Recording Studio 6

Risk Assessments

Recording Studio 6 consists of Control 6 (4.21) This studio is linked to the Band Room (3.02).

Please note that a booking for Studio 6 will not automatically book time in the Band Room. This booking would need to be arranged separately with the Music Technicians in Room 0.01.

Control Room

Control 6 has a 24-channel Audient ASP8024 Heritage Edition mixing desk and an Avid S3 controller. Foldback uses the Behringer Ultranet system allowing up to 16 channels to be sent to the P16-M headphone amps. Laptop connectivity is provided using the Madiface USB and there is audio and video stream access for external devices using Apple's AirPlay. There is one TV in the control room which connects to the iMac, Apple TV for AirPlay or an external computer. This studio also has a 5.1 speaker setup.

Equipment

Interfaces

Manufacture	Name	Channels	Description
Avid	Pro Tools Matrix Studio	32	Connects the Pro Tools HDX system and the Dante Network
Avid	Pro Tools HD I/O	32	Connects the Pro Tools HDX system
Avid	HDX Card	64	Digilink PCIE Card
RME	M-32 AD	32	32 channel analogue to digital converter which connects via ADAT to the HDSPE RAYDAT card.
RME	M-32 DA	32	32 channel digital to analogue converter which connects via ADAT to the HDSPE RAYDAT card.
RME	HDSPe RayDAT	36	36 channel PCI Card.

Tape Machine

Manufacturer	Name	Channels	Description
Tascam	MSR-24S	24	24 Track 1" Reel to Reel Tape Machine. This machine is 'roaming' and can be reconnected in any studio.
Otari	MX-55	2	2 Track 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape Machine. This machine is 'roaming' and can be reconnected in any studio.

Outboard

Manufacture	Name	Type	Quantity	Channels	Description
Alesis	Microverb 4	Effects Unit	1	Stereo	Multi-FX Processor - including Reverb, Delay, Chorus and Pitch Shifting.
Bricasti	M7	Reverb Unit	1	Stereo	Digital reverb that includes a range of algorithm types including Halls, Rooms, Plates, Ambience, Spaces and Chambers.
DBX	1066	Compressor	2	Stereo	Duel compressor with gate/expander and peak limiter.
Drawmer	DS201	Gate	2	Stereo	Duel noise gate - Dual-mono and stereo functionality.
Empirical Labs	Distressor	Compressor	2	Mono	Classic Knee Compressor.
KORG	Pitchblack Pro	Instrument tuner	1	2	Two channel rack tuner.
Lexicon	MPX 1	Reverb Unit	1	Stereo	Digital Reverb unit with a range of algorithms including Halls, Rooms, Plates, Ambience, Spaces and Chambers.
MOTU	Midi Express XT	Midi Interface	1	8	8 in 8 out midi USB interface.
Tascam	DA-3000	Digital 2-Track Recorder	1	Stereo	Records up to 24bit 192khz on to either SD, CF card or USB stick.
TC Electronics	D2	Effects Unit	1	Stereo	Multi-tap rhythmic delay unit.
Universal Audio	6176	Channel Strip	1	Mono	6176 Vintage Channel Strip - 610-B mic/line pre-amp and signature FET 1176LN compressor
Warm Audio	WA76	Compressor	2	Mono	1176 style compressor
Warm Audio	EQP-WA	EQ	2	Mono	Pultec Style EQ

Pre Amps

Manufacture	Name	Channels	Description
Universal Audio	6176	1	6176 Vintage Channel Strip - 610-B mic/line pre-amp and signature FET 1176LN compressor
API	3124	4	API's classic Mic / line pre-amplifier.
TL Audio	5001	4	4 channel tube mic pre.
TL Audio	5501	1	Mono channel strip which includes a preamp, compressor with a gate/expander and EQ.
Warm Audio	TB12	1	API Style Mic / line pre-amplifier with up to 71 dB of gain.

Monitors

Manufacture	Name	Type	Quantity	Description
ATC	SCM150ASL Pro	Active	2	Main Studio Loudspeakers.
Avantone	MixCube A	Active	1	Near Field Monitor.
Neumann	KH310 A	Active	2	Near Field Monitors.
Genelec	Genelec 8030	Active	5	Surround Sound Speakers.
Genelec	7050A	Active	1	Surround Sound Sub.

Instruments

Manufacture	Name	Type	Quantity	Description
Ampeg	BA210	Bass Cab	1	2 x 10” Speakers, 450 Watts
Behringer	Ultratone K3000fx	Keyboard Amplifier	1	300 Watt, 15" BUGERA woofer, Graphic EQ
Fender	Blues Deluxe Reissue	Guitar Amp	1	12” Eminence Speaker, 40 Watts, Spring reverb
Marshall	JCM 900	Guitar Amp Head	1	100 Watt amp head, 8 or 16 Ohm impedance, Two reverb channels, EQ
Marshall	1960A	Guitar Cab	1	4x12" Celestion G12T-75 Speakers, 300 Watts mono 150 Watts Stereo, 16 Ohm impedance mono, 8 Ohm impedance stereo
Roland	BlueCube Artist	Guitar Amplifier	1	80 Watt, Clean and Crunch channels, Tremolo and Reverb effects
Roland	RD-800	Stage Piano	1	Wide selection of acoustic pianos voiced for live playing, including a new Concert Grand tone derived from the V-Piano Grand, upright tones, and more
Yamaha	Live Custom 5 Peice	Drum Kit	1	Bass Drum Size 22" x 18", Snare Drum Size 14" x 5.5" Floor Tom Size 14" x 13", Rack Tom Size 12" x 8" Rack Tom Size 10" x 7"
Yamaha	GC1	Baby Grand Piano	1	88 Keys