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Music studios
Ron Cooke Hub Studio
Ron Cooke Hub is our flagship Campus East studio space offering modern production workflows with precision analogue and digital systems.
Key features:
- 32 Channel SSL Origin Analogue Mixing Desk
- ATC monitoring with Trinnov room correction
- Large range of outboard equipment including SSL, API, Manley, Abbey Road and Neve pre-amps, compressors and equalisers.
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Specifications - Ron Cooke Hub Studio
- 32 Channel SSL Origin Analogue Mixing Desk
- ATC monitoring with Trinnov room correction
- Large range of outboard equipment including SSL, API, Manley, Abbey Road and Neve pre-amps, compressors and equalisers.
- Effects processing including Bricasti, TC and Lexicon
- Synthesisers and Samplers - Novation Komplete MIDI Kontol, AKAI Live, Sequential Prophet 5 and UDO Super Blue 6
- Large range of valve guitar amplifiers and cabinets including Mesa Boogie, Marshal, Fender and Ampeg SVT.
- Dante Focusrite Rednet artist monitoring
- Large range of studio microphones including Neumann, Sony, DPA, AKG, Shure, Earthworks and Royer
- Digital Video Monitoring with PTZ remote controlled cameras
Trevor Jones Studio
Trevor Jones is our flagship Campus West studio space offering modern production workflows with precision analogue and digital systems.
Key features:
- SSL Duality Delta 24-trk console recording via pristine A/D converters
- A selection of possible monitoring arrangements from precise near-field monitoring to large mid-field monitoring
- Multiple differing surround sound configurations that continues York’s heritage in ambisonics
- Tie lines to the Rymer Auditorium and a host of classic and modern outboard equipment and plugins
Specifications - Trevor Jones Studio
Mixing console
- SSL Duality Delta
Monitoring
- Genelec 7060A Subwoofer
- Two x Genelec 1037C
- Five x Genelec 8020B configured to 5.1 system with 7060A
- Two x Triple P Pyramid (on request)
- 16 x Genelec 8020B configured to ambisonic system with height (on request)
Audio interfaces
- Antelope Orion 32
Pre-amps
- Grace 201
- Focusrite ISA 828
Outboard
- Bricasti M7 Reverb
- Lexicon PCM-80
- TC System 6000 Mark 2 with Mastering Suite
- Neve 8803 EQ
- API 2500
- Kemper Profiler
- UA LA-2A
- UA 1176
Instruments and backline
- Waldorf Sledge
- Arturia MINI Brute
- Gretch Drum Kit
- Nord Stage 2 EX
- Yamaha Bass Guitar
- Nektar Impact LX49+
- Vox AC-30
- Mark MK3 Head and 2 x 10 inch Cab
Lyons Studio
Lyons Studio is the perfect location for recording, mixing and mastering audio and video materials.
Key features:
- Capable of recording from several venues or locations across campus and potentially beyond
- Crystal clear monitoring options make it ideal for high-quality acoustic capture
- Links to the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall and provides the studio with access to a permanently installed Decca tree ideal for large-scale orchestral recordings
- A wide range of professional mix and mastering plugins
Specifications - Lyons Studio
Monitoring
- BW 801s (passive)
- Genelec 8351B SAM
- SM Pro M-Patch 2
- SPL Volume 8
Audio interface
- Focusrite Rednet AM2
- Universal Audio Apollo 8 QUAD
Pre-amps
- Focusrite ISA828
Ralph Vaughan Williams Studio
Ralph Vaughan Williams Studio is primarily used for sound creation and composition with a dedicated space to explore sonic and spatial manipulation.
Key features:
- Monitoring features both stereo and surround sound configurations designed to allow a greater sense of immersion
- The Mac Pro also features a wide range of professional software and digital tools for sound design
- High-end ‘in the box’ experience
- Two EMS VCS 3 Synthesisers
Specifications - Ralph Vaughan Williams Studio
Monitoring
- ATC SCM20SL with Quad Amplifier
- Nine x Genelec HT205
- SPL 2489 5.1 Volume Controller
Audio interface
- Prism Sound Orpheus
Outboard
- Maag Audio EQ4M
- Behringer Ultragain Digital
Instruments
- Two x EMS VCS3 synthesisers
- Ableton Push
- Nektar Impact LX49+
Richard Orton Studio
Richard Orton Studio is used for the exploration of more traditional styles of recording and mixing.
Key features:
- Showcases an Audient ASP4816 mixing desk and a host of classic vintage synthesizers
- In-line rather than hybrid or split console architecture - harking back to studios of the 1970s and 1980s
Specifications - Richard Orton Studio
Mixing console
- Audient ASP4816
Monitoring
- Genelec 8351B SAM
- Adams A7X
Interface
- Focusrite Red8 Pre
- Alesis ADAT AI3
Pre-amp
- Audient ASP800
Outboard
- Aphex Aural Exciter Type B
- Two x Yamaha SPX 990
- Drawmer DS201
- Otari MX-80 2-inch 24trk tape machine
Instruments
- Moog Grandmother
- Arturia Drumbrute
- Casio CZ-3000
- Yamaha DX7
- Yamaha SY55
- Kawai K1
- Nektar Impact LX49+
Ben Clark Studio
Our Ben Clark Studio is a flexible space that can be used as a recording, mixing and/or mastering suite, as well as a live room.
Key features:
- The studio is centred around a Mac Pro running all industry standard DAWs and a wide range of mixing and mastering plugins
- A Genelec monitoring system allowing for high precision listening and decision making
Specifications - Ben Clark Studio
Monitoring
- Genelec 8351A SAM
Interface
- Focusrite Rednet MP8R
Pre-amps
- Universal Audio Apollo 8 QUAD
Outboard
- Revox HS-77 Quarter Inch 2trk Tape Machine (modified)
Instruments and backline
- Yamaha drum kit
- Ampeg BA-115 amplifier
- Blackstar HT Club 40 Mk 2 amplifier
- Nektar Impact LX49+