and room DI Feed's

2 x Avalon U5's
D W Fearn VT3 Stereo tube DI
Radial Engineering RD7


Tape recording:


Endless Analog CLASP

2 x Studer A800 MKiii Running New ATR Tape (1x 2 inch 16 track head available)

Otari MTR-12 (half inch 2 track)

Studer A810. (Quarter inch 2 track)



Mic amps:


16 x Neve/Shep SN8

10 x Neve 1081r

2 x Neve Air Montserrat

2 x Focusrite RED 6

DW Fearn VT 2

4 x Chandler Germanium

2 x AVEDIS MA5 pre 500 series

UA 2-610

2 x SSL E signature (Jensen + VHD)

2 x Neve 1073 DPA

16 x Classic API VP26 Red Dot

6. x Classic API VP312

Avalon AD2022

2 x Avalon U5 DI



Effects:


2 x AMS DMX-1580S

2 x AMS RMX-16

4 x TC Electronic M6000 with analogues, AES and ICON Remote

Lexicon 960L with analogues and Larc 2

Lexicon 480L with Larc

Bricasti M7 + M10 Remote.

4 x Eventide H8000FW with Evenet

Eventide Orville

Eventide DSP7500

2 x Eventide DSP7000

Eventide DSP4000

2 x Kurzweil KSP8 w remote

3 x TC Electronic 2290

TC Electronic 1210

2 x Lexicon PCM 91

2 x Lexicon PCM 90

4 x Lexicon PCM 81

3 x TC Electronic Fireworks



Dynamics:


Tube Equipment Corporation SR-71 (Like a Fairchild 670 but better)

Neve 33609

UA 2-1176

5 x UA 1176AE Bluestripe

2 x API 525

3 x Purple Action 500

UA LA2A

UA 2-LA2

D W FEARN VT 7

Masalec MLA-2

EMI TG12413 Zener Limiter

Avalon 2044

Manley Vari Mu

Manley ELOP

Summit TLA 100A

2 x Distressor EL8 stereo matched pair with Brit Mod

Distressor EL8

Pendulum Audio ES8

API 2500

Inward Connections TSL-3 VAC RAC

2 x Chandler “little Devil"

2 x Purple Audio "Action"

2 x Inward Connections "OPT-1A”


EQ


GML 8200

2 x D W FEARN VT 4 (matched pair)

2 x AMTEC PEQ-10 (matched pair)

Masalec MEA-2

Summit EQP200B

2 x Avedis Audio E27

Focusrite RED 2

3 x Purple 'ODD' inductor eq





Mastering

Weiss DS1-LP

Weiss EQ1-DYN-LP

Bob Katz K Stereo

Sonic Solutions. CD 1 single speed writer


Converters


Daniel Weiss ADC1 mk2 stereo AD with mic amp

Daniel Weiss DAC1 reference DA converter

IZ technology ADA "Radar" converter, 24 channels AD/DA at 96 kHz

5 x Solid State Logic Alphalink SX Converters 24 channels AD/DA at 96 kHz

2 x Apogee AD-16X

3 x Apogee DA-16X


Studio Clocking


Antelope Audio 10 M

2 x Antelope Audio Trinity

2 x Antelope Audio DA


Computer Recording:


2 x Apple Mac Pro

2 x Protools V9 HD-6 total 192 I/O @ 96 kHz

192 I/O over 2 linked Satellite systems

Satellite Sync software

Nuendo V5

Logic V8

(We have most of the latest plugs, too many to mention including 4 x UAD 2 cards with FULL plug compliment)

Rule of thumb is that if you ask we probably have it.



Microphones:

Make Model Quantity

Neumann M149 2
Neumann U87 2
Neumann TLM 47 1
Neumann TLM 67 2
Neumann TLM 103 5
Neumann TLM 193 5
Shure Beta 57 6
Shure Beta 52 2
Shure SM81 6
Shure SM7B 1
AKG C12 VR 1
AKG D112 2
AKG 414 XLS 4
AKG 414 XL11 1
AKG 451B 4
Soundelux iFET 7 1
Soundelux ELUX 251 1
Sony C800G 1
Pearlman TLM 1 1
Peluso 2247 1
Peluso 22 251 1
Peluso P12 1
Peluso R14 2
Audix D6 2
Sennhieser MD 421 10
Earthworks QTC 50 2
Royer 121 2
Royer 122 2
Rode Classic 11 1
SE Z3300a 1
SE Z5600a 1
Josephson C700S 1
Josephson e22s 6
Josephson c42 5
Mojave MA200 2


Backline:

Bogner ecstasy 101b
Soldano SLO 100
Boogie MK 4 simul class
2 x Boogie MK 3 simul class
Boogie MK 5 simul class
Boogie road king MK2
Boogie Loanstar
Peavey JSX head

3 x Bogner 4x12
3 x Messa Roadking 4x12
Boogie 1x12 EV

Boogie 400+
Eden Navigator

Boogie 8x10 bass cab

Eden D410 XST x 2
Eden D410 XLT x 2
Eden D115 XLT x 1

DW Collectors maple kit
Pearl Reference kit
Premier Genista
Full compliment of Paiste Signature cymbals

3 DW collectors snare
John Bonham snare
Black Beauty snare

Shed loads of keyboards, analogue synths, modules and Andy's vintage guitar pedal collection.

what a list!

[MidasHatesGold]

Originally Posted by leemcmahon

what a list!

Wow... +1

[bassjam]

Im sure that the list will keep growing!

We have some Smart C2 compressors to buy, probably some Grace or Millenia maic amps............

.................. Oh and I really fancy an Analogue Tubes AT-101!


Greg

[Analogue Kid]

Yes, I am a self confessed gear lunatic...... I'm a guitar player and had a rack Steve lukather would have been proud of...... Anyway... To old for that crap now...

Gregs right 3 linked Alan Smart c2s to give individual control over every channel in the 5.1 field for the SSL Vibe 80's pop comp sound which I love, GO WEST, TEARS FOR FEARS remember those mega bands ???? - If your doing a job do it right first time round.... Then go bankrupt..... Marvellous ..........


Cheers, the UK equivalent of Alan Sides..... OUT

[mgrier1]

What a killer setup, guys! Keep the pix coming as you progress...

Would love to have a look once you're all set up.

Let me know if I can help with any of the DW Fearn gear?

All the Best,

Mike

[Id Ridden]

Originally Posted by bassjam

The left hand side of my brain sleeps during the day, the right at night. You should try it, very productive!

haha nice

now that is thinking!! tell me, which side came up with that one??

ridiculous list by the way, the most gregarious serial killer hell bent on revenge has never had a list that impressive, er, big...

[Analogue Kid]

Well , If your going to go under go under big style with lots and lots of gear....... heeeeee

Seriously though, the gears been amassed over a ten year period.....

Its been a big job...... it never ends does it...........ever

Thanks again


Andy

[Le Lab]

Very nice gear list.

[CacoV.]

Originally Posted by bassjam

The ever expanding gear list currently looks like this!


Andy has to stop buying stuff soon so I know how many patch points are needed!









Console:


AMS Neve 88RS 60 channel with quad cue and 5.1 compressor


Monitoring:

ATC 5.1 Main monitor system: 2 xSCM300A + 1xSCM150A (LCR)
2 x SCM100A (Rear LR surrounds)
1 x SCM0.1-15 sub

PMC IB2S with Bryston 4B SST power amp.

Focal Twin 6BE with CMS sub

Yamaha NS10 with Bryston 3B power amp


Cue System

Mytek Private Q


Instrument and room DI Feed's

2 x Avalon U5's
D W Fearn VT3 Stereo tube DI
Radial Engineering RD7


Tape recording:


Endless Analog CLASP

2 x Studer A800 MKiii Running New ATR Tape (1x 2 inch 16 track head available)

Otari MTR-12 (half inch 2 track)

Studer A810. (Quarter inch 2 track)



Mic amps:


16 x Neve/Shep SN8

10 x Neve 1081r

2 x Neve Air Montserrat

2 x Focusrite RED 6

DW Fearn VT 2

4 x Chandler Germanium

2 x AVEDIS MA5 pre 500 series

UA 2-610

2 x SSL E signature (Jensen + VHD)

2 x Neve 1073 DPA

16 x Classic API VP26 Red Dot

6. x Classic API VP312

Avalon AD2022

2 x Avalon U5 DI



Effects:


2 x AMS DMX-1580S

2 x AMS RMX-16

4 x TC Electronic M6000 with analogues, AES and ICON Remote

Lexicon 960L with analogues and Larc 2

Lexicon 480L with Larc

Bricasti M7 + M10 Remote.

4 x Eventide H8000FW with Evenet

Eventide Orville

Eventide DSP7500

2 x Eventide DSP7000

Eventide DSP4000

2 x Kurzweil KSP8 w remote

3 x TC Electronic 2290

TC Electronic 1210

2 x Lexicon PCM 91

2 x Lexicon PCM 90

4 x Lexicon PCM 81

3 x TC Electronic Fireworks



Dynamics:


Tube Equipment Corporation SR-71 (Like a Fairchild 670 but better)

Neve 33609

UA 2-1176

5 x UA 1176AE Bluestripe

2 x API 525

3 x Purple Action 500

UA LA2A

UA 2-LA2

D W FEARN VT 7

Masalec MLA-2

EMI TG12413 Zener Limiter

Avalon 2044

Manley Vari Mu

Manley ELOP

Summit TLA 100A

2 x Distressor EL8 stereo matched pair with Brit Mod

Distressor EL8

Pendulum Audio ES8

API 2500

Inward Connections TSL-3 VAC RAC

2 x Chandler “little Devil"

2 x Purple Audio "Action"

2 x Inward Connections "OPT-1A”


EQ


GML 8200

2 x D W FEARN VT 4 (matched pair)

2 x AMTEC PEQ-10 (matched pair)

Masalec MEA-2

Summit EQP200B

2 x Avedis Audio E27

Focusrite RED 2

3 x Purple 'ODD' inductor eq





Mastering

Weiss DS1-LP

Weiss EQ1-DYN-LP

Bob Katz K Stereo

Sonic Solutions. CD 1 single speed writer


Converters


Daniel Weiss ADC1 mk2 stereo AD with mic amp

Daniel Weiss DAC1 reference DA converter

IZ technology ADA "Radar" converter, 24 channels AD/DA at 96 kHz

5 x Solid State Logic Alphalink SX Converters 24 channels AD/DA at 96 kHz

2 x Apogee AD-16X

3 x Apogee DA-16X


Studio Clocking


Antelope Audio 10 M

2 x Antelope Audio Trinity

2 x Antelope Audio DA


Computer Recording:


2 x Apple Mac Pro

2 x Protools V9 HD-6 total 192 I/O @ 96 kHz

192 I/O over 2 linked Satellite systems

Satellite Sync software

Nuendo V5

Logic V8

(We have most of the latest plugs, too many to mention including 4 x UAD 2 cards with FULL plug compliment)

Rule of thumb is that if you ask we probably have it.



Microphones:

Make Model Quantity

Neumann M149 2
Neumann U87 2
Neumann TLM 47 1
Neumann TLM 67 2
Neumann TLM 103 5
Neumann TLM 193 5
Shure Beta 57 6
Shure Beta 52 2
Shure SM81 6
Shure SM7B 1
AKG C12 VR 1
AKG D112 2
AKG 414 XLS 4
AKG 414 XL11 1
AKG 451B 4
Soundelux iFET 7 1
Soundelux ELUX 251 1
Sony C800G 1
Pearlman TLM 1 1
Peluso 2247 1
Peluso 22 251 1
Peluso P12 1
Peluso R14 2
Audix D6 2
Sennhieser MD 421 10
Earthworks QTC 50 2
Royer 121 2
Royer 122 2
Rode Classic 11 1
SE Z3300a 1
SE Z5600a 1
Josephson C700S 1
Josephson e22s 6
Josephson c42 5
Mojave MA200 2


Backline:

Bogner ecstasy 101b
Soldano SLO 100
Boogie MK 4 simul class
2 x Boogie MK 3 simul class
Boogie MK 5 simul class
Boogie road king MK2
Boogie Loanstar
Peavey JSX head

3 x Bogner 4x12
3 x Messa Roadking 4x12
Boogie 1x12 EV

Boogie 400+
Eden Navigator

Boogie 8x10 bass cab

Eden D410 XST x 2
Eden D410 XLT x 2
Eden D115 XLT x 1

DW Collectors maple kit
Pearl Reference kit
Premier Genista
Full compliment of Paiste Signature cymbals

3 DW collectors snare
John Bonham snare
Black Beauty snare

Shed loads of keyboards, analogue synths, modules and Andy's vintage guitar pedal collection.

This list is very, very well chosen. HOWEVER, it kills me to see such a list full of the best of the very best and some details missing:

1. Get one or more of the big time mics : M49, ELA 251, U47, C12 ( not the VR ) etc.

2. Get yourself some of the classic Pultec EQP-1A and the not least important Manley Massive Passive Mastering Version.

As for the rest, GREAT list, can't get any better than this !

[cinealta]

Originally Posted by bassjam

Robin doing some tweeks

Wow, talk about personal service! Robin Porter of Neve personally assembling your board. Nice.

[bassjam]

Originally Posted by CacoV.

This list is very, very well chosen. HOWEVER, it kills me to see such a list full of the best of the very best and some details missing:

1. Get one or more of the big time mics : M49, ELA 251, U47, C12 ( not the VR ) etc.

2. Get yourself some of the classic Pultec EQP-1A and the not least important Manley Massive Passive Mastering Version.

As for the rest, GREAT list, can't get any better than this !

We havnt really started on the mic buying yet!

We will only buy vintage gear in perfect condition so will wait for the right pieces. We demoed the massive passive and didnt think it was as good as the DW Fearn.

Greg

[Analogue Kid]

Originally Posted by cinealta

Wow, talk about personal service! Robin Porter of Neve personally assembling your board. Nice.

Robin is a total gent..... And an electronics genius

Nothing is too much trouble for him...... He constantly thanked me for buying the board and putting food in his table.....

I really have nothing but admiration for both Robin and Mark....

Totally class individuals.....


Thanks for interest bud



Andy

[bassjam]

Originally Posted by Analogue Kid

Robin is a total gent..... And an electronics genius

Nothing is too much trouble for him...... He constantly thanked me for buying the board and putting food in his table.....

I really have nothing but admiration for both Robin and Mark....

Totally class individuals.....


Thanks for interest bud



Andy

I am also an electronics genius! But not a total gent!!!!!

[bassjam]

Just to show people some of the other work our architect has done, so you all have an idea of the level that this room will be at.

Client List - Recording Architecture


Roger says that this room, being his last before retirement is his swan song and therefore will be up there in the top 5 of his career.

There has been no expense spared, much to Andy's dismay!

[bassjam]

One of our close friends, Pete Coleman, will be available for hire as our senior engineer.

You can have a look at some of his work here.............

Pete Coleman Discography at Discogs

[Adlen]

Originally Posted by bassjam

One of our close friends, Pete Coleman, will be available for hire as our senior engineer.

Wow, impressive list there!

[bassjam]

Better list of Petes work.

Peter Coleman | AllMusic

In terms of our new build the thing that Pete is looking forward to most is using CLASP

Greg

[bassjam]

"Liverpool has always had a certain energy and magic about it. I am very excited about the possibilities of recording in Liverpool on a Neve board:" – Dan the Automator - Artist / Producer for the Gorillaz, Primal Scream and The Killers.

"A Neve 88R studio in Liverpool, now that would be interesting" – Dan Bern – American Singer Songwriter

"Without doubt, the Neve 88R is the finest recording console on the market and would be an asset for Liverpool." – Tom Misner, Producer & CEO of SAE.

"The 88RS is an awesome console" – Buddy Brundo

"Like Neve, Liverpool has always held a special place in my heart. It conjurers up memories of the 'Beatles', 'The Searchers' and the whole 60's music scene. I am often asked about Liverpool when working with American bands such as the Smashing Pumpkins. They are always interested in the history of British music and I am sure they would be interested in recording their album in such a famous musical city" Roy Thomas Baker – Producer for Bowie, T-Rex, Rolling Stones, Smashing Pumpkins, Guns and Roses and The Darkness.

[bassjam]

Hi

The £800 a day Greg mentioned was with Pete Coleman Engineering probably one of the best mix engineers in the UK.

With Pete 'pee wee' Coleman the rate is £800 per day if you want an assistant with Pete add £50 per day.

With a good assistant the rate is £700 per 12 hour day.

Book 10 consecutive days the rate is £650 per day with a good assistant.

Book 20 consecutive days the rate is £600 per day with a good assistant

No hidden extras, includes 2 HD7 rigs with 60 analogue IO per system and all the toys, including CLASP and the hire of the 2 inch tape.

Axcess to all areas of the building and full mic locker, plus my extensive collection of guitar amps and boutique pedals, one of the best collections in the UK.

All rates are PLUS vat currently running @ 20% in the UK.

Cheers have a good weekend.



Greg

[narcoman]

and that's why i'll be using ya for the right projects !!

[CeretoneAudio]

Originally Posted by bassjam

"Without doubt, the Neve 88R is the finest recording console on the market and would be an asset for Liverpool." – Tom Misner, Producer & CEO of SAE.

Wow .... bassjam..... youve been slaging off tom misner and neve manufactering australia in every neve thread for the last few months discrediting his business practices and ethics etc ...... now you are quoting him as some kinda authority to give your studio credibility ........ wow tutt

[bassjam]

Originally Posted by CeretoneAudio

Wow .... bassjam..... youve been slaging off tom misner and neve manufactering australia in every neve thread for the last few months discrediting his business practices and ethics etc ...... now you are quoting him as some kinda authority to give your studio credibility ........ wow tutt

Ive never personally slagged him off! Just stated that I wouldnt buy a classic 75 and that it isnt made by AMS-Neve!

I have a lot of respect for Tom and my comments about the Classic 75 were not a personal attack on him.

If I have caused any offence to Tom then I appologise profusely and when I see him ill appologise in person.

Things can get misunderstood and taken out of context on here.

Like if I said that I was probably bigger than Jesus, id cause offence, but in reality i just mean that im a big 20 stone guy! See what I mean??

Hope all is cool?

Greg

[narcoman]

Originally Posted by CeretoneAudio

Wow .... bassjam..... youve been slaging off tom misner and neve manufactering australia in every neve thread for the last few months discrediting his business practices and ethics etc ...... now you are quoting him as some kinda authority to give your studio credibility ........ wow tutt

Hey - well I'll take the reins there. I dislike SAE hugely.

[Adlen]

Originally Posted by narcoman

Hey - well I'll take the reins there. I dislike SAE hugely.

Why all the hatred? I've heard this from a few people and most have given me "just because." - hopefully you can explain it to me

Originally Posted by bassjam

Well Id consider it but you would have to burn an effigy of a certain someone associated with SAE before entering our building!

Are you sure you don't mind him? I'm cool with it either way

[narcoman]

I've sent you a PM about it. Don't wanna start a pointless battle here.

and maybe read this www.mediaman.com.au/articles/a_wrong.html

[brew]

6.7 Amps for a console of this size is impressive, nearly unbelievable, even at 220V. Does Neve have a published spec in an install guide, I couldn't find anything on their website? Are the rails +/- 12V??? To be accurate the Encore PC would need to add to this value, but that's probably 1A or less.

Just curious how this feat is achieved.

[bassjam]

Originally Posted by brew

6.7 Amps for a console of this size is impressive, nearly unbelievable, even at 220V. Does Neve have a published spec in an install guide, I couldn't find anything on their website? Are the rails +/- 12V??? To be accurate the Encore PC would need to add to this value, but that's probably 1A or less.

Just curious how this feat is achieved.

That was total! with the Encore, all the faders moving during a test and gains turned up.

Neve have started using very advanced switch mode supplies, they are very efficient.

Greg

[Le Lab]

Hi Greg:

What is the weight of your console Neve? 800 pounds?

[bassjam]

Originally Posted by Le Lab

Hi Greg:

What is the weight of your console Neve? 800 pounds?

Just over a ton