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hicksjd9
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Studio rate is 20/hr for tracking and 15/hr for mixing/mastering work. The studio is located in Huntingdon.
There are a lot of studios around, and a lot of great engineers, but, of course, I'm going to try to convince you to record with me. If you keep reading, I think you'll see that I can offer some things that are unique to our area:
Let's start with the gear. I'm running a 3.2 gig quad core mac pro with 8 gigs of memory and a solid state drive as well as two terabytes of hard drives and a dvd-rw. This means recording with no hiccups and blazing speed for any plugins for however many simultaneous tracks you need. My interface is an RME Fireface 800. This is the heart and soul of my recording setup. It sports some of the best digital audio conversion in the industry and is rock solid. I use top-of-the-line, Old-Style Tannoy Reveals for studio monitors (Excellent mixing and mastering speakers) and a audiophile adcom GFA-535 amp to push them. This means that what you hear when we mix is what you'll get when you leave.
Next up are the mic preamps I use. Mic preamps are often overlooked, but they are key in getting the sounds you've heard on countless major label releases. A good preamp can make an average mic sound superb (you should hear a simple sm57 through a Neve or API!). My preamps come from amazing companies like seventh circle audio (millenia, neve, and api), groove tubes, FMR, RME, and Presonus. These allow you to get some of the best and most pristine recordings in the industry. I also use a Little Labs Redeye 3D for reamping guitar signals (if you want to do this). Allows you to hear your exact performance through different amps as if you were playing through them for the first time.
As for microphones, I have a decent mic locker with fair amount of variety. As of now, here is what I am packing:
Condensers:
JJ Audio modified mk-319 (SUPERB! Has won shootouts against famous Neumann Mics)
Modded Mk-219 (also very neumannesque)
2 Oktavamod (Matched set) MK-012s (Very much like Neuman KM84s, beautiful for drum overheads and acoustic instruments).
Sterling Audio ST-77 (larger than life on acoustic guitar!)
Cad M-179 (great all arounder)
Studio Projects C3 (very nice vocal mic)
My mic locker is constantly being updated.
Dynamic Mics:
Shure SM7b (one of the most versatile and amazing mics ever created--great on pretty much everything) Michael Jackson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, etc. have used this mic extensively for vocals. Lots of Rap artists use this mic.
Audix D-6 (very clicky kick drum mic for modern rock sounds)
2 ATM25s (A modern legend on kick and toms)
5 Shure SM-57s
As for studio recording gear, here is what I have in my arsenal:
Guitar Amps:
Mesa DC-10. Much like a Mark IV. Disortion sits in the place between a Mark IV and an old two channel dual rec. Really versatile amp.
Marshall JCM 800 2204. Made in 1986. GREAT SOUND!
1964 Fender Bandmaster. Tube vibrato. Nice amp.
Handwired Vox AC30 Head. Simply amazing in every respect. Wonderful amp.
Fender '59 Bassman RI...Enough said.
Budda 18-Watt Superdrive II.
Point-to-point, handwired Epiphone Valve JR Neat little five watter with excellent breakup qualities at lower volumes
Marshall 1965a 4x10 Cab
Orange PPC 412 with Vintage 30s
Avatar 212 with 2 Celestion Blues.
Dr. Z styled Vintage 30 single cab. Can have open or closed back.
Bass Amps and Cabs:
I have a vintage 70s all-tube ampeg V4B.
Eden 210xlt
Eden cx210
Guitars and Basses Electric/Acoustic:
Fender American with Lace Sensors (exact setup of Billy Corgan on Siamese Dream album)
Gibson Toni Iommi SG...One of the best SGs ever made. Similar to Angus Young model.
Heritage H150p. Les Paul from the original Gibson luthiers.
Ernie Ball/Musicman Stingray Bass
Martin HD-28
Taylor GA414
Deluxe USA Ovation Acoustic Electric
I have tons of cool guitar pedals like an analogman modded Tube screamer, ugly vintage russian small stone, etc.
Drums:
Vintage Yamaha Recording series Drumset w/ Zildjian Avedis and A custom cymbals. New Beat Hats.
Piano:
Yamaha 88-key, portable grand. Also used as midi controller. I also have true pianos software which is a very realistic midi piano program.
My space is acoustically treated and comfortable. The room is oddly shaped and sounds great.
I've been recording music for over 14 years, but have recently decided to ramp up my recording studio and offer the service to area bands. I'm offering my services as a way for you to get your sound heard the way that you want others to hear it. In the studio, I am there to get you to that place and help you showcase your art. Please give me the opportunity. You won't be disappointed.
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Recording studio in Huntingdon. Details here: http://rockpage.net/phpbb2/topic27424.html! Call 814-251-5190 or PM.
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xero380
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Location: Hopewell,Pa
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| Posted: Tuesday Jul 06, 2010 |
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Looks very nice!
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hicksjd9
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| Posted: Tuesday Aug 23, 2011 |
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Bump for updates. Stay tuned for RTL's EP release.
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hopetheatre
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Joined: 12 Mar 2011
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Location: Altoona, Pa
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| Posted: Saturday Oct 08, 2011 |
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| Do you have sound samples up anywhere? Your set up looks sweet! |
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Jo money pig
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Location: Northern cambria PA
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| Posted: Sunday Oct 09, 2011 |
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Trust me. you dont need to hear him. This guy is the shit. Now if i could only et him to sell me the ernie ball bass
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hicksjd9
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Dead34
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Location: State College, Pa
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| Posted: Wednesday Feb 22, 2012 |
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| Thanks for the props JD, and thanks for everything you've done for us! If anyone out there is looking for professional recording at a price that you can afford - check out EOE Studios. |
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